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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Food & Fun by Ag Society for 4-H/FFA Exhibitors at Super Fair
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society, Inc. produces the Lancaster County Super Fair. This year, they are hosting several events at the Super Fair aimed at 4-H/FFA exhibitors and their families! Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of Top Awards At Super Fair
Extension staff are compiling photos of 4-H/FFA youth and their top exhibits for the Nebline and local newspapers. If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Sunday, Aug. 13. Continue reading…
Super Fair Horse Show Policy: Only Youth May Talk to Judges/Superintendents
As Super Fair approaches, the 4-H Horse VIPS would like to remind Horse Exhibitors that ONLY YOUTH may approach judges and superintendents with questions during horse shows. This policy is in place in order to encourage our 4-H youth to become confident, caring and capable citizens... Continue reading…
New State Fair 4-H Cattle and Goat Fitting Contests
The Nebraska State Fair and Nebraska 4-H are excited to offer new 4-H Cattle and Goat Fitting Contests in 2023 on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Five Points Bank Arena at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Continue reading…
Sportsmanship During Fair Season
Good sportsmanship is an essential skill we strive to instill in young people all year, especially during fair time. 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…
Nebraska 4-H Project Showcase; Projects Submitted by Aug. 10 to be Featured at State Fair
The county fair is one way for members to showcase their hard work, and here’s another! The Nebraska 4-H Project Showcase is an opportunity for youth to receive statewide recognition for their favorite project or maybe a project that didn’t go as planned. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
Silent Auction 4-H Fundraiser, Aug. 4 — Look at This Year's Items!
Lancaster County 4-H Council will hold a silent auction fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 4, 5–7 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall (enter Gate 3 off Havelock, park near Exhibit Hall). Top bidders may pay for and pick up items 7:30–8 p.m. 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…
4-H & FFA Entry Hangtags for Super Fair
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 through Aug. 4) or Extension 4-H fair, horse and livestock offices at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds... 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…
Rabbit Comment Cards
Each rabbit exhibitor at the Lancaster County Super Fair must complete a rabbit comment card for the following:
• Rabbit Show Comment Card (for market and breed classes)
• Rabbit Fur Class Comment Card
• Rabbit Pet Class Comment Card Continue reading…
Biosecurity Measures Help Protect Livestock During Livestock Shows
With its many county fairs, livestock competitions and rodeos, summer is the perfect season to highlight Nebraska agriculture. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) wants to remind livestock owners that summer is also the perfect time to protect your animals and keep them healthy... Continue reading…
Super Fair Animal Exhibitor Load-In & Parking
Horses may start arriving Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. Livestock may start arriving Wednesday, Aug. 2 at noon.
Animal exhibitors must enter Gate 3 (second driveway off Havelock Avenue). On load-in days, exhibitors may unload in the posted temporary 20-minute unloading zones for each animal species. 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 Lincoln Room Parking
4-H and Open Class static exhibitor parking is allowed on static exhibit check-in/out and interview judging days only in Lot K at the Gate 1 entrance off 84th Street. For those that need to get closer to the doors of the Lincoln Room, there is temporary 20 minute active unloading/loading... 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…
4-H Will Livestream From the Super Fair!
Lancaster County 4-H will livestream several animal shows and the Fashion Show at the 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair via the Lancaster County 4-H YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/4HLancasterNE. Videos will then be available to watch later. Schedule and direct links will be posted... Continue reading…
Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 6; Register by Aug. 3
A 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held at the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 6, 12–2 p.m. in Pavilion 1. Register by Thursday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m. in the livestock office at the fair. Come join the fun judging livestock and bring your parents! 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…
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…
Dairy/Pygmy Goat & Dairy Cattle Combined into One Show at Super Fair
At this year’s Lancaster County Super Fair, the 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle Show will be combined with the 4-H Dairy/Pygmy Goat Show. The new 4-H/FFA Dairy/Pygmy Goat & Dairy Cattle Show will start on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. in the Pavilion 1 Arena. Continue reading…
Premium Payouts At Super Fair
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society awards premium monies according to exhibit class and ribbon placing. Premium amounts are indicated in the Fair Book within each category.
4-H/FFA PREMIUM PAYOUTS PROCEDURE
Read carefully — premiums not picked up at the specified time will be forfeited... Continue reading…
Release of Animals at Super Fair Begins Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.
• 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.
• Release of 4-H/FFA animals... Continue reading…
Super Fair Animal Exhibitor Load-Out
At check-in, fair gate parking attendants at Gate 3 entrance 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 during animal load-out on Sunday... Continue reading…
Static Exhibit Release at Super Fair, Aug. 7
All Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H & FFA static exhibits will be released on Monday, Aug. 7, 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. 7, 7–11 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. Continue reading…
4-H Static Exhibits, Animals and Contests at the Nebraska State Fair
The 2023 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 25–Monday, Sept. 4 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. 4-H events will be featured the first weekend. Nebraska 4-H has lowered the age eligibility requirements for most in-person events to 9 years of age (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Continue reading…
4-H State Fair Animal and Contest Entries Due Aug. 10
The 2023 Nebraska State Fair entry site is open and accepting entries! Entry closes on Thursday, Aug. 10, at 8 p.m. CST. All 4-H members participating in a 4-H contest or exhibiting 4-H livestock or dogs must complete the entry process. Please thoroughly review all eligibility, entry limits, and ins Continue reading…
Video Companion Animal Showmanship State Contest Entries Due Aug. 14
The Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest provides youth an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills they have developed in their 4-H companion animal project. This statewide contest is open to youth ages 10–18 who are enrolled in a companion animal (including cat... Continue reading…
Originally published July 21, 2023 -
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