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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
Seeking Photos of Super Fair Top Awards by Aug. 10
Vicki Jedlicka is compiling photos of 4-H/FFA youth and their top exhibits for Nebline and local newspapers. If you have photos to share, please email to vjedlicka2@unl.edu by Aug. 10. Static Exhibit top awards are called "Top Exhibits." Animal and contest top awards are champion and reserve champ.
State Fair Animal Entries Due Aug. 10
Animal exhibitors (4-H ages 10–18, FFA ages 10–21) are eligible to participate at the Nebraska State Fair regardless of county fair placing. 4-H/FFA youth or their families must submit their animal entries in ShoWorks online before Monday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m. 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…
State Fair Culinary Challenge Contest Entries Due Aug. 10
The State Fair 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest is for youth ages 10 and up (by January 1 of the current calendar year) who form teams of two members to represent Lancaster County at the State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Raising Nebraska Building in Grand Island. Continue reading…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Congratulations to All 4-H Youth Participating at Super Fair!
CONGRATULATIONS to all the 4-H’ers who participated in the first blended virtual/in-person Lancaster County Super Fair! All 4-H’ers should feel proud of their accomplishments while helping make history. Everyone learned flexibility in adapting to conditions while pursuing goals.
Thank You Super Fair Volunteers!
THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who helped make the first blended virtual/in-person Super Fair possible! Thanks for helping provide youth a vital learning opportunity during a time youth have limited other activities. You made a difference in youths' lives!
State Fair Static Exhibit Entries
4-H static exhibits will be on display for the public to view at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Building and will also be shown virtually. Static exhibits will not be judged at State Fair, but will receive special 2020 State Fair ribbons. Top awards may be selected. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Super Fair Livestreams and Public Online Showcases
Livestream schedule and links to all public showcases are posted at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/publicshowcases and will remain archived here. Continue reading…
State Fair to Focus on 4-H & FFA
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!
4-H exhibits, contests and livestock shows will be held on the first weekend. Continue reading…
Originally published August 7, 2020 -
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