Concerts
Planning is currently underway for the 2012 Nebraska State Fair!
Check out what happened at the 2011 Nebraska State Fair below!
The following concerts require a purchased ticket:
Tickets go on-sale Wednesday, June 22 at 8:00a.m. Tickets for these concerts can be purchased at the Heartland Events Center Box office, any ticketmaster location, on-line at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. For questions, you may call Fonner Park General Office at 308.382.4515
Larry the Cable Guy
Sunday, August 28, 2011, 7:30p.m.
Heartland Event Center
$35 plus gate admission, facility fees, and Ticketmaster fees
With his signature catchphrase, “Git-R-Done”, Larry the Cable Guy is selling out theatres and arenas across the United States. Larry has a long list of accolades including movies like Witless Protection, Delta Farce, and Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector and his Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall.
Willie Nelson and Family
Sunday, September 4, 2011, 7:30p.m.
Heartland Event Center
$20 plus gate admission, facility fees, and Ticketmaster fees
Willie Nelson’s career has spanned a half-a-century as a singer, songwriter and actor. He has penned more than a few tunes that have become American
classics. Among them, “Crazy,” Night Life” and the sublime “Funny How Time Slips Away.” Other hits include “You Were Always on My Mind,” “On the Road Again,” and “Seven Spanish Angels.”
The Following Concerts Are FREE with Paid Gate Admission :
Wristbands are required for entry into all FREE concerts. Each concert's wristbands are available and valid ONLY on the day of that concert. They will be distributed at 12:00p.m. (noon). Crystal Gayle wristbands will be available at 8:00a.m. Visit the Heartland Events Center Box Office the day of the concert to obtain a wristband. There is a limit of 2 wristbands per person.
Wristbands are divided into four entry times per concert; 5:30p.m., 6:00p.m., 6:30p.m., 7:00 p.m. Wristbands for each entry time are available on a first come first serve basis. Entry times for the Crystal Gayle show are different. Please see the Crystal Gayle show below for the correct entry times.
All wristbands must be secured on the wrist for entry into the concert. You will only be permitted to enter AFTER the specified entry time on your wristband. Wristbands guarantee admission but not neccesarily a seat.
* Entry times are subject to change pending artist approval.
The Band Perry
Friday, August 26, 2011, 7:30p.m.
Heartland Events Center
Gate admission to the Fair not included
Wristband required, first come/first serve basis
Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry are a trio of siblings raised on Country, Rock and Soul - influences that they blend together as seamlessly as the rare magic of their family three-part harmonies.
Crystal Gayle
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
11:00a.m. & 3:00p.m.
Heartland Events Center
Gate admission to the Fair not included
Wristband required, first come/first serve basis
11:00a.m. show entry times are:
9:00a.m., 9:30a.m., 10:00a.m., 10:30a.m.
3:00p.m. show entry times are:
1:00p.m., 1:30p.m., 2:00p.m., 2:30p.m.
Crystal Gayle has been a favorite of audiences
of country and popular music since attaining
national prominence with her first chart records in the mid-seventies.
Jeremy Camp
Thursday, September 1, 2011, 7:30p.m.
Hearland Events Center
Gate Admission to the Fair not included
Wristband required, first come/first serve basis
Jeremy Camp will rock the house with his own style of uplifting Contemporary Christian. Camp has released seven albums, with four of them RIAA-certified as Gold and 17 chart toppers on the Christian charts.
LeAnn Rimes
Friday, September 2, 2011, 7:30p.m.
Heartland Events Center
Gate Admission to the Fair not included
Wristband required, first come/first serve basis
LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 37 million albums, has won two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards.
Cheap Trick
Monday, September 5, 2011, 7:30p.m.
Heartland Events Center
Gate Admission to the Fair not included
Wristband required, first come/first serve basis
Cheap trick has performed over 5,000 shows, sold over 20 million records, and have 40 gold and platinum recording awards to their credit.
Bus Tours attending the Fair, please contact Chelsey Jungck at cjungck@statefair.org or 308.382.1710.
