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***BREAKING NEWS***
Slice of Fun with 'Smart Cents' — With Free Pizza!; Register by Nov. 17
Youth in grades 3–5 are invited to build their money smarts at a fun and interactive workshop, Slice of Fun with 'Smart Cents,' on Saturday, Nov. 22, 9a.m.–12p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Rd, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Extended Deadline! Archery Contest, Nov. 22; Register by Nov. 19
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering an Archery Contest on Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 19 at https://go.unl.edu/archerycontest2026. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Participate in the Lincoln Veterans Parade With Other Lancaster County 4-H’ers, Nov. 16
The Lincoln Veterans Parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. in downtown Lincoln, and all Lancaster County 4‑H’ers are invited to participate! Clubs, individual members, volunteers and friends are welcome. Have fun handing out candy and beads. Continue reading…
National 4-H AI Challenge: AI in Agriculture; Register by Nov. 15
The National 4‑H AI in Agriculture Challenge invites youth to explore how artificial intelligence can solve real-world agricultural problems. Participants will identify a challenge within the agriculture industry and design an innovative AI-based solution. Continue reading…
UNL Food Science Scholarship Challenge, Dec. 5; Register by Nov. 17
Juniors and seniors, spend a day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Food Science and Technology Department conducting one-of-a-kind experiments in the Food Innovation Center’s teaching laboratories and pilot plants. For your participation, you can earn a $5,000 UNL scholarship! Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Pillow Sewing Workshop, Jan. 17; Register By Jan. 5
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the Pillow Party sewing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
National 4-H is Calling for Creative 4-H'ers; Deadline Dec. 1
Calling all artists, creators and performers ages 14–19! National 4‑H Council would love to see what YOU do best. Submit your work for a chance to be featured at upcoming National 4‑H events. We're looking for singers, dancers, instrumentalists, as well as visual artists and creators.... Continue reading…
UNL Nebraska Young Artist Awards; Submissions Due Dec. 15
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is now accepting applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards! This program recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate talent in arts, music, dance, theatre, film or emerging media. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Let’s Get Artsy! Workshop, Dec. 6; Register by Nov. 24
4‑H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a “Let’s Get Artsy!” workshop on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Youth will learn the art of origami paper folding to make a colorful sculpture Continue reading…
Horse Awards Results and Photos are Online
The 2025 4-H Horse Awards Night, held Oct. 23, recognized top achievements at the Lancaster County Super Fair and other accomplishments throughout the past year. The event was emceed by Tim Higgins. Congratulations to all Lancaster 4‑H equestrians for your outstanding accomplishments! Continue reading…
It’s Time for Members & Leaders to Enroll/Re-Enroll in 4-H!
The 4‑H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30. Since it is a new 4‑H year, all returning 4‑H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2025–2026 4‑H year. Parent helpers do not need to enroll — only their participating children. Continue reading…
Ready to Do Something Wickedly Good? Ends Nov. 21
4‑H youth are proving every day that small acts can spark big change. Join us in the #4HForGood Challenge inspired by "Wicked: For Good!" 1) Do a good deed 2) Share a pic of your Heart hands 3) Post with #4HForGood + tag @4H and your local 4‑H! 4) Challenge 4 friends to do the same! Continue reading…
4-H Awards & Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4‑H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/clubs/awards. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Continue reading…
Fed Steer Challenge Applications Due Dec. 1
The Nebraska 4‑H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth ages 14 and up interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. Continue reading…
Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship; Deadline Nov. 30
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers presents the Don and Martha Romeo Scholarship to one qualifying 4‑H male and to one qualifying 4‑H female. Applicants must be Nebraska high school seniors graduating in May of 2026 who plan to continue onto post-secondary education. Continue reading…
Youth Beekeeping Scholarship; Apply by Dec. 1
The goal of the Nebraska Beekeepers Association Youth Scholarship is to support and encourage young Nebraskans who have a passion for beekeeping. By providing financial assistance through educational tuition and equipment, the scholarship aims to help beekeepers ages 14–17 expand their knowledge... Continue reading…
Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting, Dec. 2
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St., Lincoln, in the Ag Society Hall. Continue reading…
Originally published November 14, 2025 -
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