2025 Nebraska State Fair

NEBRASKA AFFILIATE FOUNDATION QUARTER HORSE REGISTRY SHOW

TEAM ROPING Team roping requires close cooperation and timing between two highly skilled ropers - a header and a heeler - and their horses.

OPEN CLASS JUNIOR BREEDING HEIFER SHOW Youth from several states will compete for the title of Supreme Champion Junior Breeding Heifer. There will be great prizes, but the real highlight is the talented youth. Showmanship will follow. Wednesday, August 27 | 4 p.m. P Five Points Bank Arena REGIONAL YOUTH OPEN DAIRY CATTLE SHOW Youth dairy exhibitors will compete against each other for the title of Supreme Female. Many youth exhibitors represent multiple generations of dairy exhibitors.

The purpose of the Foundation Quarter Horse Registry is to preserve, protect and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the Foundation Quarter Horse. Friday, August 22 | 8 a.m. Saturday, August 23 | 8 a.m. P Thompson Foods Indoor Arena NEBRASKA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION SCHOOLING SHOW Whether you’re new to dressage or refining your skills, NDA schooling shows promote growth, sportsmanship, and community in the spirit of classical horsemanship. Sunday, August 24 | 8 a.m. P Thompson Foods Indoor Arena

Saturday, August 30 | 9 a.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena

TOOFPIK BARREL SERIES A race against time for horse and rider to make it around all three barrels as fast as they can!

Sunday, August 24 | 6 p.m. Monday, August 25 | 10 a.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena

Sunday, August 31 | 8 a.m. P Five Points Bank Arena

UNWIND WITH THE LLAMAS & ALPACAS Come relax and unwind with these peaceful animals. Get up close and personal with alpacas, llamas and their owners. Sunday, August 24 | 12 p.m. P Big Red Barn WRCA RANCH RODEO A ranch rodeo is a traditional type of rodeo in which teams of cowboys or cowgirls from different ranches compete against each other in events based on the type of work they do

STEER PRODUCER SHOWCASE (FEMALE SHOW) A newer part of the Open Class Beef Show is the Steer Producer Showcase. This show features heifers bred to produce top show steers and is open to both registered and commercial heifers.

Tuesday, August 26 | 2 p.m. P Five Points Bank Arena

on the ranch every day. Saturday, August 30 | 5:30 p.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena livestock CATTLE

TEXAS LONGHORN NON-HALTERED SHOW Giant horns and cool hides; what more could you want? Come see these iconic animals being judged without halters! Saturday, August 23 | 3 p.m. P Grand District TEXAS LONGHORN TROPHY STEER SHOW Amazing horns! Amazing hides! Make your way to the Grand District to see them in person! Saturday, August 23 | 5:30 p.m. P Grand District TEXAS LONGHORN YOUTH & HALTERED SHOW How do you get a halter on a heifer with long horns? Find your way to the Grand District and see for yourself. Saturday, August 23 | 9 a.m. P Grand District GOAT BOER GOAT SHOW Don’t miss the boer goat show for open class! Thursday, August 28 | 9 a.m., 3 p.m. P Sheep Barn YOUTH DAIRY GOAT SHOW Youth compete for top prizes with their top tier dairy goats. Tuesday, August 26 | 8 a.m. P Aurora Coop Pavillion SHEEP OPEN CLASS SHEEP SHOW Come see a wide variety of wool and meat sheep breeds on display! Watch as the top winners from each breed compete for the title of Supreme Champion. Friday, August 29 | 8 a.m. P Sheep Barn

NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO The National High School Rodeo Association was created to give high school students the opportunity to participate and compete in this unique and challenging sport. Monday, September 1 | 10 a.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO COW HORSE The National High School Rodeo Association was created to give high school students the opportunity to participate and compete in this unique and challenging sport. Monday, September 1 | 8 a.m. P U.S. Foods Outdoor Arena

BREEDING CALF & JACKPOT FEEDER CALF SHOW Come for the Junior Breeding Heifer Show and stay for the very competitive Jackpot Feeder Calf and Breeding Calf Show! Wednesday, August 27 | 4 p.m. P Five Points Bank Arena OPEN CLASS BEEF SHOW Red Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh/Balancer, Chianina/ ChiAngus, American Highlands, and Miniature Hereford are shown today!

Wednesday, August 27 | 9 a.m. Thursday, August 28 | 9 a.m. P Five Points Bank Arena

OPEN CLASS BEEF SUPREME DRIVE Come join the excitement in the crowning of the supreme champion heifer, bull, and cow/calf pair. Thursday, August 28 | 5 p.m. P Five Points Bank Arena OPEN CLASS DAIRY SHOW Dairy cattle have long been a key part of Nebraska’s farming tradition and are still important today. Come check out this part of agriculture as exhibitors compete for the title

REMARKABLE RODEO Children with physical & mental exceptionalities are invited to participate in simulated rodeo events, while accompanied by a cowboy. Walkers & wheelchairs are allowed in the arena. Friday, August 29 | 10:15 a.m. P Avenue of Breeds SHEEP SHEARING CONTEST Come watch this highly competitive sheep shearing competition. Exhibitors all the way from novice to pros will be judged on their timeliness and precision.

of Supreme Female. Friday, August 29 | 8 a.m. P Five Points Bank Arena

Friday, August 29 | 5 p.m. P Five Points Bank Arena

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