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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H Member Online Enrollment Must Be Submitted by June 15 to Participate in Fairs
All 4‑H members and leaders must re-enroll for the 2025–2026 4‑H year (which is Oct. 1–Sept. 30). Parent helpers do not need to enroll — only their participating children. To participate in 4‑H at county and state fairs, youth must enroll or re-enroll by Monday, June 15. Continue reading…
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Due by June 15
4-H & FFA members participating in any of the following animal projects need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training: beef, dairy cattle, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Exception: 4-H Clover Kids ages 5–7 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) do not need to complete. Continue reading…
Livestock IDs Due June 15 for Super Fair & State Fair
All 4-H & FFA beef, bucket calf, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goat and rabbit ID forms are due by June 15 to the Extension office or emailed to lancaster4h@unl.edu. 4‑H poultry, dogs, cats and household pets do not require identification forms. Continue reading…
Online Plant Science Contests for Youth AND Adults June 9–23
All youth, as well as adults, may test their knowledge of plants through two upcoming online plant science contests. Study materials are online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort-fair.
• Lancaster County 4‑H Online Tree ID and Grass & Weed ID Contests will be open... Continue reading…
Plant Science In-Person Contests June 16; Register by June 15
The Lancaster County 4‑H Plant Science Contests will be held in-person on Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m.–Noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Monday, June 15... Continue reading…
LAST Horsemanship Level Testing June 23; Register by June 16
To compete in 4‑H horse shows, 4‑H'ers must complete Nebraska 4‑H Horsemanship Advancement Level requirements. A 4‑H horsemanship level group testing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Continue reading…
Life Challenge Contest, June 24; Register by June 17
4-H Life Challenge Contest is open to all 4‑H’ers ages 8–18 (by January 1 of the current year) and helps youth learn more about issues related to a variety of family and consumer science topics. There will be three sections of the contest; problem-solve a challenge to present to a judge... Continue reading…
Super Fair Animal Entries Must Be Submitted Online Between June 18 and July 1
All 4‑H & FFA animal entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair must be entered online in ShoWorks at https://go.unl.edu/lcsf-animal-entries (this includes stall/pen requests and livestock/poultry exhibitor T-shirt sizes). 4‑H families and youth may submit entries. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program; Applications Due June 15
The Nebraska 4‑H Livestock Achievement Program recognizes Members of Excellence in the project areas of beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit and poultry. The program consists of three age levels (8–10, 11–13 & 14–18) that require 4‑H’ers to plan and report... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Super Fair Static Exhibit Check-in, Release and Parking
All exhibits which don’t move on their own (for example, Food & Nutrition; Photography; and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) are called static exhibits. Many 4‑H & FFA youth choose to showcase their finished static exhibit project(s) at the Lancaster County Super Fair. Continue reading…
Static Interview Judging, July 29; Sign-up July 6–22
At the Lancaster County Super Fair at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 4‑H members have the opportunity to talk to judges about their static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4‑H members also learn what the judge looks for... Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell, Aug. 2; Sign Up July 6–22
All 4-H Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2026, are invited to show & tell one of their static exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 2 in the Ag Society Hall, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:30 p.m.). Clubs may show a group... Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest, July 31; Register by July 21
In the Table Setting contest, participants select a theme, wear a costume related to that theme and display one place setting, including table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece and menu. (Do not bring/prepare food.) 4‑H’ers also give a 5-minute prepared presentation... Continue reading…
Premier Science Award
Nebraska 4‑H will recognize top science exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair with a Premier Science Award. Exhibits in all static exhibit areas that incorporate or demonstrate concepts from the areas of 4‑H STEM (science, technology, engineering or applied math) will be considered... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Get Expert Help With Your 4-H Sewing Project, June 23, 25 and 27
Sewing Help sessions for 4-H youth ages 8–18 will be held Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 25 from 12:30–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at the Sewing Centre of Lincoln, 5740 Old Cheney Road in Lincoln. No fees or preregistration required... Continue reading…
Submit an Essay to Earn a NEW Bernina Sewing Machine — Essays Due June 25
This is the 17th year Kath Conroy, head 4‑H Clothing Superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new Bernina sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4‑H youth! All interested youth should submit an essay describing the clothing projects they have completed... Continue reading…
4-H Senior Recognition Posters at Super Fair; Due July 1
Lancaster County 4‑H wishes to honor our 2026 4‑H senior graduates by offering to print and display Senior Recognition 2’ x 3’ posters during the 4‑H days of the Lancaster County Super Fair, July 30–Aug. 2! See prototype pictured. A $15 fee covers paper, printing, lamination... Continue reading…
Livestock Boosters Scholarship Deadline July 6
Applications for the Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Livestock Boosters $500 college scholarships are due July 6. Open to all Lancaster County 4‑H or FFA high school seniors, but preference to those who have exhibited production livestock in 4-H or FFA. Continue reading…
Fashion Show Judging, July 21; Public Fashion Show, July 30; Register by July 13
In the Lancaster County 4-H Fashion Show contest, 4‑H members learn how to present themselves and gain confidence as they model their constructed or purchased clothing projects and show the proper fit of their clothing. Fashion Show is open to 4‑H members ages 5–18... Continue reading…
Photography Help Session, July 13
A 4-H Photography Help Session for 4‑H youth ages 8 & up will be held Monday, July 13 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No fees or preregistration required, just drop in. Continue reading…
Help Raise Money for 4-H and Have Fun With Friends — Volunteer at the 4-H Food Stand!
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Help the 4‑H program by volunteering at the 4‑H Food Stand. The Lancaster County Super Fair is just around the corner and 4‑H Council is working hard to have another fantastic 4‑H Food Stand at the fair. Continue reading…
Clover Kids Animal Showmanship at Super Fair
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, most 4‑H livestock shows and the Rabbit Specialty Show include a 4‑H Clover Kids Showmanship class for 4‑H members ages 5–7 (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled by June 15. Continue reading…
Bagged Shavings at Super Fair
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, all livestock and horse exhibitors must use shavings provided by the Sandhills Global Event Center (SGEC). Absolutely no outside shavings or straw is allowed since SGEC composts. Note: all stalls are disinfected with Nixall between each rental year-round. Continue reading…
America’s 250th Anniversary Theme 4-H Exhibits at Super Fair
Help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exhibiting 4‑H static exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair using this theme!
4-H STATIC EXHIBITS
At the fair, all 4‑H static exhibits with an America’s 250th theme will be grouped in a special display. Continue reading…
Quilt Quest Revised Supporting Information for Fair Exhibits
The 4‑H Quilt Quest static exhibit project in the printed 2026 Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Fair Book should have listed the following details about required supporting information. The online version at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/fair-book/4h-static/quilt/ reflects the updates. Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner Tickets Available; Seeking Donations for Silent Auction
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting two fundraiser events on Friday, July 31 during the Lancaster County Super Fair in the South Hall (vehicles enter Gate 4 off Havelock, park near South Hall):
• Chicken Dinner 5:30–7:30 p.m. — enter through the Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room. Continue reading…
Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed
The Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Purple Ribbon Market Livestock Premium Auction is a way for the community to reward purple ribbon market animal exhibitors. “Premium” cash rewards are given by individuals and businesses. The success of the auction is dependent on donations and buyers. Continue reading…
Originally published June 12, 2026 -
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