York County 4-H Blast
July 20, 2018
Clothing Exhibit Entry Day is Friday, July 27, 2018
4-H Clothing Exhibit Entry Information:
Based on pre-fair entries, each clothing exhibitor was sent a letter with clothing exhibit entry information. Times slots were assigned for exhibit entry, interview judging, and style review modeling. Entry Day begins at 8:30 AM. The Public Style Review and Bed Turning will be at 7:00 PM that evening. Contact the Extension Office if you did not receive a letter and with any questions, 402-362-5508.
4-H Family Meal
Wednesday, Aug. 1st, 6-8pm
York County Fair 4-H Building
Your family is invited to a 4-H meal on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the 4-H Building. Families can sit down and eat or grab and go. This is exclusively for 4-H families.
Fair Entry Cards Ready for Pick Up
4-H Exhibit Entry Tags are printed and available for pick up at the Extension Office. This will allow exhibitors to tag their items prior to bringing them to fair, which will make the check-in process much more efficient. Stall cards and back tags for large livestock exhibitors are also available for pick up at any time.
4-H Foodstand Free Item Ticket
York County 4-H Council wants to show their appreciation for your commitment to 4-H. Each 4-Her will receive one free item of $2.00 or less from the 4-H Foodstand at the fair. Each 4-Her must pick up their free item ticket from the Extension Office and present it to the cashier at the 4-H Foodstand during fair week. This ticket cannot be used towards credit for larger items and no cash back will be given.
Home Ec Building Hosts
Home Ec Building Hosts are needed. Please sign up for two-hour shifts during the fair at the Extension Office or at the County Fair Entry Days on July 27th, 31st, and Aug. 1. Volunteers are needed from 12:00 noon til 10:00 p.m. each day Thursday thru Saturday and on Sunday from 12:00 noon til 4:00. Hosts will guard against theft, prevent smoking, and not allow food and drink in the building. You are also welcome to call the Extension Office to sign up as well. 402-362-5508
Pie Donation Expected
4-H Family Pie Donation
Each 4-H Family is asked to furnish at least one pie (two pies would be even better) for the 4-H Food Stand during the fair. Please plan to furnish pies according to the following schedule. Bring Pies to the 4-H Food Stand by Last Name:
- Wed. 8/1 or Thurs. 8/2: A - G
- Fri. 8/3: H - P
- Sat. 8/4: Q - Z
Aksarben Entries
| State Fair Entries If you are planning on showing animals or have qualified for an in-person event the website is now open. The deadline to sign up is August 10th by 8:00 p.m. See https://www.statefair.org/p/getinvolved/4h-ffa for details. | 4-H T-shirt Pick Up 4-H T-shirts are available for pick up at the Extension Office! Youth and adult sizes are available. These t-shirts will be the official show uniform for all 4-H events at county fair. Thanks to a generous donation from Flint Hills, each enrolled 4-H member (including Clover Kids) will receive one FREE 4-H shirt this year. |
Aksarben Entries
- Aksarben entries on due by August 31. See http://www.aksarbenstockshow.com for details.
State Fair Entries
If you are planning on showing animals or have qualified for an in-person event the website is now open. The deadline to sign up is August 10th by 8:00 p.m. See https://www.statefair.org/p/getinvolved/4h-ffa for details.
4-H T-shirt Pick Up
4-H T-shirts are available for pick up at the Extension Office! Youth and adult sizes are available. These t-shirts will be the official show uniform for all 4-H events at county fair. Thanks to a generous donation from Flint Hills, each enrolled 4-H member (including Clover Kids) will receive one FREE 4-H shirt this year.
INTERVIEW TIMES for Static Exhibits
Static Exhibit Interviewing Judging is OPTIONAL! If a 4-H’er chooses to interview judge, there will be a limit of 2 interview items per project area each day. Interview times will only be available from 8:30 a.m. to Noon each day. If you would like your exhibits interviewed, stop at the Extension Office to make appointments. If you do not sign up for an appointment, we will assume that you are choosing not to interview.
State Fair Discount Ticket Order DATE CHANGE
Discounted tickets for the Nebraska State Fair can be purchased through the York County Extension Office for $5.00. Orders must be in and paid for by Friday, August 3. Please note that gate admission at State Fair for Children 6-12 will be $3.00 every day and children 5 and under are free.
4-H Foodstand Sign Up - Avoid getting a phone call!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!! The 4-H Foodstand is a major fundraiser for the York County 4-H Program. The money raised will go directly to York County 4-H'ers through scholarships, workshop, and other learning experiences. It is expected that at least one person from every family work at least one shift. Please sign up NOW!!!!! Or you'll be getting a phone call.

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