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This page was updated on July 17, 2009

4-H in Lancaster County, Nebraska2009 Lancaster County Fair

 

Lancaster County Fair

Lancaster County Fair 4-H & FFA Photos/Results



Lancaster County Fair Book & Updates:



2009 Lancaster 4-H General Announcements for 4-H'ers and Leaders. This is a printer-friendly version of the 4-H announcements e-mailed to Lancaster County 4-H’ers and leaders.

New July | June


Other Fair Resources:

IMPORTANT: Deadline for the Animal Entry forms is Sunday, August 9. You can turn your completed forms into Deanna Karmazin in the 4-H Livestock Office at the Lancaster County Fair or mail them prior to the August 9 deadline.


What's New at the Fair?


See the Fair Book for detailed information about each of the following:

* Entrepreneurship has been replaced with ESI: ENTREPRENEURSHIP INVESTIGATION Investigation classes (see p. 40) based on the new curriculums developed by Nebraska 4-H.

* STYLE REVUE has added a Clothing Level 2 class for robes, pajamas, etc. (see p. 36)

* CLOTHING now has a class for aprons (see p. 45).

* LLAMA / ALPACA SHOW--after being on hold for two years, the llama show is back as a Llama/Alpaca show with separate classes for llamas and alpacas. Pack classes also have been added (see p. 61).

* SWINE SHOW now includes a Breeding Gilt class and a Babe Contest. Breeding Gilt classes will be broken into divisions by size. Babe Contest is a fun class where exhibitor and hog may dress in costume or show off tricks or abilities, etc. (see p. 61).

* There is now a MEAT GOAT SHOW in addition to the Dairy Goat Show (see p. 60).

* HORSE HUNTER SHOW--Hunter is a term used for the controlled, balanced, rhythmic manner in which the horse completes the course of jumps. This new show has two divisions: Hunter and Equitation. Hunter divisions will have two over fence rounds and one flat class. Equitation divisions have one over fence course and a flat class (see p. 63).

* The former Horse and Pony Halter Show in the Western Horse Show is now divided into two shows: HUNTER / SADDLESEAT HORSE HALTER SHOW in the English Show for Hunter/Saddleseat horse type and Horse and Pony Halter Show in Western Horse Show for stock type horses and ponies. A horse may be entered in only one halter class.

* CHANGES FOR HORTICULTURE EXHIBITS AT COUNTY FAIR: Changes have been made in the Horticulture area. Please keep these changes in mind when you are preparing your exhibits for the Lancaster County Fair.
1. Containers for flower exhibits will not be provided. Exhibitor must provide own container. Please have containers be the appropriate size for your flower exhibit. Make sure the container will not tip over when the flowers are put inside. The container will not be judged.
2. Paper plates for vegetables and fruit exhibits will not be provided. Exhibitor must provide sturdy, white paper plates.
3. Exhibits need to be ready to enter when you arrive at the fair. There will not be a preparation area to prepare your exhibits.
4. Entry cards must be completely filled out before arriving at the fair.

Helpful Information & Resource Videos:





NewHelpful Videos from Previous County Fairs: Use these videos and photos and as a reference when preparing exhibits and animal entries for the Lancaster County Fair


County Fair 4-H & FFA Forms:


Note: Static Exhibit Tags and Horse Identification Certificates are NOT available online. Pick up these forms at extension office.

includes 4-H Breeding Heifer/Ewe, 4-H Market Beef/Lamb, 4-H Market Swine, 4-H Market Goat, 4-H Dairy Goat, 4-H Dairy, Feeder Calf/Bucket Calf, Breeding Heifer/Ewe, Rabbit. Does NOT include Horse, Llama/Alpaca





 

Archived Lancaster County Fair 4-H & FFA Results/Photos:


Contact Information:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528
Web site: lancaster.unl.edu
| 402-441-7180