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Sandhills Global Event Center Fairgrounds Rules

  • Clear bags are required in the Carnival area but suggested throughout the fairgrounds. All bags are subject to search.
  • Anyone under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult escort age 19+. No kid drop offs allowed at the Lancaster County Super Fair.
  • No smoking or vaping inside the buildings per Nebraska state law.
  • Absolutely no OUTSIDE alcohol — all alcohol must be purchased on grounds due to Nebraska liquor license laws.
  • No alcohol allowed inside the buildings during 4‑H & FFA days, July 30 – Aug. 3.
  • No bicycles, scooters, Segways, hoverboards or personal utility vehicles (ATVs, golf carts). Authorized vehicles used by SGEC Fairgrounds staff will display permits. ADA compliant mobility equipment is allowed.
  • No use of drones or lasers.
  • Except for service animals, no pets are allowed in buildings or in carnival areas. Dogs entered in approved shows are permitted in designated areas.
  • Parking will be allowed in designated parking areas only. NO PARKING IN FIRE LANES.
  • Unload/load livestock and equipment next to buildings, then move trailers and vehicles immediately to designated parking. Trailer lots are marked; other lots are for public vehicles only — no trailers.
  • Exhibitors will not be allowed to sleep overnight in the buildings without written permission from your show superintendent & approval from Super Fair Management.

Static Exhibit Ag Society Hall Parking

The following applies to all static exhibitors EXCEPT Open Quilts, which will be in the Lancaster Room — see next section.

4‑H and Open Class static exhibitor parking is allowed on static exhibit check-in/out and interview judging days only in Lot K at the Gate 1 entrance off 84th Street. For those that need to get closer to the doors of the Ag Society Hall, there is temporary 20-minute active unloading/loading by the west doors of the Ag Society Hall. After you have loaded or unloaded, please immediately move your vehicle back to Lot K while you finish your activities, so others can get close to the building as needed.

4‑H Exhibitors:
  • During check-in/out — please use the north sets of doors on the west side indicated on the map.
  • During interview judging — please walk around the newly constructed main office to the north main entry.
Open class exhibitors — please use the south 2 sets of doors on the west side indicated on the map.

On other days of the fair, static exhibitors are welcome to park in public parking entering from Gate 1 or Gate 3. The closest parking to the Ag Society Hall would be to enter Gate 3 off Havelock Avenue and park east of EquineMarket Pavilion and walk through the FR8Star Pavilion. See “4‑H & FFA Entry Pass Hangtags” and “Fair Parking Pass” on page 2.

Open Quilts Parking

During move-in on Tuesday and move-out on Monday, exhibitors may park in front of the Meeting Center entrance on north side of Currency Pavilion in a marked spot to access the Lancaster Room. Enter Gate 3 off Havelock Avenue to access this parking lot. NOTE: There is absolutely NO access to parking lot north of Currency Pavilion on Wednesday, July 30 or Sunday, Aug. 3 due to livestock shows load-in and load-out.

RVUniverse Campgrounds Reservations & Services

  • RVUniverse Campgrounds reservations can be made anytime at the SandhillsGlobalEventCenter.org website.
  • All camping reservations must be made online before your arrival. For assistance, please call 402-441-6545. For after-hours emergencies, call 402-429-4536.
  • If you want to reserve next to another camper(s), simply select an open spot on the website near them.
  • Camping is $35/day and includes 30 or 50 amp electrical hookup spots.(see map on website). There are fresh water hookups at all campsites.
  • The dump station is southwest of campground in parking lot D (just east of South Hall).
  • Showers are available in the FR8Star Pavilion when the building is open. Hours are subject to change according to events within the facility.
  • Camping permit must be visible on your spot’s electrical box throughout your stay.
  • Youth (age 18 and under) may only be in the RVUniverse Campgrounds if staying with an adult who has reserved a campsite.
  • Dogs are allowed on the campgrounds but must be on a leash or inside a secure, temporary pen within your campsite's boundaries.

Fair Waiver & Liability Statement

Lancaster County Agricultural Society (LCAS), Sandhills Global Event Center (SGEC) Fairgrounds and/or Lancaster County Super Fair (LCSF) shall not be responsible for any damage to exhibits, animals, vehicles, merchandise, concession or any other personal property caused by any cause whatsoever. Additionally, fair visitors and participants waive and covenant not to sue and further agree to indemnify and hold harmless LCAS, SGEC and/or LCSF from any and all claims, costs, causes of action (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), relating to loss, injury or damages of any kind, while attending or participating in the Lancaster County Super Fair, to the fullest extent permitted by Nebraska law, including claims for negligence committed by the foregoing. Fair visitors and participants assume all risks and dangers associated with attendance or participation in the Super Fair.

