Project Night – November 18, 2026

4-H Project Nights are designed to provide opportunities for 4-H youth to explore their “sparks” (interests). They are held multiple times each fall and spring. Sessions are available for K-13th grade, and all approved 4-H members and their parents/guardians/favorite adults (no dropoffs for this event) are invited to Project Nights.

During Project Nights, several activities take place concurrently during two sessions, and youth choose where to participate. The theme of this Project Night is “How to Get Started in an Animal Project,” and sessions will be youth-led. Participants can choose from several different animal sessions.

How to Get Started in an Animal Project (all ages) will be a Showcase Style event. Project Leaders and Jr. Project Leaders will be running information tables with activities at each station. When you attend this Project Night youth & parents will be able to float among all of the tables to learn about topics of their choice.  

Join us for an educational night focused on the essentials of caring for 4-H animals and developing the skills needed for successful animal care in preparation for a show. Youth may learn about daily animal care, proper feeding and nutrition, grooming, health and safety, handling, and responsible animal ownership. Participants may also hear about the key components of animal showmanship, including preparing the animal, proper positioning and presentation, show etiquette, communication with the judge, and demonstrating knowledge of their animal.

This hands-on learning opportunity will help youth build confidence, strengthen their animal care skills, and better understand how preparation, responsibility, and the human-animal relationship come together in the show ring. Youth of all experience levels are welcome and will have opportunities to ask questions, learn from experienced leaders, and practice skills they can use throughout the 4-H year.

*As a reminder, youth (and parents) in 4-H who are interested in showing livestock should read and understand the different rules for each Fair, Show or Event their youth may consider participating in.*

Waukesha County Expo Center
Forum Building – North Hall
1000 Northview Road
Waukesha, WI 53188

Session 1: 5:30 – 6:15 PM
Session 2: 6:30 – 7:15 P.M.

Reminder: You must be enrolled and signed up to participate in Project Night learning sessions! Project leaders may only have enough supplies or seats available for the number of youth that are signed up. If your chosen session is full, you will be contacted by email to select another project.