Activities
NEBRASKA BEEF COUNCIL Cooking demonstrations from the Nebraska Beef Council.
BINGO Come play a good old-fashioned game of bingo with the Knights of Columbus for prizes. NEW LOCATION! Every Day | All Day P Marketplace COWBOY BOOT CAMP Cowboy Boot Camp is an interactive agricultural exhibit featuring old west activities and crafts. With a village atmosphere, fairgoers are immersed in the feel of the old Wild West with fun stations such as gold panning, horse saddling, and more! Every Day | All Day P Grand District EPIC DISCOVERY CENTER Join the EPIC Discovery Center for some STEAM-based learning fun. All ages can have some fun with some hands-on free science stations. The EPIC Discovery Center, opening in 2025-2026, will be Grand Island’s new emerging children’s museum that will provide exhibits and programs for children and teens. Thursday, Aug. 29 - Saturday, Aug. 31 | ALL DAY P Raising Nebraska FIVE POINTS BANK PAINT-BY-NUMBERS Five Points Bank presents this free fun opportunity for all ages to take part in painting a large 30-foot mural. Be one of the many artists to fill in numbers with color and check back often to see the progress each day until the mural is finished. Every Day | All Day P Earl May Fair Square 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 LOW SENSORY ROOM This space is designed for individuals who would benefit from unwinding in a low- sensory environment. Come enjoy a calm and quiet space dedicated to help individuals decompress. Enjoy various crafts, games and activities while visiting the room! Every Day | All Day P Bossleman Conference Center
NEBRASKA ADMIRALS ASSOCIATION Decorate an ornament with cardstock, markers, crayons and stickers to hang. Saturday, Aug. 24 | 10 a.m. P Nebraska Building NEBRASKA AGRICULTURE ACADEMY FFA CHAPTER Earn a treat while learning about Nebraska Agriculture.
Saturday, Aug. 31 | 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 | 12 p.m. P Raising Nebraska
SPICES ARE NOT SPICY!! Cooking with spices that aren’t full of heat. Friday, Aug. 30 | 11 a.m.; 1 p.m. P Raising Nebraska demonstrations LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP, PRESENTED BY WOMEN IN AG Step into the “Legacy of Leadership” photo gallery to celebrate 40 years of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program. Explore the vital role of women in Nebraska’s agricultural landscape. Join us in honoring their resilience,
Friday, Aug. 23 - Sunday, Aug. 25 | All Day Saturday, Aug. 31 - Monday, Sept. 2 | All Day P Five Points Bank Arena
SIT ‘N STITCH Join us for Sit ‘n Stitch at the 2024 Nebraska State Fair! All knitters, from beginners to pros, are welcome. Learn new techniques, share projects, and enjoy delicious treats. It’s a cozy, creative gathering you won’t want to miss! Sunday, Aug. 25 | 9 a.m. P Family Fun Zone Nebraska Game & Parks AIR GUN RANGE Air Gun Range - Age 6 and above-Free.
innovation, and enduring impact. Monday, Aug. 26 - Monday, Sept. 2 | All Day P Raising Nebraska
NPPD 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
Saturday, Aug. 24 - Sunday, Aug. 25 | 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Thursday, Aug. 29 | 12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 | 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 - Sunday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m. P Nebraska Building ARCHERY RANGE Archery Range - Age 5 and above Saturday, Aug. 24 – Sunday, Aug. 25 | 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26 – Friday, Aug. 30 | 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 – Monday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m. P Nebraska Building
edge of your seats! Friday, Aug. 23 | 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 | 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 10 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 | 2 p.m. P Food Pod 7 fun & games AGTIVITY ACRES
INFORMATION BOOTH Information booth with Hunting, Fishing, Parks, Boating, and Trail Information. Scenic Waterfall and Large Aquarium with Nebraska Fish. Monday, Sept. 2 | All Day P Nebraska Building
AGtivity Acres has free fun for kids of all ages. Families are welcome to join us any day of the fair for activities, games, and learning! New in 2024 - a giant jumping pillow!
Every Day | All Day P AG-tivity Acres
BEAT THE BAR! Come attempt to “Beat the Bar” by holding yourself up on a pull-up bar while a timer counts down the seconds! If you can outlast the timer, You Win the prize...Can you Beat the Bar? *Additional Fee. Every Day | All Day P Marketplace
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Nebraska State Fair | August 23 - September 2, 2024
P Family Fun Zone P Livestock Block
P Marketplace P Grand District
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