The Lancaster County Agricultural Society is presenting two new contests for 4-H clubs & FFA chapters. Independent members are welcome to participate as long as they work together in a group. Entry forms are due July 1. Top three prizes in each contest earn Pizza Ranch gift cards! If you have any questions, contact the Lancaster Event Center at 402-441-6545.
BARN QUILT CONTEST — Ag Society will provide one piece of plywood 4' x 4' x 1/2" already primed and pre-drilled for hanging. You may pick up the plywood at the Lancaster Event Center or Extension office. Each club/chapter will provide their own paint and painting supplies. The pattern must be a clean design, typical quilt appearance. All entries will be used as fair decoration throughout the grounds. In order to be displayed, entries must be delivered to the Lancaster Event Center between July 20–23. Rules and entry form is at http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/contest/SF2015BarnQuiltContest.pdf.
HAY BALE DECORATING CONTEST — Ag Society will provide 1 round bale. Participants must provide their own decorating supplies. Decorations should be weather and wind-proof. Set-up/decoration times are Sunday, July 26, 9–5 p.m. and Monday, July 27, 2–4 p.m. Decorations are to remain for the entire fair. Rules and entry form is at http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/contest/SF2015HayBaleDeco.pdf.