4-H Blast from York County
June 25th, 2021
2021 Fair Books are HERE!
Fair books are in and available for pick up!
Thank you to the York County Ag Society for providing this opportunity!
Current Fairbooks can also be found online at our website.
See below for all classes that Summer Workshop items can be entered in for fair. Important information PRIOR to our July 2nd Entry DEADLINE!
Class Entries
Beyond the Needle
Tie-Die Garment: C221901 OR C221003Screen Print: C221003 OR C221901
Tie-Die Accessory: (bag) C221007 OR (other) C221902
Class Entries
Fiber Arts: Crochet
Crocheted Home Environment Item: C226002Class Entries
Portfolio Art
Original Watercolor: C261003Original Acrylic: C261001
Class Entries
2-D Accessory (card): C257012
Design my place
Simple Accessory (sign): C251902
Class Entries
Floor Covering: C257007
Recycle/Upcycle: C257019
Bowl Design Decisions
Accessory 3D: C257011
Class Entries
Recycle/Upcycle Accessory: C257019
SET - Electricity
Electrical Display/Item: H870003
Class Entries
Other item: C900913
Design Decisions
3D Textile Accessory: C257011
Class Entries
Pillowcase: C900907
Design Decisions
Accessory Textile 2D: C257010
Class Entries
Other item: C900913
Design Decisions
3D Textile Accessory: C257011
Class Entries
Welding Joints - H92001
Welding Article - H92003
Class Entries
Decorated Cookies: E415908
Class Entries
4 Decorated Cupcakes: E415904
Class Entries
Simple Bottom: C900911
Class Entries
Beyond the needle
Embellished Garment with the original design: C221003
Original Designed Fabric Yardage: C221004
Item Constructed From Original Designed Fabric: C221005
Beginning Embellished Garment: C221901
Beginning Textiles Clothing Accessory: C221902
Class Entries
Unit 1 Article: H911911 (only IF no plant inside planter)
IF planted and judged on the plant: Corresponding plant class
Design Decision
Accessory-3D: C257013
Accessory Original Floral Design: C257014
Accessory Original made from Wood: C257015
Food Stand Sign-up
Again this year, we are making things easier for you by using online sign-up. As usual, sign up early to get your favorite spot before they fill up. Please sign up by JULY 9TH. It is expected that at least ONE person from every family works at least ONE shift! The 4-H Food Stand is a major fundraiser for the York County 4-H Program. The money raised will go directly to York County 4-Hers through scholarships, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
You're invited: Pre-Fair Contests
Join us for some pre-fair contests on JULY 16th! We are hosting our Culinary Challenge, Presentation Contest, and Identification Contest at that time. See information about contest rules and setup here, and sign up at the links below.
Information about age groups can be found in the fair book or THIS LINK; sign-ups are due by JULY 2nd with Fair Entry Deadline.
Culinary Challenge
9:00 am
Create a themed meal and table set up. This year's special ingredient is HONEY, so let's see that creativity shine!
Registration JULY 2nd
Presentation Contest
1:00 pm.
Similar to that of our Public Speaking contest, but this time we want to hear AND see from you. Create a demonstration speech that incorporates you showing us something, or create an audio-visual presentation through the FilmFest portion. Don't forget Clover Kids are invited to participate in Clover Kids Show and Tell!
Registration JULY 2nd
Identification Contest
9:00 am
Youth (Clover Kids through Senior Division) are invited to participate in our Horticulture ID, Tree ID, Insect ID, and Grass/Forb/Crop/Weed ID contest.
Registration JULY 2nd
28-29 - PASE Contests
30 - State Public Speaking Contest
2 - County Fair Entry DEADLINE
5 - Extension Office Closed for Independence Day
10-14 - State 4-H Horse Show
16 - Culinary Challenge, ID Contest, & 4-H Presentation Contest
19 - Entry Card Pick-up
25 - Archery Contest
30 - 4-H Clothing Day & Quilt Judging
31 - BB Gun Contest/Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest
1 - Trap Shooting Contest
2 - Tractor Driving Contest
3 - 4-H, FFA, Clover Kids, and Open Class Static Entry Day
3 - Bicycle Rodeo
3 - Casting Contest
4 - Ice Cream Contest
4 - Companion Animal Show
5 - Sheep/Meat Goat Show
5 - Rabbit and Poultry Show
5 - Dairy Show
6 - Beef Show
7 - Swine Show
7 - Small Animal Round Robin
7 - Livestock Judging Contest
8 - Large Animal Round Robin
10 - State Fair Livestock/On-Line Entry DEADLINE
20 - State Fair Static Exhibits due to 4-H Office by 5 pm
25 - State Fair Perishables/Flower Exhibits due to 4-H Office by 5 pm
27 - STATE FAIR BEGINS
Virtual Opportunities
Virtual Home Learning
Living Room Learning
Nov 17 - Healthy Life, Happy Life
Virtual Field Trip
Nov 18 - Mountains of Sweetness - Growing Sugar in Nebraska
Dec 2 - Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Kababs, Coconut Shrimp, Nebraska Shrimp - Wait What?
STEM at Home
Classroom Connection
We’re proud to launch the new 4-H Classroom Connection, a collection of life enrichment experience designed for groups of youth in school classrooms, home school co-ops, afterschool programs, and families looking for supplemental learning experiences. All the programs are supported by a statewide network of positive youth development experts, bringing the education of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln straight to your classroom. 4h.unl.edu/classroom-connection
UNL Extension - York County
Jenny Rees - jrees2@unl.edu
Amanda Hackenkamp - amanda.hackenkamp@unl.edu
Steph Horak - steph.horak@unl.edu
Email: york-county@unl.edu
Website: https://york.unl.edu
Location: 2345 North Nebraska Avenue, York, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 362-5508
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unlextensionyork/?ref=bookmarks