At the Lancaster County Super Fair, most 4‑H livestock shows and the Rabbit Specialty Show include a 4‑H Clover Kids Showmanship class for 4‑H members ages 5–7 (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled by June 15. For most livestock shows, Clover Kids Showmanship follows the regular age division Showmanship classes. For rabbits, Clover Kids Showmanship is part of the Rabbit Specialty Show.
The animal must weigh less than 350 pounds and there must be one adult/teen volunteer present for every Clover Kid member that is handling or exhibiting animals. To participate, check in at the announcer table any time between the beginning of the show and Clover Kids Showmanship, providing the Clover Kid’s name and helper’s age.
There are two ways the livestock, poultry or rabbit(s) may be obtained:
1) Talk to 4-H or FFA members to find an animal.
2) Clover Kids may bring their own animal. An animal ID must be submitted by June 15 (poultry do not require an ID). Clover Kids do not need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) requirements. Request a stall/pen by emailing lancaster4h@unl.edu by July 1. Clover Kids may follow animal 4‑H & FFA exhibitor load-in and load-out guidelines OR arrive day-of the species show. Animals arriving day-of-show must be in stalls by 8 a.m. and may be released at completion of show.
Clover Kids may show one small animal at the 4‑H Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 2 in 15-minute time-slots between 1–2:30 p.m. at the Ag Society Hall near the Clover Kids exhibit area. Only cats, dogs, rabbits or other small pets are allowed. Animals must follow all health regulations on Animal Exhibits for each animal species (refer to category). For safety, small animals must be housed in appropriate cages/carriers (including dogs). To sign up, call the Extension office at 402‑441‑7180 between July 6 and July 22, or in person on Tuesday, July 28, 4–8 p.m. in Ag Society Hall during Static Exhibit Check-In.
Accommodation requests for registration or attendance in 4‑H events and exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair may be directed to Karen Wobig at least two weeks prior to the program at lancaster@unl.edu or 402‑441‑7180. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.