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Nebraska State 4‑H Horse Show – Entry Information & Updates
Exhibitor Entry Directions for the Fonner Park Nebraska State 4-H Horse Show
For all information about the Fonner Park Nebraska State 4-H Horse Show, please use this link: 4h.unl.edu/horse.
To enter the Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Show, all youth must complete the Horsemanship Advancement Level requirements, horse identification process, and entry process by June 1. No late entries will be accepted. Before beginning, please review all the State 4-H Horse Show rules and the current online Nebraska 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide.
Entry instructions are available at 511 N. Spruce St. Room 203, or may be viewed online at County Info for Exhibitor Entry Directions 2026.docx
Entry Process
The State 4-H Horse Show entry process must be completed by the exhibitor or their family. Entries are due by June 1.
Entry fees must be paid for using a debit/credit card. There are no other payment options.
Contact Cindy Wolverton with any questions. 402-641-4490, cwolverton3@unl.edu
Keith-Arthur 4-H Newsletters
Check out the monthly newsletters to discover activities and opportunities for youth in Keith and Arthur Counties.
Call or email the office to signup!
4-H Instructor:
(308)284-6051
Safe Serv Trainings 2026
The nationally recognized food safety training and certification program provides the latest science-based information on food safety and best practices in the industry. There are two courses offered in the North Platte, Ogallala, Lexington and McCook Area. They are designed for food service managers and supervisory staff.
To register visit: https://go.unl.edu/wcfoodsafety
For more information contact Brenda Aufdenkamp baufdenkamp1@unl.edu or 308-532-2683
2026 Virtual Food Preservation Series
Join Nebraska Extension for a FREE Virtual Food Preservation Learning Series. Register Today: https://go.unl.edu/virtualfoodpreservation
WHERE: Classes will be offered online via ZOOM so you can join from anywhere you have internet.
WHEN: held between April 23rd through September 15th 2026. 11:00 - 12:00 PM MT
WHAT: 9 courses covering a wide range of topics: Basics of Home Food Preservation, Making Jams & Jellies, Boiling Water Canning (Acidic Foods), Pressure Canning (Low Acid Foods), Dehydrating and Freezing Foods, Pickling, Making Salsa/ Canning Tomatoes and Preserving Squash/Pumpkin
If you have questions, please email Brenda Aufdenkamp, baufdenkamp1@unl.edu.
