Online Entry Information
Deadlines:
- 4-H and FFA Livestock Deadline:Â 8:00 p.m. Central on August 10.
- 4-H In-Person Events (contests, fashion show, robotics showcase, culinary challenge.): 8 p.m. Central on August 10.
- 4-H Static Exhibit Deadline: Noon Central on August 18. ENTERED BY COUNTY STAFF
- 4-H Horticulture Entry: Noon to 4:30 p.m Central on August 19. ENTERED BY COUNTY STAFF
- FFA Static Exhibit Deadline: 8:00 p.m. Central on August 21.
- Swine Exhibitors: Please have your Premises ID handy.
- FFA Showmanship: FFA exhibitors will be entered automatically into Showmanship for each livestock species they enter livestock in.
- 4-H Showmanship: 4-H exhibitors will be entered automatically into Showmanship for each livestock species they enter livestock in with the exception of dog exhibitors.Â
  Important Links
The Nebraska State Fair works in partnership with Nebraska 4-H and Nebraska FFA to put on their respective livestock shows during the Nebraska State Fair. Additional information for both shows is available through their organization’s website.
Important Considerations for Drug Testing
Ever had questions about the drug testing that occurs at the Nebraska State Fair? Here is the best place to get your questions answered.Â
Â
2026 Judges
4-H
Breeding Beef – Macey Scotten
Market Beef – Shane Bedwell
Swine – Shane Brinning
Sheep – Keith Berry
Goat – Payton Dahmer
FFA
Beef – Dr. Scott Greiner
Swine – Kane Austin
Sheep – Brad Amthauer
Goat – Ryan Mortvedt
2026 4-H & FFA Judge Selection Committee
- Beef
- Joe Herr
- Ernie Wallace
- Dave Nelson
- Ryan Rathmann
- Brady Ragland
- 4-H – Brandy Schulze
- FFA – Kaydee Alexander
- Goat
- Troy Kane
- Tyler Boles
- Tanner Russman
- Bryan Kennedy
- Brady Ragland
- 4-H – Brandy Schulze
- FFA – Kaydee Alexander
- Â Sheep
- Brylee Williams
- Jerry Gross
- Rob Cooper
- Jordan Amburgey
- Brady Ragland
- 4-H – Brandy Schulze
- FFA – Kaydee Alexander
- Swine
- Eli Henke
- Matt Janssen
- Bill Jacobs
- Nick Hofschulte
- Brady Ragland
- 4-H – Brandy Schulze
- FFA – Kaydee Alexander
4-H and FFA Sponsors
Next time your are at one of these businesses, or see one of their representatives, thank them for continuing to sponsor our youth. This opportunity could not have happened without them.
