Six String Soldiers Performing at 2025 Fair
Pictured above: United States Army Soldiers comprising the Six String Soldiers band. The group of 6 active-duty officers bring their patriotic talents with them to performances all across the country. They will be performing for Veterans Day at the Fair on September 1, 2025. Army String Band to Perform at Nebraska State Fair The Nebraska […]
2025 Season Pass Sale!
11 Days of Fair Fun – Only $70! The Nebraska State Fair’s best value yet – $70 for all 11 days. At $6.36 per day, it’s a steal for anyone attending the fair over and over again. The Season Pass is valid for one person and can be scanned once per day. It includes 11 […]
Rodeo of the Year Recognition
Nebraska High School Rodeo names 2024 Rodeo of the year 2024 High School Rodeo Photos Courtesy of Rodeo Ready Photography GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The Nebraska State Fair has been recognized as Rodeo of the Year by the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), an honor that they say reflects their commitment to showcasing rural […]
State Fair Announces Two New Board Members
Pictured above: Anna Castner Wightman, Omaha, NE. Wightman is a Governor Apointee to serve on the Nebraska State Fair Board from 2025-2028. Meet Anna Castner Wightman: Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Anna Castner Wightman to the Nebraska State Fair Board, filling the Omaha business member position. Her term, beginning in 2025, will extend through December […]
Nebraska State Fair Champions Zero Waste
Nebraska State Fair Champions Zero Waste, Achieves 93% Diversion Rate in 2024 The Nebraska State Fair has become a model for zero-waste management, achieving an impressive 93% diversion rate at their 2024 event. Fair officials note that as they continue to work towards becoming a leader in sustainability, hopefully setting a powerful example for how […]
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2024 Brought Growth Across the Board
Overall Exhibitors up from 2023: The Nebraska State Fair recently announced a successful 2024 event, with increased attendance and participation across multiple categories, highlighting the fair’s strong showcase of Nebraska’s agricultural heritage and its talented youth. This year, the fair welcomed a total attendance of 314,844, a rise of nearly 2% compared to 2023. “We […]
2025 Admission
Admission + Hours Note: Main Gate parking is on the west side of the grounds (left side of the map). ADA ONLY parking is available through Gate 6 off Fonner Park Road (top of map, by the ferris wheel icon). There is additional parking to the east of the grounds (right side of the map) […]
Fair Board Update: Dairy Cattle Biosecurity for 2024 Fair
Nebraska State Fair Planning for Dairy Cattle Amid H5N1 Concerns The Nebraska State Fair Board announced Friday that despite recent concerns regarding the dairy strain of the H5N1 virus, impacting lactating dairy cattle, the Fair will proceed with the species while adding in precautionary protocols. There are currently no reports of a positive case in […]
Deep Cleaning of Barns Ahead of State Fair
Deep cleaning of barns complete ahead of State Fair The Nebraska State Fair might only run for 11 days, but preparing for the annual showcase takes the entire year. For the famed sheep barn and other agricultural facilities on the Fonner Park campus, April and May serve up the best opportunity for deep cleaning efforts. […]
