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***BREAKING NEWS***
4-H & FFA Animal Online Entries for Super Fair Now Open!
All 4‑H & FFA animal entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair must be entered online in ShoWorks at https://go.unl.edu/lcsf-animal-entries (this includes stall/pen requests and livestock/poultry exhibitor T-shirt sizes). 4‑H families and youth may submit entries. Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H Exhibitor Numbers Now Available
For those who enrolled by June 15 and are participating in 4‑H at the Lancaster County Super Fair, all youth (excluding Clover Kids, aged 5–7) are assigned an LAN exhibitor number. The LAN numbers are required on Static Exhibit Entry Tags and are used at animal shows as back/saddle tags. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Online Plant Science Contests for Youth AND Adults June 9–23
All youth, as well as adults, may test their knowledge of plants through two upcoming online plant science contests. Study materials are online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort-fair.
• Lancaster County 4‑H Online Tree ID and Grass & Weed ID Contests will be open... Continue reading…
Submit an Essay to Earn a NEW Bernina Sewing Machine — Essays Due June 25
This is the 17th year Kath Conroy, head 4‑H Clothing Superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new Bernina sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4‑H youth! All interested youth should submit an essay describing the clothing projects they have completed... Continue reading…
Get Expert Help With Your 4-H Sewing Project, June 23, 25 and 27
Sewing Help sessions for 4-H youth ages 8–18 will be held Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 25 from 12:30–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at the Sewing Centre of Lincoln, 5740 Old Cheney Road in Lincoln. No fees or preregistration required... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Meet the Summer 4-H Interns
Four full-time interns and 1 part-time intern are helping Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County 4‑H staff with ongoing summer programming, including contests, Clover College, Lancaster County Super Fair and other activities. If you see them at 4‑H events this summer, say hi! Continue reading…
Super Fair Livestock Bedding and Horse Roping/Working Ranch Fees Due July 7
In 4-H at the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair:
• Livestock exhibitors who enter the following species will be charged a bedding fee: Beef and dairy cattle — $12 per head. Bucket calves — $9 per head.
• Roping/Working Ranch horse exhibitors who enter... Continue reading…
State 4-H Horse Show, July 11–15
The Fonner Park State 4‑H Horse Exposition will be held July 11–15 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Information is at http://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo. Anyone is welcome to come cheer on these 4-H competitors! Exhibitors, please bring a stall gate at least 48-inches wide. Continue reading…
Last Day to Log Horse Incentive Points July 20; Forms Due July 24
Any Lancaster County 4‑H member may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities between January 1 and July 20. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Continue reading…
Bagged Shavings at Super Fair
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, all livestock and horse exhibitors must use shavings provided by the Sandhills Global Event Center (SGEC). Absolutely no outside shavings or straw is allowed since SGEC composts. Note: all stalls are disinfected with Nixall between each rental year-round. Continue reading…
Super Fair Rabbit Comment Cards
Each 4‑H rabbit exhibitor at the Lancaster County Super Fair must complete a rabbit comment card for the following:
• Rabbit Show Comment Card (for market and breed... Continue reading…
CLOVER by 4-H Online Activities: June Theme is “Summer is Here!”
4‑H’s national free online learning platform, CLOVER by 4‑H, helps kids become more confident, resilient and independent. With 300+ interactive online activities available, CLOVER by 4‑H offers a wide range of activities and courses across Agriculture, STEM, Healthy Living and... Continue reading…
Douglas County Fair Open Class Youth Livestock Shows
Looking for additional experience before the Lancaster County Super Fair? The Douglas County Fair in Ralston, Neb. has a 100% open show and welcomes all youth exhibitors to participate and gain valuable practice in the show ring. There are no entry fees and premium payouts are provided... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Senior Recognition Posters at Super Fair; Due July 1
Lancaster County 4‑H wishes to honor our 2026 4‑H senior graduates by offering to print and display Senior Recognition 2’ x 3’ posters during the 4‑H days of the Lancaster County Super Fair, July 30–Aug. 2! See prototype pictured. A $15 fee covers paper, printing, lamination... Continue reading…
Help Raise Money for 4-H and Have Fun With Friends — Volunteer at the 4-H Food Stand!
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Help the 4‑H program by volunteering at the 4‑H Food Stand. The Lancaster County Super Fair is just around the corner and 4‑H Council is working hard to have another fantastic 4‑H Food Stand at the fair. Continue reading…
Livestock Boosters Scholarship Deadline July 6
Applications for the Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Livestock Boosters $500 college scholarships are due July 6. Open to all Lancaster County 4‑H or FFA high school seniors, but preference to those who have exhibited production livestock in 4-H or FFA. Continue reading…
Photography Help Session, July 13
A 4-H Photography Help Session for 4‑H youth ages 8 & up will be held Monday, July 13 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No fees or preregistration required, just drop in. Continue reading…
Fashion Show Judging, July 21; Public Fashion Show, July 30; Register by July 13
In the Lancaster County 4-H Fashion Show contest, 4‑H members learn how to present themselves and gain confidence as they model their constructed or purchased clothing projects and show the proper fit of their clothing. Fashion Show is open to 4‑H members ages 5–18... Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest, July 31; Register by July 21
In the Table Setting contest, participants select a theme, wear a costume related to that theme and display one place setting, including table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece and menu. (Do not bring/prepare food.) 4‑H’ers also give a 5-minute prepared presentation... Continue reading…
Super Fair Static Exhibit Check-in, Release and Parking
All exhibits which don’t move on their own (for example, Food & Nutrition; Photography; and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) are called static exhibits. Many 4‑H & FFA youth choose to showcase their finished static exhibit project(s) at the Lancaster County Super Fair. Continue reading…
Static Interview Judging, July 29; Sign-up July 6–22
At the Lancaster County Super Fair at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 4‑H members have the opportunity to talk to judges about their static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4‑H members also learn what the judge looks for... Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell, Aug. 2; Sign Up July 6–22
All 4-H Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2026, are invited to show & tell one of their static exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 2 in the Ag Society Hall, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:30 p.m.). Clubs may show a group... Continue reading…
Premier Science Award
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 (science, technology, engineering or applied math) will be considered... Continue reading…
Tractor & Equipment Safety Training
Federal law restricts youth under 16 from using certain farm equipment unless their parents or guardians own the farm. However, certification received through National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor... Continue reading…
Originally published June 19, 2026 -
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