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August 2026
Sun, Aug 30
Galaxy Of Stars Talent Contest Finals

Galaxy Of Stars Talent Contest Finals

Doors: 6 pm // Show: 6 pm
ACP Park Stage
Free Show
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Sun, Aug 30
Phil Wickham w/ Jamie MacDonald

Phil Wickham w/ Jamie MacDonald

Show: 6 pm
$60.25 to $81.25
Nebraska State Fair
Sold Out
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Sun, Aug 30 - mon, Aug 31
Toofpik American Barrel Series

Toofpik American Barrel Series

U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
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Sun, Aug 30
Divas- Tribute to the Troops

Divas- Tribute to the Troops

Doors: 7 pm // Show: 7 pm
Earl May Fair Square
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Older Nebraskans Day

Older Nebraskans Day

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
Grounds-wide
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Older Nebraskans Day Wellness Festival

Older Nebraskans Day Wellness Festival

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
Fonner Park Concourse
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Youth Ranch Horse Mentor Matchup

Youth Ranch Horse Mentor Matchup

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
Thompson Foods Indoor Arena
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Loup City

Loup City

Doors: 9:45 am // Show: 9:45 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Dorchester Public School

Dorchester Public School

Doors: 10 am // Show: 10 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Janet Vadon Gouache & Watercolor Demo

Janet Vadon Gouache & Watercolor Demo

Doors: 10 am // Show: 10 am
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Stuart Public

Stuart Public

Doors: 10:15 am // Show: 10:15 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Arcadia

Arcadia

Doors: 10:30 am // Show: 10:30 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Bergan Catholic

Bergan Catholic

Doors: 10:45 am // Show: 10:45 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Arlington Public Schools

Arlington Public Schools

Doors: 11 am // Show: 11 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Ainsworth Community Schools

Ainsworth Community Schools

Doors: 11:15 am // Show: 11:15 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Hershey High School

Hershey High School

Doors: 11:30 am // Show: 11:30 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Fairbury Jr. Sr. Highschool

Fairbury Jr. Sr. Highschool

Doors: 11:45 am // Show: 11:45 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Wilcox-Hildreth Public School

Wilcox-Hildreth Public School

Doors: 11:45 am // Show: 11:45 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Choc-tacular Contest

Choc-tacular Contest

Doors: 1 pm // Show: 1 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Breakfast Cook Off

Breakfast Cook Off

Doors: 2 pm // Show: 2 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
Free Show
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Jeni Gibson Paper Art & Stamping Demo

Jeni Gibson Paper Art & Stamping Demo

Doors: 2 pm // Show: 2 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
KC and The Sunshine Band

KC and The Sunshine Band

Show: 2 pm
$33.60 to $60.25
Nebraska State Fair
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Mon, Aug 31
Smoothie Contest

Smoothie Contest

Doors: 3 pm // Show: 3 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Backyard Farmer Live Q&A

Backyard Farmer Live Q&A

Doors: 4:15 pm // Show: 4:15 pm
Raising Nebraska
Free Show
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Mon, Aug 31
Backyard Farmer Show Taping

Backyard Farmer Show Taping

Doors: 5 pm // Show: 5 pm
Raising Nebraska
Free Show
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September 2026
Tue, Sep 01 - mon, Sep 07
Billy Kidd - Close Up Magic

Billy Kidd - Close Up Magic

Grounds-wide

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
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Tue, Sep 01
Music Bingo

Music Bingo

Doors: 12 am // Show: 12 am
Earl May Fair Square
Free Show
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Tue, Sep 01
Youth Dairy Goat Show & Junior Doe Show

Youth Dairy Goat Show & Junior Doe Show

Doors: 7 am // Show: 7 am
Aurora Coop Pavilion
Free Show
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Tue, Sep 01
Barrel Racing Clinic with Kelly Conrado

Barrel Racing Clinic with Kelly Conrado

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena
Free Show
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Tue, Sep 01 - wed, Sep 02
Team Roping Clinic with Charly Crawford & Trey Johnson

Team Roping Clinic with Charly Crawford & Trey Johnson

U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
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Tue, Sep 01
Grand Island Central Catholic

Grand Island Central Catholic

Doors: 9:30 am // Show: 9:30 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Tue, Sep 01
Amherst Public School

Amherst Public School

Doors: 9:45 am // Show: 9:45 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Amy Tomasviecz Alcholo Ink Demo

Amy Tomasviecz Alcholo Ink Demo

Doors: 10 am // Show: 10 am
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Harvard Public Schools

