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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
State Fair Static Exhibits Need to be Brought to Extension Office on Aug. 24 or 25
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…
State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Discount Tickets; Advance Tickets Available Until Aug. 27
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Video Features America's 250th Anniversary 4-H Static Exhibits at Super Fair
A new Lancaster County 4‑H video features several youth at the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair sharing their America's 250th Anniversary theme static exhibit and what they learned creating the item. See video on YouTube at https://go.unl.edu/lancaster-4h-america-250
State Fair Aug. 28–Sept. 7 — 4-H Information is Online and in an App
The 2026 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 28–Monday, Sept. 7 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. 4‑H animal shows and contests will be held the first 3 days and 4‑H static exhibits will be on display all 10 days! Continue reading…
State Fair Static Exhibit and Premium Pick Up, Sept. 9
All Lancaster County 4-H members' State Fair static exhibits must be picked up at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. State Fair static exhibit premium checks will be distributed... Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of Top Awards at State Fair by Sept. 10
4‑H Extension staff will be compiling photos of Lancaster County 4‑H'ers and their top exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair to publish in the NEBLINE newsletter and on social media! If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Thursday, Sept. 10.
CLOVER by 4-H Online Activities: August Topic is “Who Makes a Good Friend?”
4‑H’s national free online learning platform, CLOVER by 4‑H has 300+ interactive online activities available. As summer winds down and a new school year begins, August is a great time for youth to reflect on the importance of positive friendships and strong social skills. Continue reading…
Make It With Wool Contest, Nov. 21; Register by Oct. 15
The 2026 Nebraska Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 in Lexington at Lexington Middle School, 1100 N. Washington Street. Competition starts at 9 a.m. and a public style show will be at 1 p.m. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H at Super Fair Photos on Flickr
Photos of Lancaster County 4-H static exhibits, contests and animal shows at the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair are posted on Extension's Flickr Collection at https://www.flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/collections/72157725249349303.
Super Fair 4-H & FFA Results Now Online
Complete 4‑H & FFA results of the Lancaster County Super Fair are now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/results.
Share Your Nebraska 4-H Fairtime Photo
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…
2026 4-H Project Showcase; Submit Projects by Sept. 15
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…
4-H Day at the State Fair Features Discount Tickets and Special Celebration, Aug. 30
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…
4-H Volunteer Opportunities at State Fair
Nebraska 4‑H relies heavily on volunteers in the days leading up to and during the Nebraska State Fair to help ensure the entire fair runs smoothly. State Fair 4-H volunteers receive a fair pass for the day(s) they volunteer. Continue reading…
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Oct. 11
Are you a 7th–12th grader looking for a fun way to build leadership skills, make new friends and give back to your community? Join the Lancaster County 4‑H Teen Council! Teen Council members plan and participate in a variety of hands-on activities, community service projects and leadership... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council’s Hands to Larger Service Award; Applications Due Oct. 1
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…
Discover Box by 4-H’s Newest Release: Money Matters
This quarter's 4‑H Discover Box kit is all about the world of finance where youth learn about responsible earning, spending and ways to make their money grow! By tracking expenses and learning about interest and investing, youth learn skills that foster healthy financial habits... Continue reading…
Fun Photo Banner Available to Borrow for 2 Weeks
Lancaster 4-H Council purchased photo banners with two face cutouts to use at special events! They feature the theme, “Mission 4-H: Reach for the Stars.” Do you or your club have an event you’d like to borrow one for? 4‑H volunteers ages 19 and up may check out a face cutout banner free... Continue reading…
Biosecurity Measures Protect Livestock During Fairs
County fairs, livestock competitions and rodeos let people see, experience and celebrate agriculture on a different level. Since many agricultural events take place during the summer, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) wants to remind livestock owners to protect their animals.... Continue reading…
Applications for Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium Due Sept. 1
10th, 11th & 12th grade students interested in learning more about the beef industry can now apply to attend the Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) on Nov. 6-8, 2026 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus at the Animal Science Complex. Continue reading…
Aksarben Stock Show Entries Due Sept. 6
The Aksarben Stock Show is a junior livestock show format. Youth ages 9–19 as of Jan. 1, 2026 are eligible for the competition with no prerequisite of youth organization affiliation. The Aksarben Stock Show will be held Sept. 24–27, 2026 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Continue reading…
Originally published August 21, 2026 -
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