Activities
Open class Competitive
NEBRASKA EXTENSION AND NEBRASKA DEPT. OF EDUCATION Friday, Aug. 23 | 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 9 a.m. P Raising Nebraska
OPEN CLASS QUILTS DEPARTMENT Quilted by hand or machine, big to miniature, and traditional to art. There is sure to be a quilt that will catch your eye! Every Day | All Day P Pinnacle Bank Expo Center OPEN CLASS TEXTILE ARTS DEPARTMENT Come see items created from fibers, yarns, and/or fabrics using techniques such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, stitchery, weaving, rug making, and lace making. Every Day | All Day P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse OPEN CLASS VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Paintings, computer-generated art, sculptures, glass, and woodworking are just a few of these expressive divisions you will see in Visual Arts. A world of creativity awaits you! Every Day | All Day P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Open class educational live Exhibits POETRY RECITATION GRADES 6-8 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department presents poetry recitation. Students will recite a poem of at least 8 lines they have selected and memorized. Saturday, Aug. 24 | 10 a.m. P Bossleman Conference Center Stage POETRY RECITATION GRADES 9-12 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department presents poetry recitation. Students will recite a poem of at least 8 lines they have selected and memorized. Saturday, Aug. 24 | 2 p.m. P Bossleman Conference Center Stage POETRY RECITATION GRADES K-5 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department presents poetry recitation. Students will recite a poem of at least 8 lines they have selected and memorized. Saturday, Aug. 24 | 12 p.m. P Bossleman Conference Center Stage
Exhibits OPEN CLASS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS DEPARTMENT
NEBRASKA FOREST SERVICE Connect to Nature with Nebraska Project Learning Tree and Project WET. Join us to learn about our shared natural world during the state fair with hands-on activities. Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 9 a.m. P Raising Nebraska NEBRASKA PORK At our booth you will learn all about pork in Nebraska! Friday, Aug. 23 | 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 9 a.m. P Raising Nebraska NEBRASKA’S LARGEST CLASSROOM School students from across the state will experience the educational adventures of State Fair. They will learn how a cow is milked and how foods goes from farm to fork. They will learn about sustainability and enjoy entertainment along the way. Friday, Aug. 23 | ALL DAY Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Wednesday, Aug. 28 | ALL DAY P Grounds-wide
Agricultural Products are not just vegetables, they can also be grain and forage sheaves, specimen sheaves (think grass), grain/forage stalks, largest vegetables and pumpkins, Mr. Potato Head, scarecrows, cornucopias, table centerpieces, and so much more! Every Day | All Day P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse OPEN CLASS BEE CULTURE DEPARTMENT Celebrate Nebraska’s Bee Culture! with more than 150,000 colonies of honeybees in Nebraska, find extracted honey to beeswax candle competitions. Be sure to stop by the Bee Culture department to get some honey ice cream. Every Day | All Day P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse OPEN CLASS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT From academic testing to written entries to static exhibits, the Education Department has a plethora of opportunities for the K-12 youth of Nebraska! Every Day | All Day P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse OPEN CLASS FOODS DEPARTMENT The entry possibilities are endless in the foods department. Think canning, relishes, breads, cookies, cakes, pies, candies, and hot dishes! Every Day | All Day P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
UNL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources aims to prepare future students for their post-graduation careers. Exploring students’ interest areas can align them towards future success and career- readiness! Friday, Aug. 23 | 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 9 a.m. P Raising Nebraska UNL EXTENSION AND ANIMAL SCIENCE A Day In The Life Of A Meat Scientist: A hands-on learning experience Friday, Aug. 23 | 9 a.m. P Raising Nebraska WATER WIPE-OUT! Floodplain Model: Participants will learn about the benefits of floodplains, such as recreation, wildlife habitats & groundwater recharge. Presented by the Nebraska Association of Resource Districts/Nebraska Department of Natural Resources Friday, Aug. 23 | 9 a.m. P Raising Nebraska
OPEN CLASS HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT Be sure to check out all the beautiful
blooms, potted plants, wreaths, and floral arrangements in the Horticulture Department! Every Day | All Day P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse OPEN CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Portraits, landscapes, animals, and many more types of photographs by beginners all the way to professionals are entered into our Photography Department. Every Day | All Day P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
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Nebraska State Fair | August 23 - September 2, 2024
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P Marketplace P Grand District
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