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Monday, June 15, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:59 p.m. CT | All livestock (beef, swine, sheep, and goat) exhibitors must have completed all online nominations with payment through the official online database and have the DNA collector envelope with hair sample turned in the County Extension Office. | Show Stock Manager |
| Midnight | All youth interested in exhibiting or participating in 4-H events at the Nebraska State Fair must be enrolled through 4-H Online. | 4-H Online |
Monday, August 10, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 p.m. CT | All 4-H livestock and in-person contest entries due in ShoWorks. Families enter livestock, including beef, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits, poultry, fashion show, and contests. The ShoWorks site closes at 8:00 PM CT. No late entries are accepted. | ShoWorks |
Thursday, August 27, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H beef, sheep, swine, goat, rabbits and poultry begin arrival |
Friday, August 28, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall opens | 4-H/FFA Building |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H beef, sheep, swine, goat, rabbit and poultry arrival | |
| 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Poultry check-in | Sheep Barn (JBS) |
| 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Beef check-in | Five Points Bank Arena-Outside |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Sheep check-in | Sheep Barn (JBS Show Barn) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Sheep in place | Sheep Barn |
| 8:00 p.m. | Beef and Poultry in place |
Saturday, August 29, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Swine check-in | Aurora Cooperative Pavilion |
| 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Rabbit check-in | Sheep Barn (JBS) |
| 8:00 a.m. | Beef Showmanship | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 30 minutes following conclusion of Beef Showmanship | Breeding Beef Show | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Fashion Show #1 check-in | Raising Nebraska |
| 8:30 a.m. | Sheep Showmanship, followed by Breeding Sheep Show | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 9:00 a.m. | Poultry Showmanship | Sheep Barn (JBS) |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Fashion Show #1 | Raising Nebraska |
| 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Meat goat check-in | Sheep Barn (JBS) |
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall open | 4-H/FFA Building |
| 9:30 a.m. | Swine in place | Aurora Cooperative Pavilion |
| 10:00 a.m. | Poultry Show | Sheep Barn (JBS) |
| 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Fashion Show #2 check-in | Raising Nebraska |
| 10:30 a.m. | Rabbits in place | Sheep Barn (JBS) |
| 11:00 a.m. - Noon | Fashion Show #2 | Raising Nebraska |
| 11:00 a.m. | Goats in place | Sheep Barn |
| Noon - 12:30 p.m. | Fashion Show #3 check-in | Raising Nebraska |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Fashion Show #3 | Raising Nebraska |
| 2:00 p.m. | Swine Showmanship | Aurora Cooperative Pavilion |
| 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Culinary Challenge Group A Check-in | Raising Nebraska |
| 4:00 p.m. | Goat Showmanship | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 4:00 p.m. | Breeding Gilt Show | Aurora Cooperative Pavilion |
| 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Culinary Challenge Group A | Raising Nebraska |
| 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Robotics Showcase Check-in | Raising Nebraska |
| 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Robotics Showcase | Raising Nebraska |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Tech Changemakers | Raising Nebraska |
| 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Breeding Beef, Poultry and Breeding Swine begin release | |
| 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Culinary Challenge Group B Check-in | Raising Nebraska |
| 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Culinary Challenge Group B | Raising Nebraska |
Sunday, August 30, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Feeder Calf & Market Beef Show | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 8:00 a.m. | Market Swine Show | Aurora Cooperative Pavilion |
| 8:30 a.m. | Rabbit Showmanship Show | Sheep Barn (JBS) |
| 8:30 a.m. | Market Lamb Show | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 8:30 a.m. | Breeding Goat & Market Goat Show | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall opens | 4-H/FFA Building |
| 10:00 a.m. | Rabbit Show | Sheep Barn (JBS) |
| 11:00 a.m. | Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Rabbits, and Poultry Begin Release | |
| 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Identification Contest Check-in | Raising Nebraska |
| 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Weed & Grass Identification Contest | Raising Nebraska |
| 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Horticulture Identification Contest | Raising Nebraska |
| 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Tree Identification Contest | Raising Nebraska |
| 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Insect Identification Contest | Raising Nebraska |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair Celebration | Pump and Pantry Pit (north side of the Horse Barns) |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 4-H Volunteer Recognition Celebration | Pump and Pantry Pit (north side of the Horse Barns) |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Identification Contest Educational Program | Raising Nebraska |
| 4:00 p.m. | Final Drive | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Identification Contest Awards Ceremony | Raising Nebraska |
| 8:00 p.m. | All animals must be out of the barns |
Monday, August 31, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall open | 4-H/FFA Building |
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall open | 4-H/FFA Building |
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall open | 4-H/FFA Building |
Thursday, September 3, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall open | 4-H/FFA Building |
Friday, September 4, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall open | 4-H/FFA Building |
| Noon - 8:00 p.m. | Youth Regional Dairy Cattle begin arrival |
Saturday, September 5, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall open | 4-H/FFA Building |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. | 4-H/FFA Youth Dairy Judging Contest, Check-in | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 12:15 p.m - 12:30 p.m. | 4-H/FFA Youth Dairy Judging Contest, Orientation | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 12:30 p.m. | 4-H/FFA Youth Dairy Judging Contest | Five Points Bank Arena |
Sunday, September 6, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Regional Youth Open Dairy Cattle Show | Five Points Bank Arena |
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall open | 4-H/FFA Building |
| Dog Show | Thompson Foods Indoor Arena | |
| After Show - 9:00 p.m. | Youth Regional Dairy Cattle begin release |
Monday, September 7, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit hall open | 4-H/FFA Building |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Quilts of Valor Display | 4-H/FFA Building |
| 10:30 a.m. | 4-H Quilts of Valor Presentation/Salute to Service | Heartland Events Center |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 4-H static exhibit release | 4-H/FFA Building |
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - Noon | 4-H static exhibit release | 4-H/FFA Building |