Ogle County 4-H Penny Carnival Set for March 7

OREGON — The Ogle County 4-H Penny Carnival will be held March 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Blackhawk Center, 1101 W. Jefferson St. The event is open to the public and features games created by 4-H clubs that can be played for 25 cents each or 50 games for $10, with prizes for all participants and a free door-prize drawing. A snack stand will be available, and 4-H clubs will receive awards for the most creative and entertaining games. The 2026 theme is “Step Into the Pages,” and the event is sponsored by Heels and Hardhats.