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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Nov. 9
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…
Solstice Dressage Schooling Show, Sept. 20; Entries Due Sept. 15
A Solstice Dressage Schooling Show, presented by the Lancaster County Horse VIPS committee, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center - LivestockMarket Pavilion, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln. Come out and enjoy a fun show, open to all ages! Continue reading…
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.
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Leader & Volunteer Collaboration, Oct. 29; Register by Oct. 17
All 4-H leaders and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members are encouraged to get the inside scoop at the Fall 4‑H Leader & Volunteer Collaboration on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop at Ashland, Oct. 11 & 12; Register by Oct. 6
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop will be held Oct. 11–12 at the Ashland Gun Club, 426 County Rd. C, Ashland. 4‑H volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14–20 years old) leader in the shotgun... Continue reading…
Shooting Sports Instructor Update Session at Ashland, Oct. 11; Register by Oct. 6
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Ashland Gun Club, 426 County Rd. C, Ashland. Updates in the shotgun and archery disciplines will be presented by members of the Nebraska State 4‑H Shooting Sports Training Team. Continue reading…
Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship; Deadline Nov. 30
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers presents the Don and Martha Romeo Scholarship to one qualifying 4‑H male and to one qualifying 4‑H female. Applicants must be Nebraska high school seniors graduating in May of 2026 who plan to continue onto post-secondary education. Continue reading…
Super Fair 2026 Dates
Save the dates! The 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, July 30–Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. 4‑H & FFA exhibits and events will be Thursday, July 30–Sunday, Aug. 2.
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***REMINDERS***
After Super Fair Online Feedback Due By Oct. 1
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…
Reflect on Your Year in 4-H!
Before the 4‑H program year wraps up at the end of September, it's important for youth and clubs to reflect on their year and measure their success. This could include reviewing projects, community service activities and impacts, as well as any general operational processes. What went well? Continue reading…
Horse Awards Night, Oct. 23
The annual Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Rd., Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All-Around Awards, Herdsmanship... Continue reading…
Seeking 4-H Council Members
Serving on Lancaster County 4‑H Council is a great opportunity to support 4‑H, help provide leadership and work with a great group of people! Lancaster County 4‑H Council is composed of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together in the interest... Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Results
Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4‑H’ers who showcased their projects at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair! Results are online at https://www.nebraska4hresults.com.
State Fair Premium Pick Up; Deadline Nov. 25
All State Fair premium checks for Lancaster County 4‑H'ers, including livestock and contests, are available for pick up at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, at the Extension office during regular business hours... Continue reading…
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship Applications Due Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is sponsoring a $500 4‑H alumni scholarship. Applicants must be a Lancaster County 4‑H alumni, at least one year post-high school and enrolled in a higher learning institution, who has continued involvement in the 4‑H program... Continue reading…
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…
Make It With Wool Contest, Nov. 22; Apply by Oct. 15
The 2025 Nebraska Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 in Lexington at Lexington Middle School, 1100 N. Washington Street. Competition starts at 9 a.m. and a public style show will be at 1 p.m. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting... Continue reading…
4-H'ers Apply for Free to UNL
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is offering free application for admission to Nebraska 4‑H high school seniors interested in Nebraska! Apply through Friday, Nov. 1 using code HUSKER at checkout to save $45. Apply by Nov. 1 to be notified of scholarships on Feb. 11. Continue reading…
Originally published September 12, 2025 -
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