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***BREAKING NEWS***
4-H & FFA Animal Online Entries for Super Fair Now Open!
The 2025 Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Animal Requirements for Super Fair and State Fair handout is online at https://go.unl.edu/lan4h-animal-req. This handout lists deadlines, events and identification requirements for showing at the Lancaster County Super Fair and State Fair. Continue reading…
LAN Exhibitor Numbers Now Available!
LAN numbers are unique numbers assigned to all youth (excluding Clover Kids, aged 5–7) enrolled in Lancaster County 4-H that are used for events at the Lancaster County Super Fair. You can contact the Lancaster County Extension Office to learn your LAN number(s)... Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Online Plant Science Contests for Youth AND Adults June 10–24
All youth, as well as adults, may test their knowledge of plants through two upcoming online plant science contests. Study materials are online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort-fair. Continue reading…
Get Expert Help With Your 4-H Sewing Project, June 24, 26 and 28
Sewing help sessions for 4‑H members ages 8–18 will be held Tuesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 26 from 12:30–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 28 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at the Bernina Sewing Center, 5740 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Submit an Essay to Earn a NEW Bernina Sewing Machine — Essays Due June 26
This is the 15th year Kath Conroy, a 4‑H Clothing Superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4‑H youth! Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Bagged Shavings for Super Fair; Preorder by July 28
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. Save time and prepay for shavings online to pick up at the General Store in EquineMarket Pavilion. Continue reading…
Premier Science Award
Nebraska 4‑H will recognize top science exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair with a Premier Science Award. Exhibits in all static exhibit areas that incorporate or demonstrate concepts from the areas of 4‑H STEM... 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... Continue reading…
Remember Your Rabbit Comment Cards!
Each 4‑H 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…
STEMVentures — New STEM Summer Camp from UNL School of Computing
The School of Computing at UNL is launching a STEM Camp called STEMVenturesthis summer, to be held Monday, Aug. 4–Friday, Aug. 8. The curriculum is designed by the faculty and volunteers of the UNL School of Computing. The camp will be a fun-filled week packed with not only coding... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Pillowcase Sewing Workshop, June 29
4‑H'ers 8 and up are invited to a beginner sewing workshop on Sunday, June 29, 1‑4 p.m. at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th Street, Lincoln. It will be hosted by Clothing Superintendent Kath Conroy and participants will construct a pillowcase that can be exhibited at the fair. Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H & FFA Animal Online Entries and Horse Advancement Levels Due July 1
Important 4-H Deadlines that fall on Tuesday, July 1:
• 4‑H and FFA entries for animal classes at the Lancaster County Super Fair are due between June 18 and July 1 at 11:59 p.m.
• Those showing your own animal for Clover Kids Animal Showmanship at the Lancaster County Super Fair... Continue reading…
NEW! 4-H Senior Recognition Posters at Super Fair; Sign up by July 1
New this year! Lancaster County 4‑H wishes to honor our 2025 4‑H senior graduates by offering to print and display Senior Recognition 2’ x 3’ posters during the 4‑H days of the Lancaster County Super Fair, July 31–Aug. 3! See prototype pictured. A $10 fee covers paper, printing... Continue reading…
Livestock Boosters Scholarship Deadline July 6
Applications for the Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Livestock Boosters $500 college scholarships are due Sunday, July 6. Open to all Lancaster County 4‑H or FFA high school seniors, but preference to those who have exhibited production livestock in 4‑H or FFA. Continue reading…
Livestock Bedding and Horse Roping/Working Ranch Fees Due July 7
Livestock exhibitors who enter the following species will be charged a bedding fee: Beef and dairy cattle — $12 per head. Bucket calves — $9 per head. Fill out the form at https://go.unl.edu/lcsf-livestock. Print and submit with payment (cash or check) to the Extension office... Continue reading…
Fashion Show Judging July 22; Public Fashion Show July 31; Register by July 14
In the Fashion Show contest, 4‑H members 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 members ages 5–18. Continue reading…
Photography Help Session, July 14
A 4‑H Photography Help Session will be held Monday, July 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No fees or pre‑registration required, just drop in. Open to all 4‑H youth ages 8 and up!
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Table Setting Contest Aug. 1; Register by July 22
In the Table Setting Contest, 4‑H members select a theme, wear a costume related to that theme and display one place setting, including table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece and menu. Continue reading…
Static Interview Judging, July 30; Sign-up July 7–25
Interview Judging is Wednesday, July 30 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Ag Society Hall. 4‑H members have the opportunity to talk to judges about their static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell, Aug. 3; Sign Up July 7–25
All Clover Kids (youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2025) are invited to show & tell one of their 4‑H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 3 in Ag Society Hall, Clover Kids exhibit area (15‑minute time slots run from 1–2:30 p.m.). Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner and Silent Auction 4-H Fundraiser at Super Fair
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 1, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the South Hall — enter through Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (vehicles enter Gate 3 off Havelock, park near the South Hall). Dinner features Slim Chickens chicken tenders, side dishes and dessert! Continue reading…
Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed
The Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Purple Ribbon Market Livestock Premium Auction is a way for the community to reward purple ribbon market animal exhibitors. “Premium” cash rewards are given by individuals and businesses. The success of the auction is dependent on donations and buyers. Continue reading…
4-H & FFA Hang Tags for Free Super Fair Entry Available at Extension Office
4‑H & FFA exhibitors can get free 4‑H & FFA Entry Pass Hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office, available until July 30, or the Extension 4‑H Fair, Horse and Livestock offices at the Sandhills Global Event Center (during 4‑H & FFA portion of the fair.) Continue reading…
Share Your 4-H Journey During Fair Season
Everyone loves a transformation trend!
Packed with learning, excitement, collaboration and connection, Fair means something different to everyone. What are your most memorable or impactful Fair memories? We’d love to hear why Fair is special to you! Continue reading…
Meet the 4-H Interns!
Each summer, student interns join the 4‑H staff at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and provide much needed assistance. Three full-time college interns are helping with ongoing summer programming, including contests, Clover College, Lancaster County Super Fair and other activities. Continue reading…
Youth Crop Scouting Competition — Connecting Youth with Crops
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 12th annual Crop Scouting Competition for Nebraska youth. Continue reading…
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***NEWS FROM 4-H PARTNERS***
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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 June 20, 2025 -
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