The 4-H Corner Stop food booth at the Lancaster County Super Fair is 4-H Council’s primary fundraiser. 4-H Council asks clubs and independent members to help by staffing a shift between Aug 1-4. New this year, sign up is online. Several shifts are full, but many shifts still need volunteers. Continue reading…
The 4-H Corner Stop food booth will be open Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4, 10am–9pm, located near the main entrance. Orders can be taken from the Lincoln Room or Multipurpose Arena. The Corner Stop features a variety of snacks, beverages and the popular Walking Taco!
4-H/FFA exhibitor and parking passes are available now through July 31 at the Extension office, 444 Cherrycreek Rd. A parking pass allows one vehicle to enter the fairgrounds each day Aug. 1–6. An individual exhibitor pass allows one exhibitor to enter the fairgrounds each day Aug. 1–6. Continue reading…
4-H & FFA static exhibits for the Lancaster County Super Fair do not preregister, but MUST be physically checked in during Static Exhibit Check-in on Tuesday, July 30 between 4–8pm at the Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln Room. All static exhibits will be released on Monday, Aug. 5 from 7–11am.
The Table Setting Contest will be Friday, Aug. 2, 5pm at Lancaster Event Center, Exhibit Hall. After all contestants have been judged, all tables will be on view for the public (approximately between 7:45 and 8:15 pm). Must preregister by July 22. Piloting new age divisions this year. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council will present a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 2, 5pm at the Exhibit Hall - Room 2 (at the same time as the 4-H Table Setting Contest). Dinner features Raising Cane’s chicken fingers. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the 4-H Corner Stop during the Super Fair.
All Clover Kids, youth age 5–7, are invited to show & tell their 4-H exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 4, starting at 1pm. Youth are also invited to do a skit or song. To register, call 402-441-7180 between July 8-26, or sign up at the static exhibit area July 30, 4–8pm.
The Lancaster County Super Fair is putting together a display of “4-H Through the Decades” to be on exhibit while 4-H static exhibits are on display Aug. 1–4. Seeking 4-H static exhibits from the ’90s, ’80s, ’70s, ’60s, ’50s, and even older (can be from any county fair or state fair). Continue reading…
The Make It With Wool contest offers youth and adults the opportunity to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabric and yarn. Contestants must select, construct and model their own garments. Entry deadline is Nov. 1. Continue reading…
No Coggins test or health certificates are needed for horses entering the Lancaster County Super Fair.
Patterns for the 2013 Lancaster County Super Fair Horse Show can be found online and will be available at the Super Fair.
The 4-H Horse Course Hippology Challenge will be will be held Thursday, July 25, 9–11am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. No pre-registration required. All test questions will come from the 2012–2013 email Horse Course. The testing will include identification stations and a written test. Continue reading…
ADM Alliance Nutrition will present a free 4-H/FFA Beef, Sheep and Swine Clinic on Friday, Aug. 2, 2–3pm in Pavilion 1 – East Arena. Topics will include nutrition, showmanship and fitting techniques. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.
The Livestock Judging Contest will be held Sunday, Aug. 4, 12 noon–2pm in Pavilion 1 – West Arena. Preregister by Thursday, Aug. 1, 6pm in the Livestock Office at the fair. Continue reading…
The Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show will be held Sept. 26–29 at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha. Stock Show exhibitors must be at least 10 years of age. The Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Horse Show will be held Sept. 21–22 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln. Horse exhibitors must be 12 years of age. Continue reading…
4-H & FFA animal exhibitors ages 10–18 are eligible to participate at the Nebraska State Fair regardless of county fair placing. New this year, 4-H/FFA youth and their families will be responsible for submitting their own livestock, rabbit, poultry, dog, cat and household pet entries online. Continue reading…
The Nebraska State Fair will be Aug. 23-Sept. 2 at
Fonner Park in Grand Island. Nebraska 4-H is seeking volunteers for a variety of roles. Volunteers will receive a fair pass for the day(s) they volunteer. A complete list of 4-H volunteer opportunities and sign up information is online.