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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
State Fair Static Exhibit and Premium Pick Up, Sept. 4
All Lancaster County 4-H members' State Fair static exhibits must be picked up at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
State Fair static exhibit premium checks will be distributed... Continue reading…
Culver's Night for 4-H, Sept. 24
Support 4‑H by eating at any of the three Culver's restaurant locations in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 24 between 5 and 8 p.m. Lancaster County 4‑H Council will receive 25% of the proceeds. 4‑H Council helps support 4‑H programs, activities and scholarships.
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship Applications Due Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is sponsoring a $500 4‑H alumni scholarship. Applicants must be a Lancaster County 4‑H alumni, at least one year post-high school and enrolled in a higher learning institution, who has continued involvement in the 4‑H program ... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Recertification Workshop: Register by Oct. 2
The time has come to provide an update for all Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Instructors who received their training in 2018 or before. Over the years there have been numerous curriculum changes, updates, and additions, with some major curriculum adjustments in the last few years. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports NEW Leader Certification Workshop: Register by Oct. 2
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop will be held at the Ashland Gun Club at 426 County Road C, Ashland NE 68003. The New Leader Certification Sessions will be held from Saturday, Oct. 12‑Sunday, Oct. 13. Continue reading…
Fall Red Letter Days at UNL
Hello 4‑H juniors and seniors! Are you interested in the University of Nebraska? Don't miss out on the Fall Red Letter Days, where you'll experience for yourself what life is like as a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Continue reading…
4-H'ers Apply for Free to UNL
The University of Nebraska — Lincoln is offering free application for admission to Nebraska 4‑H'ers. Apply by Friday, Nov. 1 using code HUSKER at checkout to save $45. See more about the application process and requirements at https://admissions.unl.edu/apply.
2024 Make It With Wool Contest Nov. 23; Apply by Oct. 15
Enter the Make It With Wool Contest! The object of the contest is to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns; to encourage personal creations in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving of wool fabrics and yarns and to recognize creative skills. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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.
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!
Originally published August 23, 2024 -
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