Enrollment Deadline
Youth interested in participating in the Nebraska State Fair must complete enrollment by June 15.
Livestock Identification & Nomination
Any 4-H member planning to exhibit livestock at the Nebraska State Fair must complete the appropriate livestock identification requirements for each potential animal. This process nominates the animals for the 4-H livestock shows at the Nebraska State Fair and provides evidence that the animals are part of the youth's livestock projects. The process makes an individual animal eligible for entry at the Nebraska State Fair.
Livestock ID & Nomination Info
Livestock Entry
All 4-H livestock must be entered in ShoWorks before 8:00 PM CST on August 10. This entry process must be completed by the 4-H exhibitor (or their family). Fees must be paid for using a debit/credit card. There are no other payment options. Livestock will not be entered by the county Extension office. Please refer to the 4-H/FFA Exhibitor Entry Limits.
Exhibitor Letters
Rabbit & Poultry Exhibitor Letter (2022)
Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat & Swine Exhibitor Letter (2022)
4-H State Fair Livestock Updates and Reminders (2022)
Additional Swine Exhibitor Information
- Pork Carcass Evaluation and Value Presentation, Dr. Dennis Burson (2017)
- Seneca Valley Virus Memo, Department of Agriculture (2018)
Check-In, Weigh-In, Loading/Unloading
State Fair Livestock Unloading and Release and Parking 4-H Information (2022)
State Fair Parking and Map Information (2022)
Ethics Affidavits
Stalling Assignments
- Beef Stalling Information (2022)
- Swine Stalling Information (2022)
- Sheep and Goat Stalling Information (2022)
Schedules & Programs
Show Programs – Note: Show programs will be uploaded as they are finalized and will be updated as needed. Please check back regularly for the latest versions. Show programs are also available in the Nebraska Extension mobile app.
Also See: 4-H Schedule
Additional Resources
RHDV Biosecurity Guidance Document
Leader's Guide on Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitors
Youth Guide on Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitors
Animal Resource Guide for 4-H & FFA Members: Facts, Values & Myths
Animal Resource Guide for 4-H & FFA Members: Knowing the Livestock Lingo
General Rules
4-H Animal Exhibitor Handbook (2022)
State Fair General Livestock Rules (2022)
State Fair Livestock Health Requirements (2022)
Species/Show Rules
Please refer to the following pages and resources for specific species/show rules, guidelines, entry limits, class descriptions, scoresheets, and forms.
For questions about this program or the information on this page, please contact: