2024 Nebraska State Fair

casting crowns sunday august 25 WELCOME TO GRAND ISLAND DAY & 4-H DAY

CITY OF GRAND ISLAND DAY AT THE FAIR

CHURCH SERVICES Catholic Mass provided by the Catholic Diocese of Grand Island. P AGI Stage | 9 a.m. Cowboy Church service provided by Nebraska Cowboy Church Association. P AGI Stage | 12 p.m. Lutheran Church Service provided by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Grand Island. P AGI Stage | 10:30 a.m. 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 MR. LEGS CONTEST 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! P Earl May Fair Square | 12 p.m.

Casting Crowns, with over 20 years in the industry, has sold over 13 million albums and earned 15 number one radio hits. Anne Wilson, a rising star known for her powerful vocals and faith-filled storytelling, will be joining the lineup. ($) 7:30 p.m. | heartland eventS center

special guest anne wilson

UNWIND WITH THE LLAMAS & ALPACAS Come relax and unwind with these peaceful animals. Get up close and personal with alpacas and llamas. P Big Red Barn | 12 - 4 p.m. NEBRASKAPPELLA! Come watch a variety of acapella groups perform on the AGI stage, with a massed chorus performance at 5:30 pm. P AGI Stage | 2 p.m.

QUEENS DAY This special themed day honors our 2024 Nebraska pageant titleholders! Come celebrate with them as the feature of our parade, starting at 2 pm in the Grand District. P Grounds-wide | All Day NEBRASKA RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOW A show that promotes & values a truly versatile ranch type horse. The NRHA provides a friendly, competitive & family- oriented environment where ranch horses can compete in classes from Showmanship to

pepsi live FREE MUSIC SERIES

EARL MAY FAIR SQUARE 4 p.m. Ember & Oak (Americana, Contemporary, Country, Classic Country, Alternative) 6:30 p.m. Craig Mikkel Stensaas (Americana, Country, Classic Country, Red Dirt) PUMP & PANTRY PARTY PIT 6:30 p.m. Mad Dog & the 20/20s (Rock) 8:30 p.m. No Drinking on Grounds (Rock, Classic Rock, 80s Rock, 90s Rock, Southern Rock, Alternative, Pop)

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. P Pump & Pantry Party Pit | 2 p.m. DRONE AND FIREWORKS SHOW Watch as the night sky lights up with dazzling fireworks followed by 300 dancing drones moving in unison. This is a sight that you certainly do not want to miss! Shows will start following concerts. P Grounds-wide | Following concert

Reining to Working Cow Horse. P Thompson Foods Indoor Arena | 8 a.m. BIRTHING PAVILION BEFORE HOURS

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join the veterinarians that make the Birthing Pavilion happen to discuss before hours, interact with the animals, help with chores, and maybe witness a birth up close and personal. This is a ticketed event and is open to families. ($) P Tractor Supply Co. Birthing Pavilion | 8 a.m.

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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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