Activities
aRT DEMOS ACRYLIC ART DEMONSTRATION
aCTIVITIES GRAND ISLAND TOURISM POSTCARD PROGRAM Send someone a smile! Stop by the Nebraska Building and send your family and friends a complimentary postcard from the Nebraska State Fair - for FREE! Every Day | All Day P Nebraska Building NEBRASKA ADMIRALS ASSOCIATION Visit the Nebraska Admirals booth for hands- on fun and exciting activities the whole family will enjoy! NEBRASKA FFA ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS Stop by the Nebraska FFA Alumni and Supporters booth for a free FFA feather flag, info, giveaways, and more—celebrate the future of agriculture with us! Thursday, August 28 | All Day P Five Points Bank Arena NEBRASKA STATE FAIR 1868 FOUNDATION Blue Ribbon Kick-Off: The Great Steak Debate ($) Saturday, August 23 | All Day Saturday, August 30 | All Day P Nebraska Building
NEBRASKA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION Visit the Nebraska Trucking Association booth at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair! See full-sized trucks, try out simulator trailers, experience VR goggles, and more. Discover the exciting world of trucking up close! Every Day | All Day P Main Gate PUBLIC POWER LIVE WIRE DEMONSTRATIONS Come check out a mainstay in Nebraska as Public Power will be on grounds powering your mind with energy education. Don’t miss out on the high voltage, exhilarating Live Wire Demo that will be sure to have you on the edge of your seats! Friday, August 22 - Saturday, August 23 | 10 a.m., 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 26 - Thursday, August 28 | 10 a.m., 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30 | 10 a.m., 2 p.m. P Racing Office STATE FAIR BEER PASSPORT During your days at the Nebraska State Fair, take a journey and enjoy some of Nebraska’s finest craft beers brewed in our state. *Must be 21 years.
Cindy Brenning and Lacey Estrada share their creative process for making beautiful handmade cards with unique designs, textures, and personal touches. Saturday, August 23 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse ALCOHOL INK ART DEMONSTRATION Discover the vibrant world of alcohol ink art with Dawn Hesnault—watch her create mesmerizing pieces using fluid techniques and bold colors.
Friday, August 22 | 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
BARN QUILT ART DEMONSTRATION Join Rose Mapel as she demonstrates the art of barn quilts—blending color, pattern, and tradition into striking pieces of rural-inspired folk art.
Monday, August 25 | 10 a.m. Friday, August 29 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
Every Day | All Day P Grounds-wide
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION - GRAND ISLAND Stop by the Veterans Health Administration – Grand Island booth to explore powerful & inspiring artwork created by our nation’s heroes!
CERAMICS ART DEMONSTRATION Watch artist Nancy Fairbanks bring clay to life in a live ceramics demo showcasing her creative process, techniques, and passion for the craft. Sunday, August 24 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse COLORED PENCIL ART DEMONSTRATION Join artist Dawn Hesnault for a live colored pencil demo—learn tips, techniques, and get inspired by her creative process! Saturday, August 23 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse CROSS STITCH DEMONSTRATION Join Laurie Phelps for a fun cross stitch demo! Learn tips, tricks, and techniques to enhance your needlework skills—perfect for all levels! Monday, August 25 | 1 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse FABRIC EMBELLISHMENT DEMONSTRATION Cindy Brenning shares creative tips and techniques for fabric embellishment—adding texture, sparkle, and flair to bring any textile project to life. Tuesday, August 26 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
Saturday, August 23 | 6 p.m. P Pump & Pantry Party Pit
Every Day | All Day P Sandhills Suite
NEBRASKA STATE PATROL Swing by the Nebraska State Patrol booth for fun games, cool giveaways, and a chance to meet the troopers who keep our communities safe! Every Day | All Day P Pinnacle Bank Expo
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P Family Fun Zone P Livestock Block
P Marketplace P Grand District
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