2024 4-H Calendar of Events
DateName of EventLocationDetailsRegister or Apply
January 1 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office Office closed in observance of the New Year.
January 5 State Achievement Applications Due Online State achievement applications are due Friday, Jan. 5! These applications are used to select National 4-H Congress delegates, National 4-H Conference delegates, and Nebraska 4-H Foundation scholarship recipients. https://4h.unl.edu/achievement-application
January 5 Nebraska 4-H Youth Leadership Experience Ambassador Team Applications Due Online The 4-H Youth Leadership Experiences will be a combination of working with state level 4-H events and contributing with your own leadership ideas across the state. https://go.unl.edu/2024yleamb
January 10 BRAG Applications Due Online Adams/Webster Youth  ages 12-15 who are interested in Nebraska Ag, committed to a minimum of 8 sessions in 2024, and looking for fun along the way. https://go.unl.edu/brag
January 14 Recruitment for 2025 CWF Fundraising Opportunity Adams County Fairgrounds Open to both Adams and Webster youth interested in the 2025 CWF experience. Our next fundraiser opportunity is Sunday, January 14th at the Adams County 4-H Soup Supper from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Participation is limited to youth that are attending the 2025 or 2028 CWF Trip. Check out more details in the January newsletter.
 
January 15 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office Office closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
January 20 Nebraska 4-H Dog Judges Training Lincoln, NE The 2024 Nebraska 4-H Dog Judges Training will be held in Lincoln in the Animal Science Complex on East Campus on Saturday, January 20th. https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vn9N5fWu452bMW
January 22 All About Art 4-H Workshop Red Cloud Extension Office
  • 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  • Ages 8-18
  • Limit of 10 youth
  • Register by January 8th

https://go.unl.edu/allaboutart24
January 22 YQCA Red Cloud Extension Office
  • 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Must register ahead of time.
  • All youth ages 8-18 who plan to exhibit livestock at the county and state level such as beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits must have YQCA complete by June 15th.
https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php
January 22 Youth Council Meeting Webster County Fairgrounds 7:30 p.m.
February 1-29 Nebraska 4-H Month! State Wide Check out specific dates on the newsletter.
February 11

Late Beef Weigh In

Red Cloud Animal Health

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

*Must attend a Webster County Weigh-In to be eligable for Rate of Gain. 

February 12

All About Art 4-H Workshop

Webster County Fairgrounds
  • 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  • Ages 8-18
  • Limit of 15 youth
  • Register by January 29th

https://go.unl.edu/allaboutart24
February 12

YQCA

Webster County Fairgrounds
  • 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Must register ahead of time.
  • All youth who plan to exhibit livestock at the county and state level such as beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits must have YQCA complete by June 15th.
https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php
February 12

Special Garden Seed Order Due

Red Cloud Extension Office Please let the office know if you are wanting to participate in this project by February 12th. https://4h.unl.edu/special-garden-project
February 15

Local 4-H Scholarships Due to Extension Office

Red Cloud Extension Office
  • Youth Council 4-H Scholarship
  • Lyle Niemeyer 4-H Scholarship
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/4-h-scholarships/
February 16 Hearts & Hands Against Hunger Hastings, NE

Jr. Leaders will pack meals for the Hearts & Hands Against Hunger.

Contact Carol Kumke for more details.
February 19 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office

Office closed in observance of President's Day.

March 10 Jr. Leader Annual Soup Dinner Blue Hill Community Center

11:00-1:00

Contact Carol Kumke for more details.
March 11 4-H Dog Meeting Adams County Fairgrounds

There will be an informative 4-H dog meeting starting at 7:00 pm for anyone who is interested. No dogs are to come to this meeting. Classes with the dogs will start on March 18th. Vaccination forms and a payment of $10 is required before attending.

Please call or email Beth Janning for any more questions.
March 25 Youth Council Meeting Webster County Fairgrounds

7:30 p.m.

March 27 YQCA Adams County Extension Office
    • 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
    • Must register ahead of time.
    • All youth who plan to exhibit livestock at the county and state level such as beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits must have YQCA complete by June 15th.
https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php
March 28 All About Art 4-H Workshop Blue Hill Community Center
  • 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Ages 8-18
  • Limit of 15 youth
  • Register by  March 11th
https://go.unl.edu/allaboutart24
March 28 YQCA Webster County Fairgrounds
  • 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
  • Must register ahead of time.
  • All youth who plan to exhibit livestock at the county and state level such as beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits must have YQCA complete by June 15th.
https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php
March 30 Easter Egg Hunt Webster County Fairgrounds Jr. Leaders will assist with the Easter Egg Hunt. Contact Carol Kumke for more details.
April 1 Legacy Leaders 4-H Horse Scholarship Due Online The Legacy Leaders 4-H Scholarship is open to youth (high school juniors and seniors) enrolled in the Webster County 4-H equine program. Applications are due April 1st. https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/Legacy%20Leaders%204-H%20Scholarship.pdf
April 1 Let's Get to Gardening 4-H Workshop Webster County Fairgrounds
  • 9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.
  • Ages 8-18
  • Limit of 15 youth
  • $15/child
  • Register by March 5th
https://go.unl.edu/gardening24
April 15 4-H Open House Extension Office - Red Cloud

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Stop by the office to enjoy a treat, visit with office staff, sign up for 4-H, and much more!

