If you have questions on any of the programs and events, please contact the Extension Office.
- Gage County Livestock Showdown - Beatrice - April 27, 2025
- 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, 2025
- Cream of the Crop Dairy Show - West Point - June 14, 2025
- Red Willow County Progress Show - McCook - June 15, 2025
- 39th Annual Papio Valley Livestock Show - Springfield - June 21, 2025
- Just Kidding Around 4-H Dairy Goat Showmanship Clinic - Mitchell - June 21, 2025
- Wheeler County Progress Show - Bartlett - June 21, 2025
- Arlington Progress Show - Arlington - June 21, 2025
- Adams County Progress Show – Hastings – June 21-22, 2025
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
- Platte Valley Wranglers 4-H Horse Show - Wahoo - June 8, 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
- 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.
- Wayne County 4-H Timed Event Rodeo - Wayne - July 26, 2025
Small Animals:
- Poultry Showmanship Clinic - Wayne County Fairgrounds - June 2, 2025
- 4-H Small Animal Progress Show - Holdridge - June 7, 2025
- Panhandle Dog Show - Mitchell - June 14, 2025
- Adams County Progress Show - Hastings - June 21, 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.