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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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 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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Cat and Household Pets Static Exhibits Change
New this year — Cat and Household Pets static exhibits will now be entered and displayed with all other static exhibits in the Lincoln Room instead of at the Cat and Household Pet Shows. During static exhibit check-in, these exhibits should be checked in at the General Areas registration table. Continue reading…
Free Exhibitors Breakfast, July 31
There will be a free 4-H/FFA Exhibitors Breakfast on Sunday, July 31, 8–10 a.m. during the Super Fair in the Attraction Zone Shade Tent for 4-H/FFA exhibitors, superintendents and volunteers (note location change from preceding years). Courtesy of Cornhusker Kiwanis.
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. Continue reading…
Release of Animals at Super Fair, July 31
• 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 prior to release of animals. Continue reading…
Animal Exhibitor Load-Out
During the Lancaster County Super Fair, at check-in, fair gate parking attendants at Gate 3 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. 1
All Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H & FFA static exhibits will be released on Monday, Aug. 1, 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, Aug. 1, 7–11 a.m. Continue reading…
Sportsmanship at Fairs
Good sportsmanship is a skill Nebraska 4-H strives to instill in young people all year long, especially during the fair season. As we know, young people often learn how to deal with conflict, disappointment and competition by observing the behaviors of those around them. Continue reading…
State 4-H Project Showcase; Submit Photos by Aug. 10
State 4-H wants to see your favorite project! Submit photos of your project by Wednesday, Aug. 10 to see it featured at the Nebraska State Fair. The 4-H Project Showcase is an opportunity for youth to flaunt a favorite project, a project they're particularly proud of... Continue reading…
State Fair Chicken BBQ Contest Deadline Aug. 10
Time to break out those grills and practice your BBQ skills! Nebraska 4-H is offering a new 4-H Chicken BBQ Contest at this year’s Nebraska State Fair! Learn more at http://go.unl.edu/4h-chicken-bbq. Contest will be Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Raising NE Building. Deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 15, 2022 -
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