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Cherry Co Extension Office will be closed on June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth
Online Enrollment Is Now Open!!!!!!!
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Instructions for new & returning members or volunteers, click HERE
Members need to be fully enrolled by June 15, 2026 in order to participate in Fair competitions.
Volunteers need to be fully enrolled with background checks before March 2026.
Nebraska Extension in Cherry County
202 N. Main St., Suite 3
Valentine, NE 69201
Phone: (402) 376-1850
Email: cherry-county@unl.edu
Office Hours*: 8:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:30pm (CSDT)
*Regular Business Days
2026 Contests:
April 6, 2026: Communications & Expressive Arts Contest (Entry Forms Due March 27)
June 9, 2026: Special Foods Contest (Entry Forms Due May 26)
July 23, 2026: Clothing Day & Fashion Show (Entry Forms Due July 9)
August 5, 2026: Dog & Companion Animal Show (Entry Forms Due July 15)
August 5, 2026: Static Interview Judging (Entry Forms Due July 15)
2026 Archery Practices: Fairgrounds 6pm - 8:30pm CST
*June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
BB Gun & Air Rifle Practices: Fairgrounds 6pm CST
*June 10, 24, July 8, 22
2026 Shotgun Practices: Fairgrounds 6pm CST
*May 27 (Safety Course), June 24, July 1, 8,15, 22, 29
.22 Rifle Practices: Fairgrounds 6pm CST
*June 17, July 1, 15, 29
*Dates are subject to change
CONGRATS JENALEE!!!
The Nebraska 4‑H Premier Communication Event (PCE) is a two‑day state‑level competition for youth in Lincoln, NE, designed to showcase communication skills, explore industry issues, and connect with peers across the state. This year was held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on the East Campus on June 16 & 17, 2026.
Jenalee Garwood from Valentine competed during the event. She received purple in Senior Prepared Speech, purple in Senior Public Service Announcement, 4th Place in Senior Illustrated Presentation, Champion in Senior Video Communications, & Champion in Senior Impromptu Speech.
Cherry Co 4-H
Click HERE to download a copy of the 2026 Cherry County Fair Schedule
Midland News was named as 2025 Friend in the Business division for their long-time support and coverage of 4-H events. Congratulations!!!
Friends of 4-H
The 2025 Cherry County Friends of 4-H were honored at the Fair. Friends of 4-H are nominated each year to recognize exemplary volunteer or business service to the Cherry County 4-H program. Jason McNare has coached shooting sports for several years and received the Individual award. Midland News was named as Friend in the Business division for their long-time support and coverage of 4-H events.
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