Activities
FIBER ARTS DEMONSTRATION Holly McMillan showcases the beauty of fiber arts with hands-on techniques. Thursday, August 28 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse GLASS AND JEWELRY ART DEMONSTRATION Watch Chris & Stephanie Haussler craft whimsical glass art & jewelry live—beads, marbles, & more! Saturday, August 30 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse HANDMADE CARDS ART DEMONSTRATION Cindy Brenning and Lacey Estrada share their creative process for making beautiful handmade cards with unique designs, textures, and personal touches. Tuesday, August 26 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse LEATHER WORK ART DEMONSTRATION Join Sarah Kruger for a live leatherwork demo—explore crafting techniques, textures, and creative insights. Thursday, August 28 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse LOOM KNITTING DEMONSTRATION Join Sharon Vian, Textile Arts Assistant, for loom knitting demonstrations. Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, August 31 | 4 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse MIXED MEDIA ART DEMONSTRATION Janet Vadon showcases her mixed media art techniques, combining texture, color, and creativity to craft one-of-a-kind expressive works. Sunday, August 31 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse MIXED MEDIUM ART DEMONSTRATION Experience Janot Vadon’s mixed media art demo—explore layered textures, vibrant colors, and innovative techniques. Sunday, August 31 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse OIL ART DEMONSTRATION Join Dan Smith for a live oil painting demo— explore techniques, textures, and creative insights. Friday, August 22 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse OIL ART DEMONSTRATION Join Casey Hansen for a live oil painting demo—explore techniques, textures, and creative insights. Wednesday, August 27 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
PATTERN KNITTING DEMONSTRATION Join Sharon Vian, Textile Arts Assistant, for pattern knitting demonstrations.
LUTHERAN CHURCH Service provided by the Nebraska District Lutheran Laymen’s League Sunday, August 31 | 10:30 a.m. P ACP Park Stage COWBOY CHURCH Service provided by the Nebraska Cowboy Church Association
Saturday, August 23 | 10 a.m. Sunday, August 31 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
PRAIRIE FIBERS, WEAVERS & SPINNERS GUILD DEMONSTRATION
Sunday, August 24 | 12 p.m. Sunday, August 31 | 12 p.m. P ACP Park Stage CONTESTS FOOD CONTESTS CALLING ALL MALE COOKS CONTEST
Experience the art of fiber crafting with the Prairie Fibers, Weavers, & Spinners Guild! Watch live demonstrations and learn how traditional techniques are used to create beautiful, handmade textiles.
Thursday, August 28 | 1 p.m. Saturday, August 30 | 3 p.m. Sunday, August 31 | 3 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
This is a men’s only contest with categories for hot foods and baked goods. Entries will be
SKETCHING ART DEMONSTRATION Join Neely Tubbs for a live sketching demo— explore techniques, textures & creative insights! Tuesday, August 26 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse WATERCOLOR ART DEMONSTRATION Join Jean Cook for a live watercolor demo— explore techniques, textures & creative insights! Wednesday, August 27 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse WATERCOLOR & PASTEL ART DEMONSTRATION Join Jerda Vickers for a live watercolor and pastel demo—explore layered techniques, vibrant colors, and creative insights. Sunday, August 24 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse WOOL APPLIQUE DEMONSTRATION Kathy Riese demonstrates the art of wool applique, sharing techniques for layering, stitching, and creating beautiful, textured fabric designs. Wednesday, August 27 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Church services CATHOLIC MASS Catholic Mass provided by the Diocese of Grand Island Sunday, August 24 | 9 a.m. Sunday, August 31 | 9 a.m. P ACP Park Stage LUTHERAN CHURCH Service provided by St. Pauls Lutheran Church of Grand Island Sunday, August 24 | 10:30 a.m. P ACP Park Stage
judged live on stage! Monday, August 25 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
CHARCUTERIE BOARDS CONTEST From holiday themed to fall themed
charcuterie boards! Be sure to check out the live judging and see all the amazing boards that are created! Wednesday, August 27 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage KIDS CUPCAKE DECORATING CONTEST The Open Class Foods Department is proud to present the Kids Cupcake Decorating Contest. Cupcakes and decorations are supplied and kids can decorate anytime between 10 a.m.- 2:15 p.m. with judging at 3 p.m. You do not have to be pre-registered. Saturday, August 23 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse KING ARTHUR BAKING CONTEST Exhibitors will enter their best specialty breads and coffee cake made with King Arthur Flour and will be judged live on the stage!
Saturday, August 23 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
MAC & CHEESE CONTEST Exhibitors will enter their mac & cheese made with 1, 2, 3, or more cheeses, meat, or even vegetables and the judging will take place live on the stage!
Saturday, August 23 | 1 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
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Nebraska State Fair | August 22 - September 1, 2025
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