Morrill County Post-Fair Newsletter

Thank you all for a great fair this year! I really appreciate all of the extra efforts from the Council, Superintendents, and youth that were always there to help me sort, unload/load my car, and keep things running smoothly. I appreciate all of you for your flexibility and encouragement. I saw so many wonderful moments of older members helping younger, smiling faces, and memories being made.

As many of you saw at the fair, Ashley Fenning was helping out. She has accepted the position of Instructor of Foods, Nutrition, and Health. Her home office will be in Bridgeport but she covers the entire Southern Panhandle. While she may be able to answer some of your 4-H questions due to her previous role in Box Butte County, this will not be her primary focus in Morrill County so be kind if she doesn't know the answer! She will be in the office full time starting August 22nd as she is helping Box Butte finish up their 4-H year.

We will be actively searching for a 4-H Assistant (full time) and Support Staff person (part time) now that fair is over. If you know of someone that would be great in either role, please send them my way!

Again, thank you all for all you did to make this a great fair!!

~Sarah

Office Hours

Wednesday, Aug 7 - 9 to 4:30 (Sarah)

Thursday, Aug 8 - 1:30 to 4:30 (Debbie)

Friday, Aug 9 - 8:00 to 12:00 (Debbie)

Monday, Aug 12 - TBD

Tuesday, Aug 13 - 9 to 4:30 (Sarah)

Wednesday, Aug 14 - TBD

Thursday, Aug 15 - 9 to 4:30 (Sarah)

Friday, Aug 16 - TBD

1. August 10th - Registration for all IN PERSON events for State Fair due - Livestock, contests, etc. See more info below.
   
2. August 15th - Any non-perishable items for State Fair due back to the office - MUST have all supporting information as well!
   
3. August 15th - Notify the office if you intend to send your 4-H or FFA projects to the State Fair IF you took them home!! If I brought them to the office, I am sending them to state unless I contact you. If you took them home, I don't know if that means you wanted to fix or if you just didn't want to send. Please send a text (308-750-8513) or email (spaisley3@unl.edu) letting me know that you want to send it and I can register it!
   
4. August 16th - ALL Award Choice Cards and Award Thank you's due to the office
   
5. August 20th - Any perishable items for State Fair (foods, horticulture, etc) due to the office by 9:00 a.m. Please make arrangements with me if you need to drop off before 8:00 a.m.
   
6. August 29th - Any FFA items going to State need to be at the office at 4:00 p.m.
   
7. September 4th - State Fair Projects will be back to the office! Will send a Remind when everything is unpacked and ready for pick up!
   

Did you know that most of the 4-H contests at the Nebraska State Fair do not require participation or qualification at a county-level contest? This year’s open entry contests include:

Weed & Grass Identification

Horticulture Identification

Tree Identification

Insect Identification

Dog Skillathon

Culinary Challenge

Dairy Judging

Robotics Showcase

Interested? Be sure to:

Review the rules and eligibility requirements for each contest at 4h.unl.edu/state-fair-contests

Complete the entry process by 8:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, August 10. Get started at www.statefair.org/ag-competitions/4-h-ffa-exhibitors/

Get ready to showcase your skills and have fun at the Nebraska State Fair! Nebraska Extension

Deadline

Deadline to complete entries: Saturday, August 10 at 8 PM CST*

*No option for late entries

Click Here for State Fair Online Entry Information

After clicking the link, scroll down to “Online Entry Information” and click the orange box that reads 4-H/FFA ENTRY. Continue by following and completing the guided questions.

Schedules

• 4-H Static and Contests, Fashion Show, and Robotics Showcase Schedule
• Livestock Schedule 2024 Detailed Schedule (Tentative)
• 2024 Livestock Arrival & Departures Schedule (Tentative)

The Nebraska State Fair is thrilled to host the 2nd annual 4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair. 4-H Day will be Sunday, August 25th. To celebrate our 4-H members statewide they are offering a discounted admission that day that is only for bonafide 4-H members. This is only intended for 4-H members, family members including parents will need to purchase regular admission tickets. This is not just for state fair exhibitors, but for any 4-H member.

To order discounted tickets, please click here: 4-H Day at Nebraska State Fair - Good On Aug 25 Only Tickets | Lincoln, NE | Nebraska State Fair- Livestock (etix.com)

• 4-H members (13+) $5.75 (includes credit card fee)
• 4-H members (6-12) $3.75 (includes credit card fee)

Link to Buy Event Tickets, Advanced Carnival Wristbands, Season Pass, Advanced Gate Admission

Due to some previous members sending blank cards, Thank yous MUST be unsealed. Families are required to provide stamps as well. Double check before you send them in!!

Feel free to leave in the mailbox. If you mail them in, please use our PO Box instead of the street address, the post office will not forward them!!

Morrill County Extension Office

PO Box 490

Bridgeport, NE 69336

Use either of the documents below to check out who won what this year!! One is by area. The other one is sorted by youth names. Congratulations to all of our award winners and THANK YOU to all of our Donors!!