4-H Calendar of Events

2025 4-H Calendar of Events
DateName of EventLocationDetailsRegister or Apply
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.https://go.unl.edu/webstertshirt25
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 21Building Better Babysitters WorkshopAdams County Extension OfficeBuilding Babysitting Skills. 9:30 am-3:30 pmCall Adams County Extension Office by April 15
April 21YQCABlue Hill Community Center
  • 4:30-5:30 pm
  • 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
April 27Webster County 4-H Speech/Presentation ContestWebster County Fairgrounds4:00 p.m.Registration Closed
May 20Sheep and Goat Weigh InWebster County Fairgrounds

5:30-7:00 p.m.

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

 
May 20Youth Council MeetingWebster County Fairgrounds7:30 p.m. 
May 23YQCAAdams 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 27Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Memorial Day. 
May 284-H Pour Paint WorkshopWebster 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 28YQCAWebster 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 29Set Up for SC Livestock JudgingWebster 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 28Webster 4-H Culinary ChallengeWebster County Fairgrounds

4:00 p.m.

The 2024 Challenge ingredient is: SOY

https://go.unl.edu/culinarychallenge24
May 29South Central Livestock Judging Clinic & ContestWebster County Fairgrounds

 

  • Check-in/Late Registration - 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
  • Contest- 10:00 a.m.
  • $10/youth
https://go.unl.edu/sclj25
May 31YQCAWebster 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 31YQCAAdams 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 44-H Clover Kid CampWebster County Fairgrounds
  • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Ages 5-7
  • Limit of 20 youth
https://go.unl.edu/cloverkid24
June 6Wildlife & Forestry 4-H WorkshopWebster 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 10County Day CampCrystal Lake
  • 9:00 a.m.-4:00p.m.
  • Ages 8-12
  • $10/youth (must be paid before camp)
Flyer and registration coming soon.
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
  • 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. NEW in 2024: Members as young as eight will be able to participate.https://4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement
June 17Youth Council MeetingWebster County Fairgrounds7:30 p.m. 
June 19Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Juneteenth. 
June 20-21PASE (Premier Animal Science Event)UNL East Campus - Lincoln, NEContact Extension Office for more information.Registration link to come. 
July 4&5Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of 4th of July. 
July 13Webster County 4-H Dog ShowWebster County Fairgrounds8:30 a.m. Must be registered with final entries by June 15th.
July 13Webster County 4-H Ice Cream RollWebster County Fairgrounds3:00 p.m.Must be registered with final entries by June 15th. 
July 15Extension Office Moves to FairgroundsWebster County FairgroundsAll Day 
July 20-28Webster County FairWebster County FairgroundsPlease find the scheduele under the Webster 4-H tab on our website.Must be registered with final entries by June 15th.
July 29Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeWill return July 30th. 
July 30Extension Office Moves Back to Red Cloud OfficeRed Cloud Extension OfficeThe office will move back the morning of the 30th. 
July 30Post-Fair Survey OpensOnlineGive your feedback from the 2024 Webster County Fair. This online survey replaces the in-person meeting.Link to come.
August TBDDrop Off 4-H State Fair Selected Items to Extension StaffRed Cloud Extension Office4-H items that were selected for the 2024 Nebraska State Fair must be dropped off at the Webster Extension Office. Dates TBD. 
August TBAAKSARBEN & Nebraska State Fair Entries DueOnlineMore details to come.Link to come.
August 21Extension Office Drops Off 4-H Static Items @ State FairGrand Island, NEOffice will be closed during this time. 
August 23-September 2Nebraska State FairGrand Island, NEhttps://www.statefair.org/ 
August 244-H State Dog ShowTBAMore details TBA. 
September 2Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Labor Day. 
September 3State 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 4-6State Fair 4-H Static Pick-Up for FamiliesRed Cloud Extension OfficeAll items that were selected for the 2024 Nebraska State Fair must be picked up from the Extension Office during this time. 
October 7Webster County 4-H Award Applications DueRed Cloud Extension Officehttps://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/webster-4-h-awards/ 
October 14Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Columbus Day. 
November 3Tentative Date for Webster 4-H Acheivement NightTBDAwards from county fair as well as achievement application winners will be recognized during this event. 
November 11Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Veteran's Day. 
November 28-29Extension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Thanksgiving. 
December TBDExtension Office ClosedRed Cloud Extension OfficeOffice closed in observance of Christmas.