Post Rock District 4-H Events
We are excited to provide a listing of many current and upcoming events and activities available for Post Rock District 4-H members. There are so many opportunities in 4-H, and we may have missed some below. If you notice an opportunity missing, contact a Post Rock District Office.
For State & District 4-H News and additional information concerning these events, see our 4-H Newsletter . Be sure to engage with Post Rock District 4-H Insider Experience on Facebook for updates and reminder.
Complete the community service challenge! 48 Hours of 4-H is an opportunity for 4-H members and supporters to engage in a concentrated period of community service and project work. It’s a chance to make a big impact and showcase the dedication and teamwork of the 4-H community.
You can complete a service project as a member, family, group, or as a 4-H club project. We know schedules are busy, so any community service project taking place around National 4-H Week or during the month of October can qualify for the 48 Hours of 4-H Service Challenge! Remember to make it an official 48 Hours of 4-H Service Project by registering your project with Kansas 4-H on the challenge website.
The annual 4-H Day with the K-State Women’s Basketball Team is scheduled for March 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Cheer loud with 4-H friends from around the state as the Wildcat women take on the Cyclones of Iowa State! Registration and details will be coming soon. If you are certain you want to attend, please notify the Extension Office so we can share information as soon as it becomes available. This is a non-refundable 4-H experience. It could be a fun night out with your 4-H club!
Post Rock District will host two 4-H Day events in 2026 to provide youth with an opportunity to showcase skills in public speaking, music, dance, and other talents. Save the dates of Saturday morning, February 14 and Monday afternoon/evening, March 2. The 4-H Day Guide will be released with the December newsletter, and registration will open in January.
- 4-H Clubs provide opportunities to present about your 4-H project experiences. Get a head start on your 4-H Day entry by presenting to your 4-H Club this fall!
- Did you know 4-H members can give presentations during the Kansas State Fair? While visiting the fair, check out the 4-H presentations in Centennial Hall... you just might gain some inspiration for your 4-H Day entry!
Judging Extravaganza
Post Rock District will host a district judging experience concurrently with the 2026 4-H Days. The judging contests will be the same at each event. Attending 4-H Day/Judging Extravaganza is a great opportunity to engage in TWO district experiences in one day... great news for those working on achievement pins. We’ll share study materials about the 2026 judging contests in the January newsletter. For now, save the dates of February 14 and March 2!
Post Rock District’s 4-H Leadership Training will take place Saturday, November 8 in Beloit at Beloit Methodist Church (801 N Bell St.). Training will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by Noon. If you are an officer (or if you’d like to build your skill set to serve as an officer in the future) this is a great interactive training to come participate in!
By participating, you’ll gain information and skills in a wide variety of officer and leadership areas. You’ll benefit from a chance to bond with your 4-H club members and have a chance to make new friends from across the District. Adults are welcome to observe the fun so you can support your 4-H young leaders throughout the year. After the leadership training experience, we’ll have an add-on session focused on member achievement awards and project records. It is free to attend, but please register by October 30 at https://bit.ly/LeadershipOfficerTraining.
Enjoy a morning of hands-on learning!
- Team Building Games
- Parliamentary Procedure Activity
- Officer Roles 101
- Tips for Helping Your 4-H Club Succeed
- Leadership Skill Building
- Fun
Each county will be hosting an Achievement Celebration this fall to kick off the new 4-H year and celebrate the successes of last year. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite new members to start making 4-H friends and memories.
Jewell County Achievement Celebration is Sunday, November 2, 4:00 p.m. at Jewell Community Center.
Lincoln County Achievement Celebration is Sunday, November 2, 5:00 p.m. at Sylvan Sale Barn.
Mitchell County Achievement Celebration is Sunday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. at Beloit Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Osborne County Achievement Celebration is Sunday, October 12, 3:00 p.m. at Fairgrounds Food Stand.
Smith County Achievement Celebration is Saturday, November 1, 6:30 p.m. at Smith Center Armory.
The Kansas 4-H annual training and recertification for 4-H Dog show judges will be January 31-February 1, 2026 at Salina County Expo Center. This is a 5-year certification. All 4-H dog shows must have a certified judge for members to qualify for the State Fair Dog Show. Contact your local office if interested.
