Be prepared to be amazed, educated, and challenged with the numerous learning demonstrations and presentations.  Learn a new recipe.  Find out why your tree is turning a weird color.  Discover new ways to arrange plants.

Ag Family of the Day Presentation

August 28, 29, September 4, 5, and 6

Presented by Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Nebraska State Fair, five Nebraskan farm and ranch families are nominated, selected, and honored as the State Fair “Ag Family of the Day.”

Church Services

Each Sunday on the Bristol Windows Stage

Worship on the fairgrounds with a Catholic Mass and a Lutheran Service held each Sunday on the Bristol Windows Stage. Service times are listed below:

Lutheran Services :

August 29th, 9:00 a.m. - Pastor Russ Sommerfeld, President of the Nebraska District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

September 5th, 9:00 a.m. -Pastor Jack Gillam, Senior Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Island

Catholic Masses:

August 29th, 10:30 a.m. - Reverend Harry Kurtenbach from the Diocese of Grand Island

September 5th, 10:30 a.m. - Bishop William Dendinger from the Diocese of Grand Island

 

Food Products Sampling

August 27 through September 6 – 4-H & FFA Building

Nebraska entrepreneurs showcase a variety of Nebraska food products.