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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Presentations Contest, July 10
This year’s Presentations Contest will be Saturday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Register by Tuesday, July 6 by calling 402-441-7180 — or emailing kristin.geisert@unl.edu — and providing youth name(s), age(s)... Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club Scholarship Deadline July 6
Applications for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club $500 college scholarship are due July 6. Open to all Lancaster County 4-H/FFA seniors, but preference to those who have exhibited production livestock in 4-H or FFA. The application is at the Extension office and online at... Continue reading…
Living Room Learning: Art + Entrepreneurship, July 7
Nebraska 4-H will offer a free Living Room Learning+ session, Art + Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, July 7 at 10am. During this interactive virtual experience, youth will practice using the elements and principles of design as they create artwork that tells a story. Continue reading…
Livestock Bedding and Horse Roping/Working Ranch Fees Due July 9
4-H/FFA exhibitors at the Lancaster County Super Fair who enter the following species will be charged a bedding fee: Beef cattle, dairy cattle, bucket calf and llama/alpaca. $10 per head for beef and dairy cattle. $7 per head for bucket calves and llamas/alpacas. Please print, fill out and submit... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Neb. Dept. of Agriculture Annual Poultry Photo Contest
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s (NDA) annual Poultry Photo Contest is open to all current Nebraska 4-H and FFA members. This year, NDA is accepting photo entries online. Official contest rules and entry forms are available at https://tinyurl.com/NDAPhotoContest. The deadline is July 15. Continue reading…
Rabbit Comment Cards
Each rabbit exhibitor at the Lancaster County Super Fair must complete a rabbit comment card for the following classes:
• Rabbit Show Comment Card (for market and breed classes)
• Rabbit Fur Class Comment Card
• Rabbit Pet Class Comment Card Continue reading…
Static Exhibit Check-In July 27, 4–8 p.m.
4-H & FFA static exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair do not preregister, but MUST be physically checked in during Static Exhibit Check-in on Tuesday, July 27 between 4–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln Room. Continue reading…
Static Exhibit Interview Judging, July 28
Interview judging is Wednesday, July 28 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Lincoln Room during the Super Fair. 4-H’ers have the opportunity to talk to judges about their static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4-H’ers also learn what the judge looks for... Continue reading…
Clover Kids Animal Showmanship
Most livestock shows and the Rabbit Specialty Show include a 4-H Clover Kids Showmanship class for 4-H members ages 5 through 7 (by January 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4-H by June 15 as a Clover Kid — need not be signed up in an animal project. Continue reading…
Video Companion Animal (and Cat) Showmanship Deadline Aug. 13
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 or cat project. This statewide contest is open to youth ages 10–18 who are enrolled in a companion animal... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Clover College Photos on Flickr
Photos from 4-H Clover College, which was June 15-18, are on UNL Extension in Lancaster County's Flickr collection at https://www.flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/collections/72157719464163072/
Lancaster County Fair 150th Anniversary Theme
• 4-H 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! Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell, Aug. 1
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2021, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 1 in the Lincoln Room, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:45 p.m.). Clubs may show a group project or... Continue reading…
Volunteer at the 4-H Food Stand
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Help the 4-H program by volunteering at the 4-H Food Stand!
The Lancaster County Super Fair is just around the corner! 4-H Council is working hard to have another fantastic 4-H Food Stand at the fair. Every year 4-H Council asks volunteers to work in the food stand. Continue reading…
State 4-H Horse Show, July 10–14
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition will be held July 10–14 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Information is at http://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo. A 14-day health certificate and a negative Coggins Test will be required for all horses attending the State 4-H Horse Expo in Grand Island. Continue reading…
Fashion Show Deadline July 12
Fashion Show judging will be Tuesday, July 20, 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. The public Fashion Show will be Thursday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Exhibit Hall. New this year — runway style in the middle of the audience! Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Forms Due July 23
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 16. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest Deadline July 20
The Table Setting Contest will be held during the Super Fair on Friday, July 30 at the Lancaster Event Center (Exhibit Hall — use east entrance). Register for time slots at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. by Tuesday, July 20 by calling 402-441-7180 (there is no entry form). Provide 4-H’ers age and... Continue reading…
4-H & FFA Entry Pass Hangtags — Good for All 10 Days!
For the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H/FFA exhibitors can get free 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office (available now through July 30) or Extension 4-H fair, horse and livestock offices at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds... Continue reading…
Be a Fair Volunteer — Have Fun, Make a Difference!
Lancaster County 4-H asks for adults and youth ages 8 and up to help 4-H during the Lancaster County Super Fair. If you, someone from your club or an interested volunteer would like to help, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180.
Help is needed: Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner & Silent Auction, July 30
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, July 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall - Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (during the 4-H Table Setting Contest). Dinner features Slim Chicken’s tenders, side dishes and dessert! To-go boxes will be available. Continue reading…
Donation Request for 4-H Silent Auction
Trying to figure out what to do with that “gift” you won’t use? Do you have a special item you’ve handcrafted and would like to donate for a great cause? Help support Lancaster County 4-H Council by donating items for their Silent Auction held during the 4-H Chicken Dinner Fundraiser held... Continue reading…
Youth Livestock Premium Auction Donations
Please remember to talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County Youth Livestock Premium Auction at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction to support scholarships for the... Continue reading…
Originally published July 2, 2021 -
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