State Fair announces Stampede Series, Twisted Chrome Series
The Nebraska State Fair once again will be filled with thrilling, mud-slinging action with the organization of dirt attractions into the Stampede Series to open the Fair and the Twisted Chrome Series presented by Motoplex of Norfolk to bring the Fair to a close. During opening weekend, the Stampede Series will feature back-to-back nights of […]
Red Dirt stars Turnpike Troubadours headline Nebraska State Fair
The Nebraska State Fair has announced their headline concert, as the kings of Red Dirt music Turnpike Troubadours have been added to the 2024 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. “Turnpike Troubadours are used to headlining major events and selling out arenas,” said Karli Schulz, Entertainment and Events Director. “We are thrilled they are coming to the […]
LOST ITEMS FOUND AT STATE FAIR
All lost items that were found on the fairgrounds during the 2025 Nebraska State Fair will be held at the Welcome Center until Sept 1, the phone number is 308-385-3962. On Sept 2 they will be taken to the Nebraska State Fair office located on the 2nd floor of the Nebraska Building 501 E Fonner […]
Nebraska State Fair at Night
Video from the Nebraska Building balcony of the ’23 State Fair at night.
State Fair Marathon Start
Saturday morning means the start time for one of the flattest, fastest marathon runs in the country, the State Fair marathon. If you weren’t up early to see it, here’s how it began. Nearly 880 runners took part in some form of today’s event, including one runner whose effort in Nebraska was the 47th state […]
State Fair Combine Ride Update for Saturday
Friday night’s rain has left the Fonner Park Racetrack too wet for combines to use this morning. We are expecting an improvement by later this afternoon. We will update this post as needed.
‘Whatever Your Flavor,’ State Fair has it in concert series
The Nebraska State Fair welcomes six acts — ranging from comedy to country, rock to Christian — to the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. The lineup includes Oak Ridge Boys, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, TobyMac, Bush, Lee Brice and Banda Maguey. Tickets go on sale to the public for all shows Friday, April 14, at StateFair.org. The […]
Nebraska State Fair wins 5 International Awards
Nebraska State Fair won Five first place awards in the annual International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (IAFE) competitions. Winners were announced Thursday in an online video presentation. The annual competition pits fairs of similar size against each other in areas of Communications and Marketing, Competitive Events, Agricultural Awards, Sponsorship Development, and Non-Fair Facility usage. […]