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***BREAKING NEWS***
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/2023results
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 the 2023 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=PLpJLgN1VsGcBAM1Gjuf2pMmMH2-Q02X7L or... Continue reading…
Thank You Super Fair Volunteers!
THANK YOU to all the incredible 4-H volunteers who helped youth participate in the 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair! Thank you for all you do — the help you give before, during and after the fair is unbelievable! This includes club leaders, superintendents, VIPS Committee members, parents and more! Continue reading…
4-H Thanks Sponsors at Fair!
The Lancaster County 4-H program would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4-H events, activities and trophies during the 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair. This support enhanced the educational experience of the youth!
Media Coverage of 4-H at Super Fair
Local media had great coverage of the 4-H activities and exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair last week!
• Nebraska News 8 TV at https://www.klkntv.com/they-just-really-work-hard-lancaster-county-super-fair-features-4-h-art-animals-and-more/
• 10/11 NOW TV at https://www.1011now.com/2023/08 Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
State Fair Static Exhibits Need To Be Brought to Extension Office Aug. 21 or 22
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, along with a lavender general information sheet. Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Schedule
The 2023 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 25–Monday, Sept. 4 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. 4-H animal shows and contests will be held the first 3 days. 4-H static exhibits will be on display all 10 days. For a schedule of 4-H activities, go to https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair-schedule
Download the Nebraska Extension App for State Fair
The 2023 Nebraska State Fair is coming up quickly! Get access to everything 4-H-related in an app! Download the Nebraska Extension mobile app (http://go.unl.edu/zbap) for the earliest possible access to 4-H show programs, contest schedules, results and more!
4-H Volunteer Opportunities at State Fair
Nebraska 4-H relies heavily on volunteers in the days leading up to and during the Nebraska State Fair to help ensure the entire fair runs smoothly. State Fair 4-H volunteers receive a fair pass for the day(s) they volunteer. Continue reading…
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Nov. 12
Attention youth in 7th–12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and participating in other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join 4-H Teen Council! Continue reading…
Make It With Wool Contest, Deadline Oct. 15
The 2023 Nebraska Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 beginning at 9 a.m. in Hastings at Adams County Extension Office, 2975 South Baltimore Avenue. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving of wool... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Tickets
All Nebraska State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitors and in-person contest exhibitors may order discounted tickets during their online entry process in ShoWorks at https://www.statefair.org/ag-competitions/4-h-ffa-exhibitors. Continue reading…
Originally published August 11, 2023 -
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