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General State Fair Questions

The 2023 Nebraska State Fair Is Aug. 25 Through Sept. 4. Gates Open At 10am Each Day. Older Nebraskans Day opens at 9am.

The Fair Is Open From 10am To 9pm Daily. Full Details Can Be Found Here.

You Can Find Additional Guest Information Here.

Grand Island, Nebraska. For Map And Directions, Click Here

You Can Purchase Gate Admission On Our Website, At Pump & Pantry And At The Fair Upon Arrival. See The Full Pricing Breakdowns Here

You May Have Your Hand Stamped For Reentry Into The Fair On The Same Day.

We Love Fair Food! You Can Find The Full List Of Vendors And Concessionaire Options Here

No – We Only Allow Service Animals To The Fairgrounds, Along With Competition Animals.

There Are No Bag Restrictions For Gate Admission But Additional Rules Apply For Concerts. There Are No Stroller Restrictions. You Can Bring Your Own Or Rent One At The Fair. Click Here For More Information.

You Can Volunteer In Multiple Ways! All Volunteer Information Can Be Found Here.

You Can Contact The Box Office At 308-384-0151

You Can Find A Fairgrounds Map Here.

No, lawn chairs are not allowed at Nebraska State Fair. 

The outdoors shows have different arrangements for each show. Bush, Toby Mac, and Lee Brice are all standing shows. There is limited general admission bleacher seating for all shows. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is a reserved seat show. Everyone will have an assigned seat for the event with no standing.

Directions/Parking/Lodging

We Offer A Full List Of Driving And Parking Directions Here. ADA Accessible Parking Is Available At The Main Gate As Well As Gates 7 And 8. 

Parking At The Fairgrounds Is FREE! All Parking/Shuttle Information Can Be Found Here. ADA Accessible Parking Is Available At The Main Gate As Well As Gates 6 And 8. 

Yes! There Is Off-Site Parking And Shuttle Services In Addition To Our FREE Fairgrounds Parking. You Can Find The Shuttle Locations And Times Here.

Buses Will Drop Off And Pick Up At The North Gate Off Of Fonner Park Road.

The State Fair Offers Local Hotel Recommendations Here. Our Campground Is Full.

Activities

Carnival Wristbands Are Just $28 When Purchased Before Midnight, Aug. 25. More Deals Are Available Here.

You Can Find Our Full List Of Activities, Competitions And Other Events Here.

Vendor Applications And Information Can Be Found Here.

Yes! Email Contact@Statefair.Org For Business Gatherings At The Fair.

You Can Find All Of Our Concessions, Maps, Hours And More General Visitor Information Here.

You Can Find All Competition Information Here.

A Celebration Of Our Elders, Older Nebraskans Day Is Monday, Aug. 28th. Click Here For All The Day’s Activities.

Concert/Ticket Questions

You Can Purchase Concert Tickets Online, Or At The Box Office. Information On Purchasing Tickets Can Be Found Here Or By Calling The Box Office At 308.384.0151.

This Year’s Lineup Includes 2 Indoor Shows At The Heartland Event Center And 4 Outdoor Concerts. Click Here To See The Full List And How You Can Purchase Tickets!

You Can Print Them Out, Or You Can Download Them To Your Mobile Device Where We Can Scan Them!

Older Nebraskan’s Day Concert Will Be Held Indoors At The Heartland Event Center. One additional concert August 29th is indoors at Heartland Event Center. The Remaining Larger Concerts Will Be Held Outdoors At Anderson Ford Field.

No You Do Not. Gate Admission Is Included With All Concert Tickets. You will want to buy your concert ticket in advance. If you come to the fair without a concert ticket and decide to go to the show, you will pay the full ticket price which includes gate. 

Cameras Will Not Be Allowed At This Year’s State Fair Concerts. You Can Find Additional Rules And Regulations For The Fair Here.

Please Email Support@Etix.Com If You Are Having Issues With Your Concert/Event Tickets. They Will Be Able To Assist You!

You Can Call The Box Office At 308.384.0151 To Purchase Wheelchair Accessible Tickets For Any Concert. First Come, First Served.

We Currently Do Not Offer Meet And Greet Packages For Artists. You Are Able To Buy Pit Tickets For Each Concert Which Will Get You Closer To The Stage. You Can Find Ticket Information Here.

When You Purchase Tickets To A Concert At The Heartland Events Center, You Can Select Reserved Seating. Other Event Configurations Can Be Found Here.

Lawn Chairs are not allowed at Nebraska State Fair

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