Wise County 4-H

🍀 TEXAS MAJOR SHOW & CONTEST ENTRY WEEK IS COMING UP! 🐷🐮🐑🐐

It's time to get those entries turned in for the upcoming Texas Major Livestock Shows & Contests!

We will host our Major Show Entry week next week but entry packets are available in the office NOW!

📅 November 2–6, 2026📍 Wise County AgriLife Extension Office 206 S. State St., Decatur, TX
⏰ Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Need to stop by during your lunch break? No problem! We are happy to accommodate lunch-hour appointments. Please call the office ahead of time to schedule your visit and make sure someone will be available to assist you!

🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
✅ Exhibitors MUST have an active and up-to-date Quality Counts number.
✅ Please bring or know each participant's Social Security Number.
✅ All entries must be paid IN FULL when submitted.
✅ CASH OR CHECK ONLY!

‼️ ALL ENTRIES AND PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH!

Please remember that Wise County 4-H entry deadlines are NOT the same as the individual show deadlines! We have county deadlines in place to allow time to process and submit everyone's entries, so please plan accordingly!

📞 Questions? Give us a call at 940-627-3341 or email [email protected].

Make sure to go “LIKE” Griffon’s entry into the Texas 4-H pumpkin carving contest! 🎃💚

Today is the LAST CHANCE to state validate heifers, sheep, and goats for Texas Majors!

🍳🏆 WISE COUNTY 4-H FOOD CHALLENGE RESULTS! 🏆🍳

Our 4-H chefs brought the heat this weekend at the Wise County 4-H Food Challenge Contest! 🔥👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

From teamwork and creativity to cooking under pressure, these teams put their culinary skills and nutrition knowledge to the test, and we are so proud of their hard work!

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to all of our participants! 🎉

🥇🥈 The TOP TWO TEAMS in each age division have earned the opportunity to represent Wise County 4-H at the District 3 Food Challenge Contest on November 10!

We can't wait to see these teams take their skills to the next level and represent Wise County at District! 💚🍀

A HUGE thank you to our volunteers, judges, parents, and everyone who helped make this contest a success!

👏 Help us congratulate these talented young chefs and wish our advancing teams GOOD LUCK at District!

🍀🏆 WISE COUNTY 4-H FOOD SHOW RESULTS! 🏆🍀

Our 4-H'ers brought their best to the kitchen, and we are so proud of their hard work, creativity, and culinary skills! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Food Show participants on a job well done!

🥇 All 1st place winners will advance to the District 3 4-H Food Show Contest on November 10th! We can't wait to see you represent Wise County at the next level!

A big THANK YOU to our volunteers, judges, and families who helped make this contest possible. We couldn't do it without you!

👏 Help us congratulate these talented 4-H'ers on their accomplishments!

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TOMORROW! Sheep and Goat Validation at the fairgrounds from 4-6pm!

🐷🐮🐑 GOT A PROJECT ANIMAL? WANT ONE? 🍀

We're excited to kick off a NEW Wise County 4-H Leadership & Livestock Project Group, and we want YOUR input!

Whether you're a first-year exhibitor trying to figure out where to start or a seasoned showman looking to take your project to the next level, this group is for YOU!

We're taking the livestock project beyond the show ring and focusing on the things that help make successful exhibitors AND great leaders! 💚

🐮 Selecting the right project animal
💰 Budgeting and understanding the REAL costs
🐷 Daily care, feeding, and management
🏆 Showmanship, preparation, and sportsmanship
🍀 Leadership, friendships, and life skills beyond the barn

And the best part? YOU help decide what we cover! We want to build this group around the questions, interests, species, and goals of our 4-H members!

📅 TONIGHT! Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Wise County AgriLife Extension Office – Decatur

🐴🐰🐔🐐🐑🐷🐮 ALL SPECIES WELCOME!

Bring a parent, bring your questions, and bring your ideas! Whether you're brand new to the livestock world or have been showing for years, we'd love to have you!

Because 4-H livestock projects are about SO much more than what happens on show day! 💚🍀

Calling all Wise County 4-H archers! It's time to get our Archery Project kicked off for the year!

Whether you're a seasoned archer or just getting started, we want YOU to join us!

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Wise County AgriLife Extension Office
206 S. State Street, Decatur, TX

We'll be going over project rules, expectations, and everything you need to know for the upcoming archery season!

🏹 Already have a bow? Bring it with you so we can inspect your equipment!

🎯 New to archery? No worries! All experience levels are welcome!

We can't wait to see everyone and get another great year of Wise County 4-H Archery underway! 🍀💚