2026 Kansas 4-H Insect Spectacular

Beetles, bugs, dragonflies, and more! It’s time to get registered for the 34th Insect Spectacular.

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The State Entomology Workshop will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 19th and 20th. Activities will be based at the North Community building at 505 N. Buckeye Street in Iola, Kansas.

Workshop events include collection and photo trips, pinning class, identification class, and a pollinator garden community service activity. See Important Event Information below for additional details!


INSECT SPECTACULAR REGISTRATION
    • One parent/adult guardian from each family must pay full registration and attend the workshop. A parent is to stay with your child or children at the workshop.
    • No cancellations or refunds after registration closes
    • Cancellations before registration closes are eligible for a 50% refund
    • Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when you register
    • Registration closes May 25
    • Register online here
LOCATION
    • North Community building - 505 N. Buckeye Street, Iola, Kansas
    • See accommodation and lodging options below
COST
  • Full Participant registration fee of $85.00 includes supper Friday, lunch Saturday, bottled water, class materials, T-Shirt, and handouts. 4-Hers enrolled in Entomology should pay for full registration.

  • Younger siblings under 4-H age, spouses, etc. that may be coming along, but not participating in the classes will need to pay a fee of $65.00. This will pay for the meals, bottled water, etc. but will not include a T-shirt or class supplies. Please bring your own sack lunch for Friday noon meal.

  • To Register Additional Family Members, at the end of each registration, there will be a bottom marked "Add Group Member". When you have finished with the last additional registration, please choose "Next" and you can confirm payment.

Contact Vicky Wallace at (620) 804-9170 or email vicky.wallace55@gmail.com for additional information.