Many 4-H youth choose to showcase their projects at county and state fairs. The Lancaster County Super Fair, held at the Sandhills Global Event Center, is produced by the Lancaster County Agricultural Society. Lancaster County 4-H (part of Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County) partners with the Ag Society to produce the 4-H exhibits, events & activities during Super Fair.
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4-H & FFA Results | Overall Resources | Contest Resources & Forms | Static Exhibit Resources & Forms | Livestock & Poultry Resources & Forms | Horse Resources, Forms & Patterns | Rabbit, Dog Cat & Household Pet Resources | Animal Entries Must be Submitted Online | Nebraska State Fair 4-H Information
The 4-H Food Stand at the Lancaster County Super Fair is Lancaster County 4-H Council’s primary fundraiser. 4-H Council asks clubs and independent members to help by staffing a shift. At the fair, support 4-H by ordering from the 4-H food stand, which features a variety of snacks, beverages and of course, the popular Walking Taco!
Overall Resources
2024 4-H & FFA Fair Book (pdf)
[A print version is mailed in April to families enrolled in 4-H Online.]
same as printed version (changes not indicated)
with changes from last year indicated in green
Fair Book Excerpt (pdf): 2024 Schedule of 4-H & FFA Exhibits & Events
Fair Book Excerpt: 2024 Fairgrounds Map: two versions: jpg for viewing on screen | pdf for printing
Handout (pdf): 4-H New in 4-H at the Super Fair
Handout (pdf): 4-H Leader's Checklist for Lancaster County Super Fair
Handout (pdf): Overview of Exhibiting in 4-H at Lancaster County Super Fair
Handout (pdf): How 4-H Clover Kids May Participate in the Lancaster County Super Fair
Handout (pdf): Volunteer at 4-H Food Stand at Super Fair
Online resource: Preorder bagged shavings for animals 2023 info will be updated soon
Online resource: SuperFair.org has complete general and open class information!
4-H News & Announcements
- Lancaster County 4-H E-newsletter Published each Friday
- NEBLINE Newsletter Published 7 times a year
Contest Resources & Forms
Online resources: Prepared Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement Contests Resources
Online resources: Plant Science Contest Resources
Online resources: Life Challenge Information and Study Guide
Handout (pdf): How to Enter 4-H Contests at the Lancaster County Super Fair
Handout (pdf): Presentation Contest – Procedures and Guidelines
Handout (pdf): Table Setting Contest – Procedures and Guidelines 2023 info will be updated soon
Handout (pdf): Fashion Show – Procedures and Information 2023 info will be updated soon
Form (fill-in pdf): Fashion Show Narration Form (fill out on computer and email to kristin.geisert@unl.edu — also mail or bring fabric sample and sketch/picture of pattern to the Extension office)
Form (fill-in pdf): Fashion Show Shopping in Style Entry Form with Narration (fill out on computer and email to kristin.geisert@unl.edu)
Form (fill-in pdf): Clover Kids Fashion Show Entry Form 2023 info will be updated soon (fill out on computer and email to kristin.geisert@unl.edu — also mail or bring a sketch/picture of item.
Public Service Announcement Example Audio
Speech, Presentations, Table Setting and Fashion Show Example Videos
- 4-H Prepared Speech Contest Intermediate Division Example 1 (Re-enactment)
- 4-H Prepared Speech Contest Intermediate Division Example 2 (Re-enactment)
- 4-H Prepared Speech Contest Senior Division Example (Re-enactment)
- 4-H Illustrated Presentation Contest Junior Division Example (Re-enactment)
- 4-H Illustrated Presentation Contest Intermediate Division Example (Re-enactment)
- 4-H Table Setting Contest Judging Example: Casual Junior Division (Re-enactment)
- 4-H Table Setting Contest Judging Example: Birthday Senior Division (Re-enactment)
- 4-H Fashion Show at 2021 Lancaster County Super Fair
- 4-H Fashion Show at 2022 Lancaster County Super Fair
- 4-H Fashion Show at 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair
Static Exhibit Resources & Forms
Note: Static Exhibit Tag is not available online because it is a carbon-copy triplicate. Pick up tags at the Extension office.
