Nebraska State Fair Announces 2025 Marathon
Nebraska State Fair Race Series The Nebraska State Fair Marathon will take place on August 23, 2025 and will include several different races for the entire family! All races will start and finish on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds. Come for the race, stay for the much-deserved funnel cake or corndog! Want to volunteer at the […]
2025 Event Registration is Open
Cruise In Car DisplayClick Here to RegisterTea Party with Nebraska RoyaltyClick Here to RegisterPuzzle ContestClick Here to RegisterGrand MarshalClick Here to NominateNational Anthem SingerClick Here to Apply Activities for Everyone Do you know someone who may want to participate in one of our events in 2025?? Share this with them, so they can register! Marching […]
State Fair Announces Two New Board Members
Pictured above: Anna Castner Wightman, Omaha, NE. Wightman is a Governor Apointee to serve on the Nebraska State Fair Board from 2025-2028. Meet Anna Castner Wightman: Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Anna Castner Wightman to the Nebraska State Fair Board, filling the Omaha business member position. Her term, beginning in 2025, will extend through December […]
Deep Cleaning of Barns Ahead of State Fair
Deep cleaning of barns complete ahead of State Fair The Nebraska State Fair might only run for 11 days, but preparing for the annual showcase takes the entire year. For the famed sheep barn and other agricultural facilities on the Fonner Park campus, April and May serve up the best opportunity for deep cleaning efforts. […]
The Little River Band chosen for State Fair classic rock concert
The Nebraska State Fair and 1868 Foundation are pleased to announce a change in the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. Concert organizers weren’t sure the previously announced act, The Guess Who, could fulfill their engagement. As a result, The Little River Band has been booked to perform on Tuesday night, August 27 in the air-conditioned comfort […]
State Fair announces Stampede Series, Twisted Chrome Series
The Nebraska State Fair once again will be filled with thrilling, mud-slinging action with the organization of dirt attractions into the Stampede Series to open the Fair and the Twisted Chrome Series presented by Motoplex of Norfolk to bring the Fair to a close. During opening weekend, the Stampede Series will feature back-to-back nights of […]
Red Dirt stars Turnpike Troubadours headline Nebraska State Fair
The Nebraska State Fair has announced their headline concert, as the kings of Red Dirt music Turnpike Troubadours have been added to the 2024 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. “Turnpike Troubadours are used to headlining major events and selling out arenas,” said Karli Schulz, Entertainment and Events Director. “We are thrilled they are coming to the […]
Riley Green Adds Modern Country to Lineup
Platinum-selling star Riley Green adds modern country to the Nebraska State Fair lineup Country music rising star Riley Green is the latest addition to the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series at the Nebraska State Fair. Green will kick off the outdoor section of the series on Wednesday, August 28. “We know Nebraskans love country music, so […]
Yung Gravy Brings the Sauce to the Fair
Nebraska State Fair Announces First Concert of ’24 Fair Season The first of seven concerts announced for the ’24 Nebraska State Fair season sets us on the road to fun. Midwestern rapper and prolific Tik Tok performer Yung Gravy headlines a show at State Fair, with special guest Tayler Holder August 31. State Fair Executive […]
Nebraska State Fair Readies ’24 Concert Announce
Nebraska State Fair is preparing to announce performers for this summer’s Nebraska Lottery Concert Series and there are big bonuses for those who purchase early (within the first two weeks). Those bonuses include either a great reserved seat or price discount. There are at least two announcements scheduled in December. The first Show is scheduled […]
