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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
Extended Deadline! My Hands to Larger Service Funds Applications Due Oct. 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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Specialty Clubs Invite New Members
Several Lancaster County specialty 4‑H clubs are looking for new 4-H members. Current 4-H members and those interested in joining 4‑H are invited to join these clubs: Teen Council, Rabbits R Us, 4 On the Floor dog club, Clover Kids Club and Lincoln Shooting Sports.
4-H + Casey’s: Growing Great Communities, Together
From Oct. 1–Nov. 4, 2025, Casey’s and 4-H are joining forces to strengthen the communities they call home. With more than 2,900 stores across the Midwest and South, and more than 2.5 million active 4-H’ers in those areas, this partnership is helping more young people become Beyond Ready to lead... Continue reading…
National 4-H Week, Oct. 5–11
Help celebrate National 4‑H week this year with two celebratory days:
CELEBRATION DAY 1 – BEYOND READY: GO GREEN | Monday, Oct. 6, 2025
On Monday of National 4‑H Week, Go GREEN and show your 4‑H state spirit! A simple, cohesive way for youth, volunteers... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
"Launch Your 4-H Journey" for New Members and Volunteers, Oct. 5
Do you know youth who are interested in joining 4‑H or adults who would like to help start a club? Invite them to the "Launch Your 4‑H Journey" special event (formerly called 4‑H Information Night) on Sunday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County... 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…
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…
4-H Leader 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 Collaboration on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road... 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…
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…
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…
Homeschool Youth Science Day
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a Homeschool Youth Science Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. OR 1–4 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all homeschooled youth, grades K–6th... Continue reading…
Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 15
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to attend a Paper Basket Workshop to engineer and construct a woven paper basket using recycled newspapers and wire on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. 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.
4-H'ers Apply for Free to UNL
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is offering free application for admission to Nebraska 4‑H'ers. Apply through Friday, Nov. 1 using code HUSKER at checkout to save $45. Apply by Nov. 1 to be notified of schoSee more about the application process and requirements at https://admissions.unl.edu/appls Continue reading…
Originally published September 26, 2025 -
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