See the Fair Book for detailed information about each of the following new classes or changes:
SPECIAL COUNTY EXHIBITS: “Holiday Décor.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: All new classes to correspond with the new manuals, “Photography Basics,” “Next Level Photography” and “Mastering Photography.” New Data Tags require different information for Level 1, 2 and 3.
HOME ENVIRONMENT: Portfolio Pathways “Original Mixed-Media Accessory”
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY:
• Aerospace/Rockets – Self-Designed Rocket – “Rocket.”
• Aerospace/Rockets – Drones – “Drone Video.”
• Robotics – “3D Printed Robotics Parts.”
• 4-H Welding – “Composite Weld Project.”
FORESTRY: Due to emerald ash borer infestation, no true ash species may be included in any collections.
BUCKET CALF: “Second-year bucket calf” junior and intermediate age divisions. Calves must have been shown at the previous Super Fair and complete another record book for the second year.
RABBIT: Market class rabbit entries do NOT count toward an exhibitor’s 12 maximum rabbits.
DOG: There is a new policy for soiling in the ring.
• Theme for the Costume and Creative Kennel contests is “Roaring 20’s.”
HORSE: There are many changes in the horse schedule to fit the shows into 5 days instead of 6 days. Review carefully.
• A Western hat or an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet must be worn. If youth are in the elementary, walk/trot or novice divisions, an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet must be worn in all riding events. In speed events, ASTM/SEI-approved helmets are STRONGLY recommended, but not required for junior and senior division exhibitors (hats are optional). ASTM/SEI-approved helmet required in all English, Dressage (including Western Dressage) and Hunter classes (both jumping and non-jumping).
• There are changes to several of the horse special awards criteria. Special awards will be presented pending sponsors for each award (contact Kate Pulec at 402-441-7180 to become a sponsor).
BICYCLE SAFETY CONTEST: Canceled this year.
LANCASTER COUNTY FAIR 150TH ANNIVERSARY THEME EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS
Official 150 theme logos are available for optional use at SuperFair.org under “About Us —> Media Kit”
• Static Exhibits: Help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Lancaster County Fair with a 150 years theme 4-H exhibit! 150 anniversary 4-H static exhibits will be grouped in a special display and receive a commemorative 150th ribbon in addition to the judge’s ribbon! One top award will be selected from all the anniversary classes! See classes under Clover Kids, Special County Exhibits, Posters, Banners, Quilt Quest, Photography, Home Environment and Heritage.
• Livestock Tack Stall/Poultry Table Decorations: 4-H/FFA members are encouraged to decorate their tack stall/poultry table areas with a 150 years theme. Decorations must be kept out of reach of all animals and limited to a family or club(s) tack stalls or poultry tables. Poultry decorations must be limited to the tables ONLY — not cages — to eliminate pecking. All youth participants will receive a commemorative 150th ribbon!
• Historic Display: The Lancaster County Ag Society’s 150th planning committee is seeking memorabilia, information and stories from past Lancaster County exhibitors (4-H/FFA and Open Class). These may be used in a display during Super Fair or a time capsule at the Fairgrounds. Contact Lorene Bartos at 402-310-3481 or 402-423-7541, or email lbartos1@unl.edu.