Nebraska State Fair 2022 Gatebook

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2022 Gatebook

AUG 26 THRU SEPT 5 | GRAND ISLAND  NEBRASKASTATEFAIR

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IT IS MY PLEASURE TO INVITE AND WELCOME YOU TO THE 2022 NEBRASKA STATE FAIR!

I like to think the Fair is home to so many traditions - for families, for friends and for food, among others. We all have those memories of coming to the Nebraska State Fair to see the attractions we love, to visit with neighbors from across the state and across the street, to compete and show off our successes. It’s great to get back together and continue those traditions.

But it is also fun to try new adventures. One of the exciting challenges our team takes on every year is coming up with ways to bring new life to the experience. I hope you stumble across something we added this year, perhaps it becomes a new part of your family tradition. Or maybe you find something we’ve done for years you hadn’t seen before. Either way, we want you to be delighted with the surprises you encounter at the 2022 Nebraska State Fair.

Food, entertainment, agriculture, shopping … and more food.

You’ll find so much - new and old - to celebrate!

GETTING AROUND This year we’ve labeled and color-coded four sections of the fairgrounds: Y Family Fun Zone This area on the north side of the grounds includes the Nebraska Building and the 4-H/ FFA Fieldhouse, along with the Wade Shows Carnival and many fun activities for visitors of all ages.

Y Livestock Block This area on the west side of the grounds includes the main livestock showing barns and the tie-out area.

Y Marketplace This area in the center of the grounds includes the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, the Heartland Events Center and the outdoor marketplace, as well as the Fonner Park Concourse.

Y Grand District This area on the east side of the grounds includes Anderson Field - home of the outdoor concerts and dirt events, as well as the Pump & Pantry Party Pit, Big Red Barn, Thompson Foods Indoor Arena, US Foods Outdoor Arena and the Avenue of Breeds.

Locations in this Gatebook coordinate with these sections, as shown on the glossy map in the middle of the book.

Bill Ogg, CFE Executive Director

INSIDE

State Fair Information . . . . . . . .

Day-by-Day Highlights . . . . . . .

Nebraska Lottery Concert Series .

Dirt Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Free Special Events . . . . . . . . .

Wade Shows Carnival . . . . . . . .

Free Entertainment . . . . . . . . .

Ag Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grounds Map . . . . . . . . . . . . .

State Fair Marathon . . . . . . . . .

Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nebraska Game & Parks . . . . . .

4-H Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FFA Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dairy Happenings . . . . . . . . . .

Cooking Presentations . . . . . . .

Nebraska’s Largest Classroom . . .

Food & Vendors . . . . . . . . . . .

Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HOURS OF FREE ATTRACTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT

scheduled during the 2022 Nebraska State Fair!

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD Bob Haag, Chairman, District 4, Indianola Dawn Caldwell, Vice Chairman, Governor Appointee, Edgar Tom Schellpeper, Secretary, District 3, Stanton Boyd Strope, Treasurer, District 7, O’Neill Scan this code for updated schedules and vendors.

DISTRICT MEMBERS (COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY DISTRICTS) Steve Wehrbein, District 1, Plattsmouth Jeff Kliment, District 2, Valparaiso Kevin Jorgensen, District 5, St. Paul Lanna Hubbard, District 6, Mitchell

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GOVERNOR APPOINTEES Beth Smith, Governor Appointee, Lincoln, Past Chair Tom Dinsdale, Governor Appointee, Grand Island EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Kathleen Lodl, 4-H, Lincoln Ryan Hassebrook, FFA, Raymond

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Information HOURS Open daily, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 29, Open 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 5, Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m Welcome Center follows gate hours.

BUILDINGS Buildings are open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 4, and 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5 DAILY GATE ADMISSION Ages 5 and under: Free Children (6-12): $3 Adults (13-59): $12 Seniors (60+): $5 Tuesday-Thursday: $3 all TICKETS Gate passes, carnival tickets and event tickets are all available at www.statefair.org or the State Fair Box Office.

INFORMATION KIOSKS Visit volunteers at any of our info kiosks - ask them just about anything! Presented by Chief Industries.

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR VOLUNTEERS You can’t miss the many volunteers around the Fair: They all wear bright yellow shirts. They are on grounds to help and answer questions. Take a second to thank them!

