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 must submit their final animal entries in ShoWorks online before Monday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Information, instructions and link to register are at https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/live-animal-exhibitor. Lancaster County Extension staff will NOT collect State Fair animal entries or entry fees.