Calendar of Events and Due Dates

This calendar of events is an ongoing document and will be updated throughout the year.

Shooting Sports and Trap: Please complete your online enrollment and consent to shoot paperwork. Once complete your enrollment will be listed as awaiting review.

Remember to include your project areas of interest! This will ensure you receive project specific information about local workshops or project events and updates.

• Encourage all clubs to complete a service project locally

• All clubs will add a welcoming activity - pre-meeting as people arrive and an activity where youth and adults are participating together.

  • Building a sense of belonging/pre-meeting activities

  • Mixers

  • Recreation Resources

• Help us with our Safety of Minors goals - Please consider completing our Safety of Minors training and become a screened volunteer. Process is free and takes about 45 minutes.
• https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1IgXGFu0gbLM29g
• Make sure you complete all 3 steps!

Highlights:

• National 4-H Week! October 4-10, 2026 - Theme is Beyond Ready
• Club Charter Process Begins Resource
• Required Volunteer Training
• Extension Educator Position is open - Info and Apply: https://z.umn.edu/4HEducator Deadline is October 25, 2026. Projected start date: January 4- January 19, 2027.
• Club Charters Due
• 4-H Science Sprouts is back! - This free, virtual program is held Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 28 from 5:30-6pm for youth grades 3-5 Learn more and register by Oct 15

• Springdale Climbers 4-H Club (Walnut Grove & Tracy area) - Oct 4 Lingen Dairy Tour
• Valley Blazers 4-H Club (Redwood, Morton, Renville area) - Oct 11 at Ramsey Park
• Milroy Go Getters 4-H Club (Milroy & Marshall area) -
• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) -
• Vesta Vikings 4-H Club (Vesta, Wabasso area)

• Golden Gophers 4-H Club (Morgan area)
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - Oct 10 9am-noon - Fun Shoot!

Redwood County or Regional Dates/Events/Meetings:

• Lamberton ROC Water Power: Every drop makes a difference after school program now open to register - Held Nov 17, 24 & Dec 1 - Register here in 4honline by Nov 10
• Wabasso Water Power: Every drop makes a difference after school program now open to register - Held Dec 7 & 8 - Register here in 4honline by Dec 1
• Ag Ed Leader Exchange - registration deadline Oct 20 for youth in grades 7+ Learn more and register Nov 13-14 on the U of M Twin Cities Campus

Highlights

• Federation Meeting - Nov 2 at 7pm - Wabasso Public School (Last day to turn in Club Charters)
• Extension Committee Meeting
• Growing Minds, Growing Skills Academy: Super Sitters Virtual Series - Nov 16, 17, 23, 24 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm Register here in 4honline by Nov 16
• Lamberton ROC Water Power: Every drop makes a difference after school program - Held Nov 17, 24 & Dec 1 - Register here in 4honline by Nov 10
• Wabasso Water Power: Every drop makes a difference after school program now open to register - Held Dec 7 & 8 - Register here in 4honline by Dec 1

Club Meetings - Contact 4-H Office for details 507-637-4025.

• Valley Blazers 4-H Club (Redwood, Morton, Renville area) - Nov 8 - Share the Spirit Blanket assembly, Nov 16 or 17 Christmas by Candlelight tree decorating
• Vesta Vikings 4-H Club (Vesta, Wabasso area) -
• Milroy Go-Getters (Milroy & Marshall area)
• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) -
• Golden Gophers 4-H club (Morgan, Clements, Morton Area)
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - Nov 15 - Awards Banquet
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) Nov 21 - Wildlife Summit (Day Camp)

Redwood County or Regional Dates/Events/Meetings

• November 2 - Club Charters Due, Fillable PDF
• November 2 - Federation meeting at 7pm - Wabasso Public School

Highlights:

• Wabasso After School Program - Dec 7 & 8 - Water Power: Every drop make a difference - Register here in 4honline by Dec1

Leadership Workshop: BLU All youth grades 6 and older

• https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-leadership-events/building-leadership-and-understanding-blu

Club Meetings - Contact 4-H Office for details 507-637-4025.

• Springdale Climbers 4-H Club (Walnut Grove & Tracy area) - Dec 6 - Christmas Party & Meeting
• Milroy Go-Getters 4-H Club (Milroy & Marshall area) -
• Vesta Vikings 4-H Club (Vesta, Wabasso area)
• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) -
• Golden Gophers 4-H Club (Morgan, Clements, Morton area) -
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - Dec 12 - Wildlife Watch Party

Due Dates, Events/Activities, County Meetings

• Dec 31 or earlier Auction Booster Scholarships are due to the 4-H Office
• Dec 31 or earlier Horse Showcase Team Scholarships are due to the 4-H Office
• Dec 31 or earlier Jr Superintendent and Youth CF Coordinator (both animal science and general/static project areas) applications are due to the 4-H Office

• Federation Meeting - Wabasso Public School - club activity kits
• Livestock Meeting 8 pm Wabasso Public School
• Auction Meeting follows Livestock meeting

Highlights:

• Camp Counselor Applications OPEN - Register in 4H online
• 4-H Project Bowl: Get ready for a fast-paced, knowledge bowl–style competition that puts youth livestock learning to the test! Teams can dive into learning in one of several focus areas: dog, horse, dairy, general livestock, rabbit, or poultry. Youth participate on teams of 3–6 members, each guided by a coach. Now is the perfect time to start forming teams and practicing—if you haven’t already! Don’t have enough youth in one county to form a full team? No problem—partner with another county and compete together.

• January through Feb - Fruit/Food Sales
• Sales training, family information sheets, questions/answer at the January Federation meeting. Sales forms available online, through your club sales coordinator, and through the 4-H office

Leadership Workshop: BLU All youth grades 6 and older

• https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-leadership-events/building-leadership-and-understanding-blu
• Redwood County 4-H will reimburse up to 50% of the registration fee with use of the bring it back form. Please submit bring it back form to mnext-redwood@umn.edu

Club Meetings - Contact 4-H Office for details 507-637-4025.

• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) -
• Valley Blazers 4-H Club (Redwood, Morton, Renville area) - Jan 10 Christmas Party
• Milroy Go Getters 4-H Club (Milroy & Marshall area) -
• Vesta Vikings 4-H Club (Vesta, Wabasso area) -
• Golden Gophers 4-H Club (Morgan, Clements, Morton area) -
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - Jan 16 - Wildlife Calling

Highlights:

• Fruit/Food Fundraiser is happening now!

• https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-leadership-events/building-leadership-and-understanding-blu

Club Meetings, Contact 4-H Office for details 507-637-4025.

• Springdale Climbers 4-H Club (Walnut Grove & Tracy area) - Feb 7 - Snow tubing, meeting & potluck
• Valley Blazers 4-H Club (Redwood, Morton, Renville area) - Feb 14 - business meeting & club fair projects
• Milroy Go Getters 4-H Club (Milroy & Marshall area) - Feb TBD
• Vesta Vikings 4-H Club (Vesta, Wabasso area) - Feb TBD
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - Feb 13 - Conservation Project Day
• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) - Feb TBD

• February 15 - Market Beef and Dairy Steer Animal ID Due - all information is entered into your 4-H online account. Beef Information Sheet, Beef Identification Requirements and Beef ID Worksheet
• February 21 - Family Fun Day at the RACC - All 4-H members and families are welcome to attend this event!

Youth Leadership Events:

• February - BLU - Leadership Event - Building Leadership Understanding

Fruit and Food Sales Info:

• February - Sale Ends, turn in completed forms and money to your club sales coordinator
• February - Club Master fruit/food sales information turned in to the county 4-H office.
• February - Fruit/Food Fundraiser product distribution

Highlights:

• Project Bowl TBA - March in Redwood Falls
• Clover Connection - in person

Club Meetings, Contact 4-H Office for details 507-637-4025.

• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - March
• Valley Blazers 4-H Club (Redwood, Morton, Renville area) - March 14 - Bingo service project at Garnette Gardens
• Milroy Go Getters 4-H Club (Milroy & Marshall area) - March
• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) - March
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - March 13 - Picnic Table Build & Cast Iron Cooking Experience
• Golden Gophers 4-H Club (Morgan, Clements, Morton area) - March
• Vesta Vikings 4-H Club (Vesta, Wabasso area) - TBD
• Horse Project Season Kick off Event - March

Due Dates, Events/Activities, County Meetings:

• March 21 - Project Bowl in Redwood Falls - More information and registration is here.

Highlights:

• Clover Connections - April
• 4-H Spring Wildlife and Outdoor Activity Event - April
• Archery Invitational - April
• Dog Project Season Kick Off Event - April

Club Meetings, Contact 4-H Office for details 507-637-4025.

• Springdale Climbers 4-H Club (Walnut Grove & Tracy area) - Apr 4 - Club project planning meeting
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - April TBD - club practice
• Valley Blazers 4-H Club (redwood area) - April 11 - Business meeting & Club project assembly
• Milroy Go Getters 4-H Club (Milroy & Marshall area) - April
• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) - April
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - April 10 - Inventory & Range Clean-up
• Vesta Vikings 4-H Club (Vesta, Wabasso area) -

Newsletters:

• County Fair Volunteer/Club Work Schedule
• Redwood County 4-H Resources

Highlights

• Clover Connections -
• Auction/Showcase Network/Communication Training - Redwood County Fairgrounds (Training required for 3rd graders and new to Auction & Horse Showcase)

Club Meetings, Contact 4-H Office for details 507-637-4025.

