• Free Parking :
  

  The Nebraska State Fair offers free parking. Gate entrances into State Fair Park for free public parking can be accessed from South Locust Street. Bus parking will be available on the North side of the grounds. Vendors and livestock exhibitors will be directed to the appropriate parking in their welcome packets that they will receive prior to the Fair.
  
  

  Paid Parking : $10
  

  The purchase of this pass will allow one vehicle into the parking lot nearest to the north gate (Gate 6) on any one day. Otherwise, free parking in others lots is available.  Click here for a parking pass.
  
  

• Off-Site Parking Shuttle Service :
  

  The Nebraska State Fair will offer a free shuttle service from select, free, off-site parking locations. There are several off-site parking locations throughout Grand Island. There will be a north route and a south route through Grand Island, and each will route will have buses running throughout the shuttle days.

  Off-Site Shuttle Service Dates and Times :

• • Friday, August 26-Monday, September 5- 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.
    
    

• North Off-site Parking / Shuttle Locations :

• • Conestoga Mall
  • Sam's Club
    
    
  • • South Off-Site Parking / Shuttle Locations :

      • Central Community College/College Park
      • South Walmart
      • Northeast corner of South Locust Street and Hwy 34 (Vanosdall)
        
        

• Tram Service :
  

• Courtesy transportation, via tractor-drawn shuttles, is provided on the fairground. Shuttles on the fairgrounds are free.
  
  

• Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals :
  

  
  HomeTown Mobility of Merrill, IA is now accepting reservations online and by phone and as always holds a limited number of wheelchairs and electric scooters for walk-up customers on a first come, first serve basis. Wheelchairs rent for $15 per day; electric scooters rent for $55 per full day (8am-11pm) or $35 for a half day (8am-3pm or 3pm-11pm). Security deposit of a driver’s license is required for all rentals. Cash, check, credit and debit cards are acceptable forms of payment. Rental locations are at the main and north entrance of the fairgrounds (Click here for a fairground map)

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  Scooter and Wheelchair Reservations: It is highly recommended that patrons wishing to rent these mobility aids, reserve online at www.hometownmobilityia.com or call HomeTown Mobility’s home office at 1-877-928-5388 from 9am-5pm Monday - Friday year round. Reservation staff will be available on the weekends from 9am-5pm starting 1 week prior to first day of the fair through the duration of the event. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Reservations will only be accepted for full day rentals. Cancellation must be made 48 hrs in advance to receive a full refund, less a $5 cancellation fee per rental unit
  
  

• Persons with Disabilities :
  

  All major exhibit buildings at the Fairgrounds are ADA accessible. Wheelchairs, including motorized, can be brought on the Fairgrounds or can be rented at the Nebraska State Fair's main entrance on a first come first serve basis. Personal golf carts on the grounds are not allowed due to liability issues. Trained service animals are welcome at the State Fair.

  There are parking areas available for vehicles with a handicap placard or license plate. Nebraska State Fair staff can direct you to the special handicap parking areas..
  
  

• Church Services :

• Bristol Stage
• Sunday, August 28th- Church Service- Peace Lutheran Church-9:00 a.m.

Sunday, August 28th- Catholic Mass-Diocese of Grand Island-10:30 a.m.

Sunday, September 4th- Church Service- Lutheran Service-9:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 4th-Catholic Mass-Diocese of Grand Island-10:30 a.m.

Mom's Nursing Lounge :
Welcome Center

• The Mom's Nursing Lounge offers a private, climate controlled area for moms and their babies. Educational information will also be available.
  
  

• Automated Teller Machines (ATM) :
  

  Ready cash may be obtained from ATMs located throughout the fairgrounds. Please check back for more information.
  
  

• Wi-Fi :
  

  There will be Wi-Fi hot spots throughout the Fairgrounds.
  
  

• Emergency Services :

  Emergency services may be obtained by reporting your situation to any State Patrol, Paramedic, or Security Officer on patrol.
  
  

• First Aid Services :
  Welcome Center

  For minor emergency services, the First Aid Station is located in the Welcome Center.

  For general information about 2011 Nebraska State Fair Dates, location, hours, and how to contact us, please click here.