Nebraska Extension Hayes County 4-H

08/18/2026

2026 Hayes County Fair Result
Available Here!

https://showorks.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?file=833951_Hayes_County_Fair_Results_2026

08/17/2026

Celebrate the people and experiences that help Nebraska youth become Beyond Ready at 4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, August 30, from 2–4 p.m. in Raising Nebraska! Enjoy interactive activities, a 4-H photo booth, complimentary UNL Dairy Store ice cream (while supplies last), and help recognize outstanding volunteers and members of the Nebraska 4‑H Leadership Academy during the 3 p.m. program. Purchase discounted August 30 gate passes for teens and adults (service fee applies; limit two tickets per purchase) in advance at http://go.unl.edu/2026nsf4hdaypasses and join us for an afternoon of 4-H fun and celebration!

08/12/2026

08/10/2026

Hayes County 4-H Achievement Applications (Record Books)
The new 4-H Achievement Applications have been emailed out to families. For hard copies, please stop by your local office, or visit the website.

Please Read these directions carefully they have recently been updated.

DUE in Office by September 15, 2026.

Content 4-H ACHIEVEMENT APPLICATIONCOUNTY LEVEL ONLYDUE SEPTEMBER 15Congratulations! Your membership in Nebraska 4-H and commitment to being “Beyond Ready” for college, work and life post high school qualifies you to apply for county awards. COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT APPLICATIONS(4-H Members Aged ...

08/01/2026

As another fair comes to a close, we just want to say THANK YOU! 💚

Thank you to our amazing 4-H members, families, volunteers, superintendents, judges, sponsors, fair board, clubs, and everyone who helped make this year's fair a success. Your time, hard work, and dedication created an unforgettable week filled with learning, laughter, and memories.

To everyone who exhibited projects, showed animals, volunteered behind the scenes, or came out to support our youth—thank you for being part of what makes our fair so special.

We hope you take some time to rest, celebrate all you've accomplished, and start dreaming about next year. See you at the fair in 2027!

08/01/2026

Today’s Events:

Saturday, August 1st

- Post Fair Clean-Up

07/31/2026

Today’s Events:

Friday, July 31st

- 9:00 a.m. Round Robin Contest
- 9:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
- 10:00 a.m. Ultra-Sound Contest
- 11:00 a.m. Kids Carnival
- 12:00 p.m. Beef Re-Weigh
- 3:30-4:00 p.m. EXHIBIT HALL RELEASE
- 5:00-6:30 p.m. Free BBQ
- 7:00 p.m. Livestock Sale
- 9:00 Live Music and Dance

07/30/2026

Today’s Events:

Thursday, July 30th

- 9:00 a.m. Swine, Sheep & Goat Show
- 9:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
- 12:30 p.m. Bike Rodeo
- 2:00 p.m. Pet Show
- 4:00 p.m. Beef Show

07/29/2026

Today’s Events:

Wednesday, July 29th

- 9:00-11:00 a.m. Enter 4-H, FFA, & Open Class Exhibits in Exhibit Hall
- 10:00 a.m. Small Animals Show
- 12:00 p.m. Judging Begins in Exhibit Hall
- 12:00 p.m. Livestock Weigh-In
- 3:00 p.m. Registration for Livestock Judging Contest
- 3:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest
- 7:00 p.m. Hayes Center Roping Club Ranch Rodeo

07/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Hayes County 4-H Horse Show today. We appreciate all the support, helping hands and cheering!