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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
State Fair Static Exhibits Need to be Brought to Extension Office Aug. 19 or 20
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H After-Fair Online Feedback Available Until Oct. 1
All Lancaster County 4‑H/FFA members, families and volunteers are invited to the following 4‑H After Fair Planning Meetings and Feedback opportunities. This is an opportunity to discuss changes and generate ideas for the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair and 4‑H program areas. Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Scavenger Hunt
The Nebraska Extension App (for iOS and Android) has great resources for enjoying your time at the state fair like Show Programs and maps of the fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall, but did you know it also has an exclusive 4‑H Scavenger Hunt? Continue reading…
Special Offer from the Lied Center for Aaron Watson Performance Sept. 6
The Lied Center for Performing Arts invites 4‑H'ers to attend a performance by Aaron Watson on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m., with a special offer for $24 tickets! Purchase tickets at https://go.unl.edu/4haaronwatson and use the promo code 4H24. Continue reading…
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium; Application Due Sept. 15
The annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium will be held at the University of Nebraska‑Lincoln Animal Science Complex on Nov. 8‑10, 2024. The symposium is designed to introduce 10th, 11th and 12th graders to career opportunities and current issues in the beef industry ... Continue reading…
Exciting Opportunity for Young Innovators: 2024 Congressional App Challenge Now Open!
Calling all aspiring tech wizards and creative minds! The 2024 Congressional App Challenge is officially open for registrations! This annual competition invites middle and high school students from across the nation to showcase their app development skills and innovative ideas. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Oct. 13
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…
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 44‑H volunteers receive a fair pass for the day(s) they volunteer. Continue reading…
State Fair Starts This Week! See the 4-H Schedule
The 2024 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 23–Monday, Sept. 2 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, ... Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Discount Tickets
State Fair 4‑H static exhibitor families will be able to order discount tickets directly from the Nebraska State Fair. Lancaster County 4-H will email the link and password to 4‑H'ers whose static exhibits qualified for State Fair. Continue reading…
Download the Nebraska Extension App for State Fair
The 2024 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!
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…
4-H Gives a BIG Thank You to Sponsors at the Super 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 2024 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 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair! Thank you for all you do — the help you give before, during and after the fair is unbelievable! Continue reading…
4-H 2024 Super Fair Livestreams Archived on YouTube
Did you miss or want to re‑watch a 4‑H show at the 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair? Several events were livestreamed and are archived on the Lancaster County 4‑H YouTube Channel. Continue reading…
Congratulations to All 4-H Youth at the 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 Now Online
Complete 4‑H & FFA results of the Lancaster County Super Fair are now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2024results.
Originally published August 16, 2024 -
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