Lincoln County 4-h
4-H is a national organization delivered by Cooperative Extension–a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4-H in every county and parish in the country.
In Nebraska, youth, ages 5-18, participate in 4-H through:
Additionally, youth may enroll in 4-H as:
To find out more information about Nebraska 4-H, click here.
Nebraska Extension in
Lincoln, Logan & McPherson Counties
348 W. State Farm Road
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2683
Lincoln-County@unl.edu
2019 4-H Schedule
THURSDAY, JULY 11
6:00 PM
Hippology Contest
FRIDAY, JULY 19
6:30 PM
Public Fashion Show, Location TBA
SATURDAY, JULY 20
8:00 AM
4-H Horse Show
- Halter
- Showmanship Trail
- Western Pleasure
- Western Horsemanship
- Ranch Riding
- Snaffle 2/3
SUNDAY, JULY 21
8:00 AM
4-H Horse Show
- Hunter Under Saddle
- Hunt Seat Equitation
- Hunter Hack Equitation over Fences
- Reining Poles Barrels
Sheep, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit
Showmanship
Showmanship is at the beginning of each species show, followed by Cloverkid Showmanship.
Open Class - Peewee division will start at the conclusion of the specie show.
TUESDAY, JULY 23
8:00 AM
4-H Dog Show, Beef Arena, followed by:
Agility (4-H & Open)
9:00 AM
Clothing Construction Judging
6:00 PM
Open Class Dog Show
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN TIMES (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats)
Arrival time is the time period in which animals can be brought to the grounds and must be on the grounds by either the last time available to check in or by 8:00 a.m. Thurs. morning, whichever is earlier for your specific exhibit. These four species will receive a pre-fair letter specifically outlining times for arrival at the grounds, check-in, weigh-in, scanning and/or inspection times. Weigh in times may be different this year due to procedural changes.
9:00 AM-Noon
- Check in all 4-H Static Exhibits at the Ag Activities Building.
- Check in 4- H Food and Decorated Cakes at Centennial Hall.
Interview Judging is available in 4-H static exhibit areas (except foods) on a first come basis. If you would like to participate, a signup sheet will be available at entry check-in.
2:30-3:30 PM
4-H Bake Sale at the Fairgrounds
4:00-7:00PM
4-H Bake Sale—Gary’s Super Foods
4:30 PM
All swine need to be in pens
By 5:00 PM
All 4-H poultry and rabbit exhibits must be entered in their respective building.
5:00 PM
4-H Swine Weigh In begins.
7:00 PM
4-H Goat Weigh In begins
11:00 PM
Curfew in animal barns
THURSDAY, JULY 25
8:00 AM
All 4-H livestock must be in place.
8:00 AM
4-H Sheep fungus check
8:15 AM
4-H Sheep Weigh In begins
8:30 AM
4-H Rabbit Show
9:00 AM
4-H Poultry Show
4-H Market Beef & Breeding Heifer check-in (Breeding to follow Market)
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
4-H Exhibit Buildings open to the public.
10:00 AM
Cookie Jar Silent Auction begins
Location: Centennial Hall Building
3:00 PM
4-H Goat Show followed by:
4-H Dairy Goat Show
Location: Beef Arena
11:00 PM
Curfew in animal barns
FRIDAY, JULY 26
8:00 AM
4-H Swine Show
9:00 AM
All beef animals must be removed from tie outs.
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
4-H Exhibit Buildings Open.
2:00 PM
4-H Sheep Show
Location: Beef Arena
6:00 PM
Companion Animal Show (Cats and Pets)
Location: Beef Arena
11:00 PM
Curfew in animal barns and tie outs until 5:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 27
6:00 AM
Stocker Feeder allowed to be entered
8:00 AM
4-H Breeding Heifer Show (Breeding Heifer Pair will be judged on Sunday)
9:00 AM
4-H Market Heifers
4-H Market Steers
9:00 AM
All beef animals must be removed from tie outs.
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
4-H Exhibit Building opens.
12:00 PM
4-H DECORATED CAKE AUCTION
Location: North of Caboose
3:00 PM
Cookie Jar Silent Auction closes. Please make arrangements to pick up your jar.
4:00 PM
Chicken Agility
Location: Beef Arena
11:00 PM
Curfew in animal barns and tie outs until 5:00 a.m.
9:00 PM – Midnight
4-H Teen Dance
Location: Open-Air Pavilion
SUNDAY, JULY 28
8:00 AM
All beef animals must be removed from tie outs.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4-H Exhibit Buildings Open.
9:00 AM
4-H Stocker Feeder Check In for Show
9:30 AM
4-H Stocker Feeder Show
10:00 AM
4-H Cloverkid Bucket Calves
- Open Class Cattle
- Open Class Bucket Calves
- Beef Showmanship
2:00 PM
Round Robin Showmanship Contest
30 minutes after the conclusion of the Beef Show. Round Robin will include showmanship winners of beef, sheep, swine and goats.
Location: Beef Arena
5:00-7:00 PM
4-H Exhibit Building is Closed and project released.
5:00 PM
Non Sale livestock released. (Off grounds by 7 p.m.)
Curfew in animal barns and tie outs until 5:00 a.m.
MONDAY, JULY 29
10:00 AM
LIVESTOCK SALE:
- Swine
- Sheep
- Goats
- Poultry
- Rabbits
- Cattle