The 2025 Puzzle Contest, taking place on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at 4 pm in Raising Nebraska is currently FULL. We have added a second time on this date as several additional teams have expressed interest in the event. The second contest time will be at 6:30 pm. Note that you will be registering for this second time.

The cost of registration is $80 per team, which includes 4 gate admission tickets to the Nebraska State Fair, the contest puzzle to take home, and a chance to win a cash prize for 1st-3rd place. Teams will compete to finish an identical 500-piece puzzle. The winning team will receive $160, 2nd place will receive $120, and 3rd place will receive $60. Registrations will close once all spots are filled, so get yours in soon!