Post Rock District 4-H Events
We are excited to provide a listing of many current and upcoming events and activities available for Post Rock District 4-H members. There are so many opportunities in 4-H, and we may have missed some below. If you notice an opportunity missing, contact a Post Rock District Office.
For State & District 4-H News and additional information concerning these events, see our 4-H Newsletter . Be sure to engage with Post Rock District 4-H Insider Experience on Facebook for updates and reminder.
48 Hours of 4-H is a community service challenge for all members in Kansas 4-H! The challenge takes place October 11-12. 48 Hours of 4-H is an opportunity for 4-H members and supporters to engage in a concentrated period of community service and project work.You can complete a service project as a member, family, group, or as a 4-H club project! Remember to register your project with Kansas 4-H on the challenge website!
The State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, August 16 in Manhattan. The
contest is hosted for the day by the K-State Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources. If
you are interested in participating as an individual or on a Post Rock District team, contact your local
Extension Office ASAP so that we can meet the state’s Augsut 8 deadline. An adult coach will also
need to be identified for anyone participating. Costs and travel are the responsibility of each
participant. The study list for the knowledge portion of the contest has been updated and is
available with other contest details on the Kansas 4-H State Horticulture Judging Contest webpage.
Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes will be hosted August 23-24 in Manhattan. The deadline to register is August 1 to the state, so all interested youth must notify their local Extension Office ASAP so we can enter Post Rock District teams. Youth from multiple Post Rock District counties can make up a team. The expenses and transportation for participation are up to each individual. Post Rock District staff do not coach teams, so adult volunteers are also needed to serve as coaches. The contest rules, schedule, and more information is posted on the Livestock Sweepstakes page of the youth livestock website. Call your local Extension Office if you have questions.
The State Wheat Expo will take place on August 7 in Hutchinson. The wheat expo will be a fun,
educational and hands-on program for all Kansas 4-H members, siblings, parents, grandparents. You
do not have to be enrolled in crops/plant science projects to participate. 4-H members enrolled in
Food and Nutrition, Photography and Field Crops are encouraged to participate. The Wheat Expo is a
wheat fun day showcasing all things wheat. Lunch and refreshments are sponsored, and tours will be
available. There will be eight contests open to youth members with cash prizes and ribbons awarded.
Event details and registration are available on the Wheat Expo website.
National 4-H Week is October 5-11, 2025. 4-H clubs, 4-H families, and 4-H members can use National 4-H Week as a platform to showcase activities, recruit new members, say thank you to sponsors, and spread the word about the value of 4-H in fostering leadership, encouraging community service, developing friendships, and offering hands-on learning.
The annual Post Rock District Officer and Membership Leadership Training is set for November 8 in
Beloit. This is one week later than usual due to Halloween being on a Friday, and we didn’t want to
make you all travel early in the morning after a night of trick-or-treating! The training helps members
learn about the important roles of officers, committees, and build leadership skills to grow as an
engaged 4-H member. All ages and levels of experience are invited. If you want to help plan or
present, let Nora Rhoades know at nrhoades@ksu.edu.