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Now is the time to enter all 4-H & FFA fair entries through the ShoWorks system. Individuals have until Saturday, June 15th at 11:59 pm to submit entries online. Visit the Forms & Affidavits page for instructions. The 2024 Webster County Fairbooks are available for pick-up in the office or online.
Webster County Youth Council has picked a new design for the 2024 County Fair t-shirts. Youth that were enrolled by April 15, 2024 and completed the google form will receive one free shirt. New this year, youth that enrolled after April 15th must order and pay for their shirt ($10 for sizes youth - adult XL; $11 for sizes 2XL - 3XL). Families may also order additional shirts.
Please complete the Fillable Order Form with your payment (check or cash) by June 1, 2024. Checks may be written out to Webster County Youth Council.
Webster County 4-H is hosting a Livestock Judging Clinic and Contest on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Webster County Fairgrounds in Bladen, NE. Cost is $10 / youth.
The optional clinic/workshop is from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Contest Check-in and Late Registration is from 9:00 am to 9:45 am. Contest is to begin at 10 am. Clinic will include evaluation of beef, sheep, goats, and swine.
Pre-register by May 23rd at https://go.unl.edu/sclivestock24
Check out the results from each show here!
Enroll for Webster County 4-H here: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
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