4-H & FFA EXHIBITORS

The Nebraska Extension 4‑H Youth Development program is open to all youth ages 5–18.

During Super Fair, Extension 4‑H fair office is at the Sandhills Global Event Center in the South Hall (402-441-6072)

Lancaster County 4‑H Staff  Lancaster County 4‑H Council

FFA prepares members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.

LANCASTER COUNTY FFA ADVISORS

The Career Academy: Tom Wheeldon
Malcolm: Andy Christensen
Norris: Colin Kubik, Emilia Brozek
Raymond Central: Katie Donahue
Waverly: Kris Spath

4-H Code of Conduct

Youth may enroll in 4‑H in more than 1 county, however, they may NOT enroll in the same project area in more than 1 county in the same year (example: beef, horse, food, clothing, etc.). FFA members may show a project as FFA in one county and as 4‑H in another county. The 4‑H & FFA rules in this Fair Book apply to ALL 4‑H & FFA youth exhibiting at the Lancaster County SuperFair — regardless of place of residence — including premium payout and all release times.

Lancaster County Super Fair Participation

Many 4‑H & FFA youth choose to showcase their finished project(s) at the fair. Only 4‑H and FFA members enrolled in Lancaster County are eligible to exhibit in the Lancaster County Super Fair 4‑H & FFA areas.

4‑H is open to all youth ages 5–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Families with youth interested in joining 4‑H should call the Extension office at 402-441-7180 or email lancaster4h@unl.edu. There is no fee to enroll in 4‑H in Lancaster County.

To participate in 4‑H or FFA at the fair, youth MUST BE ENROLLED in 4‑H Online at https://4honline.com by JUNE 15 of the current year. Only parents/guardians may enroll 4‑H & FFA members. During the enrollment process, youth will need to select a minimum of 1 project in order for their enrollment to be complete. Project selection is no longer required for county/state fair participation. Exceptions: Shooting Sports and Horse project participants MUST select these projects for the required safety permissions. When selecting projects in 4‑H Online, refer to the 4‑H project list at https://go.unl.edu/lan4h-projects.

4‑H & FFA Entry Pass Hangtags: One Pass, Endless Fun!

4-H & FFA exhibitors can pick up free Entry Pass Hangtags for their immediate families:

  • Where: At the Extension Office (July 1–30) or the 4-H Fair, Horse and Livestock Offices at the Sandhills Global Event Center (during the 4-H & FFA portion of the fair).
  • What: Each hangtag allows one vehicle and its occupants to enter the fairgrounds daily and park in designated parking areas.
IMPORTANT:
  • Every 4-H & FFA vehicle needs an Entry Pass Hangtag — NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Vehicles without a 4-H & FFA Entry Pass Hangtag must purchase a Fair Parking Pass for $15 per day. This includes fair gate entry for everyone in the vehicle.

Note: These 4-H & FFA hangtags are for 4-H & FFA exhibitors and their immediate families only. Hangtags are valid for all 10 days of the Super Fair and are not needed July 29–30. Please have hangtag on display to expedite entry.

4-H & FFA families may enter Gate 1 (84th Street) or Gate 3 (Havelock Avenue — 2nd driveway). Gate 3 right lane will be an exhibitor express lane when possible. Static exhibitors are recommended to use Gate 1 on check-in/check-out days (see instructions on page 8).

4‑H Clover Kids (Ages 5-7)

4‑H members ages 5–7 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) are considered 4‑H Clover Kids. Clover Kids receive participation ribbons only. See Fair Book page 15 for information on how Clover Kids may participate at Super Fair.

4‑H Members (Ages 8-18)

4‑H members ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) may choose to participate in any combination of the following:

  • STATIC EXHIBITS (exhibits which don’t move on their own — for example, Photography, Food & Nutrition and STEM Rockets)
  • ANIMAL EXHIBITS
  • CONTESTS

All categories listed in the 4‑H & FFA areas are open to 4‑H members ages 8–18 unless otherwise stated, except FFA static exhibits and 4‑H Clover Kids activities. 

4‑H Project Books

4‑H has many project books to help teach projects. These are available to purchase at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office or online through UNL Marketplace and Shop 4‑H.

