Nebraska State Fair Information

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NEBRASKA STATE FAIR

The Nebraska State Fair is held at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island, Nebraska. Go to their web page for information on entry deadlines, health requirements, fair book, schedules, maps and results.

  • Overview for First Time 4-H Livestock Exhibitors
    Are you thinking about exhibiting at the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Livestock Show for the first time? Here is a list of topics that may be different from the local County Fair. The general summary may help a 4-H family in becoming more prepared to exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Livestock Show.
  • State Fair 4-H Livestock Exhibitor Resources

  • Advanced Entries Due
    ShoWorks Entries due August 10 by 5 pm central time (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Rabbit, Poultry, Goat, Dairy, Dairy Judging Contest, and Dog) entered by 4-H families.
    For more information or to begin registration, go to the State Fair website:

    https://www.statefair.org/ag-competitions/4-h-ffa-exhibitors/. Entries fees must be paid by credit card. There are no other options for payment.

  • In Person Entries
    ShoWorks In Person Entries due August 10 by 5 pm central time (Fashion Shows, and all Contests) entered by 4-H Families. For more information or to begin registration, go to the State Fair website: https://www.statefair.org/ag-competitions/4-h-ffa-exhibitors/. Entries fees must be paid by credit card. There are no other options for payment.
  • Volunteering at the Nebraska State Fair

    There are a variety of opportunities to volunteer from 4-H exhibit hall hosts, contest volunteers, livestock office assistants, etc. 4-H parents and volunteers, older 4-H members, families, friends of 4-H and others are invited to be a volunteer. More information can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/volunteer They will be accepting volunteers until August 10 for:

    • 4-H Static Exhibit Entry Day/Judging
    • 4-H Green Team Hosts
    • 4-H Lil' Green Mascot
    • 4-H Livestock Office Assistance
    • 4-H Contest/Event Assistance
  • Advance Gate Tickets
    Information on purchasing advanced gate tickets can be found at: https://www.statefair.org/buy-tickets