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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Horse Patterns for Super Fair
Patterns for the 4-H Horse Shows at the Lancaster County Fair are available individually at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair#horse, and will be available as a printed program during the fair and a PDF at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/programs.
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…
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…
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…
Bagged Shavings At Super Fair
All Super Fair animal exhibitors must use shavings provided by the Lancaster Event Center (LEC) Fairgrounds. Special discounted 4-H/FFA price of $7 per bag (with sales tax included) will be honored for 4-H/FFA animal shows from Tuesday, July 27 through Sunday, Aug. 1... 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.
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…
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…
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 & 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…
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 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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H/FFA Family BBQ Picnic at Fair, Aug. 7
The Lancaster County Ag Society is bringing back a tradition for the Lancaster County Fair's 150th celebration: a 4-H/FFA Family BBQ Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 7, 1–5 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds Shade Tent. Special discounts and prizes! See BBQ judging live at 2 p.m. Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Schedule
The 2021 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 27–Monday, Sept. 6 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. For a schedule of 4-H activities at the State Fair and more, go to http://4h.unl.edu/state-fair. Continue reading…
State Fair Static Exhibit Entries
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H static exhibits will be selected for the Nebraska State Fair by the judges in their respective areas. A purple State Fair sticker will be placed on all exhibits selected for State Fair. Continue reading…
State Fair Online 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. To be eligible, livestock nominations and payment must have been completed online at https://showstockmgr.com by June 15. 4-H/FFA youth or their families... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Originally published July 23, 2021 -
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