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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
State Fair Aug. 22–Sept. 1 — 4-H Information is Online and in an App
The 2025 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 22–Monday, Sept. 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. 4‑H animal shows and contests will be held the first 3 days and 4‑H static exhibits will be on display all 10 days! Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
After Super Fair Meetings and Online Feedback
All Lancaster County 4-H & FFA members, families and volunteers are invited to the following 4‑H After Super Fair Planning Meetings and Feedback opportunities. This is an opportunity to discuss changes and generate ideas for the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair and 4‑H program areas. Continue reading…
New Video Features Lancaster County 4-H Youth & Alumni Interviews
A new Lancaster County 4‑H video features 20 youth and 5 alumni at the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair sharing how their 4‑H fair experiences make them "beyond ready" for their life and career! See video on YouTube at https://go.unl.edu/lancaster-4h-beyond-ready.
Culver's Night for 4-H, Sept. 16
Support 4‑H by eating at any of the three Culver's restaurant locations in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 16 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.
Applications for Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium Due Oct. 1
High school students interested in learning more about the beef industry can now apply to attend the 21st annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) on Nov. 21-23 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus at the Animal Science Complex. Continue reading…
Fall Red Letter Days at UNL
Hello 4‑H juniors and seniors! Are you interested in the University of Nebraska? If you answered yes, don't miss out on the Fall Red Letter Days! Here, you'll experience for yourself what life is like as a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Continue reading…
4-H Visit Day for UNL East Campus, Oct. 11
Explore the "Power of Red" at the 4-H Campus Visit Day! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 11, for a half-day college visit experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dive into academic interests, enjoy a campus tour and get all your questions answered about admissions... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
State Fair Static Exhibit and Premium Pick Up, Sept. 3
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. 3, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of Top Awards at State Fair
4‑H Extension staff will be compiling photos of Lancaster County 4‑H'ers and their top exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair to publish in the NEBLINE newsletter and on social media! If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Sunday, Sept. 7
Aksarben Stock Show Entries Due Sept. 6
The Aksarben Stock Show is a junior livestock show format. Youth ages 9–19 as of Jan. 1, 2025 are eligible for the competition with no prerequisite of youth organization affiliation. The Aksarben Stock Show will be held Sept. 25–28, 2025 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Continue reading…
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Sept. 14
Attention youth in 7th–12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and participating in other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills?
Join 4‑H Teen Council! Continue reading…
National 4-H Wants You To Share Your Fair Story
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…
Extended Deadline! My Hands to Larger Service Funds Applications Due October 1
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for 4‑H clubs or members who want to make a positive impact! Called My Hands to Larger Service funds, 4-H Council offers four $300 and three $100 awards each year... Continue reading…
Congratulations to all 4-H'ers 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!
Thank You Super Fair Volunteers!
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…
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 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair. This support enhanced the educational experience of the youth!
4-H 2025 Super Fair Livestreams Archived on YouTube
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…
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/results.
Originally published August 22, 2025 -
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