Dunn County 4-H News - August 2025

Equestrians Carrying the American Flag and the 4-H Flag at the Dunn County Fair | Photo by Zac Rozmiarek

There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! 

The Dunn County Fair was a huge success.  Much gratitude to all who helped make the fair run smoothly and a tremendous congratulations goes out to all our 4-H members who participated in the fair.  We know that you worked hard on your projects, and we are proud of your accomplishments.

Gabby Wantoch at the Dunn County Fair | Photo by Zac Rozmiarek

Archery at the Dunn County Fair | Photo by Zac Rozmiarek

Junior 4-H Softball League | Photo by Zac Rozmiarek

4-H Softball is still in full swing for the Senior League.  Junior League finished on July 20 at Little Elk Creek. During this softball season, these 4-H-ers have been keen to show good sportsmanship, learn about the game and improve their skills, but most of all to have a whole lot of fun.

4-H Intern, Sam Stephens at 4-H Booth at Menomonie Farmers’ Market Photo by Ann Lee

Twice this summer, Dunn County 4-H had a booth at Menomonie Farmers’ Market with learning activities for children.  One of the most popular activities was the Fishing Game where the kids could practice casting and then identify the types of fish they caught.  

Upcoming 4-H Activities

On August 5^th, Dunn County 4-H will have a booth at the Ridgeland Farmers’ Market from 4-7 p.m.  At it, we will have fun activities and games about spinning where kids can play battling tops, fly gliders and spinners and try to make a giant top that they can climb in to spin.  There will also be mandala painting for the older kids.  Come check out the booth to learn more about our 4-H programs.

You’re never too old to enjoy a game of kickball.  The Little Elk Creek 4-H Club is hosting a kickball game for all Dunn County 4-H members against their parents on Sunday, August 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Little Elk Creek Field. This ultimate kickball game will determine who will be the Kickball Champions of 2025, the 4-H kids or their parents.  Directions from Menomonie are, take County Hwy J East of Menomonie about 4 miles turn onto 410th Ave. There should be a sign. The field is on the left.

It is a green flag for all Dunn County 4-H members who want to attend the third annual Night at the Races for free at the Red Cedar Speedway on Friday, August 15th.  We can’t thank the Red Cedar Speedway enough for generously providing free admission to all our 4-H members.  At the speedway on the 15th, we will have a pre-race party starting at 5:00 p.m. with food, lawn games and activities for the kids.  During the race, we will sit in our own section and have the honor of going on to the infield to recite the 4-H Pledge.  

Featured Dunn County 4-H Club – Elk Meadow

Elk Meadow 4-H Club with items they collected for the food pantry | submitted photo

Elk Meadow 4-H club is a large club in Dunn County and has members in Elk Mound, Menomonie, and the Eau Claire school districts. They have meetings every first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. for the general meeting, 6:30 p.m. for younger members at Amy Chapel. The Elk Meadow 4-H Club provides a positive learning environment for youth members to become productive leaders and citizens in the community. Some activities they are involved in include Bowling, cleaning softball field, Action City, sledding, Battle of the Clubs, game nights softball, swine, dairy, beef, horses, poultry, dog, cat, home environment, photography, dairy judging, food and nutrition, aerospace, and many more.

Elk Meadow offers unique community outreach service, such as June Dairy month, roadside clean-up, planting flowers, food/toy drives and volunteering at the community table in Eau Claire. Contact Gwen Quilling at 715-308-1111 with any questions.

If you live in Dunn County and don’t want to miss out on future 4-H activities, join Dunn County 4-H today by calling Zachary Rozmiarek at 715-232-1636. To see more of our activities, visit our Facebook page.

Leaders aren’t born.  They’re grown. 

4-H – For You – For Me – For Fun – For Life 

Ann Lee - Dunn County 4-H Assistant