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 guarenteed a 4-H t-shirt for county fair, you must sign up for it seperate from 4-H online. https://go.unl.edu/tshirtsforcountyfair
April 15 Premise ID numbers due to office Call or email Any market beef exhibitor will need to tell the office their Premise ID number. https://nda.nebraska.gov/adt/PremisesID-Form.pdf
April 21 Webster County 4-H Speech/Presentation Contest Webster County Fairgrounds 2:00 p.m. https://go.unl.edu/publicspeaking24
May 20 Sheep and Goat Weigh In Webster County Fairgrounds

5:30-7:00 p.m.

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

May 20 Youth Council Meeting Webster County Fairgrounds 7:30 p.m.
May 23 YQCA Adams County Extension Office
  • 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Must register ahead of time.
  • All youth who plan to exhibit livestock at the county and state level such as beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits must have YQCA complete by June 15th.
https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php
May 27 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office Office closed in observance of Memorial Day.
May 28 4-H Pour Paint Workshop Webster County Fairgrounds
  • 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
  • Limit of 20 youth
  • Register by May 7th
  • $10/youth
https://go.unl.edu/pourpaint24
May 28 YQCA Webster County Fairgrounds
  • 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
  • Must register ahead of time.
  • All youth who plan to exhibit livestock at the county and state level such as beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits must have YQCA complete by June 15th.
May 28 Set Up for SC Livestock Judging Webster County Fairgrounds

We are asking for youth to help set up for the SC Livestock Judging Contest after YQCA is complete.

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

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
May 29 Animal Science Discovery Days NTCA - Curtis, NE https://go.unl.edu/animalsciencediscover
May 30 South Central Livestock Judging Clinic & Contest Webster County Fairgrounds
  • Workshop - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • Check-in/Late Registration - 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
  • Contest- 10:00 a.m.
  • $10/youth
https://go.unl.edu/sclivestock24
May 31 YQCA Webster County Fairgrounds
  • 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
  • Must register ahead of time.
  • All youth who plan to exhibit livestock at the county and state level such as beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits must have YQCA complete by June 15th.
https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php
May 31 YQCA Adams County Extension Office
  • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Must register ahead of time.
  • All youth who plan to exhibit livestock at the county and state level such as beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits must have YQCA complete by June 15th.
https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php
June 4 4-H Clover Kid Camp Webster County Fairgrounds
  • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Ages 5-7
  • Limit of 20 youth
https://go.unl.edu/cloverkid24
June 6 Wildlife & Forestry 4-H Workshop Webster County Fairgrounds
  • 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
  • Ages 8-18
  • Limit of 20 youth
  • $10/youth
  • Register by May 10th
https://go.unl.edu/wildlife-forestry24
June 10 County Day Camp Crystal Lake
  • 9:00 a.m.-4:00p.m.
  • Ages 8-12
  • $10/youth (must be paid before camp)
Flyer and registration coming soon.
June 15 4-H Final Entry Day & State-wide 4-H Enrollment Deadline Red Cloud Extension Office & Online

What is due:

  • 4-H Online Enrollment
  • Final Entries on ShoWorks
  • Animal ID Forms
  • YQCA Certificate
  • Horse Levels

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. NEW in 2024: Members as young as eight will be able to participate. https://4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement
June 17 Youth Council Meeting Webster County Fairgrounds 7:30 p.m.
June 19 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office Office closed in observance of Juneteenth.
June 20-21 PASE (Premier Animal Science Event) UNL East Campus - Lincoln, NE Contact Extension Office for more information. Registration link to come. 
July 4&5 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office

Office closed in observance of 4th of July.

July 13 Webster County 4-H Dog Show Webster County Fairgrounds

8:30 a.m. 

Must be registered with final entries by June 15th.
July 13 Webster County 4-H Ice Cream Roll Webster County Fairgrounds

3:00 p.m.

Must be registered with final entries by June 15th. 
July 15 Extension Office Moves to Fairgrounds Webster County Fairgrounds

All Day

July 20-28 Webster County Fair Webster County Fairgrounds

Please find the scheduele under the Webster 4-H tab on our website.

Must be registered with final entries by June 15th.
July 29 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office

Will return July 30th.

July 30 Extension Office Moves Back to Red Cloud Office Red Cloud Extension Office

The office will move back the morning of the 30th.

July 30 Post-Fair Survey Opens Online

Give your feedback from the 2024 Webster County Fair. This online survey replaces the in-person meeting.

Link to come.
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 2024 Nebraska State Fair must be dropped off at the Webster Extension Office. Dates TBD.

August TBA AKSARBEN & Nebraska State Fair Entries Due Online

More details to come.

Link to come.
August 21 Extension Office Drops Off 4-H Static Items @ State Fair Grand Island, NE Office will be closed during this time.
August 23-September 2 Nebraska State Fair Grand Island, NE

https://www.statefair.org/

August 24 4-H State Dog Show TBA

More details TBA.

September 2 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office

Office closed in observance of Labor Day.

September 3 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 4-6 State Fair 4-H Static Pick-Up for Families Red Cloud Extension Office

All items that were selected for the 2024 Nebraska State Fair must be picked up from the Extension Office during this time.

October 7 Webster County 4-H Award Applications Due Red Cloud Extension Office

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/webster-4-h-awards/

October 14 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office

Office closed in observance of Columbus Day.

November 3 Tentative Date for Webster 4-H Acheivement Night TBD

Awards from county fair as well as achievement application winners will be recognized during this event.

November 11 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office

Office closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

November 28-29 Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office

Office closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

December TBD Extension Office Closed Red Cloud Extension Office

Office closed in observance of Christmas.