If you have questions on any of the programs and events, please contact the Extension Office.
Livestock Shows
- Gage County Livestock Showdown - Beatrice - April 28, 2024
- Swine-A-Rama - Alibon - May 24, 2024 - contact office for rules
- Beef-A-Rama - Albion - May 25, 2024 - contact office for rules
- Goat-A-Rama - Albion - May 26, 2024 - contact office for rules
- Hustler Progress Show - West Point - June 9, 2024
- South Dakota Swine Summit - Brookings, SD - June 13, 2024
- Dawes County 4-H Progress Show - Chadron - June 15, 2024
- Cream of the Crop Dairy Show - West Point - June 15, 2024
- 4-H Beef Progress Show - Ogallala - June 15, 2024
- Red Willow County Progress Show - McCook - June 16, 2024
- 38th Annual Papio Valley Livestock Show – Springfield – June 22, 2024
- Adams County Progress Show – Hastings – June 22, 2024
- Sheridan County Goat, Beef, Sheep & Swine 4-H Progress Show – Gordon – June 23, 2024
Livestock Clinics & Judging Contests:
- Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit
- Platte County Showmanship Clinic – Columbus – June 22, 2024
Horse:
- 8th Annual Tack Swap - Central City - April 13, 2024
- Perkins County Trail Riders 4-H Horse Show – Grant – June 15, 2024
- Horsemanship Clinic with Rebekah Irish – Lexington – June 22
- Horsemanship Clinic with Rebekah Irish – Lincoln – June 23
- 4-H Horse Camp at Fort Robinson State Park - Crawford - June 6-8, 2024
- Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Show - Imperial - June 29, 2024
- 4-H Invitational Horse Show – Kearney – July 7, 2024
- Equine Webinar Series is a great way for 4-H leaders, parents and senior aged youth to gain knowledge in various equine-related topic areas. Each month, a new topic will be covered with various experts joining to share their experience and expertise.
- State 4-H Horse Expo will be held July 13-17, 2024 at the Fonner Park in Grand Island. the Expo includes the state horse show, hippology contest, and horse judging contest as well as additional activities.
Small Animals:
- 4-H Small Animal Progress Show - Holdridge - June 1, 2024
- Cat Club is a self-paced learning opportunity offering information about caring for and showing cats. The Cat Club is open to all youth regardless of age, as well as adults and volunteers looking to learn more about cats and the 4-H cat project. The monthly lessons will be made accessible online on the 5th of each month from September through May.