4-H Contests

Local Contests

Dodge County 4-H Communications Contest 

• For youth ages 5-18 years
• Completed 2023 REGISTRATION is due by April 13 to the Nebraska Extension - Dodge County Office, 1206 W 23rd St, Fremont, NE 68025.
• 2022 Contest Results

Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Event

Dodge County 4-H Family Livestock Judging Clinic & Contest  - Thursday, June 8, 2023

• The Dodge County 4-H Program invites all 4-H families interested in spending time together and evaluating livestock to attend the Family Livestock Judging Clinic & Contest.  4-H clubs, FFA chapters and individuals are also welcome to take part in this family event!   
• Dodge County Fairgrounds - 6:00pm

Dodge County Fair Contests

Registration for ALL Dodge County Fair Contests 

Exhibit Booth Contest 

• All 4-H clubs are REQUIRED to put up a club fair booth to exhibit their 4-H project exhibits at the Dodge County Fair.  
• Complete request forms must be turned in online
• Booths will be judged

Culinary Challenge Contest: Table Setting, Menu Writing & Food Preparation - Dodge County Fairgrounds - Wednesday August 2, 2023

• Set-up and Interview Judging by Appointment Only! (make interview appointment with Superintendent at check-in) from 9:00am-12:00pm
• Registration for Culinary Challenge Contest due online
• RESOURCES:
  • Basic Information: Preparing for Culinary Challenge
  • Guidelines & Scoresheet for Culinary Challenge Displays 

BB Gun and Air Rifle Contest - Dodge Auditorium - Saturday, July 29, 2023

• Check-in from 1:00-1:30pm
• Contest starts at 1:30pm
• 4-Hers must be led by a certified Shooting Sports instructor to participate
• Registration for Shooting Sports Contest due online

Shotgun (Trap Shooting) Contest - Valley Trap Range - Sunday, July 30, 2023

• Check-in from 6:00-6:30pm
• Contest starts at 6:30pm
• 4-Hers must be led by a certified Shooting Sports instructor to participate
• Registration for Shooting Sports Contest due online