Updates:
All Entries other than Education Open July 1st, 2023
Sr. Living has been moved to Textile and Visual Arts Departments.Â
2023 Schedule (as of 5/4/2023)
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 approximately July 1st, 2023.
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
Shipping Options
Exhibits can be shipped to and from the Fair by either (1) Fed Ex or UPS or (2) USPS. CLICKÂ Â 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?
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- Online Entry
- Mail-In Entry Form
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.
- Entry (PDF)
- Online EntryÂ
- Mail-In Entry FormÂ
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 Step 1 must be completed before you can fill out Step 2.
- 2022 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
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- Online EntryÂ
- Mail-In Entry FormÂ
Horticulture
Enter your favorite blooms, potted plants, or flower arrangements.
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- Online EntryÂ
- Mail-In Entry FormÂ
Photography
Say Cheese! Enter your favorite photograph. We are sure to have a class for you.Â
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- Online EntryÂ
- Mail-In Entry FormÂ
- 2023 Best in CountyÂ
- 2024 Best in CountyÂ
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.
- EntryÂ
- Online EntryÂ
- Mail-In Entry FormÂ
- Best in CountyÂ
Senior Living
Senior Living classes have been moved to Textile Arts and Visual Arts.Â
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.
- Entry (PDF)
- Online Entry
- Mail-In Entry Form
- Best in CountyÂ
Visual Arts
Paintings, computer-generated art, sculptures, and woodworking are just a few of these expressive divisions. A world of creativity awaits.
- EntryÂ
- Online EntryÂ
- Mail-In Entry FormÂ
- Plein Air Rules &Â
Superintendents
- Agriculture Director – Vaughn Sievers
- Competitive Exhibits Manager – Kourtney Lingeman
- Agricultural Products – Marvin Rousey
- Bee Culture – Brian Nilson
- Education –Â
- Foods – Deb Langenheder
- Horticulture – Wilma Knippelmeyer
- Photography – Sue Kemling
- Quilts – Terri Uden
- Textile Arts – Carolyn Lees
- Visual Arts – Anita Lewandowski
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