Hall County 4-H is much more than projects - it's your chance to shine, explore new skills, and have a blast! Check out these exciting ways to get involved!
- Public Speaking Contest: Got a story to tell? Write and present your 4-H-inspired speech or PSA.
- Talent Show: Sing, dance, juggle, or show off another talent! Top performers could perform at the Hall County Fashion Show.
- Fashion Show: Strut your stuff! Sew or style an outfit, model with confidence, and wow the judges. Top models are selected to rock the runway at the NE State Fair.
- Ice Cream Roll: Make ice cream with a buddy! Judged on mixing, measuring, and yum-factor.
- Pre-Fair Contests: From Bicycle Road-E-O to Horticulture Judging, these fun family-friendly events will test your skills and keep you learning.
- Shooting Sports Competitions: Ready, aim, and fire! Learn from certified leaders and show your skills in county and state events.
See more detailed information on each Hall County 4-H event below.
4-H Fine Arts Night
Featuring Speech and Talent Contests
Date: March 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm, College Park Auditorium
Excited about 4-H? Express yourself verbally through the 4-H Public Speaking Contest or perform a talent at the 4-H Fine Arts Night. Youth have the opportunity to write a Speech or a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that incorporates the topic of 4-H and deliver it to an audience. The 4-H Public Speaking Contest helps youth develop skills for communicating about current issues to real audiences, learn how to organize and prepare a speech, develop speech delivery skills, learn how to present themselves to others, and develop self-confidence.
Registration forms due February 25, 2025!
4-H Shooting Sports
Archery, BB Gun, 22 Rifle and Shotgun
Hall County 4-H offers the above disciplines with certified 4-H Shooting Sports leaders. Check out the Hall County 4-H Shooting Sports Schedule below, which includes leader information. All Hall County 4-H members who participate in practices and competitions must enroll in the desired 4-H shooting sports projects (v2.4honline.com) and complete the parental authorization in 4-H Online before the first practice. If you have any questions, please call LaDonna at (308) 385-5088.
2025 Hall County 4-H Shooting Sports Schedule
- Shooting Sports guidelines (2025 Hall County Fair Book)
4-H Bicycle Road-E-O
Date: May 28, 2025 at 3:30 pm at the Hall County Extension Office (subject to change).
Show off your bicycle skills & knowledge in this fun contest!
Open to all Hall County 4-H'ers, ages 5-18. Pre-registration is required by May 21. Read your monthly 4-H newsletter or contact Megan at (308) 385-5088 for more information.
Online Horticulture Judging Contest
The contest will be available June 10-24, 2025 at go.unl.edu/online4hhortcontest. All ages can participate.
More information about the Nebraska State contest can be found in the Fairbook: 4h.unl.edu/4-h-fairbook-nebraska-state-fair/contests/horticulture-identification-contest/.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Elizabeth Exstrom at elizabeth.exstrom@unl.edu or 308-385-5088.
4-H Clothing Judging Day/Fashion Show
Date: July 9, 2025
All wrapped up into one BIG day is Clothing Judging Day and the 4-H Fashion Show! It is an exciting day, full of action and is one of our biggest contests/events in Hall County 4-H. With this big event comes a lot of details! If you’re new to this day or need a refresher, please take some time to read through the Fashion Show section of the Fair Book and the special Clothing Judging Day/Fashion Show newsletter (released in May/June) in preparation for the big day. If you have more questions, please give D’Ette a call at the Extension Office!
Ice Cream Roll
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The contest is open to any enrolled 4-H member (ages 5-18). Call the Extension Office at 308-385-5088 to pre-register for a time.
Culinary Challenge
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The contest is open to any enrolled 4-H member (ages 8-18). Each exhibit will consist of a theme (4-H member’s choice), a menu card, one food item prepared from the menu, recipe for the prepared food item, one or two place settings and a centerpiece. Call the Extension Office to pre-register. Please call Cami at (308) 385-5088 if you have any questions.
Upcoming Shows & Events in Nebraska: Horse, Livestock & Small Animal
- February-June - Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit, Various Dates & Locations
- Junior Nebraska Cattlemen - Sanctioned Shows Website
- Nebraska Livestock Shows - Facebook Page
June 2025
- June 28 - Adams County Open Horse Show (png), Adams Co. Fairgrounds in Hastings, NE
July 2025
- July 6 - 4-H Invitational Horse Show (pdf), Buffalo Co. Fairgrounds in Kearney, NE
June 28postponed until July 12 - Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Show (pdf), Chase Co. Fairgrounds in Imperial, NE
*More events added as we become aware of them.