All events will be held at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln unless otherwise noted. Sandhills Global Event Center is located at 84th & Havelock, Lincoln.
As of 4-10-26. Schedule is subject to change — refer to the 4-H enewsletter for the most current information.
Rabbit 2026 Calendar (PDF) (Note: Spring Rabbit Show has moved to the South Hall)
January
1 Horse Incentive Program Begins
3 Award & Scholarship Applications Due to Extension Office
3 Club Treasurer’s Reports Due
6 4-H Council Meeting.....6 p.m.
11 Teen Council Meeting.....3 p.m.
17 Cat Show, Sandhills Global Event Center – Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room.....9–11 a.m.
17 Pillow Party Sewing Workshop.....9 a.m.–12 p.m.
23–24 Teen Council’s Lock-In For 4th & 5th Graders.....8 p.m.–8 a.m.
29 Horse VIPS Committee Meeting, Virtual.....6 p.m.
February
3 4-H Council Meeting.....6 p.m.
7 BB Gun/Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest, Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St......8 a.m.
8 Rabbits R Us Fun Show & Showmanship Clinic, Sandhills Global Event Center – South Hall.....1 p.m.
8 Teen Council Meeting.....3 p.m.
12 Achievement Celebration.....6:30 p.m.
21 Jammie Jamboree Sewing Workshop.....9 a.m.–12 p.m.
28 Play With Crochet: Basic Stitches Workshop.....9 a.m.–11 a.m.
March
2 Market Beef Weigh-In, Sandhills Global Event Center – EquineMarket Pavilion.....6–7 p.m.
3 4-H Council Meeting.....6 p.m.
7 UNL Chick Days, UNL East Campus – Animal Science Complex.....9 a.m.–2 p.m.
8 Teen Council Meeting.....3 p.m.
14 Spring Rabbit Show, Sandhills Global Event Center – South Hall.....9 a.m.
23 Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest Entries Due/Registration Deadline for Speech Contest
29 Prepared Speech Contest.....1:30 p.m.
April
7 4-H Council Meeting.....6 p.m.
12 Teen Council Meeting.....3 p.m.
CANCELED IN 2026 Kiwanis Karnival
15 Deadline for Nebraska 4-H Horse Stampede Entries, info at https://4h.unl.edu/horse-stampede
19 Illustrated Presentations and Video Communications Contest.....2 p.m.
25 Home Decor & Furniture Painting Workshop.....9 a.m.–12 p.m.
25–26 Nebraska 4-H Horse Stampede, UNL East Campus – Animal Science Complex
29 Leader & Volunteer Collaboration.....9–11:30 a.m.
May
1 Preference Given to Lancaster County 4-H Council Camp Scholarship Applications Submitted by May 1
2 Zip It Up! Sewing Workshop....9–11 a.m.
4 Sheep/Goat Weigh-In Day, Sandhills Global Event Center – Currency Pavilion.....6–7 p.m.
5 4-H Council Meeting.....6 p.m.
6–13 Dog Virtual Trivia Contest, links at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/contests/dog-trivia/
7 Horse VIPS Committee Meeting.....6 p.m.
12 Horsemanship Advancement Level Testing, Sandhills Global Event Center
21 Youth for the Quality Care of Animals In-Person Training for Livestock Animal Exhibitors.....6–7 p.m.
26 Horsemanship Advancement Level Testing, Sandhills Global Event Center
27–29 Premier Animal Science Event (Includes Companion Animal Challenge), UNL East Campus – Animal Science Complex
30 Horse Judging Contest, Sandhills Global Event Center – LivestockMarket Pavilion.....2 p.m.
June
1 State Horse Expo Entries, ID’s and Level Requirements Due
1 Super Fair Horse ID’s Due to Extension
2 4-H Council Meeting.....6 p.m.
2 Horsemanship Advancement Level Testing, Sandhills Global Event Center
4 Youth for the Quality Care of Animals In-Person Training for Livestock Animal Exhibitors.....6–7 p.m.
9–12 Clover College.....8 a.m.–5 p.m.
9–23 Lancaster County 4-H Online Tree and Grass & Weed ID Contests, links at https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort-fair
9–23 Nebraska 4-H Online Horticulture Judging Contest, links at https://4h.unl.edu/online-horticulture-judging-contest
15 Deadline to Enroll 4-H Members/Volunteers — Must Use 4-H Online at https://4honline.com
15 Deadline for Identification Requirements of 4-H & FFA Sheep/Goats/Swine/Beef/Bucket Calves/Dairy Cattle/Rabbits
15 Deadline for Livestock Animal Exhibitors to Complete Requirements for Youth for Quality Care of Animals
16 Plant Science In-Person Contests: Horticulture/Tree ID/Grass & Weed ID.....10 a.m.–12 p.m.
16 Horsemanship Advancement Level Testing, Sandhills Global Event Center
16–17 Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Event, UNL East Campus – Nebraska East Union
June 18–July 1 Animal Entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair Must be Submitted Online at https://go.unl.edu/lcsf-animal-entries Between June 18 and July 1, 11:59 p.m.
19 Babysitting Training Clinic.....9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
20 Horse Trail Clinic, Sandhills Global Event Center - LivestockMarket Pavilion
23 Horsemanship Advancement Level Testing, Sandhills Global Event Center
24 Life Challenge Contest.....8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
July
1 Deadline for All Super Fair 4-H & FFA Animal Online Entries and Horsemanship Advancement Levels
6 Livestock Boosters Scholarship Deadline
9 Horse VIPS Committee/Superintendent Meeting.....6 p.m.
11–15 Nebraska 4-H State Horse Expo, Fonner Park, Grand Island
13 Photography Help Session.....10 a.m.–2 p.m.
20 Horse Incentive Program Last Day to Log Hours/Points
21 Fashion Show Judging Day.....8 a.m.
24 Horse Incentive Program Forms Due to Extension
28 4-H & FFA Static Exhibit Entry for Lancaster County Super Fair, Sandhills Global Event Center - Ag Society Hall 4–8 p.m.
Jul. 30–Aug. 8 Lancaster County Super Fair (4-H & FFA Exhibits & Events July 29–Aug. 2; 4-H Horse Shows July 29–Aug. 2), Sandhills Global Event Center
August
10 Deadline for State Fair Animal Entries — Must Enter Online at http://nebr.fairwire.com
Aug. 28–Sept. 7 Nebraska State Fair, Fonner Park, Grand Island
September
1 4-H Council Meeting.....6 p.m.
10 Horse VIPS Committee and Horse After Super Fair Planning & Feedback Meeting.....6 p.m.
13 Teen Council Meeting.....3 p.m.
30 4-H Council’s Alumni Scholarship Deadline
October
4 Launch Your 4-H Journey (Formerly Called 4-H Information Night).....5 p.m.
4–10 National 4-H Week
6 4-H Council Meeting.....6 p.m.
11 Teen Council Meeting.....3 p.m.
15 Horse Awards Night.....6:30 p.m.
22 Leader & Volunteer Collaboration.....9–11:30 a.m.
November
3 Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth.....9 a.m.–12 p.m.
3 4-H Council Meeting.....6 p.m.
8 Teen Council Meeting.....3 p.m.
14 Paper Basket Making Workshop.....9 a.m.
December
5 Let’s Get Artsy Workshop.....9–11 a.m.
13 Teen Council Meeting.....3 p.m.
Accommodation requests for registration or attendance may be directed to Karen Wobig at least two weeks prior to the program at kwobig2@unl.edu or 402-441-7180. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.