Open Class Competitive Exhibits
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General Rules And Regulations
The rules specific for each department are found in each respective department entry book. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to be familiar with all applicable rules and regulations. CLICK  to read rules.
HOW TO ENTER EXHIBITS
Either by online or mail-in entry form. Online entry available July 1st.
Entries for multiple departments can be made in one session using the online entry. Mail-in forms are found within the Competitive Exhibit department below. Â
EXHIBITor Tickets
To purchase exhibitor tickets click here. Password: CVENT Sales end 8/21/25 at 11:59pm.Â
Shipping Options
Exhibits can be shipped to and from the Fair by either (1) Fed Ex or UPS or (2) USPS. CLICKÂ for details.
Volunteers
Interested in helping out with Competitive Exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair? CLICK  to learn how you can volunteer.
Agricultural Products
Want to see how your crops measure up to others? Feeling creative and want to dress up a scarecrow or furnish a cornucopia basket?
Bee Culture
Celebrate Nebraska’s Bee Culture! If you steward one of the more than 150,000 colonies of honey bees in Nebraska, you’ll find extracted honey to beeswax candle competitions. Be sure to stop by the Bee Culture department to get your Honey Ice Cream.
Education
Calling all K-12 students! From cup stacking and quiz bowl to computer graphics and writing, there is a plethora of opportunities for youth.
- EntryÂ
- Entry Form
- 2025 Results (PDF)
Foods
Bring your scrumptious confections and preserves to Nebraska State Fair. From butters, relishes, jams, pies, and cakes, the entry possibilities are endless!Â
Horticulture
Enter your favorite blooms, potted plants, or flower arrangements.
Photography
Say Cheese! Enter your favorite photograph. We are sure to have a class for you.Â
Quilts
Bath Planet Quilt Room
Whether you quilt by hand or machine, there are classes for all types of quilts – big to miniature, traditional to art.
Textile Arts
Showcase items you’ve created from fibers, yarns, and/or fabrics using techniques such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, stitchery, weaving, rug making and lace making.
Visual Arts
Paintings, computer-generated art, sculptures, and woodworking are just a few of these expressive divisions. A world of creativity awaits.
- Entry Book
- Online EntryÂ
- Mail-In Entry FormÂ
- Plein Air Rules &Â
Superintendents
- Agriculture Director – Vaughn Sievers
- Competitive Exhibits Manager – Kourtney Lingeman
- Agricultural Products – Marvin & Linda Rousey
- Bee Culture – Brian Nilson
- Education – Deb Lawson & Karen Kropp
- Foods – Deb Langenheder
- Horticulture – Wilma Knippelmeyer
- Photography – Sue Kemling
- Quilts – Terri Uden
- Textile Arts – Carolyn Lees
- Visual Arts – Anita Lewandowski
