The Nebraska State Fair offers an exciting range of shows, grounds entertainment, interactive mobile tours, and attractions. State Fair guests will be treated to an array of new attractions along with popular returning attractions that delight minds, young and old.

Join us in Grand Island, NE, August 27 through September 6 for the 2010 Nebraska State Fair. Planning is now underway! Please come back at a later time for updates.

Check out what happened at the 2009 Nebraska State Fair below!

Budweiser Clydesdales

Get an up-close and personal look at these magnificent Clydesdales.

Fishing Friendzy "the GET HOOKED tour"

Fishing Friendzy is an educational, interactive fishing world for the whole family, dedicated to creating a fantastic experience that will leave a positive memory. Set your hook, line and sinker into this adventure and get caught up in the friendzy of fishing. Experience 9 different interactive activity stations including Bait shop, Fish Derby, Fisheye View, Knots of Fun, Create a Fish, Reel Race, Tackle Box, Bulls Eye and Catch of the Day.

Dana Kunze Atlantis High Dive Show

Located in Kidz Zone

World class diving mixed with comedy, music and breathtaking thrills performed by 7 time high dive World Record holder Dana Kunze.

Frog Jumping Championships

Located in Kidz Zone

Steve Trash Solo Green Magic Show, Environmental Magician

Strolling the grounds

The Original Eco-Magician! The Steve Trash Green Magic Show makes magic with trash for educational fun. He recycles an aluminum can right before your eyes and he'll even figure out what green thought you're thinking. Steve Trash - Rockin' Eco Hero is fun, funny, magical and he was green way before green was cool.

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs

Located north side of Devaney

It's not just racing pigs. It's a SHOW. Cheer on your favorite racing pigs.

James Johnson, World Record Balloon Artist

Strolling the grounds

James Johnson performs with high energy and creativity that delivers rapid-fire award winning comedy with unique magical effects, spontaneous comic routines, astonishing daredevil stunts, fast paced knee slapping music and interactive participation. James will dazzle you by inviting fairgoers inside a giant latex bubble - also known as a balloon. James currently holds the world record of 18 adults inside a giant 6' latex balloon.

Jim Victor - Cheese Sculptor

Located in Ag Hall  

Presented by the Dairy Council, Jim Victor is a sculptor with over thirty years of experience as an artist and teacher. Jim will be sculpting a design out of 250 pounds of cheese. While guests are in Ag Hall seeing Jim’s creation, children can stop by to milk the fiberglass milking cow.

Oscar The Robot

Strolling the grounds

Oscar is a sophisticated robotic act that builds and entertains crowds with his wit and outgoing personality. Oscar listens and responds while his sound effects and music add to the magic as he dances.

Hedrick's Animal Petting Zoo and Camel & Pony Rides

Located in Kidz Zone

Take a ride on a camel or pony and try petting and feeding exotic animals.

Six Gun For Hire

You'll see the comical, the serious, and even the deadly times, a time when being a professional gambler was considered an honorable way to make a living. Located in Heritage Village.

Powerhouse

Located in Marketplace

Powerhouse is a 4 member extremely versatile group that performs a unique style of percussive dance. A combination of rap, stomp, clogging, step-dancing, and other percussive forms.

Lucky Daredevil Thrill Show

Located on Bristol Stage

The Lucky Daredevil Thrill Show is fast paced and funny, death-defying daredevil stunt spectacular with all the glitter, glamour, and gut-wrenching thrills of a Vegas show. Guaranteed to please, amuse, and amaze all ages with sword swallowing, snake charming, fire eating, bed of nails, Ancient Egyptian Cabinet of Death, Chainsaw Picnic, Inverted Escape, and Living Snowglobe.

Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show

This action-packed Lumberjack Show features log rolling, log rolling dogs, chopping, sawing, axe throwing, dragster chainsaw, and tree climbing. All with World Champion Lumberjacks, and much, much more! This show is a historical, educational, humorous show, filled with audience partipation. Located west of 4H building.

Calliope Clown Alley #40

Calliope Clown Alley #40 is a group of serious-minded amateurs, semi-professional, and professional creative talented entertainers who share the joy and entertainment of clowning. Strolling the grounds on weekends.

Draft Horse Pull

Saturday, September 5, 5:00pm- Coliseum

The Draft Horse Pull is a new competition to the Nebraska State Fair. Watch as teams of horses pull a dynamometer the required distance in one continuous pull. FREE event.