Harvard Public Schools

Doors: 10 am // Show: 10 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Giltner Public School

Giltner Public School

Doors: 10:15 am // Show: 10:15 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Homeschool Harmonies

Homeschool Harmonies

Doors: 10:30 am // Show: 10:30 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Loomis Public Schools

Loomis Public Schools

Doors: 10:45 am // Show: 10:45 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Public School (SEM)

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Public School (SEM)

Doors: 11 am // Show: 11 am
Marketplace
Free Show
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Tue, Sep 01
Fillmore Central

Fillmore Central

Doors: 11:15 am // Show: 11:15 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Deshler Public Schools

Deshler Public Schools

Doors: 11:30 am // Show: 11:30 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Sandy Creek

Sandy Creek

Doors: 11:45 am // Show: 11:45 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Axtell Community Schools

Axtell Community Schools

Doors: 12 pm // Show: 12 pm
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Steer Producer & Jackpot Feeder Calf Show

Steer Producer & Jackpot Feeder Calf Show

Doors: 12 pm // Show: 12 pm
Five Points Bank Arena
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Anita Cobb Watercolor Splat Demo

Anita Cobb Watercolor Splat Demo

Doors: 2 pm // Show: 2 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
Free Show
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Nebraska U.S. Senate Debate

Nebraska U.S. Senate Debate

Doors: 6 pm // Show: 6 pm
BigIron Events Center
Free Show
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Wed, Sep 02
Dairy Goat Senior Doe Show

Dairy Goat Senior Doe Show

Doors: 7 am // Show: 7 am
Aurora Coop Pavilion
Free Show
More Info
Wed, Sep 02 - sat, Sep 05
Morning Yoga

Morning Yoga

Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
More Info
Wed, Sep 02
Barrel Racing Clinic with Kelly Conrado

Barrel Racing Clinic with Kelly Conrado

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
Thompson Foods Indoor Arena
Free Show
More Info
Wed, Sep 02 - thu, Sep 03
Open Class Beef Show

Open Class Beef Show

Five Points Bank Arena

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
More Info
Wed, Sep 02
Ord Public Schools

Ord Public Schools

Doors: 9:30 am // Show: 9:30 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Wed, Sep 02
EMF Public Schools

EMF Public Schools

Doors: 9:45 am // Show: 9:45 am
Marketplace
Free Show
More Info
Sun, Aug 30
Galaxy Of Stars Talent Contest Finals

Galaxy Of Stars Talent Contest Finals

Doors: 6 pm // Show: 6 pm
ACP Park Stage
More Info
Sun, Aug 30
Phil Wickham w/ Jamie MacDonald

Phil Wickham w/ Jamie MacDonald

Show: 6 pm
$60.25 to $81.25
Nebraska State Fair
More Info
Sun, Aug 30 - mon, Aug 31
Toofpik American Barrel Series

Toofpik American Barrel Series

U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
More Info
Sun, Aug 30
Divas- Tribute to the Troops

Divas- Tribute to the Troops

Doors: 7 pm // Show: 7 pm
Earl May Fair Square
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Older Nebraskans Day

Older Nebraskans Day

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
Grounds-wide
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Older Nebraskans Day Wellness Festival

Older Nebraskans Day Wellness Festival

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
Fonner Park Concourse
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Youth Ranch Horse Mentor Matchup

Youth Ranch Horse Mentor Matchup

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
Thompson Foods Indoor Arena
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Loup City

Loup City

Doors: 9:45 am // Show: 9:45 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Dorchester Public School

Dorchester Public School

Doors: 10 am // Show: 10 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Janet Vadon Gouache & Watercolor Demo

Janet Vadon Gouache & Watercolor Demo

Doors: 10 am // Show: 10 am
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Stuart Public

Stuart Public

Doors: 10:15 am // Show: 10:15 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Arcadia

Arcadia

Doors: 10:30 am // Show: 10:30 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Bergan Catholic

Bergan Catholic

Doors: 10:45 am // Show: 10:45 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Arlington Public Schools

Arlington Public Schools

Doors: 11 am // Show: 11 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Ainsworth Community Schools

Ainsworth Community Schools

Doors: 11:15 am // Show: 11:15 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Hershey High School

Hershey High School

Doors: 11:30 am // Show: 11:30 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Fairbury Jr. Sr. Highschool

Fairbury Jr. Sr. Highschool

Doors: 11:45 am // Show: 11:45 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Wilcox-Hildreth Public School

Wilcox-Hildreth Public School

Doors: 11:45 am // Show: 11:45 am
Marketplace
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Choc-tacular Contest

Choc-tacular Contest

Doors: 1 pm // Show: 1 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Breakfast Cook Off

Breakfast Cook Off

Doors: 2 pm // Show: 2 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Jeni Gibson Paper Art & Stamping Demo

Jeni Gibson Paper Art & Stamping Demo

Doors: 2 pm // Show: 2 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
KC and The Sunshine Band

KC and The Sunshine Band

Show: 2 pm
$33.60 to $60.25
Nebraska State Fair
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Smoothie Contest

Smoothie Contest

Doors: 3 pm // Show: 3 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Backyard Farmer Live Q&A

Backyard Farmer Live Q&A

Doors: 4:15 pm // Show: 4:15 pm
Raising Nebraska
More Info
Mon, Aug 31
Backyard Farmer Show Taping

Backyard Farmer Show Taping

Doors: 5 pm // Show: 5 pm
Raising Nebraska
More Info
Tue, Sep 01 - mon, Sep 07
Billy Kidd - Close Up Magic

Billy Kidd - Close Up Magic

Grounds-wide

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Music Bingo

Music Bingo

Doors: 12 am // Show: 12 am
Earl May Fair Square
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Youth Dairy Goat Show & Junior Doe Show

Youth Dairy Goat Show & Junior Doe Show

Doors: 7 am // Show: 7 am
Aurora Coop Pavilion
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Barrel Racing Clinic with Kelly Conrado

Barrel Racing Clinic with Kelly Conrado

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena
More Info
Tue, Sep 01 - wed, Sep 02
Team Roping Clinic with Charly Crawford & Trey Johnson

Team Roping Clinic with Charly Crawford & Trey Johnson

U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Grand Island Central Catholic

Grand Island Central Catholic

Doors: 9:30 am // Show: 9:30 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Amherst Public School

Amherst Public School

Doors: 9:45 am // Show: 9:45 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Amy Tomasviecz Alcholo Ink Demo

Amy Tomasviecz Alcholo Ink Demo

Doors: 10 am // Show: 10 am
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Harvard Public Schools

Harvard Public Schools

Doors: 10 am // Show: 10 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Giltner Public School

Giltner Public School

Doors: 10:15 am // Show: 10:15 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Homeschool Harmonies

Homeschool Harmonies

Doors: 10:30 am // Show: 10:30 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Loomis Public Schools

Loomis Public Schools

Doors: 10:45 am // Show: 10:45 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Public School (SEM)

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Public School (SEM)

Doors: 11 am // Show: 11 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Fillmore Central

Fillmore Central

Doors: 11:15 am // Show: 11:15 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Deshler Public Schools

Deshler Public Schools

Doors: 11:30 am // Show: 11:30 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Sandy Creek

Sandy Creek

Doors: 11:45 am // Show: 11:45 am
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Axtell Community Schools

Axtell Community Schools

Doors: 12 pm // Show: 12 pm
Marketplace
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Steer Producer & Jackpot Feeder Calf Show

Steer Producer & Jackpot Feeder Calf Show

Doors: 12 pm // Show: 12 pm
Five Points Bank Arena
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Anita Cobb Watercolor Splat Demo

Anita Cobb Watercolor Splat Demo

Doors: 2 pm // Show: 2 pm
4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
More Info
Tue, Sep 01
Nebraska U.S. Senate Debate

Nebraska U.S. Senate Debate

Doors: 6 pm // Show: 6 pm
BigIron Events Center
More Info
Wed, Sep 02
Dairy Goat Senior Doe Show

Dairy Goat Senior Doe Show

Doors: 7 am // Show: 7 am
Aurora Coop Pavilion
More Info
Wed, Sep 02 - sat, Sep 05
Morning Yoga

Morning Yoga

Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
More Info
Wed, Sep 02
Barrel Racing Clinic with Kelly Conrado

Barrel Racing Clinic with Kelly Conrado

Doors: 9 am // Show: 9 am
Thompson Foods Indoor Arena
More Info
Wed, Sep 02 - thu, Sep 03
Open Class Beef Show

Open Class Beef Show

Five Points Bank Arena

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

Free
More Info
Wed, Sep 02
Ord Public Schools

Ord Public Schools

Doors: 9:30 am // Show: 9:30 am
Marketplace
More Info
Wed, Sep 02
EMF Public Schools

EMF Public Schools

Doors: 9:45 am // Show: 9:45 am
Marketplace
More Info
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