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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.
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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.
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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.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2019 at 7:36 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
The sand sculpture combines Nebraska history with modern aspects.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2019 at 8:24 PM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
One show that continues to bring crowds at the State Fair year after year is Hendrick's Racing Pigs.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2019 at 2:04 PM CDT
|By KSNBLocal4
The Local4 Midday crew is surprised with a special food delivery at the end of their show.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2019 at 1:19 PM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
Local4's Cal Larsen talks with Nebraska State Patrol about its State Fair exhibit.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2019 at 10:45 AM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
Another band of severe weather rolled through Grand Island Monday morning, and the result is flooding at the state fairgrounds.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2019 at 10:26 AM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
The organizers of the Nebraska State Fair want you to know there are many things to do on a rainy day at the 150th Nebraska State Fair. Click in the story for a list.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2019 at 10:28 AM CDT
|By KSNB Staff
The Nebraska State Fair has closed all ground parking due to weather on Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2019 at 7:24 AM CDT
|By KSNBLocal4
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue not coming to Nebraska due to the weather.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2019 at 8:21 PM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
Vendors spent all day Thursday preparing for the first day of the Nebraska State Fair.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2019 at 4:52 PM CDT
With concerns over wet weather making parking difficult, the State Fair in Grand Island will be adding additional parking.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2019 at 7:56 AM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
Businesses across Grand Island are preparing for the return of the State Fair this week and the multi-million dollar impact that it has for local businesses.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2019 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By Russ Batenhorst
Making it to the State Fair is a major accomplishment for youth involved in 4-H and FFA. They will display "the best of the best".
Updated: Aug. 15, 2019 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By KSNB Local4
State Fair officials are asking Grand Island businesses to provide parking in case the lots at the Fairgrounds are too muddy.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2019 at 8:38 PM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
After a weekend of tragedy with two mass shootings across the country, Nebraska State Fair officials spoke with Local4 News about how they're planning to keep their patrons safe.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2019 at 8:47 AM CDT
|By KSNB
State fair organizers prepare for the 150th Nebraska State Fair with many old favorites but also some new additions as well.
Updated: May. 30, 2019 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By Alicia Naspretto
We are getting close to the start of this year's Nebraska State Fair. This year is the 150th anniversary for the fair and the 10th anniversary for it being in Grand Island.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2019 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Kelsey Dickeson
The Nebraska State Fair is trying something new this year to honor our veterans.