THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Across Winnebago County, volunteers contribute in countless ways: supporting youth,
families, education community programs and lifelong learning. From event planning and committee work to mentoring, caregiving support, and educational programming, volunteering strengthens the foundation of our community and helps Extension programs reach more people.
Every role matters. Every contribution counts.
#NationalVolunteerWeek
UPCYCLED WINDOW INFO STATION WORKSHOP
May 30th at 9AM
See attached flyer
Register at: https://bit.ly/4tQFXVW
WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR BILLBOARD CONTEST
See attached flyer for all the details
2026 SUMMER FUN DAYS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
We have a series of fun workshops planned for you this summer!
Check our the attached flyer for all the info.
Register at: https://bit.ly/47ZSkqr
CHECK OUT THE NEW UPDATED 4-H RECORD BOOK PAGES!
The new updates align with the new WI 4-H Project Guide that came out this fall.
There also is an updated Cloverbud Record Book!
Visit:
Our next steps will be to look at the record book reading/judging guidelines. More to come!
CROCHETING WORKSHOPS
4-H CROCHETERS (or anyone who wants to learn)…We have more amazing projects this spring! Make sure to sign up to join us to learn some new skills! Saturdays 9 – noon
- Work Day – April 25
- Granny Square bag or pillow – May 9 & 16
- Work Day – June 13
These are all super fun projects that can be shown at the Winnebago County Fair and used daily! Skill level for all of these are beginners with some crochet experience. If you are unable to make 1 of the 2 part classes, that is okay. Sign up for what you can attend and we will help you.
Attend one of our work days in April or June to work on any fiber project you have, or to work on one of our Fiber Group class projects. Register at:
CLOTHING REVIEW
June 9th at 5:30PM
See attached flyer for all the details
SUMMER SEWING CAMP
June 19 & 20th
See attached flyer for all the details
4-H BASKET RAFFLE
It’s that time of year again when thoughts turn to preparing for the fair and the Basket Raffle Committee is getting underway also. We wanted to take this opportunity to say “Thank You!” again to those clubs that made contributions to the the 4-H Leaders Association Basket Raffle at the fair last year.
We are again asking that each club put together a basket for the raffle. Once your basket is complete, please make a list of all the items in your basket, an approximate total value and your club’s or project’s name. Attach this list to your basket. Baskets can be delivered to the 4-H office by July 17th or they can be delivered Monday, July 27th to the 4-H office area at the fair Grounds.
The Raffle Committee is putting together a basket. If your club is small and having trouble putting together a basket on your own we would encourage you to contribute an item or items to this basket. We have a Tupperware cake/cupcake carrier as the beginning of the basket. Donations could be: baking mixes, canned frosting, cupcake liners, sprinkles, etc.
We ask that you bring your item or items to the office and label them with your club name so that we can recognize your club at the fair. We need to have your items at the office by Friday, July 17th. We will have an online sign-up for volunteers to work selling raffle tickets at the fair.
If you have questions please feel free to contact Carol Janssen at 920-203-3439 or by email, wood_jan99@hotmail.com.
Sincerely, The Raffle Basket Committee
FAIR EXIBITOR WRISTBAND INFO
THE ONLY WAY TO PURCHASE EXHIBITOR WRISTBANDS THIS YEAR IS IN ADVANCE!
?? Deadline Alert: July 8 – Exhibitor Wristbands??
All youth exhibitors and siblings must purchase youth exhibitor wristbands
before July 8
If you miss the deadline, you will need to purchase a regular membership to get a weekly pass ($35 until July 29/$40 after).
Exhibitor wristbands are only available through your club/group leader
No exhibitor wristband sales at the Fair this year
Contact your leader today to order!
Here’s the link to the Exhibitor website for County Fair. Premium books are up, there’s a link to YQCA, I will get the updated ticket info and order from for clubs up there today.
Club Leaders – County Fair Ticket Info
Thank you to the organizational leaders who completed the survey on County Fair ticket sales! Your feedback will help us evaluate and improve our process in future years.
For 2026, we still need your help with Exhibitor Wristbands.
