• Plan Your Day

  The Nebraska State Fair offers hundreds of events throughout the eleven-day State Fair. The "Create Your Day" Daily Events tool will help you plan and maximize your time at the Nebraska State Fair. Please check back at a later time to make a customized daily schedule of events or find your favorite food vendors.
  
  

• Arrive Early

  Allow some time at the beginning of your day for parking and entering the fairgrounds. Depending on traffic for the day, it can take between 15 and 45 minutes. Arrive at the Fair as early as you can to give yourself plenty of time to get set for the day. Parking is FREE!
  
  

• Take note of where you parked

  Whether your day at the fair will last a few hours or the entire day, take a minute to familiarize yourself with your surroundings when you arrive to avoid confusion when you depart. Take a note of which gate you enter and the parking lot in which you park.
  
  

• Check the weather report

  Despite the continuously changing Nebraska weather, the show will go on. Be prepared with sunscreen and visors on sunny days, have a jacket or sweatshirt for cool evenings, and carry a rain coat or umbrella in case the skies turn gray.
  
  

• Wear comfortable footwear

  There are over 500 venders, countless entertainment acts, and many other activities that span 225 acres at the State Fair. Make sure your shoes are made for walking!
  
  

• Leave coolers and picnic baskets at home

  No bottles, cans, coolers, or picnic baskets are permitted on the grounds.
  
  

• Bring your camera

  There will be plenty of memorable moments, so bring your camera and capture the special day forever. Please note: cameras and video taping are prohibited during concerts.
  
  

• Come hungry

  Ribs, chicken, corn dogs, cotton candy, candy apples, elephant ears, and much more are available throughout the fairgrounds.
  
  

• Lost?

  Once inside the Fair, establish a meeting place in case your group becomes separated. You may seek assistance at any of the information booths located on the grounds.

Come back again! Each day at the Nebraska State Fair brings new and different activities and entertainment.