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***BREAKING NEWS***
Babysitting Clinic on July 30; Register by July 23
Extension Educator Emily Manning will present a Babysitting Clinic open to youth ages 10–15 on Tuesday, July 30. It will be from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Cost is $35 per participant. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Neb. Dept. of Agriculture Annual Poultry Photo Contest, Deadline July 15
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s (NDA) Poultry Photo Contest is currently accepting entries from poultry-raising 4-H and FFA members. Current 4-H and FFA members can submit up to four photos that they have taken during the year to be featured in NDA’s 2025 poultry calendar. Continue reading…
Fashion Show Judging, July 23; Public Fashion Show, Aug. 1; Register by July 15
In the Fashion Show contest, 4-H’ers learn how to present themselves and gain confidence as they model their constructed or purchased clothing projects and show the proper fit of their clothing. Fashion Show is open to 4-H’ers ages 5–18. Continue reading…
Youth Crop Scouting Competition; Applications Due July 15
Looking for a fun club project? Want to unite your club members? Running out of ideas for club meetings? If you answered, “yes” to any of these questions, help is on the way! Nebraska Extension is pleased to present the 11th annual Crop Scouting Competition for Nebraska youth. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
NEW Fair Photography Resources!
Do you have questions on mastering abstract photography, or creating your own photography portfolio? Want to up your photography game to make your best entries for the Super Fair even better? Nebraska State 4-H is releasing the first instructional videos in a series all about 4-H photography. Continue reading…
Super Fair Food Options and Opportunities for 4-H Families
During the Lancaster County Super Fair at the Sandhills Global Event Center fairgrounds, 4-H/FFA exhibitors have the following opportunities for FREE food:
• Thursday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. — Ag Jeopardy Featuring Root Beer Floats for 4-H/FFA Exhibitors, provided by Lancaster County Farm Bureau ... Continue reading…
Super Fair Animal Exhibitor Load-In and Parking
Read this article to find out when and where to unload your animals for the Lancaster County Super Fair at the Sandhills Global Event Center! Continue reading…
Animal Release and Load-Out from Super Fair Begins Aug. 4
Plan ahead! The animal release and load-out after the 4-H portion of the Super Fair is a busy, crowded time. Read more to find out how you can prepare. Continue reading…
4-H at Nebraska State Fair; Register by Aug. 10
The 2024 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 23–Monday, Sept. 2 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. 4-H static exhibitor families are able to order discount passes directly from the Nebraska State Fair! Orders can be placed using the following link and password. Please remember the opportunity to Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
State 4-H Horse Show July 13-17
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition will be held July 13–17 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…
Table Setting Contest Aug. 2; Register by July 23
The Table Setting Contest will be held during the Super Fair on Friday, Aug. 2 at the Sandhills Global Event Center, South Hall (formerly Exhibit Hall) — use east entrance. Participants select a theme, wear a costume related to that theme and display one place setting, including table covering, ... Continue reading…
Support 4-H by Donating to the 4-H Silent Auction! Submit by July 24
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 held in conjunction with the 4-H Chicken Dinner Fundraiser... Continue reading…
Bagged Shavings at the Super Fair
All animal exhibitors must use shavings provided by the Sandhills Global Event Center (SGEC). Absolutely no outside shavings or straw is allowed since SGEC composts. Special discounted 4-H/FFA price of $9 per bag (with sales tax included) will be honored for 4-H/FFA animal shows from ... Continue reading…
Sign Up for Super Fair Static Exhibit Interview Judging by July 26
Interview Judging is Wednesday, July 31 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Ag Society Hall (formerly 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. 4-H’ers also learn what the judge ... Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Due July 26
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 22. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell Aug. 4; Sign Up by July 26
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2024, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, August 4 in Ag Society Hall (formerly Lincoln Room), Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:30 p.m.). Continue reading…
Remember Your 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…
Premium Payouts at Super Fair
Pay attention to premium payout times! All premium payouts will be forfeited if not picked up at the specified time. 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. Continue reading…
Static Exhibit Parking, Check-In and Pick-Up
All exhibits which don’t move on their own (for example, Food & Nutrition; Photography; and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) are called static exhibits. All Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H & FFA static exhibits are not preregistered, but MUST be physically checked in... Continue reading…
Livestock Judging Contest at the Lancaster County Super Fair; Register by Aug. 1
A 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held at the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 4, 12–2 p.m. in the Currency Pavilion — Arena, West Side (formerly Pavilion 1). Register by Thursday, Aug. 1, 6 p.m. in the livestock office at the fair. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Robotics Showcase at State Fair
The Nebraska 4-H Robotics Showcase at the Nebraska State Fair is an in-person contest for youth ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Contest will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25, 4:30–8 p.m. at the Raising Nebraska building at Fonner Park, and consists of Robotics Video and Build a Robot classes... Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Culinary Contest
Interact with 4-H youth demonstrating healthy decision making at the 4-H Culinary Challenge. Contestants create a menu, prepare one food item, and choose an appropriate theme for their occasion, all while expressing their food, nutrition, and food safety knowledge during a live interview with ... Continue reading…
Many Slots Still Empty! 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…
Be a 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 Sandhills Global Event Center. If you, someone from your club or an interested volunteer would like to help, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180. 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. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction... Continue reading…
4-H and FFA Superfair Entry Hangtags 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 Sandhills Global Event Center Fairgrounds ... Continue reading…
Special Agronomy Project Corrections for Exhibiting at Fair
There was an error in the State Fair 4-H Fairbook and Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H/FFA Fair Book about the size of posters allowed for the Special Agronomy Project - Educational Exhibit, Class G750011. Instead of a limit of 14 inches x 22 inches, the poster size allowed is 28 inches x 28 inches. Continue reading…
Meet This Summer's Extension 4-H Interns
Each summer, student interns join the 4-H staff at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and provide much needed assistance. This year, we have both full-time college interns and part-time teen interns. Continue reading…
Sign Up for UNL Summer Red Letter Days; Spots Filling Fast!
Hey soon-to-be seniors! Are you interested in the University of Nebraska? Don't miss out on Summer Red Letter Days, where you'll experience for yourself what life is like as a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Continue reading…
Originally published July 12, 2024 -
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