The K-State Junior Producer Days focus on beef and sheep in even years and swine and meat goat in odd years. These are one-day, educational events for families to learn about the selection and management of youth livestock projects. Registration information will be released in November. Once released, updates will be posted on the KSU Youth Livestock Program Facebook page, as well as the Junior Producer Days page of KSU Youth Livestock Program website, which is under the events tab.
- Junior Beef Producer Day – Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Junior Sheep Producer Day – Saturday, April 11, 2026
Kansas Youth Leadership Forum (KYLF) is November 22 - 23 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. KYLF features leadership workshops, the youth council elections, and many opportunities to have fun and make friends from across the state. The experience is for teens (ages 14-18 before January 1, 2026). Registration will open in September and the deadline to sign-up is October 15. If you plan to attend, let your local office know and we’ll notify you once registration opens! Post Rock District will provide a chaperone and transportation to-and-from KYLF. Details are on the Kansas 4-H event website.
Kansas Volunteer Leaders Forum will take place at Rock Springs 4-H Center on November 22 - 23. This event is a great platform for sharing ideas, gaining new skills, and strengthening the network of 4-H volunteers across the state - including but not limited to club leaders, project leaders, and engaged parents/grandparents. It’s a wonderful chance to contribute to the development and support of 4-H programs in Kansas. Register by October 15 at the Volunteer Leaders Forum website.
Time to Reset! Join Kansas 4-H at a state-level Healthy Living Workshop this fall. Live Well, Lead Well workshops take place from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Some locations will also offer an Engineering and Technology workshop in the afternoon. Participants will prepare to be Beyond Ready with activities to build Strong Minds, Active Hearts, Helping Hands, and Healthy Lives. All adults and youth (ages 7-18) need to register. If your location of interest has not opened the registration, let your local Extension Office know so we can share with you when it does! Please plan to pay the $15 registration fee at check-in on the day of the event.
- Wichita: November 1 (Engineering & Technology workshop also offered)
- Garden City: November 8
In 2026, 4-H Quiz Bowl will be a fun, regional event! We are going to extend an invitation to neighboring extension unit 4-H members to participate along with our Post Rock District youth. Make plans to participate in 4-H Quiz Bowl on Saturday, January 10 at Sylvan-Lucas Unified High School in Sylvan Grove. The event will take place throughout the morning. The 4-H Quiz Bowl is a fun, semi-competitive event where participants demonstrate their knowledge about various topics related to the 4-H program, its history, and its values. It is designed to help youth deepen their understanding of 4-H while fostering teamwork, leadership, and public speaking skills!
It is free to participate, but registration is needed by January 5. Youth will participate in teams of four. There will be two age divisions, junior and senior. Team members must participate in the division of the oldest member. You do not have to be from the same club or county to be on a team together. When you register, tell us what team you intend to be on. If you don’t have a team yet, just sign up and we will combine youth into teams. Registration, rules, and a study guide will be available in December.
Post Rock District Senior age 4-H members (ages 14 – 18) are eligible to advance to the North West 4-H Project Record screening if they were chosen as the project award winner in their local county. 4H members must turn in project records for regional screening to their local Post Rock District Extension Office by January 6, 2026. This allows us to get the project records to our Post Rock District staff who will be going to the North West Regional screening on January 13. The following items complete a Regional Project Award submission: check sheet; personal information page; cover letter; resume; and project report form. Contact your local Extension Office for additional information or for one-on-one assistance. Helpful resources to assist with preparing the cover letter and resume can be found at these links: Local Record Keeping & Project Report Forms, Guide to Kansas 4-H Project Recognition, and Create a Successful Resume.
The state-level Kansas 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be held on January 23, 2026 at EquiFest of Kansas in Topeka. Registration information will be released in November. Early bird registration is due by January 2, and final registration is due January 9. Rock Springs Ranch website.
The Kansas 4-H Horse Panorama will be February 21-22 at Rock Springs Ranch. The state experience is for 4-H members ages 9-18 and adult volunteers. Horse panorama is a compilation of various contests related to the horse project. Contests include: quiz bowl, hippology, public speaking presentations, photography, and educational posters. Details coming soon. Let your local office know if you are interested, and we can share more information as soon as it is released.