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2011  
07.14.2011
Contemporary Christian Artist Jeremy Camp

Jeremy Camp will rock the house with his own style of uplifting Contemporary Christian Music at the Nebraska State Fair on Thursday, September 1, at 7:30pm.

07.14.2011
Nebraska State Fair Signs Crystal Gayle Gayle for Older Nebraskan’s Day
 Crystal Gayle will be performing at the Older Nebraskan’s Day Festival at the Nebraska State Fair, Wednesday, August 31, at 11am and 3pm.
07.14.2011
A Night of Rock and Roll with Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick is set to perform at the Nebraska State Fair on Labor Day.
07.14.2011
LeAnn Rimes to perform at the Nebraska State Fair
The Nebraska State Fair is proud to announce the addition of LeAnn Rimes to the entertainment line-up at this year’s event.
07.14.2011
The Nebraska State Fair “Gits-R-Done”
 Larry the Cable Guy will be coming to the Nebraska Fair on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 7:30pm.
07.14.2011
The Outlaw. The Legend. Willie Nelson to perform at Nebraska State Fair
 Willie Nelson is set to perform at the Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, September, 4th, 2011 at 7:30pm.
04.11.2011
Nebraska State Fair Announces First Free Concert
The Band Perry has been signed to perform at the 2011 Nebraska State Fair, Friday August 26 at 7:30pm.
03.22.2011
Kruger elected as Nebraska State Fair Chair
Jana Kruger of Arlington has been elected chair of the Nebraska State Fair board of directors for the upcoming year.
02.04.2011
Nebraska State Fair Board Realigns
The Nebraska State Fair Board will be seeing new faces as a result of term limits provided for in Nebraska State Statute.
01.13.2011
Nebraska State Fair unveils new logo
A new visual identity has been approved by the Nebraska State Fair Board of Directors.
2010  
12.03.2010
Nebraska State Fair seeks memorabilia and artifacts
The Nebraska State Fair is continuing the search for memorabilia and artifacts from past State Fairs to create a historical exhibition at the 2011 State Fair.
11.04.2010
Schleif joins Nebraska State Fair
Shaun Schleif of Grand Island, Nebraska has joined the Nebraska State Fair as Marketing and Sponsorship Director.
10.28.2010
Parr named to IAFE Committee
Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Facility Director, has been named Co-chair of the Commercial Exhibitors and Concessions Committee with the International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions based in Springfield, Missouri.
09.07.2010
Nebraska State Fair and Vision Productions Announce 2010 Galaxy of Stars Winners

The Nebraska State Fair and Vision Productions, Inc. presented the 6th Annual GALAXY OF STARS® Talent Search Finals on Saturday, September 4th, at Fonner Park.

09.07.2010
2010 Nebraska State Fair Concludes in Grand Island: State Fair Board Pleased With Attendance

The 141st edition of the Nebraska State Fair, the first ever in Grand Island, came to a close yesterday after 309,400 people came through the gates over an eleven day run. While attendance didn’t reach that of the historic last fair in Lincoln, it did surpass the 309,137 of 2008. Approximately twenty percent of the total 2010 attendance consisted of first time attendees.

09.01.2010
Nebraska State Fair Officials to Present Attendance Figures
Officials of the Nebraska State Fair and the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will be holding a news conference tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10:30am.
08.30.2010
Avoid the Wait State Fair Officials Urge Use of Shuttle Sites

State Fair officials, including Executive Director, Joseph McDermott are very excited by the attendance at the newly opened Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.

08.26.2010
The Nebraska State Fair Announces Kick-Off News Conference

Press Conference

Friday August 27—2:30pm

Bosselman Conference Center

Nebraska State Fairgrounds

Grand Island, Nebraska

08.24.2010
Miss Local Program set for September 4, 2010

The new Grand Island Local scholarship pageant, at the Nebraska State Fair, is accepting applications for the 2010 Miss Nebraska State Fair/Miss 1868. The pageant is scheduled for September 4, 2010 at the Heartland Events Center.

08.23.2010
Nebraska State Fair Announces the 2010 Window Display Contest Winners

The Window Display contest winners have been decided by 2010 Nebraska State Fair and the Can Do Window Display Committee. Window displays were divided into three categories; 3-D, Graphic, and Painted.

08.20.2010
Register to Receive 2010 Nebraska State Fair Competition Results

All media outlets can now register at http://results.statefair.org to receive 2010 Nebraska State Fair daily competition results via email. You will need to provide an email address as results will only be sent electronically.

08.06.2010
2010 Nebraska State Fair Advance Sale Gate Tickets Available Now

Advance sale gate tickets are now available for the 2010 Nebraska State Fair offering several opportunities and locations to purchase tickets at a reduced price.

08.05.2010
2010 Nebraska State Fair Galaxy of Stars Qualifying Contestants Announced

he Nebraska State Fair and Vision Productions, Inc. announce the 2010 Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search Video Mail-In Contestants who have qualified to advance to the Nebraska State Fair Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search Finals. The qualifying contestants will compete live on the Bristol Windows Stage at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Saturday, September 4th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM in three age divisions; Novas, Comets, and Shooting Stars.

08.02.2010
Create Your Day Now Available on the State Fair Website

Plan a fun day full of entertainment, music, games, and much more with the Create Your Day feature on the Nebraska State Fair website, www.statefair.org.

08.02.2010
Media Credentials Now Available for the 2010 Nebraska State Fair

The Nebraska State Fair is now accepting applications for Press Credentials for the 2010 Fair. The application process information and forms are available on the Nebraska State Fair website.


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