Many 4-H youth choose to showcase their projects at county and state fairs. The Lancaster County Super Fair, held at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, 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 | Public Online Showcases | 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
2023 4-H & FFA Fair Book (pdf)
[A print version is mailed mid-March to families enrolled in 4-H Online.]
same as printed version (changes not indicated) Updated for 2023!
with changes from last year indicated in green Updated for 2023!
Fair Book Excerpt (pdf): 2023 Schedule of 4-H & FFA Exhibits & Events Updated for 2023!
Fair Book Excerpt: 2023 Fairgrounds Map: Updated for 2023! two versions: jpg for viewing on screen | pdf for printing
Handout (pdf): 2022 4-H Leader's Checklist for Lancaster County Super Fair
Handout (pdf): 2022 Overview of Exhibiting in 4-H at Lancaster County Super Fair
Handout (pdf): 2022 How 4-H Clover Kids May Participate in the Lancaster County Super Fair
Handout (pdf): 2022 Volunteer at 4-H Food Stand at Super Fair
Nebline Special Pullout (pdf): 2022 Super Fair Schedule & Map
Online resource: Preorder bagged shavings for animals Updated for 2023!
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: Speech and Public Service Announcement Resources Updated for 2023!
Online resources: Plant Science Contest Resources Updated for 2023!
Online resources: Life Challenge Information and Study Guide
Handout (pdf): How to Enter 4-H Contests at the Lancaster County Super Fair
Handout (pdf): Presentations Contest – Procedures and Guidelines Updated for 2023!
Handout (pdf): Table Setting Contest – Procedures and Guidelines
Handout (pdf): Fashion Show – Procedures and Information
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) Same for 2023!
Form (fill-in pdf): Fashion Show Attention Shoppers Entry Form (fill out on computer and email to kristin.geisert@unl.edu) Same for 2023 except now for age 8 only
Form (fill-in pdf): Fashion Show Shopping in Style Entry Form with Narration (fill out on computer and email to kristin.geisert@unl.edu) Same for 2023!
Form (fill-in pdf): Clover Kids Fashion Show Entry Form (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
Presentations, Table Setting and Fashion Show Example Videos
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): Photography: How to Prepare Photographs for Exhibit
Handout (pdf): Creating a First Aid Kit is a Good Way to Teach Youth First Aid Basics Same for 2023!
Handout (pdf): Babysitting Curriculum and Early Learning Guidelines Same for 2023!
Handout (pdf): Special Entomology Project: 2022 Tiger Beetles 2023 insect is the grasshopper — information coming soon
Form (pdf): Home Environment Supporting Information Tag (can be filled out on computer and printed) Same for 2023!
Form (pdf): Visual Arts Supporting Information (can be filled out on computer and printed) Same for 2023!
Form (fill-in pdf): Food Preservation Card (can be filled out on computer and printed) Same for 2023!
Forms (fill-in pdfs): Photography Data Tags: Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 (PDFcan be filled out on computer and printed — the tags are also available at the Extension office as stickers) Same for 2023!
Worksheet (pdf): Crop Production Project Same for 2023!
Form (pdf and doc): Clothing Design Data Tag for some Beyond the Needle and Upcycled level 2 & 3 classes (can be filled out on computer and printed) New for 2023!
Online resources: Clothing lists (pdf and doc) of Sewing Skills and Beyond the Needle Skills New for 2023!
Online resources: Plant Science Resources Updated for 2023!
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): 2023 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist and Animal Requirements for Super Fair and State Fair Updated for 2023!
Handout (pdf): Proper EID Tag Placement Same for 2023!
Record Book: Bucket Calf Project — two versions: fill-in pdf | Word file docx Same for 2023!
Record Book: Meat Goat Bottle Goat Project — two versions: fill-in pdf | Word file docx Same for 2023!
Form (fill-in pdf): Market Livestock Identification Certificate [available as a carbon copy at the Extension office] Same for 2023!
Form (fill-in pdf): Breeding Livestock Identification Certificate [available as a carbon copy at the Extension office] Same for 2023!
Form (pdf): Nebraska 4-H Dairy Goat Identification Affidavit
Form (pdf): Bucket Calf Ownership Affidavit Same for 2023!
Form (pdf): Llama/Alpaca Identification Certificate Same for 2023!
Form (docx): Dairy [Cattle] Identification Affidavit Same for 2023!
Online resource: Youth for the Quality Care of Animal (YQCA) requirements. Updated for 2023!
Online resource: Sheep & Goat Scrapie Tag Information Same for 2023!
Livestock Example Videos
Horse Resources, Forms & Patterns
See Animal Entry Information in box below.
Handout (pdf): 2022 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist and Animal Requirements for Super Fair and State Fair
Handout (pdf): 2023 4-H Horse Dates to Remember Updated for 2023!
Handout (pdf): Lancaster County 4-H Horse Dress Code
Score Sheet (pdf): Horse Boxing Scorecard Same for 2023!
Form (pdf): Horse Identification Certificate [available as a carbon copy at the Extension office] Same for 2023!
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
- Horse Dressage Intro Level Test A - Walk/Trot Updated for 2023!