FFA Members

To participate in the FFA static exhibits and/or animal areas of the fair, youth must be an FFA member and enrolled through https://4honline.com by June 15. Only parents/guardians may enroll members. FFA members need to select TCA FFA, Malcolm FFA, Norris FFA, Raymond Central FFA, Waverly FFA or Crete FFA under “club.” Youth interested in joining FFA should contact the FFA advisor at their school. The following categories in the 4‑H & FFA areas are open to FFA members: FFA Ag Mechanics, Herdsmanship, Livestock Judging, Livestock Elite Showmanship, Beef, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Meat Goat and Swine.

Class & Exhibitor Numbers

Class numbers are needed for ALL 4‑H & FFA entries — and must be entered on the appropriate entry form. Class numbers are found in the Fair Book to the left of each class description. Exhibitor numbers are needed on Static Exhibit Entry Tags — the numbers will be available during static exhibit check-in. You may also contact Extension at lancaster4h@unl.edu or 402-441-7180 to find out your exhibitor number before the fair. Exhibitor numbers change from year to year.

T-Shirts

4‑H attire is encouraged for 4‑H contests, but not required. An official 4‑H T-shirt is required for all Super Fair animal shows (see animal project pages in this Fair Book for specific attire requirements). Livestock and poultry exhibitors receive a free T-shirt, courtesy of sponsors (see page 54). White 4‑H T-shirts, chevrons and arm bands are available for sale at the Extension office before the fair. They may also be purchased at the 4‑H fair office at the Sandhills Global Event Center during the fair. Volunteer T-shirts are also available for sale.

Ribbons & Premiums

4-H & FFA exhibits are awarded ribbons based on the Danish System of judging in which exhibits are judged according to merit. Purple ribbons = superior; blue = excellent; red = good; white = fair. Only purple and blue ribbons are eligible for trophies and special awards.

The Lancaster County Agricultural Society awards premium monies according to exhibit class and ribbon placing. Premium amounts are indicated in the Fair Book within each category.

JUDGES’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL!

4-H & FFA Premium Payouts Procedure

Read carefully — premiums not picked up at the specified time will be forfeited! Review premium payouts carefully and report any errors to 4-H staff. No changes or corrections will be made on premium amounts after 14 days.

  • STATIC EXHIBITS and CONTESTS (except livestock judging, rabbit and poultry contests): Premium payouts for all static exhibits and contests held before and during the fair must be picked up on Monday, Aug. 4, 7–11 a.m. in the Ag Society Hall. 4-H & FFA members or their representatives may pick up premium payouts — a signature will be required. Please pick up premium payouts BEFORE picking up static exhibits. Staff at the payout table will provide a list of each 4-H member's static exhibits, which will help families collect all of their projects without leaving any behind.
  • ANIMAL EXHIBITORS (except horse, rabbit and poultry): All 4-H & FFA animal exhibitors will receive premium payouts as they exit the show arena or at the conclusion of the show. Livestock Judging Contest participants will receive premium payouts after the contest.
  • HORSE EXHIBITORS: Premium payouts must be picked up on Monday, Aug. 4, 7–11 a.m. in the Ag Society Hall. The entire 4-H club must have removed all bedding from each stall in order for premiums to be received. Stalls will be checked. 4-H & FFA members or their representatives may pick up premium payouts — a signature will be required.
  • RABBIT EXHIBITORS: All rabbit payouts (including rabbit shows and contests) will be made to 4-H members at the Rabbit Awards Ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 3, 5:30 p.m. in the Currency Pavilion – Southwest Corner.
  • POULTRY EXHIBITORS: Poultry premium payouts (including poultry shows and contests) must be picked up from the 4-H & FFA Livestock Office in Currency Pavilion during the specified date and time. Date and time will be posted at the Livestock Office upon conclusion of the poultry show. Premiums not picked up by Sunday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. will be forfeited.

Awards

Special awards, certificates and/or trophies may be awarded to top contest participants and top exhibits. See individual Fair Book categories.

Lincoln Center Kiwanis Outstanding 4-H Club Awards:

The Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club has supported the Lancaster County 4-H program for more than 50 years. To encourage participation in the Lancaster County Super Fair, Kiwanis awards traveling trophies to the top participating 4-H clubs. The Outstanding 4-H Clubs are recognized at the annual 4-H Achievement Celebration. There are 3 category winners based on club membership:

  • Category I — 4-H clubs with membership of 5–10
  • Category II — 4-H clubs with membership of 11–20
  • Category III — 4-H clubs with membership of 21 or more

One category winner is awarded the Wayne C. Farmer* memorial cup as the overall Outstanding 4-H club for the year. Points are automatically calculated for all clubs with members participating in the fair. Points are awarded per individual according to exhibit class and ribbon placing. Clover Kids are not included.

