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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Super Fair 4-H/FFA Animal Entries Must Be Submitted Online June 17 – July 1
Note: the direct link for entries is https://lancaster.fairwire.com, not the previously published web address!
All 4-H/FFA animal entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair must be entered online through ShoWorks. Deadline is July Friday, July 1, 11:59 p.m. Continue reading…
Plant Science Online Contests; Available through June 21
All youth and adults may test their knowledge of plants through two upcoming plant science online contests.
• Lancaster County 4-H Online Tree ID and Grass & Weed ID Contests will be available from Friday, June 3, 9 a.m. through Tuesday, June 21, 9 a.m. Continue reading…
CALIBRASKA Media Arts Adventure Camp — Full Scholarships Available! Register by June 24
There are a limited number of full-scholarships available for the Summer Throwback Challenge and CALIBRASKA Media Arts Adventure Camp for youth ages 8-14, July 24-28. This is one of the 4-H Summer Camps at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp near Halsey. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Video Companion Animal Showmanship; Submit Entries by Aug. 15
The Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest is open to youth ages 10–18 who are enrolled in a companion animal (including cat) project. Videos should be recorded at the youth’s home and submitted at https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/showmanship-contest... Continue reading…
Static Exhibit Interview Judging at Super Fair, July 27; Call to Sign Up July 22
Interview judging is Wednesday, July 27 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. 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 and how to improve skills. Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell at Super Fair, July 31; Last Chance to Register July 26
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2022, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, July 31 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds in the Lincoln Room, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:45 p.m. Continue reading…
Livestock Bedding and Horse Roping/Working Ranch Fees Due July 8
• Exhibitors 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. Continue reading…
State 4-H Horse Show, July 9–13
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition will be held July 9–13 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Information is at http://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo. Please bring a stall gate at least 48-inches wide. All stalls will be required to have bedding and must be cleaned before releasing. Continue reading…
Photography Help Session, July 14
A Photography Help Session for 4-H’ers ages 8 and up will be held on Thursday, July 14, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No fees or registration required, just drop in. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Earn a New Sewing Machine! Deadline June 27
This is the 13th year Kath Conroy, a 4-H Clothing Superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4-H youth! All interested youth should submit an essay describing the clothing projects they have completed in the past... Continue reading…
Horsemanship Level Testing, June 28
Now is a good time to start thinking about your 4-H Horsemanship Advancement Level goals! A 2022 group testing will be held at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds on Tuesday, June 28 in the evening. Contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or... 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 http://go.unl.edu/5bg.
Presentations Contest, July 9; Register by July 5
This year’s Presentations Contest will be Saturday, July 9, 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Tuesday, July 5 by calling 402-441-7180 and providing youth name(s), age(s) by Jan. 1 of current year, presentation title, class number and time slot preference. Continue reading…
Attend The Right Stuff: Next Level Leadership, July 12; Register by July 5
What is the one thing that makes a leader worth following? Be a part of this remarkable rebroadcast from 9 of the world’s most influential and acclaimed speakers who answer this question! Nebraska 4-H Tech Changemakers Team is hosting this special event on Tuesday, July 12, 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m. Continue reading…
Fashion Show Judging, July 19; Public Fashion Show, July 28
Fashion Show judging will be Tuesday, July 19, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. The public Fashion Show will be Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall. Also open to Clover Kids. Again this year, 4-H’ers will model runway style in the middle of the audience! Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner & Silent Auction at Super Fair, July 29
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, July 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall - Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (enter Gate 3 off Havelock, park near Exhibit Hall). Dinner features Slim Chickens chicken tenders, side dishes and dessert! Continue reading…
4-H & FFA Entry Hangtags For 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 29) or Extension 4-H fair, horse and livestock offices at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds (available during the 4-H/FFA portion of the fair). These entry passes allow one vehicle and its occupants to enter the fairgrounds each day Thursday, July 28–Saturday, Aug. 6. Your hangtag will be honored all 10 days of Super Fair! Hangtags are not needed July 26–27. 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 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. 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…
Sheep and Meat Goat Shows at Super Fair Switching Order
The 4-H/FFA Sheep Show and Meat Goat Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair will switch order. The Sheep Show will now start at 1 p.m., and the Meat Goat Show will start 15 minutes after the Sheep Show. Both will be on Thursday, July 29 in Pavilion 1 Arena.
Originally published June 17, 2022 -
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