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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Dog Virtual Skill-a-thon, Ends July 27
The Dog Virtual Skill-a-thon competition will take place through an online quiz format composed of questions such as: breed identification, dog body language, parasites, and nutrition. Youth who wish to participate must be enrolled in 4-H in Lancaster County. The contest will be available from... Continue reading…
Static Exhibit Virtual Entries Must Be Entered Between July 21 and 28
This year, instead of in-person static exhibits, families must take photos and/or videos of each exhibit and submit entries online at https://lancaster.fairmanager.com. 4-H families and youth may submit entries. Static exhibit entries may be submitted online starting on Tuesday, July 21. Deadline is Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Forms Due July 24
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 17. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! The points you tracked from participating in horse-related activities must... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H/FFA Exhibits & Events at Super Fair Schedule & Map
This replaces the 4-H & FFA schedule and map published in the Fair Book. Animal shows will be show & go (animals are brought in, shown and leave immediately following the show). Details are subject to last minutes changes.
Modifications for Super Fair In-Person Animal Events
Come ready to show — no wash racks available (it is suggested to bring your own bucket and hose). Plan to bring your own portable chairs. A limited number of hard chairs (sanitized daily) will be provided. See current list of modifications at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/changes.
More details at: https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/changesBeef Bedding Fees Due July 27
There will be a $10 per head bedding fee for exhibitors who plan to stall in Pavilion 1 for the duration of the 2020 Beef Show. The bedding fee worksheet can be found at: https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/fwlivestock.htm. Please print, fill out and submit the Livestock Bedding Fee... Continue reading…
Super Fair Livestreaming and Public Online Showcases
No general public at in-person events, but everyone may celebrate 4-H’ers fair projects through livestreaming and public online showcases! Some of the following planned public showcases will be posted during fair, some afterwards. Livestream schedule and links to all public showcases will be posted Continue reading…
Super Fair Premium Payouts and Ribbons/Awards Distribution, Aug. 7
ALL premium payouts (static exhibits, contests and animals) MUST be picked up Friday, Aug. 7, 4–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Pavilion 4 South Side or WILL BE FORFEITED. Park east of Pavilion 2. Food trucks and live music will be on-site! 4-H/FFA members or their representatives may... Continue reading…
State Fair to Focus on 4-H & FFA, Animal Entries Due Aug. 10
The 2020 Nebraska State Fair will be held Aug. 28–Sept. 7 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. The State Fair has been modified to focus on showcasing 4-H & FFA events and exhibits. Gate admission will be free! Continue reading…
State 4-H Dog Show Entries Due Aug. 10
The Nebraska State 4-H Dog Show offers 4-H members an opportunity to demonstrate and test their skills with their canine companion and test their knowledge of dogs. This year's event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, in the Animal Science Complex on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. Continue reading…
July Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H" newsletter for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. Topics include: • Thriving Kids in Thriving 4-H Clubs • Animal Science—Grab & Go • Building Social Emotional Skills • Nebraska FIRST Robotics • Could this be Grief?
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***REMINDERS***
Volunteers Needed To Make In-Person 4-H/FFA Events Possible at Super Fair, Please Sign up by July 24
To make this year’s in-person 4-H & FFA events possible at the Lancaster County Super Fair, new types of volunteers are being sought to implement the new health guidelines and supplement the limited fairgrounds staff. There is limited funding due to fairgrounds events being canceled since mid-March. Continue reading…
Virtual Clover Kids Show & Tell Video Entries Due Aug. 2
All 4-H Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2020, are invited to upload a video of their favorite project or small animal for the virtual Clover Kids Show & Tell. Recommended time is 90 seconds to 2-minutes. Submit videos by Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 p.m.
Video Companion Animal (and Cat and Pet Rabbit) Showmanship Entries Due Aug. 10
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. From cats, pet rabbits and rodents to birds, reptiles and amphibians, 4-H youth are invited to record a 3–5... Continue reading…
New Statewide Virtual Project Showcase Deadline Aug. 10
Nebraska 4-H's 2020 4-H Project Showcase provides an opportunity for all enrolled youth to showcase a project they have learned a lot from this year or that they are particularly proud of. All 4-H projects are eligible regardless of the award they received through judging or the ability to have... Continue reading…
4-H Equine Virtual Forum
Nebraska 4-H Horse has created a new Equine Virtual Forum called Evaluate My Ride. This forum uses Flipgrid to allow all equine riders the opportunity to join! Evaluate My Ride will provide members with tips, suggestions and ride evaluations from equine industry clinicians. New patterns or topics... Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of 4-H Clubs and Members
Families and club leaders are encouraged to take photos throughout the year of meetings (virtual or in-person), community service projects and youth working on projects. You may find these photos valuable for your own use. Lancaster County 4-H would like to use these types of photos in the... Continue reading…
Originally published July 17, 2020 -
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