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General Rules And Regulations

The rules specific for each department are found in each respective department entry book. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to be familiar with all applicable rules and regulations. CLICK HERE (PDF) to read rules.

HOW TO ENTER EXHIBITS

Either by online or mail-in entry form. Online entry available July 1st.

Entries for multiple departments can be made in one session using the online entry. Mail-in forms are found within the Competitive Exhibit department below.  

EXHIBITor Tickets

To purchase exhibitor tickets click here. Password: CVENT Sales end 8/22/24 at 11:59pm. 

Shipping Options

Exhibits can be shipped to and from the Fair by either (1) Fed Ex or UPS or (2) USPS. CLICK HERE (PDF) for details.

Volunteers

Interested in helping out with Competitive Exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair? CLICK HERE to learn how you can volunteer.

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Agricultural Products

Want to see how your crops measure up to others? Feeling creative and want to dress up a scarecrow or furnish a cornucopia basket?

BeeCulture

Bee Culture

Celebrate Nebraska’s Bee Culture! If you steward one of the more than 150,000 colonies of honey bees in Nebraska, you’ll find extracted honey to beeswax candle competitions. Be sure to stop by the Bee Culture department to get your Honey Ice Cream.

  • Entry Book (PDF)
  • Online Entry 
  • Mail-In Entry Form 
  • 2024 Results
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Education

Calling all K-12 students! From cup stacking and quiz bowl to computer graphics and writing, there is a plethora of opportunities for youth.

Foods

Foods

Bring your scrumptious confections and preserves to Nebraska State Fair. From butters, relishes, jams, pies, and cakes, the entry possibilities are endless! 

Horticulture

Horticulture

Enter your favorite blooms, potted plants, or flower arrangements.

Photography

Photography

Say Cheese! Enter your favorite photograph. We are sure to have a class for you. 

Quilts

Quilts

Bath Planet Quilt Room

Whether you quilt by hand or machine, there are classes for all types of quilts – big to miniature, traditional to art.

  • Entry Book  (PDF)
  • Online Entry 
  • Mail-In Entry Form 
  • Best in County Form (PDF)
  • 2024 Results (PDF)

Textile Arts

Showcase items you’ve created from fibers, yarns, and/or fabrics using techniques such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, stitchery, weaving, rug making and lace making.

  • Entry Book
  • Online Entry
  • Mail-In Entry Form
  • Best in County Form (PDF)
  • 2024 Results (PDF)
FineArts

Visual Arts

Paintings, computer-generated art, sculptures, and woodworking are just a few of these expressive divisions. A world of creativity awaits.

  • Entry Book (PDF)
  • Online Entry 
  • Mail-In Entry Form 
  • Plein Air Rules & Regulations (PDF)
  • 2024 Results (PDF)

Superintendents

  • Agriculture Director – Vaughn Sievers
  • Competitive Exhibits Manager – Kourtney Lingeman
  • Agricultural Products – Marvin Rousey
  • Bee Culture – Brian Nilson
  • Education – Deb Lawson & Karen Kropp
  • Foods – Deb Langenheder
  • Horticulture – Wilma Knippelmeyer
  • Photography – Sue Kemling
  • Quilts – Terri Uden
  • Textile Arts – Carolyn Lees
  • Visual Arts – Anita Lewandowski
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