PARKING Free parking all day, every day. General parking will be available: • West of the fairgrounds, enter from South Locust Street • East of the fairgrounds, enter from Stuhr Road OFF-SITE PARKING LOCATIONS There are several off-site parking locations throughout Grand Island that offer free shuttle service to and from the Fair. Shuttles run 10 a.m. 10:45 p.m. most days. Shuttles run until 11:30 p.m. after concerts Aug. 31-Sept. 3.

Shuttle Locations include: • Central Community College • Conestoga Mall • Sam’s Club BIKE RACKS The Bike Barn is east of the 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse on Fonner Park Road. Bring your own lock. The Bike Barn can be accessed from Gate 6. Hours are 10 a.m.

- 10 p.m. each day of the Fair.

RESTROOMS Restrooms are located throughout the grounds.

Please wash your hands often with hot water and soap, especially after petting animals.

Handwashing and CHI Health Sunscreen Stations are located near all animal activities.

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WADE SHOWS CARNIVAL Hours: • Friday, Aug. 26: open 1 p.m.

• Saturday, Aug. 27 - Sunday, Aug. 28: open 11 a.m.

• Monday, Aug. 29 - Friday, Sept. 2: open 1 p.m.

• Saturday, Sept. 3 - Monday, Sept. 5: open 11 a.m.

Prices: Carnival wristbands through Aug. 25: $26 (good any one day) Carnival wristbands beginning Aug. 26: • Weekday (Monday- Thursday, excluding Labor Day) - $30 • Weekend (Friday - Sunday, Labor Day) - $35 Single tickets are 5 for $6 or 25 for $25 or 55 for $50; rides require 3-5 tickets EMERGENCY SERVICES If life-threatening, dial 911. For all other assistance, look for help from any patrol officer, staff member or volunteer.

FIRST AID SERVICE For minor first aid services, the First Aid Station is located at the north end of the Sam’s Club Welcome Center.

SCOOTERS AND WHEELCHAIRS A small number of scooters and wheelchairs will be held on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are recommended by calling (877) 928-5388.

Scooters and wheelchairs will be available for pick-up at the main and north entrances to the fairgrounds. Wheelchairs and scooters must be returned 20 minutes after exhibitors close at 9 p.m.

MOM’S NURSING LOUNGE The Mom’s Nursing Lounge at the Sam’s Club Welcome Center offers a private, climate controlled area for moms and their babies. Educational information will also be available.

TRAM SERVICE Courtesy transportation, via Case IH tractor-drawn shuttles, is provided on the fairgrounds. Trams on the fairgrounds are free sponsored by Aurora Coop.

See map at center of book for route.

ATMS Ready cash may be obtained from ATMs located throughout the fairgrounds. See map at center of books for locations. ATMs are provided by Pinnacle Bank, Five Points Bank and Pump and Pantry.

WASH YOUR HANDS When visiting animals, we strongly urge you to wash your hands at available hand washing stations, in restrooms located in each of our buildings, in the Birthing Pavilion and at select grounds attractions.

This will help stop the spread of potential disease.

AC, SHADE AND SEATING Shade and seating are available across the grounds - look for canopies. Most buildings have air conditioning and large ceiling fans.

| August 26 – September 5, 2022

PETS Pets, except for working animals, are not allowed on the fairgrounds.

PUMP & PANTRY C-STORE Pump & Pantry C-Store sells sundries such as aspirin, bandages, sunscreen, safety pins, water and all sorts of stuff show moms might forget.

HEARTLAND EVENTS CENTER CLEAR BAG POLICY The Heartland Events Center has a clear bag policy.

So any bags or purses brought into the HEC for any event must be clear. This includes the Happy Together concert.

WEAPONS Guns, knives or other weapons are strictly prohibited on the fairgrounds.

ALCOHOL Alcoholic beverages may be consumed only by individuals of legal drinking age.

SMOKING/VAPING In accordance with the 2008 Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act, smoking and vaping are prohibited in all buildings. In addition, please refrain from smoking or vaping in the Family Fun Zone or Anderson Field, and within 20 feet of any building entrances.

TOWING Towed vehicle services are provided by Kramer’s Wrecker Service. They also help with flat tires and vehicle troubles.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY By entering the fairgrounds you hereby consent to the reproduction and use of your photograph, image, voice or a reproduction thereof, either in whole or in part for any and all advertising, promotional and publicity purposes without limitation or reservation.

