Nebraska State Fair
4-H Contest Participant Resources

Marisa See
Enrollment Deadline
Youth interested in participating in the Nebraska State Fair must complete enrollment by June 15.
Contest Entry
All 4-H members planning to participate in any 4-H contest must be entered in ShoWorks before 8:00 PM CST on August 10. This entry process must be completed by the 4-H member (or their family). Fees must be paid for using a debit/credit card. There are no other payment options. Contest participants will not be entered by the county Extension office. For specific contest registration details, please refer to the following helpsheets:
- Fashion Show Entry Info (2020)
- Presentations Contest Registration Info (2020)
- Teaching Presentation Contest Registration Info (2020)
- Digital Video - 4-H FilmFest Registration Info (2020)
Participant Letters
Fashion Show Participant Letter (2020)
Culinary Challenge Participant Letter (2020)
Horticulture ID & Judging Contest Participant Letter (2020)
Digital Video - 4-H FilmFest Participant Letter (2020)
Presentation Contest Participant Letters (2020)
- Premier Presenter Contest (2020)
- Illustrated Presentation Contest (2020)
- Illustrated Presentation Contest, Special Topic: Agriculture (2020)
Schedules & Contest Programs
Contest programs will be uploaded below as they become available. Programs are also available in the Nebraska State Fair 4-H mobile app.
General Rules
Contest Rules
Please refer to the following pages and resources for specific contest rules, guidelines, entry limits, class descriptions, scoresheets, and forms.
For questions about this program or the information on this page, please contact: