CONTEST GUIDELINES

• Displays must be built out of recycled material/s of entry’s choice. Entries are encouraged to find their own recycled materials, but, if needed, the NSF can provide recycled materials. A list of provided materials by NSF are available on entry form.
• Entries are built on your own, using your own materials and decorations, setting up and displaying at your selected location.
• If NSF is providing recycled materials, they must be picked up from the Nebraska State Fair Maintenance Shop August 3rd during regular business hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm. State Fair staff can assist with loading, but not with unloading.
• Displays must stand a minimum of 5′ tall and be at least 5′ wide.
• Displays must be secure & attached to the ground, for safety & theft reasons.
• Each display needs to be placed onto a very sturdy base/structure: Grass or pavement is preferred. They must be sound and secure.
• All entries must be RAIN & WIND TOLERANT. They need to be built to last through September 1st.
• Use of business, organization, or civic groups logo, slogan, and/or mascot will NOT be allowed within the design. NO commercial, business or political signage of ANY KIND is allowed.
• The Nebraska State Fair will provide signage for each entry.
• Contestants are responsible for all cleanup and disposal at their sites after September 7th. If entry is on the fairgrounds, State Fair Operations will take care of disposal.