When it comes to competitions, the Nebraska State Fair is the big one. Enter a competition. Learn more about competition categories. See who won last year. Whether you participate as a competitor or watch the competitions, you’ll be part of something big.

Agriculture Products

From fruits and vegetables to flowers, farmers and gardeners keep a good thing growing. See what Nebraskans have cultivated and show off your green thumb.

 

Arts & Crafts

Categories include Christmas tree decorating, needlework, quilting, school paintings, and more.

 

 

4-H

Head. Heart. Hands. Health. Four small words that mean big things to 4-H members. 4-Her’s have hundreds of exhibits to display.

 

 

FFA

FFA students also compete to become Nebraska State Fair champions. See the navigation bars on the left for specific information 4-H and FFA.

 

 

Fine Arts

Enter Nebraska’s fine art competitions for photography. 

 

 

 

Food

What’s cooking? The most delectable dishes in Nebraska, that’s what. Check out winners in everything from rhubarb jam to coffee cake. Click here to learn more about contest categories and how to enter.

 

 

Livestock and Horse

Take stock of the livestock and horses in the various barns. Check out the variety of livestock and horses on display and competing on a state level.  For a listing of equine and livestock shows and times, please click here.

 

 

Wine & Beer

These spirited competitions include beer and wine in all their varieties.