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.
Registration Forms - due July 12 (submit to Extension office via email or paper form):
- 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
- Performing Arts Contest, July 17, 2023; 7:00 pm
Contest Registration - due July 12 (submit to Extension office via email or paper form)
Online Entry
Gage County Fair & Expo Online Entry Website
Need help with pre-entry? Check out our Instruction Document
Online entry is required for ALL EXHIBITS (static & livestock) for the Gage County Fair. No paper entries accepted.
**Exhibitors can enter themselves for the Showmanship Contest.
Online entry deadline: July 15, 5:00 pm.
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.)
Resources
General
4-H Deadlines for County and State Fair Participation
Photography
Ag & Livestock Contest
Team Quizbowl: Wednesday, July 26; 4:00 pm
-Pre-register team 1 hour before event
Livestock Judging Contest: Saturday, July 28, 30 minutes following Hog show (not before 1:00 p.m.)
-Pre-register: at announcers stand by Friday, July 27, 5:00 pm
Elite Showmanship: Saturday, July 28, 2023, 30 minutes following Judging Contest
-Registration due 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 28 to announcer's stand
Results
2023 Results - By Youth Exhibitor (Last Name, First Name), By Department/Division/Class