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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
Preorder Bagged Shavings for Fair by July 22
4-H/FFA animal exhibitors at Super Fair can save time and prepay for shavings online to pick up at the General Store in Pavilion 2. Preorder no later than Thursday, July 22 at https://bit.ly/2PaQCwS. Horse show exhibitors will pick up their shavings in Pavilion 4. All other animal exhibitors will... 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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
New Program for Teens to Help Teach Digital Skills to Community Members
Teens (this includes teens in college!), here is a fun opportunity to increase your skills in leadership and community outreach!
4-H Extension Educator Tracy Anderson is leading the new program 4-H Tech Changemakers. The program's focus is on educating teen leaders who will then teach... Continue reading…
Show Programs at Super Fair
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H/FFA show programs indicate show order and exhibitors participating in each class. Most show programs will be available as printed versions at each show as well as online in mobile-friendly view. Continue reading…
4-H Livestreaming at the Super Fair!
Lancaster County 4-H plans to livestream several animal shows at the Super Fair via YouTube, which will then be archived! Watch at YouTube. Planned schedule and links will be posted at http://lancaster.unl.edu/liveevents.
Static Exhibit Lincoln Room Parking
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H and Open Class static exhibitor parking is allowed on static exhibit check-in/out and interview judging days only in Lot K at the Gate 1 entrance off 84th Street. Continue reading…
Animal Exhibitor Load-In & Parking
Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H/FFA animal exhibitors must enter Gate 3 (second driveway off Havelock Avenue). Beef, sheep, swine, goats, dairy cattle, poultry, and rabbits are able to arrive at noon on Wednesday, July 28. Continue reading…
Release of Animals at Super Fair, Aug. 1
• Release of 4-H/FFA animals begins Sunday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.
• No exhibits are released early except for hardship/emergency reasons. In the event of extreme extenuating circumstances, exhibitors must submit an early release request form and obtain approval.
• Exhibitors must clean their stalls... Continue reading…
Animal Exhibitor Load-Out
During the Lancaster County Super Fair, at check-in, fair gate parking attendants at Gate 3 entrance will give 4-H/FFA animal exhibitors with trailers a windshield trailer load-out pass. These passes will give vehicles with trailers access to the closest load-out zone for each animal species... Continue reading…
Free Exhibitors Breakfast, Aug. 1
There will be a free 4-H/FFA Exhibitors Breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 1, 8–10 a.m. during the Super Fair in the Business Center – Nebraska Room for 4-H/FFA exhibitors, superintendents and volunteers. Courtesy of Lancaster County Ag Society. Board members will be on hand to answer questions... Continue reading…
Premium Payouts At Super Fair
Read carefully — premiums not picked up at the specified time will be forfeited! Review premium payouts carefully and report any errors to 4-H staff. No changes or corrections will be made on premium amounts after 14 days.
• STATIC EXHIBITS and CONTESTS... Continue reading…
Support 4-H by Eating at 4-H Food Stand at Super Fair
4-H Council’s food stand during the Super Fair features a variety of snacks and beverages, including the popular “Walking Taco,” snow cones and cotton candy! The Clover Cafe (in the Lincoln Room) and the Horseshoe Cafe (in the Multipurpose Arena) will be open July 28–Aug. 1, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of Top Awards at Super Fair by Aug. 6
4-H staff are compiling photos of 4-H/FFA youth and their top exhibits for Nebline and local newspapers. If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Aug. 6. Static Exhibit top awards are called Top Exhibits. Animal and contest top awards are champion and reserve ch.
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 1
A 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held at the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 1, 12–2 p.m. in Pavilion 1. Register by Thursday, July 29, 6 p.m. in the livestock office at the fair. Come join the fun judging livestock and bring your parents! 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…
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…
Static Exhibit Release, Aug. 2
All Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H & FFA static exhibits will be released on Monday, Aug. 2, 7–11 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. All static exhibits MUST be picked up during release time. Premium payouts for static exhibits will be paid in cash on Monday, August 2, 7–11 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. Continue reading…
Originally published July 16, 2021 -
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