Content
May 2026
In this issue:
- 4-H Summer Fun Workshops Announced! Don’t miss out—sign up today as many workshops have limited availability!
- Pre-Entry Forms Available
- 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest
- Seeking Nominations for 4-H Council
- 2026 Fair Information
- And so much more!
April 2026
In this Issue:
- Entry Forms are Available!
- Madison Count Fair Schedule Changes! Be Sure to Read This Carefully as well as review the schedule at the front of the Fairbook)
- Fairbook is available online! Paper copies available soon!
- 4-H Speech, PSA and Presentation Contest - Tuesday, April 21 - sign up today!
- 4-H Fun Event - Monday, April 6
- 4-H Tracks and Scat Workshop - no cost, Monday, April 6 at 3:15pm following Fun Day! Register today!
- Cat and Dog Workshop - April 11
- And so much more!
March 2026
In this issue:
- Fairbook Cover Announcement
- 4-H Enrollment Incentive
- 4-H Camper Spots at the Madison County Fair
- 4-H Speech, PSA and Presentation Contest
- 4-H State Fair Animal Information
- 4-H Vendor and Craft Fair
- 4-H Fun Day
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
February 2026
In this issue:
- Celebrate Nebraska 4-H Month!
- Enroll today for your chance for a pair of boots!
- 4-H Project Day
- Cake Decorating Theme!
- Livestock Achievement Program
- YQCA dates
- And so much more!
January 2026
In this issue:
- Happy New Year!
- 4-H Volunteer / Leader Training
- Barn Quilt Workshop - This summer!
- Special Garden Project and Special Agronomy Project
- YQCA 2026
- And so much more!
December 2025
In this issue:
- 4-H Enrollment is open! Enroll Today!
- Holiday Shutdown Information
- Scholarship Information
- 2026 "Save the Dates"
- Livestock Committee Meeting - Thursday, December 11, 2025
- And more!
November 2025
In this issue:
- 4-H Enrollment is Open for the 2025-2026 year! Enroll today at v2.4honline.com
- 2026 County Fair Dates and Information
- Coloring Contest Recognition
- 4-H Sewing Workshop - December 22 and 23
- Become a member of the Madison County 4-H Archery Club
- Did you receive a notification that you have an item in our office.... please pick up by Thanksgiving.
- Livestock Committee Meeting - December 11
- Volunteer Road Show
- and so much more!
October 2025
In this issue:
- Congratulations to our 4-H Outdoor Archery Participants!
- National 4-H Week is October 5-11, 2025. Take part in some of the 4-H Challenges! Also, watch for the 4-H Special Edition in the Norfolk Daily News!!
- Trunk or Treat Opportunities
- Zoom in to CASNR - check out what it's like to be a Husker!
- 4-H Council Scholarship letter and application will be sent in October.
- Enrollment for the 2025-2026 year will open October 15.
- Volunteer Road Show
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
4-H Achievement Ceremony - Sept. 14, 2025
In this issue:
- Thank you for all who attended the 4-H Achievement Ceremony!
- Check out the Awards Program and Recognition
- Congratulations to all of our 4-H members in Madison County!
September 2025
In this issue:
- State Fair Exhibits are back in the office. Please pick them up at your earliest convenience.
- 4-H Achievement Ceremony is this Sunday, September 14 at 5pm. Please RSVP.
- National 4-H Week Coloring Contest!
- And so much more!
August Reminder & 4-H Horse Recognition
In this issue:
- Congratulations to our State Horse Show Exhibitors!
- Congratulations to our High Point Horse Exhibitors at County Fair!
- Last reminder to register for the Nebraska State Fair, Deadline Sunday, August 10 at 8pm CT.
August 2025
In this issue:
- Congratulations to all of our Madison County 4-H Exhibitors!
- State Fair Entries and Tickets
- Quilt Block of the Month
- Herdsmanship Results
- And more!
July 2025 - Fair Updates
In this issue:
- All things fair!! Check it out today!
- Good luck to all exhibitors next week!
- Celebrate You at the Madison County Fair in 2025!
June 2025 - Fair Newsletter
In this issue: (14 pages)
- 4-H Judging Days
- 4-H Fashion Show
- Looking for 4-H Council Members for 2025-2026 year
- Deadlines to exhibit at the Madison County Fair -Due June 15
- Bucket Calf and Bottle Lamb/Goat Record Books - Due June 27
- Tons of Fair Information
May 2025
In this issue: (13 pages)
- Fairbooks are available for pick up at the office!
- 2025 Pre-entry information - due June 15th.
- Pre-entry spreadsheet (if you would like to use excel)
- Enrollment Information
- 4-H Council Members - nominations needed for 2025-2026
- Animal Guidelines and information
- State Horse Information - Due June 1st
- Summer Fun Workshops!
- So much more!
April 2025
In this issue: (15 pages)
- Welcome to Betty Books, our 4-H Support Staff
- 4-H Spring Market - April 4 and 5 at the Madison County Fairgrounds
- 2025 Digital Fairbooks are availalbe
- Pre-entry forms are ready!
- Large Animal Workshop -April 26 at the Madison County Fairgrounds
- 4-H Fun Day event - April 21 at the Norfolk YMCA
- And so much more!!
March 2025
In this issue: (15 pages)
- Congratulations are in order!
- Enroll in 4-H Today!
- Quilt of Valor Nomination Information
- 4-H Speech and Presentation Contest - April 8, 2025
- 4-H Leader Meeting - April 8, 2025
- 4-H Vendor and Craft Fair - April 4-5, 2025
- AND SO SO MUCH MORE!
February 2025
In this issue:
- 4-H Project Day Sign up - Deadline Feb. 17 at 5pm
- Celebrate 4-H Month!
- Enrollment Incentive!
- 4-H Judging Day Dates 2025
- 4-H Vendor Fair - Save the date April 4-5
- And MUCH much more!
January 2025
In this issue:
- 2025 4-H Theme - Beyond Ready
- Enrollment information
- Volunteer Screening
- Special Garden and Agronomy
- Livestock Information
- and more!