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***BREAKING NEWS***
Nebraska 4-H Hands for Larger Service Awards Offer $500 to Clubs For Impactful Projects; Deadline July 10
Nebraska 4-H Foundation's Hands for Larger Service Awards (formerly known as the Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards) sponsored by Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) are open for 2026! Fifteen 4‑H clubs will be selected to receive $500 to complete projects that will... Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 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 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in the Ag Society Hall... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Animal Exhibitor Load-In & Parking for Super Fair
At the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair, horses may start arriving Tuesday, July 28 at 4 p.m. 4‑H & FFA livestock may start arriving Wednesday, July 29 at noon. Animal exhibitors — except beef & swine — must enter Gate 4 (third driveway off Havelock Avenue). Continue reading…
Animal Release and Load-Out from Super Fair Begins Aug. 2
At the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair, starting Sunday at 7 p.m., parking staff will release vehicles with trailers from Lot F and the RVUniverse Campgrounds to load‑out zones as quickly as spots are available. Exhibitors bringing trailers from home will be directed to... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed
The Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Purple Ribbon Market Livestock Premium Auction is a way for the community to reward purple ribbon market animal exhibitors. “Premium” cash rewards are given by individuals and businesses. The success of the auction is dependent on donations and buyers. Continue reading…
Clover Kids Animal Showmanship at Super Fair
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…
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 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 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…
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…
America’s 250th Anniversary Theme 4-H Exhibits at Super Fair
Help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exhibiting 4‑H static exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair using this theme!
4-H STATIC EXHIBITS
At the fair, all 4‑H static exhibits with an America’s 250th theme will be grouped in a special display. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 July 3, 2026 -
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