Handout (pdf): How to Enter 4-H Static Exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair
Handout (pdf): Creating a First Aid Kit is a Good Way to Teach Youth First Aid Basics
Handout (pdf): Babysitting Curriculum and Early Learning Guidelines
Form (pdf): Home Design & Restoration Supporting Information Tag (can be filled out on computer and printed)
Form (Word dotx): Visual Arts Supporting Information (can be filled out on computer and printed)
Form (fill-in pdf): Food Preservation Card (can be filled out on computer and printed)
Forms (fill-in pdfs): Photography Data Tags: Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 (PDF can be filled out on computer and printed — the tags are also available at the Extension office as stickers)
Worksheet (pdf and docx): Crop Production Project
Form (pdf and docx): Clothing Design Data Card for some Beyond the Needle and Upcycled level 2 & 3 classes (can be filled out on computer and printed)
Form (pdf and docx): Fiber Arts-Knitting and Crochet Data Cards (can be filled out on computer and printed)
Online resources: Clothing lists (pdf and docx) of Sewing Skills and Beyond the Needle Skills
Online resources: Plant Science Resources
Online resource: Conservation, Wildlife & Shooting Sports Information Example
Static Exhibit Interview Judging Example Videos
Clover Kids Show & Tell Example Videos
Livestock & Poultry Resources & Forms
See Animal Entry Information in box below.
Note: Poultry do not require an identification form.
Handout (pdf): 2024 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist and Animal Requirements for Super Fair and State Fair
Handout (pdf): Proper EID Tag Placement
Record Book: Bucket Calf Project — two versions: fill-in pdf | Word file docx
Record Book: Meat Goat Bottle Goat Project — two versions: fill-in pdf | Word file docx
Form (fill-in pdf): Market Livestock Identification Certificate [available as a carbon copy at the Extension office]
Form (fill-in pdf): Breeding Livestock Identification Certificate [available as a carbon copy at the Extension office]
Form (pdf): Nebraska 4-H Dairy Goat Identification Affidavit
Form (pdf): Bucket Calf Ownership Affidavit
Form (docx): Dairy [Cattle] Identification Affidavit
Online resource: Youth for the Quality Care of Animal (YQCA) requirements.
Online resource: Sheep & Goat Scrapie Tag Information
Livestock Example Videos
Horse Resources, Forms & Patterns
See Animal Entry Information in box below.
Handout (pdf): 2024 4-H Horse Dates to Remember
Handout (pdf): Lancaster County 4-H Horse Dress Code 2023 info will be updated soon
Score Sheet (pdf): Horse Boxing Scorecard
Form (pdf): Horse Identification Certificate [available as a carbon copy at the Extension office]
Example Horse Videos
- Horse Extreme Versatility Class
- Horsemanship Pairs: El. Division - Ex. 1
- Horsemanship Pairs: El. Division - Ex. 2
- Horsemanship Pairs: Jr/Sr Division - Ex. 1
- Horsemanship Pairs: Jr/Sr Division - Ex. 2
- Horse Roping/Working Ranch Goat Tying: El. Boys
- Horse Roping/Working Ranch Goat Tying: Sr Girls
- Western Horse Showmanship: Judge's comments after Elementary Division
Horse Dressage Patterns Valid until Nov 2026
- Horse Dressage Intro Level Test A - Walk/Trot
- Horse Dressage Intro Level Test B - Walk/Trot
- Horse Dressage Intro Level Test C - Walk/Trot/Canter
- Horse Dressage - Training Level Test 1
- Horse Dressage - Training Level Test 2
- Horse Dressage - Training Level Test 3
- Horse Dressage - First Level Test 1
- Horse Dressage - First Level Test 2
- Horse Dressage - First Level Test 3
- Horse Western Dressage Intro Level Test 1
- Horse Western Dressage Basic Level Test 1
- Horse Western Dressage Level 1 Test 1
- Horse Western Dressage Intro Level Test 2
- Horse Western Dressage Basic Level Test 2
- Horse Western Dressage Level 1 Test 2
- Horse Western Dressage Intro Level Test 3
- Horse Western Dressage Basic Level Test 3
- Horse Western Dressage Level 1 Test 3
- Dressage Seat Equitation Class Score Sheet
Hunter & English Horse Patterns
- Horse Hunter Hack - All Classes
- Horse Hunter Over Fences - All Divisions
- Horse Equitation Over Fences - All Divisions
- Horse English Showmanship - Elementary
- Horse English Showmanship - Junior
- Horse English Showmanship - Senior
- Horse English Bareback Equitation
- Horse English (Hunt Seat) Equitation - Walk-Trot/Novice
- Horse English (Hunt Seat) Equitation - Elementary
- Horse English (Hunt Seat) Equitation - Junior
- Horse English (Hunt Seat) Equitation - Senior
Western Horse Patterns
- Horse Reining - Elementary
- Horse Reining - Junior
- Horse Reining - Senior
- Horse - Working Pleasure - All Divisions
- Horse Western Showmanship - Elementary
- Horse Western Showmanship - Junior
- Horse Western Showmanship - Senior
- Horse Western Bareback Equitation
- Horse Western Horsemanship - Walk-Trot/Novice
- Horse Western Horsemanship - Elementary
- Horse Western Horsemanship - Junior
- Horse Western Horsemanship - Senior
Miniature Horse Patterns
- Miniature Horse In-Hand Obstacle Trail - All Divisions
- Miniature Horse Showmanship - Elementary
- Miniature Horse Showmanship - Junior/Senior
- Miniature Horse Timed Cones
- Miniature Horse Jumping and Jump Off Courses
All Other Horse Patterns
- Horse Versatility (Ranch Riding) - All Divisions
- Horse Trail & Ranch Trail - All Divisions
- Special Needs Show - Trail
- Working Ranch Horse
- Boxing Class - Elementary/Junior/Senior
- Horsemanship Pairs - Walk/Trot & Elementary
- Horsemanship Pairs - Junior/Senior
Rabbit, Dog, Cat & Household Pet Resources
See Animal Entry Information in box below.
