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2026 National Anthem Application

Have a musical talent and are interested in showcasing it at the Nebraska State Fair in one of our National Anthem Performances? This application is perfect for you! Between August 28th – September 7th, 2026, we will have multiple national anthem performances throughout the fairgrounds. Please fill out the application below by July 1st, 2026. 

Contact Information

Please note that information packets will be sent out in July/August. Please provide an adress that packets may be mailed to. 

Contact Person
Mailing Address
I approve the release of my contact information in the case of inquiries regarding the act above.

Act Information

Checkboxes
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Availability

Please add available dates and the time ranges you are available on those dates below. (Aug. 28th-Sept. 7, 2026) Click the plus button to the right to add additional dates and times.

Click the plus button to the right to add additional dates and times.

Production Information

Please note any insturments/props/equipment you will be bringing OR anything that you will need:

Performance References

Do not list NSF as a reference, as we keep our entertainment history on file.  Click the plus botton to the right to add additional refrences. 

Click the plus button to the right to add additional references.

Entertainment Application Terms and Conditions

  • Final placement of all National Anthem performers is at the discretion of the Nebraska State Fair (NSF).
  • This is only an application for an opportunity to perform. Submission of this application does not guarantee the applicant will be selected to perform at the NSF, nor does it constitute any agreement to provide space, services, or compensation.
  • The parties agree that the Act, and any agents and employees of the Act, are acting in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the NSF.
  • Act hereby waives all claims and recourse against the NSF Board, Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, and the City of Grand Island, including the right to contribution for loss or damage to persons or property in any way connected to this Application and any subsequent Agreement, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the NSF Board, Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, and the City of Grand Island from all claims due to any acts or omissions.
  • Act shall indemnify and hold harmless the NSF Board, Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, and the City of Grand Island, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth from, or on account of, injuries to or death of any person including, but not limited to, workers and the public, or damage to property resulting from the performance at the NSF.
  • The NSF takes place rain or shine. Most performance locations are either indoor or covered.
  • Act is expected to dress appropriately for a family atmosphere.
  • Act is expected to conduct him/her/themselves in a fashion suitable for family oriented fun.
  • By agreeing to perform at the NSF, you hereby consent to the reproduction and use of your photograph, image, voice or a reproduction thereof, either in whole or in part for any and all advertising, promotion and publicity purposes without limitation or reservation, and without any right to compensation for that reproduction/use.

I hereby certify that I have read and agree to the above information. The person executing this Agreement on Act’s behalf warrants his/her authority to do so and is of legal age.

Clear Signature
Printed Name

Please check to ensure that the application is completely filled out before returning.Regret letters will not be sent. You will be contacted only if you are selected to perform at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair. For more information please contact: Email: lfoushee@statefair.org

Phone: 308.382.1685

P.O. Box 1387, Grand Island, NE 68802

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