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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Static Exhibit Pick Up; Monday, Aug. 5, 7-11 a.m.
All 4-H & FFA static exhibits will be released on Monday, Aug. 5, 7–11 a.m. in the Ag Society Hall (formerly Exhibit Room). All static exhibits MUST be picked up during release time. Premium payouts for static exhibits will be paid in cash on Monday, Aug. 5, 7–11 a.m. in the Ag Society Hall. Continue reading…
Discount State Fair Tickets for All 4-H'ers Aug. 25
The Nebraska State Fair is thrilled to host the 2nd annual 4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair. 4-H Day will be Sunday, Aug. 25. To celebrate our 4-H members statewide they are offering a discounted admission that day that is only for bonafide 4-H members. This is only intended for 4-H youth. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Support 4-H by Eating at 4-H Food Stand During Fair
4-H Council’s food stand at the Super Fair features a variety of snacks and beverages, including the popular “Walking Taco,” snow cones and cotton candy! The Clover Cafe (in the Ag Society Hall) and the Horseshoe Cafe (in the FR8Star Pavilion) will be open Aug. 1–4, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. ... Continue reading…
Tonight! Chicken Dinner at Super Fair
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 2, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the South Hall at the Lancaster County Super Fair! The dinner features Slim Chickens chicken tenders, side dishes and dessert! To-go boxes will be available. Continue reading…
Get a Sneak Peek of the Silent Auction Fundraiser Items!
Lancaster County 4-H Council will hold a silent auction fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 2, 5–7 p.m. in the South Hall (formerly Exhibit Hall) (enter Gate 3 off Havelock, park near South Hall). Top bidders may pay for and pick up items 7:30–8 p.m. If not picked up then, pick up after Super Fair at the ... Continue reading…
Show Programs at Super Fair
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H/FFA show programs indicate show order and exhibitors participating in each class. All show programs will be available as a print version at each show, and many will also be posted online in a mobile-friendly format. Continue reading…
4-H Horse Dress Code UPDATED
The Horse VIPS Committee has updated the Lancaster County 4-H Horse Dress Code. The newest updates are to allow for zipped show shirts; in addition to letting belts be optional for speed events. Continue reading…
Horse Patterns for 2024 Now Online
Horse patterns for the 4-H Horse Shows at the 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair are now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair#horse — look under the heading "Horse Resources, Forms & Patterns." Continue reading…
NEW This Year at Super Fair: Rabbit Show Policy Same as Horse
New this year, the Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H Rabbit Show will adopt the same policy as the 4-H Horse Shows and will only allow YOUTH to approach judges and superintendents with questions during rabbit and horse shows. 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…
Watch 4-H Super Fair Events LIVE!
Lancaster County 4-H will livestream several animal shows and the Fashion Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair via YouTube at https://youtube.com/4HLancasterNE. Videos will be available to watch later. Schedule and direct links will be posted at http://lancaster.unl.edu/liveevents. 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…
Purple Row Before Market Livestock Auction Returns for a Second Year
Returning for a second year at the 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair, there will be a “Purple Row” of the top 4-H/FFA market livestock 30 minutes (starting at 5:30 p.m.) before the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Purple Ribbon Market Livestock Premium Auction on Saturday, Aug. 3 which starts at 6 p.m. ... 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…
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…
Name Changes at the Event Center
New in 2024! The (former) Lancaster Event Center secured a 15-year naming rights agreement, which took effect on December 1, 2023, and is now rebranded as the Sandhills Global Event Center. This agreement also changed the names of eight event spaces within the event center. Continue reading…
Biosecurity Measures Protect Livestock During Fairs
County fairs, livestock competitions, and rodeos let people see, experience, and celebrate agriculture on a different level. Since many agricultural events take place during the summer, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) wants to remind livestock owners to protect their animals ... Continue reading…
4-H Code of Conduct
The primary goal of the 4-H Program is to help youth develop competency in their projects, confidence in themselves and others, connections to their community and sound character. Actions by persons (parents, and 4-Her’s) involved with the 4-H Program will be consistent with the six core ethical ... Continue reading…
What Do the Ribbon Colors Mean?
Ever wonder why we judge 4-H exhibits? The answer is in Nebraska 4-H's motto: To Make the Best Better! The “best” we strive to “make better” is young people. Our goal in judging exhibits is to help members achieve the best in themselves. Through the judging process, youth receive feedback that ... Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of Top Awards at State Fair
Extension staff will be compiling photos of Lancaster County 4‑H youth and their top exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair for the Nebline newsletter and social media. If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Sunday, Sept 8.
Show Off Your Projects with Nebraska 4-H Project Showcase; Submissions Due Aug. 10
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…
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…
New this Year! 4-H'ers Nominate Exhibits for State Fair Premier Science Award; Apply by Aug. 19
New this year, in addition to the Lancaster County Super Fair judges' selections, 4‑H'ers may also self-nominate by submitting an online application for the State Fair Premier Science Award. 4‑H’ers may select ONE exhibit from any static exhibit project entered at a county 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…
Video Animal Companion Showmanship Contest Entries Due Aug. 12
The Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest provides youth an opportunity to showcase the knowledge and skills they have developed in their 4-H companion animal project. Entry is open to 4-H’ers ages 10–18 who are enrolled in a companion animal project ... Continue reading…
Originally published August 2, 2024 -
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