2026 Wheat Expo
A special thanks to our 2026 event sponsors:
Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Kansas Wheat Commission
Kansas Wheat Alliance
What: Join us for the 2026 Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo!
When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Where: Butler County Community Building, 206 S. Griffith; El Dorado, KS
The wheat expo will be a fun, educational and hands-on program for all Kansas 4-H members, siblings, parents, grandparents, and KSRE Extension staff. 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 Kansas 4-H State Wheat Expo is a wheat fun day showcasing all things wheat. Lunch and refreshments are sponsored, and tours will be available.
Tours:
- Bruce’s Bullseye Farms
- Bluestem School Barn
- Bluestem Mercantile
- Robin’s Pantry
- Lovesee Pizza
Contests: There will be eight contests open to youth members with cash prizes and ribbons awarded. Classes include: (1) 1 lb. bin run for crops members; or (2) 1 lb. bin run for “adopt a producer”; (3) 1 quart jar sample of cleaned wheat; (4) three standard yeast rolls; (5) three standard sized cookies; (6) three standard muffins; (7) wheat photography contest; (8) wheat educational posters and (9) Cloverbuds, (5-6-year-olds) with participation ribbons. See the drop-down menu below for additional details.
If you are planning on staying overnight don't delay in making your reservation.