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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
Nebraska 4-H Insect ID Contest Available Through July 11
The Nebraska 4-H Online Insect Identification Contest is available now through Monday, July 11. It is open to everyone (including adults), not just 4-H members. The contest consists of insect identification and multiple-choice questions. 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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Watch & Learn by July 15! View what these tech savvy teens have created and help reach their goal!
The Nebraska 4-H Tech Changemakers are a team of teens whose goal is to help increase people's digital skills. Members from Lancaster County 4-H include Clare Bauman, Jonah Calcara, Ethan Gabel, and Christina Xu. Continue reading…
Livestock Judging Contest, July 31; Register by July 28
A 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held at the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, July 31, 12–2 p.m. in Pavilion 1. Register by Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m. in the livestock office at the fair. Come join the fun judging livestock and bring your parents! 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…
Attention Robotics Exhibitors!
Robotics fair classes indicated by 'county only' class numbers of H861903 (Robotics Video) and H861906 (Build a Robot), found on fair book page 39, will be eligible for the State Fair Robotics Showcase to be held on Sunday, Aug. 28 during the State Fair. This is an exception for "county only" Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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. It is the 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…
All Lancaster County 4-H Volunteers Must be Rescreened in 2022
This year, all Lancaster County direct volunteers must be rescreened through the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Central Registry Check. Cost of the screening is $5. 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…
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…
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…
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…
Clover Kids Animal Showmanship
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, most 4-H/FFA livestock shows and the Rabbit Specialty Show include a 4-H Clover Kids Showmanship class for 4-H members ages 5–7 (by January 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4-H as a Clover Kid. 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…
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…
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.
Originally published July 8, 2022 -
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