PERSONAL RISK Fairgoers entering the Nebraska State Fair do so at their own risk.

OPENING DAY

COUNTY FAIR DAY

Fri, Aug. 26

Sat, Aug 27

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OPENING CEREMONY SEE PAGE 16

NEW & UNIQUE FOOD CONTEST JUDGING

HORSE NATIONS INDIAN RELAY SEE PAGE 14

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BILL MARSHALL VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC SEE PAGE 16

NEBRASKAPELLA! SEE PAGE 22

STATE FAIR MARATHON SEE PAGE 31

BBQ AND KIDSQ CONTEST SEE PAGE 56

CHEER & DANCE EXHIBITION STAGE EVENT

LLAMA DRIVING

CELEBRITY LLAMA & ALPACA SHOW

4-H FINAL DRIVE

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GRAND KUBOTA ULTIMATE BULLFIGHTERS

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NOTHING MORE VINTAGE MARKET SEE PAGE 50

NOTHING MORE NEBRASKAN ART SHOW SEE PAGE 16

NEBRASKA RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOW SEE PAGE 26

NEBRASKA AFFILIATE FOUNDATION QUARTER HORSE REGISTRY SHOW SEE PAGE 25

DASH FOR CASH BARREL RACING SEE PAGE 24

OLDER NEBRASKANS DAY

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

Mon, Aug 29

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“BACKYARD FARMER” EPISODE TAPING SEE PAGE 16

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TEAM PENNING SEE PAGE 26

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EXTREME TRAIL CHALLENGE SEE PAGE 24

NEBRASKA COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING ASSOCIATION SEE PAGE 26

CHALLENGE OF BREEDS SEE PAGE 24

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RANCH RODEO SEE PAGE 26

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Two free gate admissions for any one day Two pit tickets to concert/dirt event of choice Two Wade Shows Carnival wristbands $100 in food vouchers $100 in credit at the 1868 Foundation Gift Shop

SCAN TO ENTER:

NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO SEE PAGE 26

CIRQUE MA’CEO SEE PAGE 16

or visit statefair.org/VIP-contest All parts of the prize package must be redeemed in full at the 2022 Nebraska State Fair. Five winners will be selected Aug. 18 and notified no later than Aug. 19. Winners selected by random drawing. Only one winner per household. No purchase necessary. Complete rules available at statefair.org

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TEAM ROPING SEE PAGE 26

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EXPLORE-A-TRUCK SEE PAGE 32

QUEEN MEET ‘N’ GREET SIGNING EVENT SEE PAGE 16

NOTHING MORE VINTAGE MARKET SEE PAGE 50

FFA CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVE SEE PAGE 38

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Nebraska Lottery Concert Series Los Tucanes de Tijuana

GET TICKETS General Adm: $31 Pit: $56 Includes gate admission

Wednesday, August 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Norteño Y Anderson Field Los Tucanes de Tijuana are a Mexican band, specializing in the norteño and corrido style. During their career they have earned several awards and recognitions, including a Latin Grammy, five Grammy Award nominations, and nine Lo Nuestro Awards nominations. They have millions of followers across social media and continue to rise in popularity throughout the United States.

Happy Together

GET TICKETS Reserved: $21 Includes gate admission

Monday, August 29 | 2 p.m. | Rock/Pop Y Heartland Events Center The “Happy Together” Tour will return to the Nebraska State Fair for Older Nebraskans Day. 2022 will mark the 13th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, “Happy Together” Tour. The touring sensation that has crisscrossed the nation delighting audiences for over a decade returns with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. The Tour is once again joined by The Turtles, who also act as musical hosts for the evening. Along with The Turtles will be Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, The Buckinghams, The Vogues and The Cowsills.

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Brantley Gilbert

GET TICKETS General Adm: $46 Pit: $66

Thursday, September 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Country Includes gate admission Y Anderson Field With back-to-back Platinum albums and a grassroots following millions strong, Brantley Gilbert’s music has been shared, covered and adopted as the soundtrack to Saturday night and Sunday morning by audiences around the world. Seven No. 1 hits punctuate his career: “Country Must be Country Wide,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” CMA Awards Song of the Year nominee “Dirt Road Anthem,” “My Kinda Party,” RIAA 5x Platinum-certified “Bottoms Up,” “One Hell of an Amen” and collaboration with Lindsay Ell “What Happens In A Small Town.” Gilbert’s landmark record “Just As I Am” clinched the 2014 American Music Award for Favorite Country Album.