• Milroy Go Getters 4-H Club (Milroy & Marshall area) - May
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - May 8 - Range Day!
• Valley Blazers 4-H Club (Redwood, Morton, Renville area) - May 2 - field trip TBD
• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) - May
• Golden Gophers 4-H Club (Morgan, Clements, Morton area) - May - plant flowers, Morgan Park
• Vesta Vikings 4-H Club (Vesta, Wabasso area) - TBD

Due Dates, Events/Activities, County Meetings:

• May Mondays Dog Training - Redwood County Fair Grounds 6:00-8:00pm
• May Wednesdays Horse Ride Outs 5:30 pm Arena Open for warm ups, 6:15 pm Session Begins
• May 15 - Animal ID Due Date: Horse, Dog, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Dairy, Lama/Alpaca, Rabbit and Breeding Beef Animal ID Due. All information must be uploaded in your 4honline.com account.

Highlights

• Clover Connections -

• Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In is a 22 day intensive experience at the Minnesota State Fair for youth who have completed grades 9+ more information and registration

• Springdale Climbers 4-H Club (Walnut Grove & Tracy area) - June 6 - meeting, work on club projects
• Milroy Go Getters 4-H Club (Milroy & Marshall area) - June TBD
• Valley Blazers 4-H Club (Redwood, Morton, Renville area) - June 1 - Flower Planting at Blossom Town
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - June 7, 14, 19, 21, 28 - weekly practices
• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) - June

• Golden Gophers 4-H Club (Morgan, Clements, Morton area) - June

• June Mondays Dog Training - Redwood County Fair Grounds 6:30 pm
• June Wednesdays Horse Ride Outs 5:30 pm Arena Open for warm ups, 6:15 pm Session Begins
• June TBD - Swim Practice begins, tentative schedule Tuesdays/Thursday at 8:00 am. Lamberton practice days to be announced soon. Swim meets are scheduled for later June-July.
• June 21 - 11:59 pm - County Fair Registration is due. All information must be loaded into your fairentry account. This includes your county fair t-shirt order. http://redwoodmn.fairentry.com
• June 28 Club Fair Projects Sign-up -
• June - YELLO (Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning) grades 7 and up
• June 30 Auction Bio's and Signature Sheets are due to the 4-H office.
• June - 4-H Camp at Lake Shetek - 3rd-6th graders

Premium books explain a lot about county fair and what projects youth can choose to exhibit in. Exhibits can be a live animal, posters, plants, quilts, babysitting kits, art and sooooo much more! Take your time and peruse all the information and know that your youth sign up happens in our fair entry county fair registration program. Call anytime with questions!

• General project premium book (new book coming in Jan/Feb 2027)
• Animal science premium book (new book coming in Jan/Feb 2027)
• 4-H at County Fair Map Link

Highlights:

• July 7 - Pre-Fair Clean-up
• July 8 - Clothing, Textiles & Performing Arts Judging
• July 12 - General Projects Judging

Club Meetings:

• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - July 5, 10, 12, 19, 26 - Weekly Practices

Highlights:

• State Fair Competitions Begin - Good Luck at State!

Club Meetings, Contact 4-H Office for details 507-637-4025.

• Golden Gophers 4-H Club (Morgan area) - August TBD
• Springdale Climbers 4-H Club (Walnut Grove & Tracy area) - August 8 - meeting & senior send-off
• Shooting Sports & Wildlife (Redwood & Renville Counties) - Aug 2, 9, 14, 16, 23, 30 - Weekly Practices

Highlights:

• Sept 10, 11, 12 - State Shoot
• State Dog Show
• State Horse Competition
• State Fair General Encampment

Club Meetings, Contact 4-H Office for details 507-637-4025.

• Golden Gophers 4-H Club (Morgan area) - September - Officer Elections - Morgan Library basement
• Valley Blazers 4-H Club (Redwood, Morton, Renville Area) - Sept 12 - yearly calendar planning & club charter meeting
• Lamberton Leprechauns 4-H Club (Lamberton & Sanborn area) - September

If you or a 4-H participant need disability-related or other accommodations to participate in this program or have questions about the physical accessibility of the event location, please contact Stacy J at 507-637-4025 or email skjohnso@umn.edu at registration or at least 2 weeks prior to the program or event. Late notice may limit our ability to provide requested accommodations.

Redwood County 4-H Staff; Stacy or Jessica

• 507-637-4025
• mnext-redwood@umn.edu
• skjohnso@umn.edu
• Redwood County 4-H Facebook Page
• Redwood County 4-H Website

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