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Marais des Cygnes District Event

1,2,3...  Say Cheese: Photography Workshop - Wednesday - June 18, 2025
Miami County Fairgrounds - Building #2 - Space is limited to 16 participants
registration

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1,2,3...Say Cheese: Photography Workshop - Thursday - June 19, 2025
Linn County 4-H Building - Space is limited to 16 participants
registration

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Interior Design - Mound City - 06-10-2025 & Paola - 06-11-2025
registration
(you will need to choose which date and location you want)

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Day Camp:
Go to Space - 06-25-2025 - Paola
registration

Participation Form - both camps

Stirrin' Up Some Fun - 06-26-2025 - Mound City
registration

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Marais des Cygnes District Livestock Judging 2025
We have three livestock judging coaches who will be working with our District members who would like to learn more about livestock judging.  They plan to meet the first Monday of each month.  The next practice is on June 2 at 6pm we have been meeting at the Paola Extension Office but this month

NOTE:  Instead of meeting at the Extension office this month we are going to be meeting at:

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The judging coaches are Chance Hager (Chance@elliottinsurancegroup.com), Kevin Hightower (dhtcattle@gmail.com), and Quinton Ford (Fordfarm15@gmail.com).

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Dog Club - Miami County (pdf) - 2024-2025 Schedule (Updated 10-15-2024)

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Dog Club - Linn County  (pdf) - 2024-2025 Schedule

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Linn County Dog Show - Saturday - June 28, 2025

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Linn County 4-H Council Summer Swim Party - Sunday - July 20, 2025

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Shooting Sports - Intro Letter & 2024-2025 Schedule(updated November 6, 2024)

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STEM-Challenge Series

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Event Results & Recordings

MdC Event Recordings:
Visual Arts: Radial Paper Relief Sculpture Class
Video Link with directions for the April 2021 Class

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FACEBOOK - Marais des Cygnes District

State Events and Information

State Geology Field Trip - June 13-15, 2025
Information Letter
Registration deadline is May 16!

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Insect Spectacular State Entomology Workshop - June 27-28, 2025
Registration will open April 25 and run through May 26

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Wheat Expo - Save the Date Thursday - August 7, 2025 (pdf)

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Kansas 4-H Project Leaders Training Series and Resources

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Other Counties/Districts Events - (alpha order)

Cherokee County -
American Legion Free Fair & Reunion Dog Show - Tuesday - July, 15, 2025

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Clay County -
River Valley 2025 Rabbit Show - Saturday - June 7, 2025

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Sedwick County - 
Kansas Dairy Goat Showmanship Clinic -  Sunday, May 18, 2025
Sedgwick County is putting on a showmanship clinic It is open to all Kansas Dairy Goat project youth.

๐Ÿ Dairy Goat Showmanship Clinic Invitation ๐Ÿ - Join us for a hands-on learning opportunity!

๐Ÿ“… Date: Sunday, May 18th
๐Ÿ“ Location: Sedgwick County Fairgrounds, 308 S Main St, Cheney, KS 67025
๐Ÿ•™ Time: 10:00 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM

๐Ÿ”น 10:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM:
Live demonstrations on:

  • Clipping
  • Washing
  • Toenail trimming
  • Showmanship basics

๐Ÿ”น 12:00 PM โ€“ 1:00 PM:
Showmanship Clinic led by Judge Alicia Bigelow

This clinic is perfect for beginners and seasoned exhibitors looking to sharpen their skills before fair season. Bring your questions and get
ready to learn!