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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Last Day to Log Horse Incentive Points July 21; Forms Due July 25
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities between January 1 and July 21. Official sheets and the are due to the Extension office no later than Friday, July 25. Continue reading…
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Watch Select Super Fair Events LIVE
Lancaster County 4‑H will livestream several animal shows and the Fashion Show at the 2025 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 https://lancaster.unl.edu/live-events. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop Offered in Geneva, Aug. 16–17
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop is scheduled for August in Geneva, Neb. It will be held Aug. 16–17 at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds. The early bird deadline to register for the workshop is Aug. 6. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Update Session Offered in Geneva, Aug. 16
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session is scheduled for August in Geneva, Neb. It will be held on Sunday, Aug. 16. from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds. The early bird deadline to register for the Update training is Wednesday, Aug. 6. Continue reading…
4-H at the Nebraska State Fair; Register by Aug. 10
The 2025 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 22–Monday, Sept. 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. 4-H events will be featured the first weekend. Nebraska 4‑H'ers 8–18 years of age (by Jan. 1 of the current year) can participate in live events, including animal shows, contests... Continue reading…
Nebraska State Fair Exhibitor T-Shirts
New at the Nebraska State Fair for 2025! 4‑H families have the opportunity to purchase 4‑H exhibitor shirts. Livestock exhibitor families may want to purchase an additional shirt, and 4‑H static exhibitors have the opportunity to purchase a shirt for the first time! 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 at the Lancaster County Super Fair qualified for the State Fair. Continue reading…
4-H Day at the State Fair Features Discount Tickets and Special Celebration, Aug. 24
You are invited to join 4‑H youth, families, alumni and friends from across Nebraska on Sunday, Aug. 24, for the 2025 4‑H Day at the Nebraska State Fair! The Nebraska State Fair is offering discounted admission for Aug. 24. Cost is $6.75 and includes credit card fee. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Help Raise Money for 4-H and Have Fun With Friends — Volunteer at the 4-H Food Stand!
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…
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…
Free and Fundraising Food for 4-H'ers at the Super Fair
There are a variety of opportunities for 4‑H exhibitors and their families to grab some free food at the Lancaster County Super Fair — and to purchase food to support the Lancaster 4‑H program! Continue reading…
Animal Exhibitor Load-In & Parking for Super Fair
Horses may start arriving Tuesday, July 29 at 4 p.m. Livestock may start arriving Wednesday, July 30 at noon. Animal exhibitors must enter Gate 3 (second driveway off Havelock Avenue). On load‑in days, exhibitors may unload in the posted temporary 20-minute unloading zones for each animal... 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…
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…
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…
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…
Animal Release and Load-Out from Super Fair Begins Aug. 3
At check‑in, fair gate parking attendants at Gate 3 entrance will give 4‑H & FFA animal exhibitors with trailers a windshield trailer load‑out pass. These passes will give vehicles with trailers access to the closest load‑out zone for each animal species... 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…
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…
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…
4-H Code of Conduct for Fair-Time
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. 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…
Clover College 2025 Photos Now on Flickr
Photos from this summer's Clover College are now on Flickr, see https://www.flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/collections/72157723895285361. This year’s Clover College was held June 10–13 and featured 59 workshops with a total of 1,047 session registrations. 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 July 18, 2025 -
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