2025 Event Registration is Open
Cruise In Car DisplayClick Here to RegisterTea Party with Nebraska RoyaltyClick Here to RegisterPuzzle ContestClick Here to RegisterGrand MarshalClick Here to NominateNational Anthem SingerClick Here to Apply Activities for Everyone Do you know someone who may want to participate in one of our events in 2025?? Share this with them, so they can register! Marching […]
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 […]
Outdoor Concert Improvements, Including New Seating Policy
Nebraska State Fair Announces Outdoor Concert Improvements, Including New Seating Policy The Nebraska State Fair is eager to announce a new policy allowing guests to bring their own lawn chairs for general admission seating at all outdoor concerts. This change, effective immediately, aims to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of our valued attendees. Fair organizers […]
Competes in World Championship then at Nebraska State Fair
On the box Jump in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jacob Thiem performed with the NoWear BMX Stunt Team at State Fair several years ago as an amateur. When he takes to the box jump in August in Grand Island, it will be as a member of Team USA Worlds team and as 12th ranked BMX […]
