CONGRATULATIONS to all the amazing 4‑H’ers who participated in the recent Lancaster County Super Fair! All 4‑H’ers should feel proud of their accomplishments — completing projects, working hard, helping others, learning new skills and making new friends. You are all purple ribbon youth!
Complete 4‑H & FFA results of the Lancaster County Super Fair are now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/results.
THANK YOU to all the incredible 4‑H volunteers who helped youth participate in the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair! Thank you for all you do — the help you give before, during and after the fair is unbelievable! This includes club leaders, superintendents, VIPS Committee members, parents... Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4‑H program would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4‑H events, activities and trophies during the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair. This support enhanced the educational experience of the youth!
Did you miss or want to re‑watch a 4‑H show at the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair? Several events were livestreamed and are archived on the Lancaster County 4‑H YouTube Channel. Continue reading…
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Extension staff are compiling photos of 4‑H & FFA youth and their top exhibits for the NEBLINE newsletter and The Voice News of Southeastern Nebraska. If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Sunday, Aug. 9. Static Exhibit top awards are called “Top Exhibits. Continue reading…
The 2026 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 28–Monday, Sept. 7 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. 4‑H events will be featured the first weekend. 4‑H members ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) are eligible to participate. Some exhibits, such as static exhibits... Continue reading…
4-H families have the opportunity to purchase 4‑H exhibitor shirts. Livestock exhibitor families may want to purchase an additional shirt, and 4-H static exhibitors may be interested in purchasing, also! Orders can be placed at https://go.unl.edu/2026nsf4htshirts and are due Monday, Aug. 10. Continue reading…
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…
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…
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop will be held Aug. 15–16 at the Merrick County Fairgrounds, 1784 Fairgrounds Road, Central City, NE. Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14–20 years old) leader... Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4‑H static exhibits were selected for the Nebraska State Fair by the judges in their respective areas. A purple State Fair sticker was placed on all exhibits selected for State Fair, along with a lavender general information sheet. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H's Project Showcase is an opportunity for 4‑H youth to share a favorite project — or even one that didn't go as planned — and highlight what they learned through the experience. Every project tells a story of learning, helping youth build the skills... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Every 4-H fair experience is a chance for youth to put their skills into action. Whether volunteering, exhibiting, showing, or leading, 4‑H’ers are demonstrating the confidence, responsibility, and real-world skills at the fair that prepare them to be Beyond Ready for work and for life. Continue reading…
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…
State Fair 4‑H static exhibitor families will be able to order discount tickets directly from the Nebraska State Fair. Lancaster County 4‑H will email the link and password to 4‑H’ers whose static exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair qualified for the State Fair. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4‑H will host 4‑H Day at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 2–4 p.m. in Raising Nebraska. The event will celebrate the people, accomplishments and experiences that help prepare Nebraska youth to be “Beyond Ready” for work and for life. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council’s Hands to Larger Service Award, sponsored by Lancaster County 4‑H Council, provides financial support for 4‑H clubs and members to complete projects that benefit their clubs or communities. Each year, four $300 awards and three $100 awards are available. Continue reading…