Nebraska Extension in Holt & Boyd Counties

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Nebraska Extension in Holt & Boyd Counties

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Holt County: 402-336-2760  |  Email: holt-county@unl.edu
Boyd County: 402-775-2491  |  Email: boyd-county@unl.edu

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4-H Youth Development

Upcoming 4-H Deadlines

Looking ahead...

Holt/Boyd 4-H - JUNE

June 2: LAST Face-to-Face YQCA Training, 9:00am - Holt County Annex, O’Neill 

June 4-5: Tractor Safety Training at AKRS Equipment, O’Neill 

June 12: 4-H Rabbit Tattooing, 9:00am-4:00pm, Holt Co Annex, O’Neill. Boyd County- by Appointment - Call: 402-775-2491

June 13: Holt County Shooting Sports Invitational, Holt County Fair Grounds, Chambers

June 15: DUE: ALL Animal ID Sheets 

June 16-17: Premier Communication Event, University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus 

June 22: PRE_FAIR Day entries open on Fairwire (Holt & Boyd). Closes at 11:59pm July 6th.

NOTE: Entries are for Pre-Fair categories ONLY during that time. 

For info on Pre-Fair Day:  Pre-Fair Day Info 

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4-H Youth Development

Fair Information

Mark your calendars...

Boyd County Pre-Fair Day 
July 13 | St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Spencer

Holt County Pre-Fair Day 
July 15 | Faith Community Solid Rock Youth Building, O’Neill

Pre-Fair Day Info

Boyd County Fair
July 21-25, 2026
Theme: “250 years of American Pride”

Holt County Fair
August 3-8, 2026
Theme: “Something to Squeal About!”

Holt County Fair Camper information 
Holt County Fair Facebook - To see Event and Entertainment schedules (Managed by Holt County Fair Board)

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Holt Boyd Extension Calendar

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