THE 2025 NEBRASKA STATE FAIR IS HERE! Showcase Your Fair Face with us!
I t’s time for another Nebraska State Fair! In Nebraska, agriculture isn’t just part of our economy, it’s part of who we are. Raising livestock, growing crops, and passing that knowledge onto the next generation. Our State Fair is one where agriculture isn’t just celebrated, it’s observed in some form across every inch of our campus. Our beautiful barns are full of kids who have worked hard all year getting their animals ready to show. You’ll see families working together, neighbors helping neighbors, and real pride in what’s being done right. Kids will flood through our gates, learning about animal husbandry, interacting with farm equipment and soaking in the last of ‘summer’. The Fair brings all kinds of people together…rural and urban, young and elder. It’s a chance for folks who may not live on a farm to get a firsthand look at the livestock, machines, and people who keep the food supply moving. It’s also a time to recognize the hard work and values that agriculture instills in Nebraskans; discipline, innovation, patience, and persistence. Thank you for being part of it. Whether you’re showing an animal, walking through the barns, or just stopping in for some shopping or delicious food, you’re helping us keep Nebraska’s tradition and heritage alive. This is where lifelong memories are made and we’re glad to welcome you!
H ello Fair Friends! It is my honor to welcome you to this year’s celebration of Nebraska, including the cultures, people and opportunities that make it such a special place. The Nebraska State Fair is a tradition that is woven into the fabric of our state. This is a place where agriculture, entertainment, innovation, talent, community, and adventure come together in a unique way. Whether this is your first visit or your fiftieth, we’re truly so glad you’re here. This year’s theme, Showcase Your Fair Face, invites you to fully embrace each experience on our grounds and express your glee, wonder, determination, spirit of contest, learning, and pride. Look around and you’ll see smiles stretched wide, eyes lit with excitement, and snapshots of pure delight as folks of all ages come out to explore and to demonstrate the very best of what Nebraska has to offer via the Nebraska State Fair. Thank you for being here and thank you for making the Fair part of your story. On behalf of our entire team, I wish you a safe, fun, and memory-filled visit. Now get out there, make some summertime memories and, of course, Showcase Your Fair Face at the 156th Nebraska State Fair!
inside General Information.................................2 Day-by-Day Highlights.............................4 Live Music Series....................................17 Carnival.................................................. 20 Parades and Marching Bands................23 Grounds Attractions...............................24 Ag Experiences......................................28 Grounds Map.........................................32 FFA Activities.........................................35 4-H Activities..........................................36 Free Activities & Contests......................38 Cooking Demos.....................................42 Nebraska’s Largest Classroom...............45 Nebraska Game & Parks........................46 Food & Vendors.....................................50 NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD Boyd Strope
Jaime Parr, CFE Nebraska State Fair Executive Director
Boyd Strope Board Chair, Nebraska State Fair
Chairman, Holt County Tom Schellpeper Vice Chairman, Stanton County Lanna Hubbard Treasurer, Scotts Bluff County John McKeever
FINDING YOUR ROAD TO FUN: GETTING AROUND Locations in this Gatebook coordinate with these sections, as shown on the glossy map in the middle of the book.
Secretary, Gage County DISTRICT MEMBERS (County Agricultural Society Districts) Alan Kahle Kearney County Kevin Havlovic Buttler County Kevin Jorgensen Howard County GOVERNOR APPOINTEES Dawn Caldwell Clay County Tom Dinsdale Hall County Beth Smith Lancaster County Anna Castner Wightman Douglas County EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Kathleen Lodl
P Family Fun Zone This area on the north side of the grounds includes the Nebraska Building and the 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse, along with the Wade Shows Carnival.
P Livestock Block This area on the west side of the grounds includes the Sheep Barn, Five Points Bank Arena, Grand Island Motor Company Cattle Barn, Aurora Coop Pavil- ion and the tie-out area.
P Marketplace This area in the center of the grounds includes the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, the Heartland Events Center and the outdoor marketplace.
P Grand District This area on the east side of the grounds includes TD Landing - home of the concerts and dirt events, as well as the Pump & Pantry Party Pit, Big Red Barn, Thompson Foods Indoor Arena, US Foods Outdoor Arena and more.
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You can schedule your entire day just by clicking so you never miss an event you want to see. The app is updat- ed in real time, so you’ll always know the latest on any changes. Ticket purchases can be made in the app and delivered to your phone instantly. It features the same map as you will find anywhere on the grounds and in this gatebook. If you need help or have a question, the app has the answers. Available now on Google Play and the App Store.
4-H, Lancaster County Ryan Hassebrook FFA, Lancaster County
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