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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Online Insect ID Contest Ends July 10
The Nebraska 4-H Online Insect Identification Contest provides an opportunity for participants to put their entomological knowledge to the test. The contest consists of insect identification and multiple-choice questions. Continue reading…
Babysitting Training, July 24; Sign Up by July 17
Extension Educator Hayley Jackson will present a Babysitting Training open to all youth ages 11–15 on Monday, July 24. It will be offered 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Sewing Help Sessions, June 26, 28 & 30
Sewing Help sessions for 4-H youth ages 8–18 will be held Monday, June 26, Wednesday, June 28 and Friday, June 30. All sessions will be held from 12:30–4 p.m. at the Bernina Sewing Center, 5500 Old Cheney, Suite 7 in Lincoln. No fees or registration required, just drop in. Continue reading…
Earn a New Sewing Machine! Essays Due June 26
This is the 14th 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! Continue reading…
Dog Workshops, June 29 & July 13; Register by June 28
How do you prepare a dog for 4-H showmanship? How do you successfully train a dog in agility? Learn this and more at upcoming 4-H Dog Workshops, held on Thursdays, June 29 and July 13, 6–8 p.m. at the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club, 5740 Johanna Rd, Bay 4, Lincoln. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Horse Incentive Due July 24
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 21. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Continue reading…
Bagged Shavings at Super Fair
All exhibitors must use shavings provided by the Lancaster Event Center (LEC) Fairgrounds. Absolutely no outside shavings or straw is allowed since the fairgrounds compost. Note: all stalls are disinfected with Nixall between each rental year-round. Special discounted 4-H/FFA price of $8 per bag... Continue reading…
Be a Super 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. Continue reading…
Donation Request for 4-H Silent Auction; Submit by July 26
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... Continue reading…
Neb. Dept. of Agriculture Annual Poultry Photo Contest, Deadline July 15
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has some egg-citing news for 4-H and FFA members who raise poultry. NDA is again sponsoring its annual Poultry Photo Contest and encouraging 4-H and FFA members to submit photos of their fine feathered friends. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Super Fair 4-H/FFA Animal Entries Must Be Submitted Online June 19–July 1
All 4-H/FFA animal entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair must be entered online in ShoWorks at http://go.unl.edu/lcani (this includes stall/pen requests and livestock/poultry exhibitor T-shirt sizes). Note: Fair Book has incorrect web address for online entries: it is http://go.unl.edu/lcani. Continue reading…
4-H & FFA Entry Hangtags for Super Fair Now Available!
4-H/FFA exhibitors at the Lancaster County Super Fair can get free 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office (available NOW through Aug. 4) or Extension 4-H fair, horse and livestock offices at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds... Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner at Super Fair, Aug. 4
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 4, 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 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... Continue reading…
Livestock Bedding and Horse Roping/Working Ranch Fees for Super Fair Due July 7
• Livestock exhibitors who enter the following species will be charged a bedding fee: Beef and dairy cattle — $10 per head. Bucket calves and llamas/alpacas — $8 per head. [FAIR BOOK HAS INCORRECT FEE: IT IS $8 PER HEAD.] Fill out the form at https://go.unl.edu/lcfwlivestock. Continue reading…
Photography Help Session, July 13
A 4-H Photography Fair Exhibiting Help Session for 4-H youth ages 8–18 will be held Thursday, July 13 from 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 Entry Forms Due by July 10; Judging, July 18; Public Fashion Show, Aug. 3
Fashion Show judging will be Tuesday, July 18, starting at 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County Conference Rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road. 4-H staff will provide a judging schedule in advance of the contest day. The public Fashion Show will be Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m.... Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest at Super Fair; Entries Due by July 18
A Table Setting party? Yes, the Table Setting Contest is fun! But since it's a contest, youth are learning skills! Participants select a theme, wear a costume related to that theme and display one place setting, including table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece and menu. Continue reading…
State 4-H Horse Show, July 15–19
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo will be held July 15–19 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…
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 Market Livestock Premium Auction at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction... Continue reading…
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! 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. Continue reading…
Super Fair Static Exhibit Check-In, Aug. 1, 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, Aug. 1 between 4–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln Room. An adult — such as a club leader or parent(s) — should assist 4-H members in entering exhibits. Continue reading…
Super Fair Static Exhibit Interview Judging, Aug. 2
Interview Judging is Wednesday, Aug. 2 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. Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell at Super Fair
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2023, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H static exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 6 in the Lincoln Room, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:30 p.m.). Continue reading…
Clover Kids Animal Showmanship at Super Fair
Most livestock shows and the Rabbit Specialty Show include a 4-H Clover Kids Showmanship class for 4-H members ages 5–7 (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4-H as a Clover Kid — need not be signed up in an animal project. Continue reading…
Originally published June 23, 2023 -
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