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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
After Super Fair Feedback; Livestock Meeting Sept. 29
All Lancaster County 4-H & FFA members, families and volunteers are invited to the following 4‑H After Super Fair Planning Meetings and Feedback opportunities. This is an opportunity to discuss changes and generate ideas for the 2027 Lancaster County Super Fair and 4‑H program areas. 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.
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
State Fair 4-H Results
Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4‑H’ers who showcased their projects at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair! Results are online at https://www.nebraska4hresults.com/2026-results
Clover College Photos Now on Flickr
Photos of 2026 Lancaster County 4-H Clover College are now posted on Extension's Flickr Collection at https://go.unl.edu/clover-college-photos. Clover College was held June 9–12 and featured 55 workshops. See article Celebrating 30 Years of Clover College at https://go.unl.edu/30-clover-college
Lancaster County 4-H Council Seeks Youth and Adult Members; Great Opportunity for Growth!
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is seeking youth members in 9th grade or higher and one adult to join the Council! Serving on 4‑H Council is a great opportunity to support Lancaster County 4‑H, develop leadership skills, share your ideas and work with a great group of youth and adults Continue reading…
Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop at Ashland, Oct. 17–18; Seeking Ambassadors Ages 14–18
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop will be held Oct. 17–18 at the Ashland Gun Club, 426 County Road C, Ashland, Neb. Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14–20 years old) leader... Continue reading…
Shooting Sports Instructor Update Session near Ashland – Oct. 17
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Ashland Gun Club, 426 County Rd. C, Ashland, Neb. The early bird deadline to register for the Update is Oct. 7. This Update Session is for adult or apprentice instructors... Continue reading…
Fall Red Letter Days at UNL
High school juniors and seniors interested in University of Nebraska–Lincoln are encouraged to visit campus on a Red Letter Day! This experience includes a campus tour with a student guide, academic appointments, lunch, financial aid and housing sessions, and a student life browsing fair. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
“Launch Your 4-H Journey” for New Members and Volunteers, Oct. 4
Do you know youth who are interested in joining 4‑H or adults who would like to help start a club? Invite them to the upcoming “Launch Your 4‑H Journey” on Sunday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Rd., Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Culver's Night for 4-H, Sept. 22
Support 4‑H by eating at any of the three Culver's restaurant locations in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 22 between 5 and 8 p.m. Lancaster County 4‑H Council will receive 25% of the proceeds. 4‑H Council helps support 4‑H programs, activities and scholarships.
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 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.
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
Reflect on Your Year in 4-H!
Before the 4‑H program year wraps up at the end of September, it's important for youth and clubs to reflect on their year and measure their success. This could include reviewing projects, community service activities and impacts, as well as any general operational processes. What went well? 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…
Horse Awards Night, Oct. 15
The annual Lancaster County 4‑H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All-Around Awards, Herdsmanship... Continue reading…
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship Applications Due Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4-H Council is sponsoring a $500 4‑H alumni scholarship.
Scholarship eligibility:
• Must be a Lancaster County 4-H alumni at least one year post high school.
• Must be at least 19 years of age or older at time of application. 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…
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…
Originally published September 4, 2026 -
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