Nebraska State Fair

Tickets remain for all 2025 Nebraska State Fair events

News Staff
Friday, August 15, 2025
With something for every generation and interest — indoors and out, on stage and in the dirt — this year’s Nebraska State Fair ticketed lineup includes concerts, comedy, motorsports, and wild bull action.“We’ve put together a lineup of events that truly reflects the spirit of the State Fair,” said...
Pictured above: United States Army Soldiers comprising the Six String Soldiers band. The group of 6 active-duty officers bring their patriotic talents with them to performances all across the country. They will be performing for Veterans Day at the Fair on September 1, 2025. Photo provided

Pictured above: United States Army Soldiers comprising the Six String Soldiers band. The group of 6 active-duty officers bring their patriotic talents with them to performances all across the country. They will be performing for Veterans Day at the Fair on September 1, 2025. Photo provided

STATE FAIR TIME

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Nebraska State Fair will proudly kick off the America 250 Celebration by hosting the U.S. Army’s premier acoustic group, the Six-String Soldiers, on Veterans Day.The Six-String Soldiers formed in 2015 after their rendition of “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles went viral on Facebook.
Nebraska State Fair

Nebraska State Fair

Older Nebraskans Day filled with celebration

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Nebraska State Fair invites guests of all ages to Older Nebraskans Day on Monday, Aug. 25, for a full day of fun, wellness, and community, highlighted by a nostalgic concert by The Righteous Brothers at 2 p.m. inside the Heartland Events Center.This annual tradition draws thousands upon...
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State Fair announces Stampede, Twisted Chrome Series

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A new “figure” will join the lineup at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair, as the Twisted Chrome Series welcomes Crossroads Chaos: Nebraska’s Ultimate Figure 8 Showdown..Figure 8 racing joins traditional State Fair favorites, Nebraska Bush Pullers Truck and Tractor Pull and Nebraska State Fair Demolition...
The state fair saw a lot of growth in 2024. Photo illustration

The state fair saw a lot of growth in 2024. Photo illustration

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State Fair celebrates growth in key areas for 2024

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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,...
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Nebraska State Fair planning for dairy cattle amid H5N1 concerns

News Staff
Saturday, July 20, 2024
GRAND ISLAND — 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...