***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
State 4-H Horse Show
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition will be held July 14-18 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Information is at http://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo. Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Super Fair Entry Pass Hangtags Now Available!
4-H/FFA exhibitors can get free 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office (through Aug. 2) or Extension 4-H fair, horse and livestock offices at the Lancaster Event Center (available during fair). These entry passes allow one vehicle and its occupants to... Continue reading…
4-H Horse Judging Contest, Aug. 3
This year’s 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be held during the Lancaster County Super Fair on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3, 4:30 p.m. Open to all 4-H’ers — need not be enrolled in a horse project. No pre-registration needed — enter day of contest. This is a Super... Continue reading…
Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 4
A 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held Sunday, Aug. 4, noon–2 p.m. in Pavilion 1. Register by Thursday, Aug. 1, 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 orientation before the contest, outlining how to... Continue reading…
Super Fair Livestock Reminders
• Market beef and breeding heifers check-in separately. Market beef are 10–11 a.m., breeding beef are 11 a.m.–noon on Thursday, Aug. 1.
• 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…
Super Fair Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunity
The Lancaster Event Center is looking for individuals or organizations to volunteer at the Super Fair, Aug 1-10. Super Fair will donate $9/hour/volunteer to your favorite nonprofit group. 4-H clubs with an EIN number and bank account qualify as a nonprofit group. Sign up by July 22. Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Fashion Show Judging, July 23; Public Fashion Show, Aug. 1
Fashion Show judging will be Tuesday, July 23, 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. The public Fashion Show will be during the Lancaster County Super Fair on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Exhibit Hall. Also open to Clover Kids. Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Forms Due July 26
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities between January 1 and July 19. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! The points you tracked from participating in horse-related activities must... Continue reading…
Video Companion Animal (and Cat) Showmanship
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…
Static Exhibit Check-In July 30, 4–8 p.m.
For the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H & FFA static exhibits do not preregister, but MUST be physically checked in during Static Exhibit Check-in on Tuesday, July 30 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... Continue reading…
Interview Judging, July 31
Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H interview judging is Wednesday, July 31 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. 4-H’ers 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’ers also learn what the judge... Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest, Aug. 2
The Table Setting Contest will be held during the Super Fair on Friday, Aug. 2 at the Lancaster Event Center (Exhibit Hall — use east entrance). Register for time slots at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. by Tuesday, July 23 by calling 402-441-7180 (there is no entry form). Provide 4-H’ers age and... Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner & Silent Auction, Aug. 2
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 2, 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... Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell, Aug. 4
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, all Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2019, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 4 in the Lincoln Room, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:45 p.m.). 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 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 to support scholarships for... Continue reading…
Volunteers Needed
Lancaster County 4-H asks for adults and youth ages 8 and up 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. Help is needed: Continue reading…
Originally published July 12, 2019 -
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