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***BREAKING NEWS***
4-H & FFA Exhibitor Wristbands Now Available
The Sandhills Global Event Center is changing 4‑H & FFA exhibitor entry to the Lancaster County Super Fair fairgrounds from vehicle hangtags to wristbands for exhibitors and their immediate family members. These special holographic green wristbands serve as your admission... Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Last Call! 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…
4-H & FFA Animal Online Entries for Super Fair; Due Wednesday, July 1
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…
Clover Kids Animal Showmanship at Super Fair; Request Stall/Pen by July 1
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. Continue reading…
Get Expert Help With Your 4-H Sewing Project, Final Session; Saturday, June 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***
Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 2; Register by July 30
A 4‑H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held at the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 2, 12–2 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center in the Currency Pavilion — Arena, West Side. Register by Thursday, July 30, 6 p.m. in the livestock fair office (located in Currency Pavilion). Continue reading…
Super Fair Premium Payouts for Animals — Procedure for Livestock & Poultry Has Changed
Lancaster County Super Fair 4‑H & FFA LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY exhibitors must pick up premium payouts on Sunday, Aug. 2, 5–7 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock - Abate Room. The Abate Room is near the Lancaster Room... Continue reading…
Super Fair Premium Payouts For Static Exhibits, Contests and Horses
Premium payouts for all STATIC EXHIBITS AND CONTESTS held before and during the fair (except livestock judging, rabbit and poultry contests) and HORSE EXHIBITORS must be picked up on Monday, Aug. 3, 7–11 a.m. at the Ag Society Hall. Continue reading…
Volunteer With Static Exhibit Displays Prior to Fair — Have Fun, Make a Difference!
Lancaster County 4‑H asks for adults and youth ages 8 and up to help with 4‑H static exhibit displays prior to the Lancaster County Super Fair. Volunteers are needed:
• During static exhibit set-up on Sunday, July 26, 5:30 p.m., in the Ag Society Hall. Continue reading…
Robotics Showcase at State Fair for Individuals or Teams of 2–4 Youth
The Nebraska 4‑H Robotics Showcase at the Nebraska State Fair is an in-person contest for 4‑H members ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Contest will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 4:30–8 p.m. at the Raising Nebraska building at Fonner Park in Grand Island... Continue reading…
Culinary Challenge at State Fair is Clever Way to Cultivate Cooking Skills
The Nebraska 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest at the Nebraska State Fair is a fun opportunity to demonstrate healthy decision making through nutrition, food preparation, menu planning and food safety. Contestants create a menu, prepare a food item and choose an appropriate theme for their occasion... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Super Fair 4-H Exhibitor Numbers Needed for Static Exhibit Tags 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…
New in 4-H at the Super Fair
The 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair will be July 30–Aug. 8 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. 4‑H & FFA Exhibits and Events will be July 30–Aug. 2 and 4‑H Horse Shows July 29–Aug. 2. The Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information... Continue reading…
Quilt Quest Revised Supporting Information for Fair Exhibits
The 4‑H Quilt Quest static exhibit project in the printed 2026 Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Fair Book should have listed the following details about required supporting information. The online version at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/fair-book/4h-static/quilt/ reflects the updates. Continue reading…
Bagged Shavings at Super Fair; Preorder by July 27
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…
Chicken Dinner Tickets Available; Seeking Donations for Silent Auction
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting two fundraiser events on Friday, July 31 during the Lancaster County Super Fair in the South Hall (vehicles enter Gate 4 off Havelock, park near South Hall):
• Chicken Dinner 5:30–7:30 p.m. — enter through the Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room. 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…
Originally published June 26, 2026 -
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