Nebraska State Fair

Maren Morris may very well be the Janis Joplin of country music. Her take-no-prisoners gusto has not gone unnoticed by twenty-something women, with her award-winning songs like "My Church," "80s Mercedes," and "Rich." The superstar released "The Middle" with Zedd, boosting her fame to #5 on Billboard Hot 100. She is currently nominated for five Grammy's.

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Brett Eldredge With Special Guest Devin Dawson

8/24 | 8pm

Seven years into one of the hottest careers in country music, Brett Eldredge is on fire. The "I Wanna Be That Song" crooner has developed through huge hits like "Lose My Mind" and "Something I'm Good At."

Drive Your Own Fun Bus!

Be bold, be wild, and be ready to rally with your fellow Nebraskans. Plot your course from the options below for the best entertainment value your dollar can buy!

Fam Squad Fever

Teen frenzy attractions like Hypnotist Tyzen, the Slingshot and a selfie station. Magical moments for littles such as Meet The Animals and Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls. Check out the latest in going green, and catch the state's only polo match. And, snap a photo with your family at the new Fair Center mural for lasting memories!

Go Pig or Go Home

Get ranchy! Experience an authentic ranch rodeo, feel the thick wool of a sheep or watch a baby calf being born! More than 12,000 critters are ready to see you! Whether you stop in 'Raising Nebraska' or ride a real combine, you'll find farm life without driving clear across the state.

In Dust We Trust

Motorheads to microbrew-lovers! Find the BMX Freestyle Stunt Team, after party fever with Red Delicious, or a classic car show. Sample CarnivALE, the new State Fair brew, or test drive a machine at the Grand Kubota headquarters. The Nebraska Pullers Assn. brings a new tractor pull and then wrap up your run with demo derby action.

Wise Fries

Seniors, we welcome you! Come to the Fair for just $5 EVERY DAY and find exhibits made with love by Nebraskans. The butter sculpture guy returns, see wood carving art and split a cherry nut ice cream cone. Older Nebraskans Day lands on Monday, Aug. 26 with a nostalgic performance by The Drifters, Cornell Gunther's Coasters, and The Platters. Finish your 150th State Fair celebrating veterans with Trace Adkins, Sept. 2.