Nebraska State Fair Information
2022 State Fair General Livestock Rules
State Fair Livestock Health Requirements
4-H State Fair Animal Nomination/Identification Requirements
Step by Step Show Stock Online Nomination Process -THIS PROCESS NEED TO BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 15TH
4-H & FFA State Fair Exhibitor Entry Limits
Static Exhibits:
(need to be at the Extension Office on August 23rd)
State Fair Static Information-Check List for how to prepare your exhibits & 2021 State Fair Qualifying Project List
Deadline for all livestock and contest entries
Deadline to complete entries: Tuesday, August 10 at 8 PM CST*
*No option for late entries
Online Entry Site
https://statefair.org/competitions-participate/competitions/4-h-ffa-exhibitors
After clicking the link, scroll down to the 4-H/FFA Online Livestock Entry.
Schedule
- Reminder: 4-H and FFA livestock shows are being hosted on the separate weekends
- Link: https://www.statefair.org/sites/default/files/_images/content/2021%20Livestock/2021LivestockSchedule(062921).pdf
- 4-H Livestock (Friday, August 27-Sunday, August 29)
- FFA Livestock (Saturday, September 4-Monday, September 6 with cattle able to arrive on Friday, September 3)
Step By Step Instructions
- It is recommended to download the step by step instructions prior to signing in to the entry site. Note: Even if the youth exhibited at previous State Fairs, please click “I am a new exhibitor or have yet to register this year”
- Browser: It is recommended to use Chrome as the web browser.
Entry Prices and Optional Purchase Items
Note: All Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Rabbit and Poultry 4-H/FFA exhibitors will receive a free 11-day wristband at no cost. Exhibitors will not have to select a wristband as it will automatically be provided with the livestock, rabbit, and/or poultry entry. 4-H Dog Exhibitors will receive a free daily gate pass. All purchase items will be in the exhibitor packet when the exhibitor checks in at the Livestock Check-In Trailer.
| Species | Entry Fee |
|---|---|
| Breeding Beef | $45.00 |
| Market Beef | $45.00 |
| Feeder Calf | $45.00 |
| Breeding Sheep | $25.00 |
| Market Lamb | $25.00 |
| Breeding Goat | $25.00 |
| Market Goat | $25.00 |
| Breeding Swine | $25.00 |
| Market Swine | $25.00 |
| Rabbit/Poultry | $5.00 per entry |
| Dog | $5.00 per entry |
| Optional Purchase Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 11-Day Fair Admission Wristband | $25.00 |
| Daily Gate Pass (Maximum of 20) | $5.00 |
| Livestock Lot Parking Sticker | $25.00 |
| 4-H and FFA Beef Blocking Chute Permit (Can be used both weekends) | $25.00 |
| 4-H and FFA Sheep/Goat Stand Permit (Can be used both weekends) | $10.00 |
| Optional Purchase Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 4-H Extra Beef Stall | $35.00 |
| 4-H Extra Swine Pen | $25.00 |
| 4-H Extra Sheep Pen | $25.00 |
| 4-H Extra Goat Pen | $25.00 |
| FFA Extra Beef Stall | $35.00 |
| FFA Extra Swine Pen | $25.00 |
| FFA Extra Sheep Pen | $25.00 |
| FFA Extra Goat Pen | $25.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions for 4-H Exhibitors and County Extension Staff
State Fair Entry is now open! All 4-H live animal exhibits and in-person contest entries must be submitted by families by 8:00pm CST on August 10th. Get started at: https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/live-animal-exhibitor for animal entries, and https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/contest-participant for contest entries.