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Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:40 PM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
There are 48 bands from across the state that have entered and are eligible for the inaugural contest.
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Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
The 11-day event had thousands of fairgoers enjoying food, rides, vendors and attractions at Fonner Park.
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Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 12:28 AM CDT
|By Leroy Triggs
The Fiesta Latina event was held on the fairgrounds, featuring dancing, a car show, and tasty beverages. The event is meant to help celebrate Hispanic cultures all across the globe.
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Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 12:16 AM CDT
|By Leroy Triggs
The Grand Island Children’s Museum made a visit to the Nebraska State Fair showing kids and families what they have to offer and what their vision for the building looks like. Visitors to the exhibit saw their kids enjoy making buttons, foam dinosaurs, and other arts and craft.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 10:48 PM CDT
|By Kasey Mintz
The Nebraska State Fair is a fun time, but it can also be a time of learning.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By Kasey Mintz
Visitors of the Nebraska State Fair can send their love with a postcard free of charge, and it’s all thanks to Grand island Tourism.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 8:48 AM CDT
|By Kasey Mintz
Wednesday marked Grand Island Day at the Nebraska State Fair, and it’s to celebration of GI’s 150th anniversary of incorporation in to Nebraska.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Leroy Triggs
Older Nebraskans explored their wellness options with vendors ranging from insurance providers to assistant living facilities set up shop to inform older Nebraskans how their services are best suited with Nebraskans need. This years attendees appreciated the growth in specific areas of need in Central Nebraska.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 11:37 PM CDT
|By Leroy Triggs
New attractions made their debut at the Nebraska State Fair, one of them included some talented canines. Super Retriever Series allowed dogs to show off their aerial capabilities in a series of events.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 11:32 PM CDT
|By Leroy Triggs
This year is the 10th installment of an annual event and contestants were instructed to use wheat as a featured ingredient. It had be used in a way that made the product the star of their dish and they also needed to have complete knowledge of the meal.
7 Day Forecast
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 10:17 AM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
The event is being canceled due to illnesses among the competing teams.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 1:56 PM CDT
|By Mason Kern
The 12 at the Nebraska State Fair will compete for $10,000 in prize money.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:50 AM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
All games in the Heartland Events Center, Saturday, Aug. 27.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:23 AM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
Flo Rida fills the Sept. 3 concert slot after Lady A cancelled.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
Volunteer positions typically run in 4 hour shifts over the morning, afternoon, and evening hours. The Nebraska State Fair runs from Aug. 26- Sept. 5.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 at 11:29 AM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
It takes place on Five Points Bank Day at the fair, Saturday, Aug. 28.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM CST
|By KSNB Local4
Two new members have recently been added to the Nebraska State Fair Board of Directors
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 3:56 PM CST
|By Shannon Heckt
The Nebraska State Fair Board met Friday to approve the budget for 2021. One board member raised concerns over how the finances are being handled.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2020 at 11:05 AM CDT
|By Press Release
A project to improve a portion of parking at Fonner Park and for the Nebraska State Fair is ready to go.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
Nebraska State Fair wraps up another year with lower attendance, but not as low as expected.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Kelsey Dickeson
The Nebraska State Fair held a ceremony Monday to honor veterans and active military members.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Kelsey Dickeson
The Nebraska State Fair hosted a car and motorcycle show Monday as part of its veterans celebration.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
State Fairs sees decrease in volunteers, same level of excitement from 'yellow shirts'.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2020 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By Kelsey Dickeson
People compete in team penning state final at Nebraska State Fair.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2020 at 2:23 PM CDT
|By Shannon Heckt
The Nebraska State Fair held the opening ceremony Saturday morning and the people who have been working hard to make it happen this year reflected on why they put in the extra effort.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Justin Thompson
The Nebraska State Troopers plan to be active participants in this year's fair.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 7:01 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
State Fair organizers are emphasizing 4-H and FFA competitions.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2020 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Shannon Heckt
For some vendors, this is the first event they have been able to go to the entire year.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
This year’s Nebraska State Fair will be a lot smaller than patrons are used to. But you won’t have to use a muddy parking lot or a shuttle. And it’s free.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By Diamond Nunnally
Thirty-five organizations are decorating trees to spread their messages.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 7:30 AM CDT
|By Lorena Carmona
The Grand Island Y has held the event for the past six years.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 5:51 AM CDT
|By Lorena Carmona
The Nebraska State Fair will not have its traditional look in 2020. It will be a youth showcase.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2019 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
The Nebraska State Fair Board is calling this year a successful one despite poor weather conditions.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2019 at 5:32 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
People who attended the Nebraska State Fair give thoughts on final day.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2019 at 8:38 PM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
Monday was the 10th and final day of the Nebraska State Fair and officials used it to honor veterans.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2019 at 1:16 PM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
Labor Day, final day of Fair, act as Veteran's Day at the Nebraska State Fair.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2019 at 7:20 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
Number one herding dog in the world, seen by one Volunteer
Updated: Sep. 2, 2019 at 6:48 AM CDT
|By Beatriz Reyna/Jacque Harms
The famous Sky Tram ride at the Nebraska State Fair stopped as 45 people were riding it Sunday evening. Fair officials used a scissor lift to rescue the riders.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2019 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Kelsey Dickeson
Forty-million people are victims of human trafficking every year, which is a number Truckers Against Trafficking hopes to change through education.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2019 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Kelsey Dickeson
FFA members from all across Nebraska put their showmanship skills to the test at the Nebraska State Fair Sunday.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2019 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
The Nebraska State Fair is all about tradition and one vendor is continuing a family tradition of making unique artwork.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2019 at 1:46 PM CDT
|By Russ Batenhorst
After a week of close parking lots due to muddy conditions, Nebraska State Fair officials hope to open some lots Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2019 at 1:20 PM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
Entirely run by volunteers, Scoop's profits help local nonprofits.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2019 at 12:19 AM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
The Nebraska Beekeepers Association took the Competitive Exhibits Stage to talk about their favorite critters. They walked the crowd through how they extract honey.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Russ Batenhorst
Governor Ricketts officially proclaims Nebraska State Fair Day in the state during Local4 News at 11:30.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 1:43 PM CDT
|By Russ Batenhorst
In a year of multiple challenges to farmers and ranchers, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is trying to assure them of potential progress.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
UNL Extension puts on a year-round Raising Nebraska exhibit
Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 7:29 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
Magician praises State Fair setup
Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 6:22 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
Nebraska Game and Parks' sets up interactive exhibit
Updated: Aug. 28, 2019 at 7:16 PM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
Memories are being made at the Nebraska State Fair and Grand Island Tourism wants to help people share them with friends and family back home.