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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
State Fair Static Exhibit and Premium Pick Up, Sept. 3
All Lancaster County 4-H members' State Fair static exhibits must be picked up at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
State Fair 4-H Results
Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4‑H’ers who showcased their projects at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair! Results are online at https://www.nebraska4hresults.com.
Seeking Photos of Top Awards at State Fair
4‑H Extension staff will be compiling photos of Lancaster County 4‑H'ers and their top exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair to publish in the NEBLINE newsletter and on social media! If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Sunday, Sept. 7
Seeking 4-H Council Members
Serving on Lancaster County 4‑H Council is a great opportunity to support 4‑H, help provide leadership and work with a great group of people! Lancaster County 4‑H Council is composed of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together in the interest... Continue reading…
"Launch Your 4-H Journey" for New Members and Volunteers, Oct. 5
Do you know youth who are interested in joining 4‑H or adults who would like to help start a club? Invite them to the "Launch Your 4‑H Journey" special event (formerly called 4‑H Information Night) on Sunday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County... Continue reading…
4-H'ers Apply for Free to UNL
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is offering free application for admission to Nebraska 4‑H'ers. Apply through Friday, Nov. 1 using code HUSKER at checkout to save $45. Apply by Nov. 1 to be notified of schoSee more about the application process and requirements at https://admissions.unl.edu/appls Continue reading…
Make It With Wool Contest, Nov. 22; Apply by Oct. 15
The 2025 Nebraska Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 in Lexington at Lexington Middle School, 1100 N. Washington Street. Competition starts at 9 a.m. and a public style show will be at 1 p.m. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
After Super Fair Meetings and Online Feedback
All Lancaster County 4-H & FFA members, families and volunteers are invited to the following 4‑H After Super Fair Planning Meetings and Feedback opportunities. This is an opportunity to discuss changes and generate ideas for the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair and 4‑H program areas. Continue reading…
Culver's Night for 4-H, Sept. 16
Support 4‑H by eating at any of the three Culver's restaurant locations in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 16 between 5 and 8 p.m. Lancaster County 4‑H Council will receive 25% of the proceeds. 4‑H Council helps support 4‑H programs, activities and scholarships.
New Video Features Lancaster County 4-H Youth & Alumni Interviews
A new Lancaster County 4‑H video features 20 youth and 5 alumni at the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair sharing how their 4‑H fair experiences make them "beyond ready" for their life and career! See video on YouTube at https://go.unl.edu/lancaster-4h-beyond-ready.
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Sept. 14
Attention youth in 7th–12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and participating in other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills?
Join 4‑H Teen Council! Continue reading…
Extended Deadline! My Hands to Larger Service Funds Applications Due October 1
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for 4‑H clubs or members who want to make a positive impact! Called My Hands to Larger Service funds, 4-H Council offers four $300 and three $100 awards each year... Continue reading…
Aksarben Stock Show Entries Due Sept. 6
The Aksarben Stock Show is a junior livestock show format. Youth ages 9–19 as of Jan. 1, 2025 are eligible for the competition with no prerequisite of youth organization affiliation. The Aksarben Stock Show will be held Sept. 25–28, 2025 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Continue reading…
Applications for Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium Due Oct. 1
High school students interested in learning more about the beef industry can now apply to attend the 21st annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) on Nov. 21-23 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus at the Animal Science Complex. Continue reading…
4-H Visit Day for UNL East Campus, Oct. 11
Explore the "Power of Red" at the 4-H Campus Visit Day! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 11, for a half-day college visit experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dive into academic interests, enjoy a campus tour and get all your questions answered about admissions... Continue reading…
Fall Red Letter Days at UNL
Hello 4‑H juniors and seniors! Are you interested in the University of Nebraska? If you answered yes, don't miss out on the Fall Red Letter Days! Here, you'll experience for yourself what life is like as a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Continue reading…
Originally published August 29, 2025 -
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