***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
State 4-H Horse Show
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition will be held July 15–19 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Information is at Continue reading…
Fashion Show, deadline July 17
Fashion Show judging will be Tuesday, July 24, 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. The public Fashion Show will be Thursday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Exhibit Hall. A handout and entry forms are available at the Extension office or online Continue reading…
Agility Practice Opportunity July 19 & 23
Kenl-Inn is offering their facility and expertise to help you get ready for county fair as part of their contribution to our county 4-H dog program. Make sure to utilize this opportunity to increase your agility skills Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Super Fair 4-H/FFA livestock reminders
• Market beef and breeding heifers check-in separately. Market beef are 10–11 a.m., breeding beef are 11 a.m.–12 noon on Thursday, Aug. 2.
• All registered breeding heifers must have current registration papers and tattoos presented at check-in. If registration papers are not shown at check-in, Continue reading…
Super Fair preview night, Aug. 1 — seeking 4-H talent!
The Lancaster County Ag Society invites you to a Lancaster County Super Fair preview night reserved just for 4-H/FFA exhibitors and their families on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 5–10 p.m. when all of the Super Fair's free attractions in the Attraction Zone will be open just for you. Continue reading…
Super Fair static exhibit check in, July 31, 4-8 p.m.
4-H & FFA static exhibits do not preregister, but MUST be physically checked in during Static Exhibit Check-in on Tuesday, July 31 between 4–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln Room. An adult — such as a club leader or parent(s) — should assist 4-H members in entering exhibits. Continue reading…
Super Fair static exhibit Lincoln Room parking
4-H and Open Class static exhibitor parking is allowed on static exhibit check-in/out and interview judging days only in Lot K at the Gate 1 entrance off 84th Street. For those that need to get closer to the doors of the Lincoln Room, there is temporary 20 minute active unloading/loading... Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H static exhibit release Aug. 6, 7-11 a.m.
All 4-H/FFA static exhibits will be released on Monday, Aug. 6 from 7–11 a.m. Please pick up premium payouts BEFORE picking up static exhibits. Staff at the payout table will provide a list of each 4-H’ers static exhibits, which will help families collect all of their projects.
July Spotlight newsletter posted online
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. July topics include:
• How to Disagree & Still Be Friends
• Club Meetings: Including Clover Kids
• Grab & Go: Clover Kid “Crazy About Corn"
• How Your Garden Grows
***REMINDERS***
4-H volunteers needed
Lancaster County 4-H is asking for adults and youth to help 4-H during the Lancaster County Super Fair. If you, someone from your club or an interested volunteer would like to help, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Horse Incentive forms due July 27
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities between January 1 and July 20. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! The points you tracked from participating in horse-related activities must... Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H interview judging, Aug. 1
Interview judging is Wednesday, Aug. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. 4-H’ers have the opportunity to talk to judges about their fair static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4-H’ers also learn what the judge looks for and how to improve. Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest, Aug. 3
The Table Setting Contest will be held during the Super Fair on Friday, Aug. 3 at the Lancaster Event Center (Exhibit Hall — use east entrance). Judging time slots are 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Register by Tuesday, July 24 by calling 402-441-7180 (there is no entry form). Provide 4-H’ers age and category Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner fundraiser, Aug. 3
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall - Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (during the 4-H Table Setting Contest). Dinner features Raising Cane’s chicken fingers hot off their food truck, tasty side dishes, dessert and a drink! Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell at Super Fair, Aug. 5
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2018, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 5 in the Lincoln Room, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:45 p.m.). Clubs may show a group project or Continue reading…
Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 5
A 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held during the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 5, 12 noon–2 p.m. in Pavilion 1. Register by Thursday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. in the Livestock Office at the fair. Come join the fun judging livestock and bring your parents! There will be a short Continue reading…
Youth Livestock Premium Auction donations
Please remember to talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County Youth Livestock Premium Auction held during the Lancaster County Super Fair. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction. Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags available
4-H/FFA exhibitors can get free 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office (available now through August 1). These entry passes allow one vehicle and its occupants to enter the fairgrounds each day Thursday, August 2–Sunday, August 5. Continue reading…
Static exhibit entry tags/cards available
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, all exhibits which don’t move (for example, Food & Nutrition; Photography; and Science, Engineering & Technology) are called static exhibits. EACH 4-H static exhibit must have a 4-H Static Exhibit Entry Tag attached. Some classes require additional information. Continue reading…
Rabbit Comment Cards available at the Extension office
Each rabbit exhibitor at Super Fair must complete a rabbit comment card for the following classes:
• Rabbit Show Comment Card (for market and breed classes)
• Rabbit Fur Class Comment Card
• Rabbit Pet Class Comment Card
It is highly encouraged to pick up comments cards at the Extension office... Continue reading…
Video Companion Animal (and Cat) Showmanship Contest
The Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest provides youth an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills they have developed in their 4-H companion animal project. This statewide contest is open to youth ages 10–18 who are enrolled in one of these companion animal projects... Continue reading…
Originally published July 13, 2018 -
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