If you have questions on any of the programs and events, please contact the Extension Office.
- Gage County Livestock Showdown - Beatrice - April 28, 2024
- Swine-A-Rama - Albion - May 25, 2025 - contact office for rules
- Beef-A-Rama - Albion - May 25, 2025 - contact office for rules
- Goat-A-Rama - Albion - May 25, 2025 - contact office for rules
- Hustler Progress Show - West Point - June 8, 2025
- South Dakota Swine Summit - Brookings, SD - June 12, 2024
- Dawes County 4-H Progress Show - Chadron - June 15, 2024
- Cream of the Crop Dairy Show - West Point - June 14, 2025
- 4-H Beef Progress Show - Ogallala - June 15, 2024
- Red Willow County Progress Show - McCook - June 16, 2024
- Wheeler County Progress Show - Bartlett - June 21, 2025
- 38th Annual Papio Valley Livestock Show – Springfield – June 22, 2024
- Adams County Progress Show – Hastings – June 22, 2024
- Sheridan County Goat, Beef, Sheep & Swine 4-H Progress Show – Gordon – June 23, 2024
Livestock Clinics & Judging Contests:
- Animal Science Discover Day - Curtis - May 28, 2025
- Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit
- Platte County 4-H Livestock Judging Clinic & Contest - June 10, 2025
- Platte County Showmanship Clinic – Columbus – June 14, 2025
Horse:
- Pitzer Ranch 4-H Horse Judging Contest - Ericson - May 28, 2025
- Perkins County Trail Riders 4-H Horse Show – Grant – June 21, 2025
- 4-H Horse Camp at Fort Robinson State Park - Crawford - June 12-14, 2025
- Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Show - Imperial - June 28, 2025
- 4-H Invitational Horse Show – Kearney – July 7, 2024
- Equine Webinar Series is a great way for 4-H leaders, parents and senior aged youth to gain knowledge in various equine-related topic areas. Each month, a new topic will be covered with various experts joining to share their experience and expertise.
- State 4-H Horse Expo will be held July 12-16, 2025 at the Fonner Park in Grand Island. the Expo includes the state horse show, hippology contest, and horse judging contest as well as additional activities.
Small Animals:
- 4-H Small Animal Progress Show - Holdridge - June 7, 2025
- Cat Club is a self-paced learning opportunity offering information about caring for and showing cats. The Cat Club is open to all youth regardless of age, as well as adults and volunteers looking to learn more about cats and the 4-H cat project. The monthly lessons will be made accessible online on the 5th of each month from September through May.