This year, the only way youth and families can purchase exhibitor wristbands is through their club or group. Wristbands will not be sold to individual families before or during the Fair.
We’ve created a new, simplified order form to make the process quicker. Clubs that prefer to track purchases by family can choose to use the longer form, and then compile their order to submit online.
Important Details:
- All orders (including payment) must be submitted by WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
- Clubs may place multiple orders if needed
- Orders will be available for pickup at the Extension/4-H Office once payment is received
- After July 8, youth exhibitor wristbands will no longer be available
Daily tickets and memberships will still be available for purchase at designated locations, including the Parks Department (located in the same building as the Extension/4-H Office).
Anyone who misses the exhibitor wristband deadline will need to purchase a regular membership for weekly admission:
- $35 before July 29
- $40 beginning July 29
Order & Pickup Information:
- Place your group order:https://form.jotform.com/261105439543050
- (Long form available on the exhibitor website if needed)
- Mail payment to: WCFA Ticket Order, 2892 Ruschfield Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904
- (Make checks payable to “WCFA”)
- Pick up tickets at: Extension/4-H Office, 625 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh
2026 DIPPER INFO
The 4-H Dipper Committee is busy preparing for the 2026 Winnebago County Fair and is looking forward to a fun-filled fair season for our volunteers.
New for 2026! We will be adding limited day special items to our menu. We are looking to add a 4-H Pizza Day and a day where we will be serving fresh cheese curds from Union Star Dairy pending volunteer and product availability.
Sign up for Dipper Shifts:
2026 4-H Dipper Hours
Sunday, 7/26/2026 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Clean and Prep
Wednesday, 7/29/2026 – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday,7/30/2026 – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday, 7/31/2026 – 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday, 8/1/2026 – 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Sunday, 8/2/2026 – 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Monday, 8/3/2026 – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Clean and shutdown
Register for your Dipper Shifts at https://tinyurl.com/4-HDipper .
Reminders
- Dipper Shifts last between 2 to 2 ½ hours
- Staffing consists of 5 Adults/Older Youth (8th Grade and higher) and up to 5 younger youth (Cloverbuds through 7th grade)
- Adult/Older Youth volunteers are expected to assist and supervise the younger volunteers during their shift
- Group shifts are allowed but this is a great opportunity to meet other youth/adults in the county
- The Dipper may close or limit the menu during times we are short staffed so volunteers are needed for this fundraiser
- You are allowed to sign up for multiple shifts
- Shifts are flexible and able to work around other animal judging and performance commitments
Younger Youth Roles
- Serve drinks, shakes, and malts
- Take orders on iPad and run orders to people preparing the orders
- Assist with keeping things neat inside and outside of the Dipper
Adult / Older Youth Roles
- Supervise and assist younger youth where needed
- Handle cash and credit card orders from customers
- Operate the shake machines, griddle, and pizza oven to prepare orders
- Assist with end of day register close out
If you have any questions, please contact the office or contact a member of the Dipper committee. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you at the 2026 Winnebago County Fair!
Dipper Leadership Opportunity
As announced at previous all-county meetings, the Dipper Committee is looking for new leadership to take over management of this fundraising event for the county. We would like to thank Scott and Herb for their years of service in supporting this fundraiser, and they would like to share the processes and other behind the scenes things that allow this initiative to continue as they serve out their final year.
If you are interested in assisting with soliciting donations, ordering supplies, supporting the Square point of sale system, or the other management responsibilities, please contact anyone on the Leaders’ Association Board of Directors or the Extension office for more details and someone will reach out to you!
LOG YOUR 2025-2026 VOLUNTEER HOURS
Thank you for volunteering your time and talent with our 4-H Program!
During our January 2024 All County 4-H Meeting, volunteers in attendance voted and passed a motion to request that volunteers log at least
4 hours of volunteer time within our 4-H program each year to be eligible for annual 4-H Volunteer Service Awards.
YOUR TME COUNTS!
Please log your volunteer hours utilizing the form link below.Feel free to log all your hours, or just until you reach 4 for 4-H!
Don’t have internet access? Simply call 920.232.1974