The 2020 Nebraska State Fair will be held Aug. 28–Sept. 7 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. The State Fair has been modified to focus on showcasing 4-H & FFA events and exhibits. Gate admission will be free!
4-H exhibits, contests and livestock shows will be held on the first weekend. FFA livestock shows will take place on the second weekend. All events and activities will follow the most up-to-date directive health measures. For up-to-date details, information and schedule of 4-H activities, go to http://4h.unl.edu/state-fair. For up-to-date information about the overall State Fair, go to https://statefair.org.
STATIC EXHIBIT ENTRIES
Static exhibits will be on display for the public to view at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Building and will also be shown virtually. Static exhibits will not be judged at State Fair, but will receive special 2020 State Fair ribbons. Top awards may be selected.
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H static exhibits were selected for the Nebraska State Fair by the judges in the respective areas. 4-H’ers with exhibits selected for State Fair will be emailed after the Super Fair with instructions.
ANIMAL ENTRIES DUE AUG. 10
Animal exhibitors (4-H ages 10–18, FFA ages 10–21) are eligible to participate at the Nebraska State Fair regardless of county fair placing. 4-H/FFA youth or their families must submit their animal entries in ShoWorks online before Monday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Information, instructions and link to register are at https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/live-animal-exhibitor. Lancaster County Extension staff will NOT collect State Fair animal entries or entry fees.