* W. C. Farmer was a longtime member of the Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club. He had a strong interest in youth and the 4-H program and purchased the first trophy, so it became the W. C. Farmer Trophy.

4-H Fair 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:

  • During static exhibit set-up on Sunday, July 27, 5:30 p.m., in the Ag Society Hall. Bring power screwdrivers, if available. Pizza will be served to the volunteers after set-up (ages 8 & up).
  • During judging of static exhibits on Wednesday, July 30 (ages 12 & up).
  • In the 4-H Food Stand from Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 3 (ages 8 & up). All food stand volunteers are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend the food stand training on Sunday, July 27, 5 p.m. in the Ag Society Hall.

4-H Grievance Procedures at Super Fair

Grievances related to judges’ integrity, decisions, placings or other evaluations will not be accepted. The procedure for any other grievance during the Super Fair in the 4-H & FFA areas is as follows:

  1. All grievances should be first discussed with the appropriate superintendent, if applicable.
  2. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached with the superintendent, written grievances may be submitted.
  3. A written or typed grievance must be filed within 48 hours of the situation. Submit the grievance to the Extension 4-H office at the SGEC fairgrounds. If the fair has concluded for the year (within 48 hours of the situation), submit it to Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528. Written grievances must include:
    1. Date and time of the situation.
    2. Description and documentation of the situation, including the nature of your concerns.
    3. Names of persons involved.
    4. A description of any action or steps that have already been taken prior to submission of the grievance.
    5. A proposed resolution.
    6. Printed name and signature of person(s) writing grievance, including contact information.
    7. Additional persons who may be contacted for further clarification.
    8. A $25 deposit must accompany the written grievance — the deposit will be returned upon completion of the process.
  4. The 4-H Grievance Committee will review and respond to all written grievances in a timely manner. Grievances not submitted within 48 hours of a situation will not be considered, reviewed or acted upon.
  5. If further action is needed, the Ag Society Grievance Committee will review and respond. All decisions are final.

Sandhills Global Event Center Fairgrounds Safety

4-H & FFA youth are encouraged to use a buddy system, staying in groups of 3 or more or accompanied by an adult while on the SGEC fairgrounds. If you are in any situation where you don’t feel safe, ask a trusted adult for help. In an emergency, always call 911.

Disclaimer of Responsibility for 4-H & FFA Exhibits

4-H & FFA exhibits at Lancaster County Super Fair are entered and shown at the risk of the 4-H & FFA member. University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension 4-H Youth Development, in cooperation with the Lancaster County Agricultural Society, accepts exhibits and will exercise due care to protect them. However, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension and Lancaster County Agricultural Society (also doing business as Sandhills Global Event Center and Lancaster County Super Fair) cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. 

4-H & FFA members who have items of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether they should be exhibited at the fair.

State Fair Participation

The Nebraska State Fair will be held Aug. 22–Sept. 1 at the State Fair Grounds (Fonner Park) in Grand Island. To participate in the 4-H section of the State Fair, youth must be enrolled in 4-H by June 15 of the current year. 4-H members ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) are eligible to participate. Some exhibits, such as static exhibits and Fashion Show, must be selected by judges at a county fair.

At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H static exhibits will be selected for the Nebraska State Fair by judges in their respective areas. Note: In most cases, level 1 projects do not advance to the State Fair. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair. A purple State Fair sticker will be placed on all exhibits selected for State Fair, along with an attached State Fair general information sheet. After Super Fair, exhibitors will be mailed a detailed instruction sheet, including a listing of qualified exhibits and when to bring their qualifying exhibits to Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms. Lancaster County 4-H staff will transport all Lancaster County 4-H static exhibits for State Fair to and from Grand Island.

4-H & FFA livestock, rabbit and dog exhibitors are eligible to participate at the Nebraska State Fair regardless of county placing. Animal entries are due online at https://nebr.fairwire.com and Youth Dairy Cattle entries are due online via the Nebraska State Fair Open Class entry site. Select whether showing in 4-H or FFA. Deadline is Aug. 10 by 8 p.m.

For more information about entering 4-H exhibits in the Nebraska State Fair, visit https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair or contact Extension.

Note: The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo is held July 12–16 in Grand Island. Youth must be ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Entries are due online by June 1. For more information and link for online entries, visit https://4h.unl.edu/horse-expo.

For all open class information & deadlines visit: SuperFair.org > Compete

 

2025 Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H & FFA Fair Book