4-H Newsletter June2026

On the Horizon

June 7-10

• 4-H Camp at Camp Rotary

June 15

• 4-H State Congress Registration Closes on ZSuite

June 16

• LAST CHANCE all-species LQA for large animal exhibitors, 6 to 7 pm at Extension

  Office (required to show at Fair and sell at auction; RSVP to Jenn at 406-868-4570)

June 24-28

• 4-H Fair Week!  Exhibitis, Interviews, Livestock Shows and Sale

Jul 6

• Western Heritage Competition registration closes

July 7-9

• 4-H Congress in Bozeman

July 18

• Western Heritage Competition

August 3

• Livestock Committee Meeting, Fairfield MT

August 28

• Record Books Due in Extension Office for Quality Contest

August 31

• 4-H Council Meeting

It's Fair Time!  New this Year:

June 25

• Dog Show is now on Thursday at 3 pm in the Weatherbeater arena
• Fair Committee is working on fun activities at the Pavilion’s Exhibit Opening from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday night! Stay Tuned - we’ll post on social media.

June 26

• Food plus NEW Fun and Games on Friday night at the Weatherbeater!
• Back in 2026: supper by The Dirty Wiener and sweets from Tin Can Treats
• Radio personality Steve Keller will be DJing our Friday night social from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
• Bring your own lawn games for playing with others, such as corn hole, spike ball, etc.

June 26-27

• Turn-about is Fair Play!
• Adult Showmanship is back! (Nominate an adult to compete with your animal after the youth market, breeding, and showmanship classes...More info at Fair!)

• Safety, Sportsmanship, and Friendship, First!
• 4-H Bakers:We need YOU for the Meat & Greet!All members encouraged to participate.Drop offyour favorite fabulous desserts on Saturday at the Weatherbeater kitchen.
• Family Fotographers are Fabulous! Take photos and share your best photos with us for next year’s slide show and newspaper ads... see pg. 6
• More Joy - New activities are offered this year by your Fair Committee - Stay tuned for social media posts!Dig out your favorite lawn games, NOW!
• Animal Exhibitors:
  • Attendance at one in-person Livestock Quality Assurance (LQA) event per year is required to show and sell at Fair. Contact Jenn if you need to attend the make-up LQA on June 16 from 6 to 7 pm at the Office (406-868-4570)

• • Participate in Flag Ceremony and get each day’sannouncements - the “Herd Huddle”, Friday and Saturday at 8:45 am at the Weatherbeaterarena.

2026 4-H Fair Schedule

Club Arrival Times:

Please plan to arrive 15 minutesbefore your club’s interview time for check in.

Spring Creek              1 pm

Old Agency                 2 pm

Eager Eagles               3 pm

Challenging Champs4 pm

*Challenging Champs: Arrange Static Exhibits no earlier than 6 pm

Check In

At the check-in table you will be given entry cards for all entries. Attach your entry cards to your item. If you did not bring an item, return the cards to the registration desk. You will be given a green judging sheet with all of your entries listed.

The Interview

Remain in the interview area until all of your interviews are complete and your judges have marked the ribbon-award color for each entry you brought on the green sheet .

Check-out

Place your exhibit items on the tables in the interview area. Take your green sheet to the check out desk. You will complete ‘Thank You’ cards and then go to the premium table for your cash awards and ribbons.Top awards will be determined at the end of interview judging.Make sure to visit the Pavilion on Thursday or Friday to find out if you received a top award.

Calling ALL BAKERS to the MEAT and GREET!

Supporters love to see our 4-H kids in action because they haveSKILLS!Bakers- you’re the stars of the Meat and Greet reception!Bring your favorite “easy to eat” baked good to theWeatherbeater kitchen on SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Get Personal and Double the Fun!Send your recipe and a few words about yourself -with a photo -to the Extension office byMonday, June 15!

Breakfast Anyone?It doesn’t get better than hot coffee with fresh, homemade cinnamon rolls! But wait there’s more: sausage/egg bites!

Got Lunch?Be looking for a delicious lunch with homemade treats! Think local meats like Walking Tacos, Chicken Salad, and Gyros!Also Hot Dogs, Homemade Cookies, and Fruit Cups!

