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July Lyon County 4-H

Here is what’s new for Lyon County 4-H

July Lyon County4-HHere is what’s new for Lyon County 4-H
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Federation Meeting

The July federation meeting will be held on July 13, 2026 starting at 7 p.m. at the Tracy Aquatic Center, in conjunction with the countywide pool party.

We will be discussing food stand shifts, fair updates and state showcase updates

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Join us for a splash at the county-wide Pool Party July 13

Mark your calendars for July 13 from 7-9 p.m. for our countywide pool party, which will take place at the Tracy pool (with food and swimming provided by the federation through your fundraising). The whole family is invited to attend.

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Livestock PDC Meeting

The livestock PDC will meet on July 20, at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office. We will be reviewing and finalizing the needs for the county fair.


4-H Summer Connections for grades 6-13

Join us for a fun evening of Summer Connections on Wednesday, July 29 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Food will be provided.

Come enjoy games, delicious s’mores, and plenty of time to socialize and get to know other 4-H leaders and members from across Lyon County. This is a great opportunity to build friendships, share ideas, and kick off the rest of the summer together.

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Lyon County Fairgrounds

Who: 4-H members in grades 6–13

Register Here RSVP by July 27

We can’t wait to see you there!

Questions? Contact the Lyon County 4-H Office at 507-532-8219.

Lyon County 4-H and ZEBCO School of Fish

Join us on Thursday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m. for a fun 2½-hour fishing class with Mike Frisch from the ZEBCO School of Fish. Kids (grades 1 and up) will learn about fish, lakes, knot tying, and how to fish with a slip-bobber.

Each student gets their own ZEBCO rod and reel, tackle box, hat, and workbook to take home, over a $50 value. Grade 1-3 Need a adult present.

Cost $10

Location: Independence Park picnic shelter

To register: z.umn.edu/Lyon4HSchoolofFish

2026 Lyon County Fair Schedule

Check out the fair schedule. This will help you with planning your showcase experiences this summer. z.umn.edu/LyonFairSchedule. Note: prefair Clothing, Fashion review, performing arts, demonstrations, food review, and cake decorating’s location has changed due to construction.

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Premium book and fair registration

We are excited to release the 2026 Premium Book. We encourage you to peruse the Premium Book as you consider which projects to tackle this year.

FairEntry will close on July 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. When choosing age divisions, select the grade that was completed in 2026. For example, if your 4-H'er just finished grade 5 , they would sign up for classes in the 3-5 grade. It is the grade they just finished, not the grade they are going into.

Check out the most up-to-date fair schedule at: z.umn.edu/LyonFairSchedule

If you require a hard copy of this year's premium book, please contact the extension office. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us with any questions It would be a pleasure to hear from you.

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Ribbon auction scholarship

We are calling all 4-H Seniors. Wouldn’t an extra $250 be awesome for your first year of college or Vocational-Technical College? Take a couple of minutes to apply for the Ribbon Auction Scholarship. All recipients must be present at the ribbon auction on August 15 to receive their scholarship. Check out the Scholarship application .

A new way to be recognized at the county fair

Beginning in 2026 fair goers will have the opportunity to vote on a Community Choice Award During the fair. Awards for each main project area in the general building. For example, the Industrial Technology category will include both wood shop and metal shop projects. All grade levels will be combined into one group (there will not be separate awards by age/grade). At the end of the fair, the votes will be tallied and the youth selected as the winner in each project area will receive a bonus premium of $50 that will be recognized and given at the Annual Round Up Awards Banquet.

Stay up-to-date with the county calendar

2025-2026 Lyon County Calendar Dates for state wide events will be added when available.

Extension 4-H
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Contact

Local Staff:

Sam Jens, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lyon County

jens0593@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 ext 2

Aimee Powers, Support Staff, Lyon County

power684@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 Ext. 1


Email: mnext-lyon@umn.edu
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