2026 Workshops
Pork Workshop
Pork Workshop: from FEED to FAIR to FORK
WHEN: March 13th, 2026
WHO: Youth Ages 8-18
TIME: 9:00am-1:30pm
YQCA TIME: 1:30pm-3:00pm
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
✔ Feed Rations That Work
Hear from Jose De La Cruz of Nebraska Pork Producers Association on how proper nutrition fuels growth and performance.
✔ Livestock Judging & Selection Tips 🐖
Understand what judges look for and how to confidently select your fair animal.
✔ Winning Showmanship Techniques
Learn ring-ready skills from 2024 Dodge County All-Around Champion Showman: Chase Hartman.
✔ Cook Your Own Healthy Pork Meal 🍽️
Get hands-on in the kitchen and learn how to prepare a nutritious pork-based meal.
BONUS
🥪 Full lunch included with registration!
YQCA is required for County Fair and Nebraska State Fair, and will follow this workshop immediately, so sign up for the $3.00 YQCA training here!
WHERE: Dodge County Extension Office (1206 West 23rd Street, Fremont, NE 68025)
COST: $10.00
Babysitting Basics Workshop
When: May 28th, 2026
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
WHAT:
- First Aid & Emergency Preparedness
- Keeping Children Safe
- Playing and Reading with Children
- Bathing/Diapering/Feeding Young Children
- Babysitting as a Business
- Rights & Responsibilities & Personal Safety
Who: Youth Ages 11-18 Years
Where: Dodge County Extension Office
Cost: $25 (includes, lunch, snacks, and training materials)
To register - Click here!
Eby Art Workshop
When: June 2nd, 2026
Who: All Youth Ages 8-18
Time: 9:00am-11:30am
What: This acrylic art workshop will be taught by Monica Eby, owner and artist of Eby Art Studios. Participants will learn acrylic painting techniques, composition, and creative expression while completing an original artwork. The finished project will be eligible for fair exhibit and may qualify for State Fair participation, making this workshop perfect for youth interested in both art and competition. No prior experience required—just bring your creativity!
Where: Eby Fine Art, 105 E 6th St, Ste 102, Fremont, NE 68025
Cost: $45.00
To register, Click Here!
Clover Kid Workshop
When: June 18th, 2026
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Who: Youth Ages 5-7
What: Our youngest 4‑H members will create 2-3 Projects that they can then exhibit at the Dodge County Fair.
Where: Dodge County Extension Office
Cost:
To register, Click Here!
*Scholarships are available here*
Special Programs
Special Garden Project - Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold
Special Agronomy Project - Popcorn
To sign up to receive seeds for these projects, CLICK HERE!
Online Horticulture Judging Contest
Camps
Adventure Day Camp
Adventure Day Camp - June 4th, 2026 (Hosted by Cuming County 4‑H, Camp located at Neligh Park, West Point, NE)
Nebraska 4-H Camps
- Big Red Summer Academic Camp at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus
- Nebraska 4‑H Summer Camps (May - July)
- Summer Camp Scholarships (Nebraska 4‑H Foundation)