| Date | Name of Event | Location | Details | Register or Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Office Closed | In observance of the new year. | ||
| January 4 | Beef Weigh In | RCAH | Only Beef Weigh -In for Webster County 2-3:30 pm | |
| January 4 | Youth Council Meeting | Courthouse | Following Beef Weigh-in | |
| January 15 | BRAG Applications Due | Email Beth Janning | Applications are available on the January newsletter. | |
| January 19 | Office Closed | In observance of MLK Day | ||
| January 20 | Enterprise Cost of Production Workshop | Blue Hill | Free workshop on how the ag budget calculator tool can help you. Blue Hill Community Center | Call Webster Extension Office 402-746-3417 |
| February 10 | NACEB | NACEB Day held in Lincoln | ||
| February 12 | PSEP | Blue Hill | Private Pesticide Training held at the BH Community Center 9:00 am-12:00pm | |
| February 16 | Office Closed | In observance of President's Day | ||
| March 8 | Youth Council Meeting | Webster County Fairgrounds | 4:00 pm | |
| April 15 | 4-H Early Enrollment Deadline | Online | Enroll by the 15th of April! | https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in |
| April 15 | Webster 4-H T-Shirt Sign Up Deadline | Online | To be guaranteed a 4-H t-shirt for county fair, you must sign up for it separate from 4-H online. | Link to come |
| April 15 | Premise ID numbers due to office | Call or email | Any market beef or swine exhibitor will need to tell the office their Premise ID number. | https://nda.nebraska.gov/adt/PremisesID-Form.pdf |
| April 24 | Office Closed | In observance of Arbor Day | ||
| April 26 | Webster County 4-H Speech/Presentation Contest | Webster County Fairgrounds | 4:00 p.m. | Link to come |
| May 17 | Sheep and Goat Weigh In | Webster County Fairgrounds | 3:30-4:00 pm *All sheep and goats MUST have a scrapies tag in place before arrival. | |
| May 17 | Youth Council Meeting | Webster County Fairgrounds | 4:00 p.m. | |
| May 25 | Office Closed | Office closed in observance of Memorial Day. | ||
| May 27-29 | PASE (Premier Animal Science Event) | Lincoln, NE | Message Katie Bolte for more info. | |
| May 28 | Webster 4-H Culinary Challenge | Webster County Fairgrounds | 4:00 p.m. The 2024 Challenge ingredient is: SOY | https://go.unl.edu/culinarychallenge24 |
| June 15 | 4-H Final Entry Day & State-wide 4-H Enrollment Deadline | Red Cloud Extension Office & Online | What is due:
| https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/forms-affidavits/ ShoWorks link to come. |
| June 15 | State Fair Livestock Nominations Due | Extension Office/Show Stock Manager | More details to come. | https://showstockmgr.com/ |
| June 15 | Livestock Achievement Applications Due | Online | Through the Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement program, youth can receive recognition as Members of Excellence for engaging in various project-related activities. | https://4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement |
| June 17-19 | Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging Series | Platte, Webster, and Nuckolls County Fairgrounds | Announcing the Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging Series! Get ready for an unforgettable three-day livestock judging experience! The Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging Series is coming June 17–19, 2026, bringing together youth from across the region for competition, learning, and celebration as the Great Plains Judging Circuit wraps up its season. This three-day event is open to all states. Participants will take part in 10 placing classes, enjoy a clinic, and compete for awards in each age division and species. With events hosted in Columbus, Bladen, and Nelson, Nebraska, each day offers something unique—plus fun evening activities, including a BBQ after-party and a final banquet and awards ceremony. Whether you're a seasoned judge or new to the arena, this is the perfect opportunity to sharpen your skills, meet fellow competitors, and close out the circuit in style. | https://go.unl.edu/lj26J |
| June 19 | Extension Office Closed | Red Cloud Extension Office | Office closed in observance of Juneteenth. | |
| June 30 | Culinary Challenge Contest | Webster County Fairgrounds | 5:00 pm | Must have been signed up in ShoWorks by June 15th. |
| July 3 | Office Closed | Office closed in observance of 4th of July. | ||
| July 9 | Youth Council Meeting | Webster County Fairgrounds | 7:00 pm | |
| July 13 | Extension Office Moves to Fairgrounds | Webster County Fairgrounds | All Day | |
| July 15 | Static Final Entry Day | Extension Office/Online Entries | All static entries and contests (excluding ice cream roll and culinary challenge) is due on July 15th at 8:00 am | Link to come. |
| July 18-26 | Webster County Fair | Webster County Fairgrounds | Please find the schedule under the Webster 4-H tab on our website. | Must be registered with final entries by June 15th. |
| July 27 | Extension Office Closed | Red Cloud Extension Office | Will return July 28th. | |
| July 28 | Extension Office Moves Back to Red Cloud Office | Red Cloud Extension Office | The office will move back the morning of the 28th. | |
| August TBD | Drop Off 4-H State Fair Selected Items to Extension Staff | Red Cloud Extension Office | 4-H items that were selected for the 2026 Nebraska State Fair must be dropped off at the Webster Extension Office. Dates TBD. | |
| August TBA | Nebraska State Fair Entries Due | Online | More details to come. | Link to come. |
| August 26 | Extension Office Drops Off 4-H Static Items @ State Fair | Grand Island, NE | Office will be closed during this time. | |
| August 28-September 7 | Nebraska State Fair | Grand Island, NE | https://www.statefair.org/ | |
| August 24 | 4-H State Dog Show | TBA | More details TBA. | |
| September 7 | Office Closed | In observance of Labor Day | ||
| September 8 | State Fair 4-H Static Pick-Up | Grand Island, NE | Office staff will travel to Grand Island to pick up 4-H static items to bring back to the office. The office will be closed during this time. | |
| September 9-11 | State Fair 4-H Static Pick-Up for Families | Red Cloud Extension Office | All items that were selected for the 2026 Nebraska State Fair must be picked up from the Extension Office during this time. | |
| September 13 | Youth Council Meeting | Webster County Fairgrounds | 4:00 pm | |
| October TBA | Webster County 4-H Award Applications Due | Red Cloud Extension Office | https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/webster-4-h-awards/ | |
| October 12 | Office Closed | Office closed in observance of Columbus Day. | ||
| November 8 | Webster 4-H Achievement Night | TBD | Awards from county fair as well as achievement application winners will be recognized during this event. | |
| November 8 | Youth Council Meeting | Following Achievement Celebration | ||
| November 11 | Office Closed | Office closed in observance of Veteran's Day. | ||
| November 26-27 | Extension Office Closed | Red Cloud Extension Office | Office closed in observance of Thanksgiving. | |
| December 24-25 | Extension Office Closed | Red Cloud Extension Office | Office closed in observance of Christmas. |