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!
Complete 4‑H & FFA results of the Lancaster County Super Fair are now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/results.
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Extension staff are compiling photos of 4‑H & FFA youth and their top exhibits for the NEBLINE newsletter and Hickman Voice News. If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Sunday, Aug. 10. Static Exhibit top awards are called “Top Exhibits.” Continue reading…
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…
Interact with 4‑H youth demonstrating healthy decision making at the 4‑H Culinary Challenge. Contestants create a menu, prepare one food item, and choose an appropriate theme for their occasion, all while expressing their food, nutrition and food safety knowledge... Continue reading…
The Nebraska 4‑H Robotics Showcase at the Nebraska State Fair is an in‑person contest for youth ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Contest will be held on Sunday, Aug. 23, 4:30–8 p.m. at the Raising Nebraska building at Fonner Park... Continue reading…
The county fair is one way for 4‑H members to showcase their hard work, and here’s another! The Nebraska 4‑H Project Showcase is an opportunity for 4‑H’ers to show off their favorite project or maybe a project that didn’t go as planned. Continue reading…
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…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
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…
THANK YOU to all the incredible 4‑H volunteers who helped youth participate in the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair! Thank you for all you do — the help you give before, during and after the fair is unbelievable! Continue reading…
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 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair. This support enhanced the educational experience of the youth!
Did you miss or want to re‑watch a 4‑H show at the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair? Several events were livestreamed and are archived on the Lancaster County 4‑H YouTube Channel. Continue reading…
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. This year, help is still needed for:
• 4‑H Fashion Show — assist with 4‑H fashion show.
• 4‑H Green Team — serve as a host ... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
National 4‑H wants youth and alumni to share your “How it started; How it’s going” fair story at https://4-h.org/events/share-at-fair and on social media. Tell the life skills and experiences you’ve developed by participating at fair. Share a photo of yourself from early on at fair ... Continue reading…
***NEWS FROM 4-H PARTNERS***
The information below is shared at the request of 4-H partners:
The Lied Center for Performing Arts invites Nebraska 4-H to attend the performance of Frozen, to be held Aug. 15-24, 2025, with a special offer of 20% off tickets.
Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.liedcenter.org/events/3579?promo=4H20; use the promo code 4H20. Continue reading…