- Horse Dressage Intro Level Test B - Walk/Trot Updated for 2023!
- Horse Dressage Intro Level Test C - Walk/Trot/Canter Updated for 2023!
- Horse Dressage - Training Level Test 1 Updated for 2023!
- Horse Dressage - Training Level Test 2 Updated for 2023!
- Horse Dressage - Training Level Test 3 Updated for 2023!
- Horse Dressage - First Level Test 1 Updated for 2023!
- Horse Dressage - First Level Test 2 Updated for 2023!
- Horse Dressage - First Level Test 3 Updated for 2023!
- Horse Western Dressage Intro Level Test 1 Updated for 2023!
- Horse Western Dressage Basic Level Test 1 Updated for 2023!
- Horse Western Dressage Level 1 Test 1 Same for 2023!
- Horse Western Dressage Intro Level Test 2 Same for 2023!
- Horse Western Dressage Basic Level Test 2 Same for 2023!
- Horse Western Dressage Level 1 Test 2 Same for 2023!
- Horse Western Dressage Intro Level Test 3 Same for 2023!
- Horse Western Dressage Basic Level Test 3 Same for 2023!
- Horse Western Dressage Level 1 Test 3 Same for 2023!
- Dressage Seat Equitation Class Score Sheet Updated for 2023!
Hunter & English Horse Patterns
- Horse Hunter Hack Jumper Show - All Classes
- Hunter Over Fences Round A - All Divisions
- Hunter Over Fences Round B - All Divisions
- 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 & Senior
Western Horse Patterns
- Groom and Care
- Horse Reining - Elementary/Junior
- Horse Reining - Senior
- Horse - Working Pleasure
- Horse Western Showmanship - Elementary
- Horse Western Showmanship - Junior
- Horse Western Showmanship - Senior
- Horse Western Bareback Equitation
- Horse Western Horsemanship - Walk Trot
- Horse Western Horsemanship - Novice
- Horse Western Horsemanship - Elementary
- Horse Western Horsemanship - Junior
- Horse Western Horsemanship - Senior
Miniature Horse Patterns
All Other Horse Patterns
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): 2022 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist and Animal Requirements for Super Fair and State Fair
Handout (pdf): 2023 4-H Rabbit Dates to Remember Updated for 2023!
Score Sheet (pdf): Rabbit Showmanship Score Sheet Same for 2023!
Form (pdf): Rabbit Ownership Affidavit Same for 2023!
Form (fill-in pdf): Rabbit Show Comment Card (can be filled out on computer and printed) Same for 2023!
Form (fill-in pdf): Rabbit Fur Comment Card (can be filled out on computer and printed) Same for 2023!
Form (fill-in pdf): Rabbit Pet Class Comment Card (can be filled out on computer and printed) Same for 2023!
Form (fill-in pdf): Cavy Show Comment Card (can be filled out on computer and printed) Same for 2023!
Online resource: Youth for the Quality Care of Animal (YQCA) requirements [rabbit exhibitors need to complete] Updated for 2023!
Online resources: Dog Virtual Trivia Study Materials and Contest Links Updated for 2023!
Form (pdf): Nebraska 4-H Certificate of Vaccination for Dogs Same for 2023!
Handout (pdf): Showing Your Cat in 4-H Same for 2023!
Score Sheet (pdf): Cat Show Showmanship Scoresheet Same for 2023!
Score Sheet (pdf): Cat Show Judging Scoresheet Same for 2023!
Record Book (pdf): Cat Project Same for 2023!
Form (pdf): Nebraska 4-H Certificate of Vaccination for Cats and Ferrets Same for 2023!
Score Sheet (pdf): Household Pets Judging Sheet Same for 2023!
Example Rabbit and Dog Videos
Super Fair 4-H/FFA Animal Entries Must be Submitted Online Updated for 2023!
All 4-H/FFA animal entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair must be entered online at:
http://go.unl.edu/sfnomination
This includes stall/pen requests and livestock/poultry exhibitor T-shirt sizes. No paper forms will be accepted! Youth must have been enrolled AND animal project(s) selected online at https://v2.4honline.com by Thursday, June 15. Animal entries may be submitted online starting on Monday, June 19. Deadline is Saturday, 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:
https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/OnlineAnimalEntryInstructions.pdf
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, Bucket Calf and Llama/Alpaca. $10 per head for beef and dairy cattle. $7 per head for bucket calves and llamas/alpacas. Please print, fill out and submit the Livestock Bedding Fee Worksheet to the Extension office by Friday, July 7.
https://go.unl.edu/lcfwlivestock
Exhibitors who enter a Horse class that requires a Roping/Working Ranch animal fee, submit the Horse Roping/Working Ranch Fee Worksheet to the Extension office by Friday, July 7.
Nebraska State Fair 4-H Information Updated for 2023!
ANIMALS — Animal exhibitors (4-H ages 9–18, 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/3_4HPrograms/c_AnimalScience/2021%204-H%20State%20Fair%20Livestock%20Nomination%20Requirements_Final.pdf. By Thursday, 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. New in 2023: 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). With this update, 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/2022%20Step-by-Step%20Nomination%20Instructions.pdf. By Thursday, 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.