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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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!
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Super Fair 2024 Dates
Save the dates! The 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 1–Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. 4-H/FFA exhibits and events will be Thursday, Aug. 1–Sunday, Aug. 4. 4-H Horse Shows are planned for Wednesday, July 31–Sunday, Aug. 4.
4-H Day at the Fair
The Nebraska State Fair is thrilled to host the 1st annual 4-H Day during the Nebraska State Fair! To celebrate 4-H members statewide, all enrolled 4-H'ers are offered discounted admission for Sunday, Aug. 27 only. This is not just for State Fair exhibitors, but ANY 4-H member. Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Scavenger Hunt
While visiting the Nebraska State Fair, why not try your hand at the 4-H Scavenger Hunt? Download the Nebraska Extension app (https://go.unl.edu/zbap) and head to the 4-H exhibit hall to play and earn prizes!
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship, Deadline Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4-H Council is sponsoring a new $500 4-H alumni scholarship. Must be a Lancaster County 4-H alumni at least one year post-high school and has continued involvement in 4-H program as a leader or volunteer. Continue reading…
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium, Application Deadline Oct. 1
The annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium will be held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Animal Science Complex on Nov. 17 – 19, 2023. The symposium is designed to introduce 10th, 11th and 12th graders to career opportunities and current issues in the beef industry... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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
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…
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…
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!
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 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…
Originally published August 18, 2023 -
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