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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
State Fair Animal Entries Due Online Aug. 10
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. Continue reading…
State Fair Contests Entry Deadline Aug. 10
Fun Fact: Most of the state 4-H contests at the Nebraska State Fair do not require youth to participate or qualify at a county-level contest, including Weed & Grass Identification, Horticulture Judging, Tree Identification, Insect Identification, Dog Skillathon, Culinary Challenge, Chicken BBQ, an Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest Deadline Aug. 10
The Nebraska 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest at the State Fair is for youth ages 10 and up (by January 1 of the current year) who form teams of two members. A themed table, a menu including a challenge ingredient (in 2022, the ingredient is wheat) and a technology presentation are exhibited... 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…
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…
Platte Valley Kennel Club Trick Agility Class; Register by Aug. 10
The Platte Valley Kennel Club is offering a Trick Agility Class on August 19, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., at Off the Wall Soccer, 6950 S. 110th St. in La Vista. For the first level, the dog/handler team completes 10 agility obstacles and two tricks within the time limit. For the second level, Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Congratulations to All 4-H Youth at Super Fair!
CONGRATULATIONS to all the amazing 4-H’ers who participated in the recent Lancaster County Super Fair! All 4-H’ers should feel proud of their accomplishments — completing projects, working hard, helping others, learning new skills and making new friends. You are all purple ribbon youth!
Super Fair 4-H & FFA Results Online
Complete 4-H & FFA results of the Lancaster County Super Fair are now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2022results.
4-H Livestreamed Videos at Super Fair Archived on YouTube
Did you miss a show or want to re-watch a 4-H show at Super Fair? Several events were livestreamed and are archived on the Lancaster County 4-H YouTube Channel. See playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpJLgN1VsGcAv1LXvjFAhRO7q0E6wDh-j or Extension's livestream webpage with links... Continue reading…
Thank You Super Fair Volunteers!
THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who helped youth participate in the fair! Thank you for all you do — the help you give before, during and after the fair is unbelievable! We absolutely could not do it without you!
State Fair Static Exhibits Need To Be Brought to Extension Office Aug. 22 or 23
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H static exhibits were selected for the Nebraska State Fair by the judges in their respective areas. A purple State Fair sticker was placed on all exhibits selected for State Fair. After Super Fair, exhibitors will be mailed a detailed State Fair instruction... Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Discount Tickets
State Fair 4-H static exhibitor families will be able to order discount tickets directly from the Nebraska State Fair. Lancaster County 4-H will email the link and password to 4-H'ers whose static exhibits qualified for State Fair. There is a limit of 10 tickets per exhibitor. Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Schedule
The 2021 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 26–Monday, Sept. 5 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. For a schedule of 4-H activities at the State Fair and more, go to http://4h.unl.edu/state-fair.
Call for State Fair Volunteers
Your help is needed at this year’s Nebraska State Fair! We rely heavily on volunteers in the days leading up to and during the fair. We have many roles and shifts available. If you are interested, please complete the interest form at https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair-volunteer.
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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…
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 August 5, 2022 -
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