***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Super Fair static exhibit check in, July 31, 4-8 p.m.
4-H & FFA static exhibits do not preregister, but MUST be physically checked in during Static Exhibit Check-in on Tuesday, July 31 between 4–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln Room. An adult — such as a club leader or parent(s) — should assist 4-H members in entering exhibits. Continue reading…
Super Fair static exhibit Lincoln Room parking
4-H and Open Class static exhibitor parking is allowed on static exhibit check-in/out and interview judging days only in Lot K at the Gate 1 entrance off 84th Street. For those that need to get closer to the doors of the Lincoln Room, there is temporary 20 minute active unloading/loading... Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H interview judging, Aug. 1
Interview judging is Wednesday, Aug. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. 4-H’ers have the opportunity to talk to judges about their fair static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4-H’ers also learn what the judge looks for and how to improve. Continue reading…
Super Fair preview night, Aug. 1 — seeking 4-H talent!
The Lancaster County Ag Society invites you to a Lancaster County Super Fair preview night reserved just for 4-H/FFA exhibitors and their families on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 5–10 p.m. when all of the Super Fair's free attractions in the Attraction Zone will be open just for you. Enjoy some fair... Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner fundraiser, Aug. 3
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall - Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (during the 4-H Table Setting Contest). Dinner features Raising Cane’s chicken fingers hot off their food truck, tasty side dishes, dessert and a drink! Continue reading…
Support 4-H by eating at Clover Cafe/Horseshoe Cafe at Super Fair
4-H Council’s food stand during the Super Fair features a variety of snacks and beverages, including the popular Walking Taco, snow cones and cotton candy! The Clover Cafe (in the Lincoln Room) and the Horseshoe Cafe (in the Multipurpose Arena) will be open Aug. 2–5, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. The food stand... Continue reading…
Super Fair animal exhibitor load-in & parking
Animal exhibitors must enter Gate 3 (second driveway off Havelock Avenue). On load-in days, unload in the posted temporary 20-minute unloading zones for each animal species. Trailers will receive a color-coded parking permit sticker at check-in that must be displayed on each trailer. Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H/FFA livestock reminders
• Market beef and breeding heifers check-in separately. Market beef are 10–11 a.m., breeding beef are 11 a.m.–12 noon on Thursday, Aug. 2.
• All registered breeding heifers must have current registration papers and tattoos presented at check-in. If registration papers are not shown at check-in, Continue reading…
4-H volunteers needed
Lancaster County 4-H is asking for adults and youth to help 4-H during the Lancaster County Super Fair. If you, someone from your club or an interested volunteer would like to help, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
4-H will livestream from the Super Fair!
Lancaster County 4-H will livestream video of several events at the Lancaster County Super Fair via our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/4HLancasterNE which will then be archived! Tentative schedule is posted at http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair.
Video Companion Animal (and Cat) Showmanship Contest
The Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest provides youth an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills they have developed in their 4-H companion animal project. This statewide contest is open to youth ages 10–18 who are enrolled in one of these companion animal projects... Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags available
4-H/FFA exhibitors can get free 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office (available now through August 1). These entry passes allow one vehicle and its occupants to enter the fairgrounds each day Thursday, August 2–Sunday, August 5. Continue reading…
Static exhibit entry tags/cards available
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, all exhibits which don’t move (for example, Food & Nutrition; Photography; and Science, Engineering & Technology) are called static exhibits. EACH 4-H static exhibit must have a 4-H Static Exhibit Entry Tag attached. Some classes require additional information. Continue reading…
Rabbit Comment Cards available at the Extension office
Each rabbit exhibitor at Super Fair must complete a rabbit comment card for the following classes:
• Rabbit Show Comment Card (for market and breed classes)
• Rabbit Fur Class Comment Card
• Rabbit Pet Class Comment Card
It is highly encouraged to pick up comments cards at the Extension office... Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Nebraska State Fair
The 2018 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 24–Monday, Sept. 3 at Fonner Park in Grand Island! For a schedule of 4-H activities at the state fair and more, go to http://4h.unl.edu/state-fair
State Fair static exhibits
At the Super Fair, 4-H static exhibits will be selected for the Nebraska State Fair by the judges in the respective areas. A state fair sticker will be placed on all exhibits selected for state fair. 4-H members with qualifying static exhibits will receive information in the mail after Super Fair... Continue reading…
Join the fun at State Fair as a volunteer!
Nebraska 4-H is looking for volunteers to help with exhibit entry day, judging and serving as 4-H exhibit building hosts. Volunteers will be needed for assisting with all 4-H contests and events. State Fair 4-H volunteers will receive a fair pass for the day(s) they volunteer. Sign up by... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 5
A 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held during the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 5, 12 – 2 p.m. in Pavilion 1. Register by Thursday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. in the Livestock Office at the fair. Come join the fun judging livestock and bring your parents! There will be a short... Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell at Super Fair, Aug. 5
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2018, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 5 in the Lincoln Room, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:45 p.m.). Clubs may show a group project or... Continue reading…
Super Fair animal exhibitor load-out, Sunday, Aug. 5
New in 2018, 4-H/FFA animal exhibitors will receive a color-coded trailer parking permit sticker and a windshield load-out pass at check-in from the show superintendents. These passes will give vehicles & trailers access to the closest load-out zone for each animal species. Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H static exhibit release Aug. 6, 7-11 a.m.
All 4-H/FFA static exhibits will be released on Monday, Aug. 6 from 7–11 a.m. Please pick up premium payouts BEFORE picking up static exhibits. Staff at the payout table will provide a list of each 4-H’ers static exhibits, which will help families collect all of their projects. All static... Continue reading…
Super Fair premium payouts
STATIC EXHIBITS and CONTESTS (except cat and household pet static exhibits, and Livestock Judging and rabbit contests): Premium payouts for all static exhibits and contests held before and during the fair must be picked up on Monday, Aug. 6, 7–11 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. 4-H/FFA members or their... Continue reading…
Youth Livestock Premium Auction donations
Please remember to talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County Youth Livestock Premium Auction held during the Lancaster County Super Fair. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction. Continue reading…
State Fair Animal entries due Aug. 10
4-H & FFA animal exhibitors’ ages 10–18 are eligible to participate at the Nebraska State Fair regardless of county fair placing. Again this year, 4-H/FFA youth and their families will be responsible for making their own livestock, rabbit and dog entries online for the Nebraska State Fair. Entries.. Continue reading…
July Spotlight newsletter posted online
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. July topics include:
• How to Disagree & Still Be Friends
• Club Meetings: Including Clover Kids
• Grab & Go: Clover Kid “Crazy About Corn"
• How Your Garden Grows
Originally published July 27, 2018 -
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