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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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Neb. Dept. of Agriculture Annual Poultry Photo Contest, Deadline July 15
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 Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Forms Due July 18
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 15. Official sheets and Reward Request Form are due to the Extension office no later than July 18. Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest at Super Fair, July 29; Register by July 19
The Table Setting Contest will be held during the Super Fair on Friday, July 29 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds (Exhibit Hall — use east entrance). Register for time slots at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. by Tuesday, July 19 by calling 402-441-7180 (there is no entry form). Continue reading…
Preorder Bagged Shavings for Super Fair by July 21
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. On arrival, just check in quickly with cashier to sign for your shavings. Please bring your printed receipt or have ready to show on your phone for quickest service. Preorder no later than Thursday, July 21 at https://bit.ly/2PaQCwS. Continue reading…
Static Exhibit Check-In for Super Fair; Tuesday, July 26, 4–8 p.m.
4-H & FFA static exhibits are not preregistered, but MUST be physically checked in during Static Exhibit Check-in on Tuesday, July 26 between 4–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, Lincoln Room. An adult — such as a club leader or parent(s) — should assist 4-H members 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 in conjunction with the 4-H Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed
Please remember to talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Purple Ribbon Livestock Premium Auction. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction to support scholarships for the youth of this county! 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…
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.
4-H Council Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Oct. 2
“FORE” for 4-H — a 4-H Council Golf Tournament Fundraiser — will be held Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle. 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. This tournament is four-person scramble and costs $75 per golfer or $300 per team. Continue reading…
Originally published June 24, 2022 -
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