Note: Dogs, cats and household pets do not require an identification form.
Handout (pdf): 2024 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist and Animal Requirements for Super Fair and State Fair
Handout (pdf): 2024 4-H Rabbit Dates to Remember
Score Sheet (pdf): Rabbit Showmanship Score Sheet
Form (pdf): Rabbit Ownership Affidavit
Form (fill-in pdf): Rabbit Show Comment Card (can be filled out on computer and printed)
Form (fill-in pdf): Rabbit Fur Comment Card (can be filled out on computer and printed)
Form (fill-in pdf): Rabbit Pet Class Comment Card (can be filled out on computer and printed)
Form (fill-in pdf): Cavy Show Comment Card (can be filled out on computer and printed)
Online resource: Youth for the Quality Care of Animal (YQCA) requirements [rabbit exhibitors need to complete]
Online resources: Dog Virtual Trivia Study Materials and Contest Links
Form (pdf): Nebraska 4-H Certificate of Vaccination for Dogs
Handout (pdf): Showing Your Cat in 4-H
Score Sheet (pdf): Cat Show Showmanship Scoresheet
Score Sheet (pdf): Cat Show Judging Scoresheet
Record Book (pdf): Cat Project
Form (pdf): Nebraska 4-H Certificate of Vaccination for Cats and Ferrets
Score Sheet (pdf): Household Pets Judging Sheet
Example Rabbit and Dog Videos
Super Fair 4-H/FFA Animal Entries Must be Submitted Online
All 4-H/FFA animal entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair must be entered online at:
This includes stall/pen requests and livestock/poultry exhibitor T-shirt sizes. Youth must have been enrolled in 4-H Online at https://v2.4honline.com by Saturday, June 15. Animal entries may be submitted online starting on Tuesday, June 18. Deadline is Monday, July 1, 11:59 p.m. No late entries will be accepted!
This handout (pdf) has more details and step-by-step instruction guides with pictures:
Online Animal Entry Instructions 2023 information will be updated soon for 2024
Note: Do not use feedback through ShoWorks for comments or questions about entries — feedback is not seen by Extension staff until AFTER the Super Fair.
If you have questions about the process, email lancaster4H@unl.edu or call 402-441-7180.
Exhibitors who enter the following species will be charged a bedding fee: Beef, Dairy Cattle and Bucket Calf. $12 per head for beef and dairy cattle. $9 per head for bucket calves. Please print, fill out and submit the following Livestock Bedding Fee Worksheet to the Extension office by Monday, July 8.
Livestock Bedding Fee Worksheet
Exhibitors who enter a Horse class that requires a Roping/Working Ranch animal fee, submit the following Horse Roping/Working Ranch Fee Worksheet to the Extension office by Monday, July 8.
Nebraska State Fair 4-H Information
ANIMALS — Animal exhibitors (4-H ages 8–18, FFA ages 10–21) are eligible to participate at the Nebraska State Fair regardless of county fair placing. State Fair individual 4-H livestock special nomination requirements are at https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair-livestock-id . By Saturday, June 15: breeding and market livestock nominations must be entered and paid online at https://showstockmgr.com and State Fair DNA envelopes must be submitted to the Lancaster County Extension office. Each livestock project must have a DNA envelope submitted and a $7 nomination paid on Show Stock Manager by June 15. This includes feeder calves, and all market and breeding livestock for ALL SPECIES (excluding rabbits and poultry). Livestock animals will automatically be eligible for both breeding and market. Nomination process step-by-step instructions are at https://4h.unl.edu/3_4HPrograms/c_AnimalScience/2024%20Step-by-Step%20Nomination%20Instructions.pdf. By Saturday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m. CT, 4-H/FFA youth or their families must submit their final animal entries in ShoWorks online at http://nebr.fairwire.com. The Nebraska 4-H website with information and instructions is https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/live-animal-exhibitor.
STATIC EXHIBITS — At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H static exhibits will be selected for the Nebraska State Fair by the judges in the respective areas. At the Lancaster County 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. Alternates will be chosen and notified if they become eligible to participate. Note: In many cases, level 1 projects do not advance to the state fair. 4-H members with qualifying static exhibits will receive information in the mail after the Super Fair about entering at State Fair.