Brown County 4-H

🐴Don't miss your chance to participate in the 2026 4-H Horse Show!🐴

⏰ Registration Deadline: Monday, June 15
📅 Show Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

Make sure you're registered before the deadline—late entries may not be accepted!

👉 Register today: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23875

We can't wait to see our 4-H horse exhibitors in the show ring!

2026 Brown County 4-H Horse Show - FairEntry.com Welcome to the Brown County 4-H Horse Show Registration Page. The Brown County 4-H Horse Show will be June 28, to participate you will need to register each member that plans on participating at the County Show. To participate in the South Dakota State 4-H Horse Show, youth must first compete at the...

Another amazing opportunity for 4-H members!

Purple Ribbon Skills Day: Large and Small Animal Showmanship Clinic

Whether you exhibit large animals or small animals, this is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, ask questions, and prepare for a successful fair season.

This clinic is designed to help 4-H members build confidence in the show ring while learning:
• Proper animal control and handling techniques
• Ring etiquette and showmanship fundamentals
• Species-specific presentation skills
• Tips and tricks from experienced industry professionals

When: July 21, 2026
Where: Brown County Fairgrounds

What can a chicken teach a young person?

Quite a lot, actually! Poultry projects in 4-H teach responsibility, commitment, confidence, and leadership while giving youth hands-on experience caring for animals. Members learn valuable skills that help them succeed both inside and outside the show ring.

The poultry project is a great beginner project for the first time 4-Her or Cloverbud. Members learn about all areas of caring for an animal without the size and higher maintenance of other species. This project also comes with a bonus- a steady supply of fresh eggs that the whole family can enjoy!

Tag someone who should consider a poultry project this year!

🌸 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Brown County 4-H Cloverbud members, parents, junior leaders, and Master Gardeners for helping refresh the flower pots at the Brown County Fairgrounds for the Summer 2026 season! 🌼

Your hard work, teamwork, and willingness to give back are helping make the fairgrounds look beautiful and welcoming for our community and fair visitors. We appreciate everyone who donated their time, talents, and smiles to this project! 💚☀️

Become a Sponsor of the Brown County 4-H Community Building! 🍀

For generations, 4-H has helped young people develop leadership, life skills, confidence, and a strong sense of community through hands-on learning experiences. The new Brown County 4-H Community Building is an investment in continuing that mission for years to come.

This building will be more than a home for Brown County 4-H. It will be a place where our community can gather, learn, and grow together year-round. From 4-H and Open Class exhibits during the Brown County Fair to meetings, workshops, day camps, and celebrations throughout the year, this facility will serve as a valuable resource for Brown County for generations to come.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your business or organization could be featured in the new building: https://brown.sd.us/department/brown-county-4-h/new-4-h-building

📞 Questions? Call the Brown County 4-H Office at (605) 626-7120 or send us a message!

🍀 4-H VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: MEET MIKE! 🍀

Behind every great 4-H member is a dedicated volunteer. Today, we’re spotlighting one of our amazing leaders, Mike, to share what makes his 4-H journey so meaningful!

🌟 What inspired you to become a 4-H volunteer?
"As a teen, I knew how much 4-H had impacted my life through public speaking, leadership, and national trips, and I wanted to give back. Around that time, my dad, Kenneth, was looking to step back as leader of our local club, so I stepped right into the role!"

💚 What is a favorite memory or “proud moment” with the youth?
"I have too many to name, but two really stick out. First, when former members come up to me years later just to talk about the positive impact 4-H made on their lives. Second, when I’m judging projects at county fairs or achievement days and see a member get so passionate about a project that it ends up becoming their future career choice!"

🌱 How have you seen youth grow through 4-H?
"Watching younger members build confidence and dramatically improve their public speaking skills year after year is incredible. We’ve also had many older club members attend the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Trip, which is always incredibly impactful for them."

✨ Describe the 4-H volunteer experience in one word:
“REWARDING”

🤝 What would you say to someone considering becoming a 4-H Leader?
"Take that step and volunteer! The youth of today will be our leaders of tomorrow, so any way we can positively impact them makes for a better community. There is always a role for you in a 4-H club."

Thank you, Mike, for your incredible dedication and for continuing a wonderful family legacy of leadership! 💚

Looking for a fun and creative summer project opportunity? Join us for the Brown County 4-H Project Day on June 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM!

Participants will complete four exciting projects:
• Red, White & Blue Craft
• 3D Printed Item
• Horseshoe Craft
• Mini Barn Quilt

This project day is open to youth enrolled in all the following 4-H project areas:
• Home Environment
• Visual Arts
• Computers/Technology
Cost: $25 per participant

Don't miss this chance to explore your creativity, learn new skills, and take home several finished projects.
Register Here:
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Or contact the 4-H Office for more info. +1 605-626-7120

The swine project teaches much more than how to raise a pig.

Through this project, youth learn responsibility, animal care, goal setting, feeding, and effective communication.

Members work year-round to provide proper food, environment, and daily care for their animals while earning animal agriculture experience. Along the way, 4-Hers develop confidence, work ethic, and leadership skill sets that will benefit them in other areas of their life.

The swine offers growth opportunities both in and out of the barn.

📣🐄 Brown County 4-H – Event Registration is OPEN! 🐎🍰👗

Summer is gearing up and so are our 2026 Brown County 4-H events! Make sure you don’t miss your chance to participate—check out the event details and registration links below👇

🐎 4-H Horse Show
📅 Show Date: June 28, 2026
⏰ Registration Deadline: June 15
🔗 Register here: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23875

🎤👗🍳 Communications, Fashion R***e & Special Foods Day
📅 Event Date: July 16, 2026
⏰ Registration Deadline: July 1
🎤 Communications Contest: https://forms.gle/C8Xkahrk1RR4PQRt6
👗 Fashion R***e: https://forms.gle/Uq278Gb7EkAf7i8W8
🍰 Special Foods: https://forms.gle/ENE9KJdnYguFQJMt9

🎡 Brown County 4-H Fair
📅 Fair Dates: August 9–16, 2026
⏰ Registration Deadline: July 13
🔗 Register here: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23874

💰 4-H Premium Sale Sign-Up
📅 Sale Date: August 14, 2026
⏰ Registration Deadline: August 1
🔗 Sign up: https://forms.gle/yvjhUbsNLePr31GGA

🌟 Brown County Fair OPEN CLASS
📅 August 10–16, 2026
⏰ Registration Deadline: August 8
🔗 Enter here: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23385

✅ Don’t wait—mark your calendars and register early!
Let’s make 2026 a fantastic year for Brown County 4-H! 💚☘️

Only 10 days left to grab your Aberdeen Business Card from Brown County 4-H!

For just $10, you get discounts at the Aberdeen businesses you see in these photos, and $7 from every card goes straight to our Brown County 4‑H Community Building fundraiser. Cards are valid now through April 15, 2027.

Message our page to reserve yours, or stop by the 4-H office on the fairgrounds to grab one before June 12.

Thank you to the Aberdeen Kiwanis for partnering with us on this fundraiser!