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Events ALESA BARNER’S HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC
activities AVENUE OF BREEDS The Grand District will play host to the Avenue of Breeds. Come see various breeds of livestock and equine up close and learn more about them. This is a great educational opportunity! Every Day | All Day P Grand District
CATTLE DOG TRIAL There is a relationship between a man/woman and their dog. Dogs play an important role on ranches all over the United States. Come see them work!
Join Alesa Barner for a hands-on clinic focused on building better communication, confidence, and connection between horse and rider.
Friday, August 29 | 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 30 | 7:30 a.m. P Thompson Indoor Arena
Tuesday, August 26 | 9 a.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena
ANTIQUE MACHINERY DEMONSTRATIONS Antique machinery demonstrations will show you exactly how noisy and cumbersome it was to do chores while using these old machines. You can watch a rock crusher, corn shucker and even a homemade ice-cream maker in action. Every day | All day P Big Red Barn ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAY Don’t miss our collection of close to 200 antique tractors in all those familiar colors - as well as some that may surprise you. Get up close to these pieces of history. Presented by Tallgrass. Every day | All day P Big Red Barn ANTIQUE TRACTOR GAMES Gear up for the Antique Tractor Games, hosted by the Central Nebraska Antique Tracor and Equipment Club! Watch participants compete in thrilling events in this fun-filled showcase of skill and vintage tractor power! Wednesday, August 27 | 6 p.m. P Grand District BIRTHING PAVILION BEFORE HOURS We are excited to offer the opportunity to join the veterinarians who make the Birthing Pavilion happen! Guests can engage in before-hours discussions, interact with the animals, help with chores and potentially witness a birth up close! Sunday, August 24 | 8 a.m. Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1 | 8 a.m. P Tractor Supply Co. Birthing Pavilion BRANDED BONANZA SHOW Come and see adopted wild horses compete in in-hand competitions. Friday, August 22 - Saturday, August 23 | 8 a.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena BREAKAWAY ROPING Breakaway roping is an equine sport in which a person horseback ropes a calf around the neck, with the roper’s rope “breaking away” from the saddle once the calf is far enough
DRAFT HORSE PULL Come watch these gentle giants compete against each other in a pulling competition. Saturday, August 23 | 5 p.m. P Thompson Foods Indoor Arena EXTREME TRAIL CHALLENGE A competition that tests horse and rider’s skills to the extreme. The obstacles get more difficult as the day progresses, culminating in a final round at 6 p.m.
Friday, August 29 | 8 a.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena
BIRTHING PAVILION Stop by each day to see your favorite barnyard friends experiencing their first weeks in the world during the State Fair! ($) Every day | 9 a.m. P Tractor Supply Co. Birthing Pavilion
BRANDED BONANZA Come meet wild mustangs who are
competing in an in-hand show! These wild horses were adopted just months ago and have already made tremendous stride in their
trust for their owners. Saturday, August 23 | 9 a.m. P US Foods Outdoor Arena
GETTIN’ RANCHY SHOW A show that promotes & values a truly versatile ranch type horse. A friendly, competitive & family-oriented environment where ranch horses can compete in classes from Showmanship to Reining to Working Cow Horse.
Sunday, August 24 | 4 p.m. Monday, August 25 | 8 a.m. P Thompson Foods Indoor Arena
CASE IH COMBINE RIDES Free combine rides are available every day of Fair on a Case combine - the same big machines farmers use for harvest! Take a ride around the big track and expereince a Grand Island-made combine from the inside of the cab.
IRON MAN COMPETITION A grueling competition testing cowboys’ strength in three events, steer wrestling, team roping and calf roping.
Friday, August 29 | 7 p.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena
Every Day | 10 a.m. P Fonner Park Track
MOO-U TOURS Join the Moo U Livestock Tours at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair! Enjoy a free guided tour of the barns, learn about various animals and discover the world of livestock. It’s fun and educational for all ages!
EXPLORE A CATTLE HAULER Cattle haulers are all over Nebraska, however, very few people have had the opportunity to see the inside of the trailer. Children (and adults) are welcome to come climb through the trailer. Every Day | All Day P Grand District
away from the horse. Sunday, August 31 | 6 p.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena
Every Day | All Day P Livestock Block
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Nebraska State Fair | August 22 - September 1, 2025
P Family Fun Zone P Livestock Block
P Marketplace P Grand District
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