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Cherry Co Extension Office will be closed on September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day
Call 402-376-1850 for more information
Congratulations to RJ Dean with the winning theme for the 2026 Cherry County Fair!
Uncle Sam, Apple Pie, & County Fair
Click HERE for more information
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.
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
Quilts of Valor Workshops
Methodist Church 9am - 4pm
Contact Rhonda Cherry for more information
2026 Invitations are available at the Extension Office or HERE
2026 Contests:
April 6, 2026: Communications & Expressive Arts Contest - Results
June 9, 2026: Special Foods Contest - Results
July 23, 2026: Clothing Day & Fashion Show (Entry Forms Due July 9)
July 31 & August 1, 2026: Shooting Sports (Entry Forms Due July 15)
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
Click Here To Find Out More
Cherry Co 4-H
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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