Spring Creek 4-H Club continues the traditionof leading with 4-H Spirit!Bring your cash for Breakfast and Lunch onFriday and Saturday of Fair Week

Help us preserve wonderful memories!Share your best Fabulous Photos with us in one of these ways...

1. Download the Photocircle app on your phone, and share photos using this QR code:

Montana 4-H Congress:  Driven to Lead

Montana State University-July 7-9, 2026

Learn more about 4-H Congress

Montana 4-H Congress is the largest statewide leadership experience for Montana 4-H teens. Youth from across the state gather at Montana State University to grow their skills, explore their passions, and build lifelong friendships through engaging learning and fun.

Join youth, just like you, from across Montana.

Montana 4-H Congress is an unforgettable experience where teensbuild leadership skills, discover new interests, and make lasting connections.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

• Any Teton County 4-Her age 13 - 19
• All competitions are open to anyone, competing at the county level is not required

* Parents will need to provide transportation and plan to attend as a chaperone. There are activities that parents can be involved in to learn more about 4-H in Montana at the state level.

Teton County 4-H Council will cover half of the cost of attendance.

Registration WILL BE open in ZSuite MAY 1-June 15

2026-2027 Leadership Opportunity!

Seeking a 4-H Council Vice President for the 26-27 4-H Year. Nominate someone from your club!If they are willing to participate they should plan to attend the September 20264-H Council meeting.

Clean-Up Clubs Needed

Contact Jenn Swanson to get your 4-H Club signed up to clean after the Get Your Kicks at 6 events.

It’s a great family activity and an EASY-PEASY club fundraiser (pays $150 per clean up;takes about 45 minutes!)

Get Your Kicks at 6

July 2-Kyle Shobe & the Walk 'Em Boys

July 9-Bo DePena~Release the Squirrels

July 16-Payson Allaire~The Highsiders~The Gated Community

July 23-Adam & Amy Pope~The Big Ska Country

July 30-John & Joanne Lowell~Trinity Seeley

Aug 6-Off the Grid~Goldy Vox

Aug 13-Pinky and the Floyd

MT State 4-H Western Heritage Competition

Saturday, July 18, 2026

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sun River Rangers Shooting Society 16663

Montana Highway 21, August, Montana  59410

$40.00 per person. Cost covers meals and awards

Non competitor meal cost is $20.00/person

The deadline for registration is Monday, July 6, 2026

In order to compete, the 4-H participant must be enrolled in the Western Heritage Project.

Registrations can be picked up from the Extension Office.

Growing Teen Leaders in 2027

All 4-Hers 13 (as of October 1, 2026) and up can be a teen leader.

It’s never too early or too late to begin building your resume. The try is what is important.

Club officer: At your club’s first meeting in the fall, volunteer to be a club officer.

Council officer: The 4-H Leader’s Council is seeking a youth for the role of vice-president. Contact the Extension Office if you would like to nominate yourself or someone in your club. Plan to attend the September Council meeting.

Teen Ambassador: Complete your application in August and plan to attend the state level Fall Leadership Training event in Billings, November 6 - 8 2026. Transportation to and from this event will be provided by the Extension Office. 4-H Council will cover half the cost of registration. Be a part of planning and carrying out countywide events.

Contact Us!  MSU Extension Teton County

• Mailing Address:  PO Box 130, Choteau, MT 59422
• Phone:  466-2491/2492 (phone/voicemail)
• Email:  teton@montana.edu (send club minutes, most questions/issues)
• Text only:  406-530-5373 (checked M-F, 8-5)
• https://teton.msuextension.org/
• https://www.facebook.com/TetonCoExt
• http://montana4h.org/

Fair Dates

The Teton County Fair is scheduled for the last full weekend in June that includes a Sunday.
2026    June 22-28

2027    June 21-27

Camp Dates

2026   June 6-10 @ Camp Rotary

4-H Congress Dates, Bozeman

2026   July 7-10

Agents:

Shelby Jones-Dozier shelby.jonesdozier@montana.edu
Jenn Swanson  jenn.swanson@montana.edu

Assistant:

Danae Isakson and Jamie Smith  teton@montana.edu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension Service prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director, Extension Service, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717