Pre-Fair Contests
- Public Speaking & Presentations Contest, April 30, 2023; 2 PM
Register at: 4HOnline under the Events tab
Contest Rules & Helpful Tips - Public Speaking
Contest Rules & Helpful Tips - Presentation
- Table Setting Contest, July 17, 2023
Register at: 4HOnline under the Events tab
- Fashion Show, July 17, 2023; Time: Check-in at 1:00 p.m., Judging begins 1:30 p.m., Public Fashion Show begins at 7:00 p.m.
STEAM 1, STEAM 2, STEAM 3, Beyond the Needle, Knitting/Crochet, and Dress for Africa
Shopping In Style: https://go.unl.edu/gagesisentry
Textile Extravaganza (Quilt): https://go.unl.edu/textileextravaganzaentry
Contest Information
- Performing Arts Contest, July 17, 2023; 7:00 pm
Online Entry
Gage County Fair & Expo Online Entry Website
Online entry is required for ALL EXHIBITS (static & livestock) for the Gage County Fair. No paper entries accepted.
*NEW 2021* Exhibitors can enter themselves for the Showmanship Contest.
Online entry deadline: July 15, 4:30pm.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart of 4-H. Thank you for volunteering! We invite teens, adults, grandparents, and others to join in the 4-H summer excitement! You'll meet new people, learn new skills & have a great time.
Gage County Fair Volunteer Sign-Up (Pre-fair, 4-H Building, Livestock Shows, etc.)
- Pre-Fair Volunteer Opportunities
- 4-H Building Events & Opportunities
- 4-H Building Superintendent Sign Up
- 4-H/FFA Large Animal
- 4-H/FFA Small Animal
Resources
General
4-H Deadlines for County and State Fair Participation
Photography
Ag & Livestock Contest
Team Quizbowl: Wednesday, July 27; 4:00 pm
-Pre-register team 1 hour before event
Livestock Judging Contest: Saturday, July 30, 30 minutes following Hog show
-Pre-register: at announcers stand by Friday, July 29, 5:00 pm
Elite Showmanship: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 30 minutes following Judging Contest
-Registration due 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 30