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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
4-H Senior Recognition Posters at Super Fair; Sign up by July 1 — Includes Horse Seniors!
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
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 and picked up. Continue reading…
Premium Payouts at the 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…
Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 3; Register by July 31
A 4‑H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held at the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 3, 12–2 p.m. in the Currency Pavilion — Arena, West Side. Register by Thursday, July 31, 6 p.m. in the livestock office at the fair. Open to 4‑H and FFA members. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
Silent Auction Donations Needed by July 23
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... 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…
LAN Exhibitor Numbers Available Now!
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…
Volunteer at the 4-H Food Stand — Help Raise Money for 4-H and Have Fun!
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 and 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... 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…
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…
Animal Requirements for Super Fair & State Fair
Need a summary of the animal requirements for the Lancaster County Super Fair and Nebraska State Fair? Look no further! 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…
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***NEWS FROM 4-H PARTNERS***
The information below is shared at the request of 4-H partners:
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…
Originally published June 27, 2025 -
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