2026 4-H Calendar of Events
DateName of EventLocationDetailsRegister or Apply
January 1Office Closed In observance of the new year.  
January 4Beef Weigh InRCAH

Only Beef Weigh -In for Webster County 

2-3:30 pm 

 
January 4Youth Council MeetingCourthouseFollowing Beef Weigh-in  
January 15BRAG Applications DueEmail Beth JanningApplications are available on the January newsletter.  
January 19Office Closed  In observance of MLK Day  
January 20Enterprise Cost of Production WorkshopBlue Hill Free workshop on how the ag budget calculator tool can help you. Blue Hill Community CenterCall Webster Extension Office 402-746-3417
February 10NACEB NACEB Day held in Lincoln 
February 12PSEPBlue HillPrivate Pesticide Training held at the BH Community Center 9:00 am-12:00pm 
February 16Office Closed In observance of President's Day 
March 8Youth Council MeetingWebster County Fairgrounds4:00 pm 
April 154-H Early Enrollment DeadlineOnlineEnroll by the 15th of April!https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
April 15Webster 4-H T-Shirt Sign Up DeadlineOnlineTo 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 15Premise ID numbers due to officeCall or emailAny market beef or swine exhibitor will need to tell the office their Premise ID number.https://nda.nebraska.gov/adt/PremisesID-Form.pdf
April 24Office Closed In observance of Arbor Day 
April 26Webster County 4-H Speech/Presentation ContestWebster County Fairgrounds4:00 p.m.Link to come
May 17Sheep and Goat Weigh InWebster County Fairgrounds

3:30-4:00 pm

*All sheep and goats MUST have a scrapies tag in place before arrival. 

 
May 17Youth Council MeetingWebster County Fairgrounds4:00 p.m. 
May 25Office Closed Office closed in observance of Memorial Day. 
May 27-29PASE (Premier Animal Science Event)Lincoln, NEMessage Katie Bolte for more info.  
May 28Webster 4-H Culinary ChallengeWebster County Fairgrounds

4:00 p.m.

The 2024 Challenge ingredient is: SOY

https://go.unl.edu/culinarychallenge24
June 154-H Final Entry Day & State-wide 4-H Enrollment DeadlineRed Cloud Extension Office & Online

What is due:

  • 4-H Online Enrollment
  • Final Entries on ShoWorks
    • Livestock
    • Horse
    • Small Animal
    • Ice Cream Roll
    • Culinary Challenge
  • Animal ID Forms
  • YQCA Certificate
  • Horse Levels

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/forms-affidavits/

ShoWorks link to come.

June 15State Fair Livestock Nominations DueExtension Office/Show Stock ManagerMore details to come.https://showstockmgr.com/
June 15Livestock Achievement Applications DueOnlineThrough 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 17-19Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging SeriesPlatte, Webster, and Nuckolls County FairgroundsAnnouncing 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 19Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Juneteenth. 
June 30Culinary Challenge ContestWebster County Fairgrounds 5:00 pmMust have been signed up in ShoWorks by June 15th. 
July 3Office Closed Office closed in observance of 4th of July. 
July 9Youth Council MeetingWebster County Fairgrounds7:00 pm  
July 13Extension Office Moves to FairgroundsWebster County FairgroundsAll Day 
July 15Static Final Entry DayExtension Office/Online EntriesAll static entries and contests (excluding ice cream roll and culinary challenge) is due on July 15th at 8:00 amLink to come. 
July 18-26Webster County FairWebster County FairgroundsPlease find the schedule under the Webster 4-H tab on our website.Must be registered with final entries by June 15th.
July 27Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeWill return July 28th. 
July 28Extension Office Moves Back to Red Cloud OfficeRed Cloud Extension OfficeThe office will move back the morning of the 28th. 
August TBDDrop Off 4-H State Fair Selected Items to Extension StaffRed Cloud Extension Office4-H items that were selected for the 2026 Nebraska State Fair must be dropped off at the Webster Extension Office. Dates TBD. 
August TBANebraska State Fair Entries DueOnlineMore details to come.Link to come.
August 26Extension Office Drops Off 4-H Static Items @ State FairGrand Island, NEOffice will be closed during this time. 
August 28-September 7Nebraska State FairGrand Island, NEhttps://www.statefair.org/ 
August 244-H State Dog ShowTBAMore details TBA. 
September 7Office Closed In observance of Labor Day 
September 8State Fair 4-H Static Pick-UpGrand Island, NEOffice 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 9-11State Fair 4-H Static Pick-Up for FamiliesRed Cloud Extension OfficeAll items that were selected for the 2026 Nebraska State Fair must be picked up from the Extension Office during this time. 
September 13Youth Council MeetingWebster County Fairgrounds4:00 pm 
October TBAWebster County 4-H Award Applications DueRed Cloud Extension Officehttps://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/webster-4-h-awards/ 
October 12Office Closed Office closed in observance of Columbus Day. 
November 8 Webster 4-H Achievement NightTBDAwards from county fair as well as achievement application winners will be recognized during this event. 
November 8Youth Council Meeting Following Achievement Celebration  
November 11Office Closed Office closed in observance of Veteran's Day. 
November 26-27Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Thanksgiving. 
December 24-25Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Christmas.