Mardi Gras
Dr Seuss Rules! 2025 Mardi Gras benefits Weld County 4-H Foundation
The Weld County 4-H Mardi Gras, held on Saturday, November 22nd was very successful, raising approximately $30,000 for the Weld County 4-H Foundation. Members, leaders and parents should take pride in this fundraising effort. If you have suggestions for improving the 2026 4-H carnival, please call Teresa at (970) 400-2070. A Mardi Gras Round Up Meeting—and planning for 2026 will be held at the Extension Office on January 6th at 6 pm prior to the Youth Executive Council Meeting. Thanks to all for taking our imaginations to “The Places We’ll Go”!
Outstanding leaders, who had been named during Recognition Night in October were awarded their jackets during the event, these included: Outstanding Recognized: Mesa Arnold (Jr), Ena Gibson (Sr), Luke and Tami Arnold (Leaders
The 5th annual Weld County 4-H Foundation Raffle was held in 2025! The Yeti Tail Gating Package was the item to win. $7,000 worth of tickets were sold throughout the County with ½ of the proceeds going directly to the club or organization selling the tickets and the other half benefitting Weld 4-H through the Weld 4-H Foundation. The drawing for the Yeti Package took place at Mardi Gras with Liz Hart being named the winner.
The County also held a silent auction hosted by Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers that was a great success as well. The Club winning the most Creative Basket was Pawsitive Direction 4-H with their “Go Dog Go Wagon”. The other two divisions; Highest Value went to Caliber 4-H Club with their donation of a rifle valued at $1000 & selling for $950 & Highest Profit went to Grover Guys and Gals with their Zoo Lights basket that sold for 100% of its value of $115. The 3 clubs winning these divisions get a check for $125 to be used for a Club Party. The Silent Auction grossed over $17,000 including the Club Basket Challenge.
These were great fundraisers for our clubs and groups! We hope you will participate in next year’s events—watch for the announcement of our 2025 Raffle Item. For more questions, please contact Kim Eastwood, 970-400-2079 or Teresa Johnson (970) 400-2070.
Decorating Contest:
- 1st Place is New Horizons, award is $75.00
- 2nd Place is Galeton, award is $50.00
- 3rd Place is Wagoneers, award is $25.00
Club Basket Challenge
- Most Creative Club Basket is Pawsitive Direction, award is $125.00
- Highest Valued Basket is Caliber, award is $125.00
- Most Profit Basket is Grover Guys and Gals, award is $125.00
Pre-Sale Tickets: Highest Percentage Per Members
- 1st Place is Beebe Draw with 220%, award is $75.00
- 2nd Place is Pawsitive Direction with 217%, award is $50.00
- 3rd Place is 4 Paws with 171%, award is $25.00
Drawing Winners
- Kim Lacy, $200.00
- Bob Morgan, $100.00
- Pat Kindvall, $50.00
- Sheila Kelly, $50.00
- Seller is Ella Manternach, $50.00
Pictures from 2025 Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is held on the third Saturday of November from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mardi Gras is not only a fantastically fun social occasion, it is also our annual fund raising event for the Weld County 4-H Foundation! Clubs will plan, decorate and run a carnival type booth. There are lots of activities for kids from 1 to 101! The evening ends with a family friendly dance held in the 4-H Building from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.
There are a million ways to get involved with Mardi Gras...
Sell pre-sell drawing tickets, buy pre-sell drawing tickets, provide baked goods, volunteer to work a booth, compete in one of the fun contests, help construct booths, help your club leader plan, setup and decorate your booth!
Don't miss out on this family favorite event, get your calendar marked for November 21st, at the Exhibition Hall, Island Grove Park. For more information about Mardi Gras, please contact Teresa.
2026 Mardi Gras Packet Coming Soon!
Mardi Gras Booth Application can be completed and submitted beginning at midnight on January 1, 2026. You may need to refresh your browser at midnight to see the Mardi Gras Booth Application.