Activities
Open class food live Exhibits CALLING ALL MALE COOKS CONTEST This is a men’s only contest with a class for hot foods and baked foods. Entries will be judged live on stage! Monday, Aug. 26 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage CHARCUTERIE BOARDS CONTEST From holiday themed to fall themed to All Roads Lead to Fun themed charcuterie boards! Be sure to check out the live judging and see all the amazing boards that are created!
visual arts contests LET’S GET SCRAPPY
PIE CONTEST Exhibitors will bring their best pie whether it be a fruit pie, cream pie, or custard pie to be
judged live at the fair! Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 3 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
This is a timed mystery envelope scrapbook challenge. Each exhibitor will be given an envelope with materials to create a scrapbook page related to the fair theme All Roads Lead to Fun in a set amount of time.
SOUPS ON! Exhibitors will enter their best pork, beef, fish, turkey/chicken soup with judging happening live on the stage!
Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 1 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage special contests MR. LEGS CONTEST
Saturday, Aug. 31 | 12:30 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
PLEIN AIR AT THE FAIR Plein Air at the Fair is an opportunity for artists to create artwork inspired by and created at the fair. All artworks must embody the Plein Air spirit by capturing light, color, sights, atmosphere, and mood or magic at the fair. Sunday, Aug. 25 | ALL DAY P Grounds-wide PLEIN AIR TINY TREASURES Tiny Treasures is a 4-hour opportunity for artists to create artwork inspired by and created at the fair. All artworks must embody the Plein Air spirit by capturing mood or magic at the fair. Saturday, Aug. 24 | ALL DAY P Grounds-wide
Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
Thick legs, tall legs, pale legs, small legs; legs of all shapes and sizes will be judged in this hilarious (and hairy) competition. If you think you’ve got legs worth showing off, the 2024 Mr. Legs Contest is for you! Sunday, Aug. 25 | 12 p.m. P Earl May Fair Square NEBRASKA STATE FAIR MARATHON The Grand Island YMCA and Nebraska State Fair are once again partnering to provide an event that strengthens the community and promotes healthy living. More details:
COVERED CANDIES CONTEST Exhibitors will bring their best almond bark candy, fruit covered candy, or cream center candy to be judged live on the stage! Monday, Aug. 26 | 1 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage FRUIT TARTS AND TRIFLES CONTEST Exhibitors will enter their best fruit tarts and trifles to be judged live on the stage! Monday, Aug. 26 | 3 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage HOMEMADE PIZZA CONTEST Exhibitors will enter their best chicken, beef, pork, vegetable, or dessert pizza and the judging will take place live on the stage! Saturday, Aug. 24 | 1 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 10am-2:15pm with judging taking place at 3pm. You do not have to be pre- registered. Saturday, Aug. 24 | 10 a.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse KING ARTHUR BAKING CONTEST Exhibitors will enter their best scones and brownies made with King Arthur Flour and will be judged live on the stage! Saturday, Aug. 24 | 2 p.m. P 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Stage
statefairmarathon.org Saturday, Aug. 24 | 6:30 a.m. P Nebraska Building
THE FAIREST SHOWDOWN: BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINALS
Starting with 25 bands, the pool has been narrowed down to 3. Watch the three finalists compete for the top prize of $2,500 and a chance to open for Riley Green or Little River Band.
Sunday, Aug. 25 | 2 p.m. P Pump & Pantry Party Pit
NEBRASKA KIDS PEDAL PULL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP The best of the best youth from across Nebraska will come together to compete in the Nebraska Pedal Pull Championship. Winners in each division will advance to the National Pedal Pull in South Dakota later this year.
Saturday, Aug. 31 | 10 a.m. P Heartland Events Center
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