News, Events, Activities

4-H Fair Sponsorship Donors 2026

City of Garden Plain-Kelly McElroy
Robert and Evelyn Neier
Cathrine Lake Goertz
Nancy Davis
Glenn Wiens
Lori Holt
Prarieland partners Wichita/Andale
Jonathan Reed
Sarah Ensley
Paul & Barbara Green
Central Gas Services
Allison Ott
Cindy Pfieffer
Dell and Joyce Allen
Adam and Kate Simon
Meghan Mueseler
Custom Mills-Sarah Fall
Ideatek-James Krstolich
Colwich Clovers
Sebes Family
Gruenbacher Farms
Melanie Turner
Garrett Brand
Andale Jets

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2025-2026 4-H Year

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State 4-H Events and Activities

Check here for updates and information for upcoming events and activities.

County Wide Events

During the year, there are various activities held that all 4-H members and their families may participate in. Information is shared through the newsletter and the clubs. These include:

4-H Carnival - a fun family night, usually held in October. Clubs set up game booths. Proceeds are split between the clubs and the 4-H Foundation.
4-H Project Award Ceremony - provide recognition for excellence in achievement, usually held in November.
4-H Day - a communication competition day, usually held in February.
4-H Camp - usually held in June for 3rd thru 7th graders, with 1st and 2nd graders doing Rookie Camp at the same time.
Sedgwick County Fair - usually held the second week of July in Cheney.

State Wide Events

These state events are open to all 4-H members who meet the age qualification. Events will be promoted thru the newsletter. Information and registration is found at www.kansas4-h.org.

Citizenship in Action - a two day event in Topeka, usually in February.
Discovery Days - a four day learning event at K-State, usually in late May.
Kansas Youth Leadership Forum - a three day leadership conference at Rock Springs, usually held the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Adult chaperones are needed for state events (at least 1 adult per 15 youth). Chaperones must attend the entire event and help provide direction and supervision for our delegation. All chaperones must go through volunteer screening. Registration fees are covered. Contact the 4-H office if you are interested.

National Events

Sedgwick County 4-H offers the opportunity for youth to apply for the following national events:

National 4-H Congress - usually held in Atlanta, Georgia, Thanksgiving weekend. Applications are due April 15 and interviews held in late April. 4-H Advisory Council provides one $1000 scholarship to this event.

Sedgwick County National Congress Application

Citizenship Washington Focus - a two week bus trip to Washington, D.C. with youth from across Kansas. Applications are due November 15, followed by interviews. Sedgwick County 4-H Advisory Council offers two $1000 scholarships to this event.

Sedgwick County CWF Application

National 4-H Conference - a working conference in Washington D.C., usually in April. Applications are due at the end of September. Screening and interviews are held at KYLF in November. Information at www.kansas4-h.org. Sedgwick County Advisory Council offers a $900 scholarship if a member is selected as a Kansas delegate.

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Contact Us

Sedgwick County
4-H Youth Development
7001 W. 21st St. North
Wichita, KS 67205-1759
(316) 660-0115

Stephanie Hays
4-H Agent
(316) 660-0112
sahays@ksu.edu

Susie Klausmeyer
4-H Office Professional/School Enrichment Coordinator
(316) 660-0115
susiek@ksu.edu

August, 2026 Newsletter

State Fair Information and Forms

Calendar of Events for 2026