Jeff Dunham Friday, September 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Comedy Y Anderson Field GET TICKETS General Adm: $61 Pit: $81 Includes gate admission

Jeff Dunham holds the Guinness Book of World Records record for Most Tickets Sold for a Stand-Up Comedy Tour: his Spark of Insanity Tour racked up almost two million tickets across almost 400 venues worldwide. Dunham has nine record-breaking comedy specials to his credit – two were Comedy Central’s most viewed specials of their respective years and his “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special” in 2008 remains the network’s highest rated program of all time. His NBC primetime special “Unhinged” ranked as the time period’s top non-sports program on the Big 4, rebroadcast six weeks later on Comedy Central to become its top rated special of 2016. After a long pandemic pause, Dunham and his characters are finally back on the road, ready to provide a much-needed dose of absurdity given the times we live in.

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Lady A

GET TICKETS General Adm: $49 Pit: $69

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Saturday, September 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Country Y Anderson Field Over the course of their decade-plus career, Lady A has become one of the 21st century’s premier vocal groups, blending deeply felt emotions with classic country sounds. The trio has amassed record-breaking success ushering in 10 No. 1 hits with more than 18 million album units and 34 million tracks sold and nearly 5 billion digital streams. Known for their 9X Platinum hit “Need You Now” which is the highest certified song by a country group, they have earned ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year trophies three years in a row. Lady A will be joined by Priscilla Block, whose hit song “Just About Over You” hit number 1 on iTunes in 2020.

Pegged as a 2021 Artist to Watch by Amazon Music, PANDORA, Spotify, CMT and more, Priscilla found fame through TikTok and her streaming has topped 250 million views and rising.

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Dirt Events Grand Kubota Ultimate Bullfighters Friday, August 26 | 7:30 p.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena

Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull Sunday, September 4 | 5 p.m.

Y Anderson Field

GET TICKETS Youth: $15 Adult: $28

GET TICKETS Adult: $25

The Ultimate Bullfighters Tour returns to the Fair in a new location, the Five Points Bank Arena. In this freestyle event, bullfighters have 60 seconds to score points by performing dangerous stunts as close to the bull as possible without getting hit.

The animals are not harmed, unlike in traditional bullfighting. The UBF Tour has 100 active athletes representing 25 states and three countries.

Horse Nations Indian Relay

New to the fair this year will be the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull. The Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pulling Association is the biggest of three sanctioned national pulling associations. With rear tires taller than the average person and engines that shake the ground, the equipment they use looks nothing like your grandpa’s tractor. OTTPA has 16 classes and more than 350 competing vehicles.

GET TICKETS Adult: $20

Saturday, August 27 | 2 p.m.

Sunday, August 28 | 2 p.m.

Y Anderson Field In Indian Relay, a rider makes three laps around the track, switching to a new horse with each lap. Two holders restrain the horses before they run and a mugger catches them afterward. Leading riders and teams will come from seven different Indian nations covering Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Canada.

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| August 26 – September 5, 2022

State Championship Demo Derby Monday, September 5 | 2 p.m.

Y Anderson Field

GET TICKETS Youth: $15 Adult: $28 Pit: $36

See different classes and styles of vehicles battle until only one is left moving! The Nebraska State Fair Demo Derby Point Series Champion will be awarded. The series began June 18 in Ravenna and covered 10 events across Nebraska.

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Free Special Events OPENING CEREMONY Join us for the opening ceremonies at The Nebraska State Fair!

Friday, August 26 | 11 a.m.

Y Earl May Fair Square NEW & UNIQUE FOOD CONTEST JUDGING Celebrity Judges on-stage will pick their favorite New & Unique Food of the 2022 Nebraska State Fair!

Friday, August 26 | 11:15 a.m.

Y Earl May Fair Square SUPER RETREIVER SERIES WITH SUPER DOCK SHOW The Super Retreiver Series with Super Dock Show brings the National Dock Diving circuit to the Nebraska State Fair. These dogs run, fly and swim!

Local dogs are encouraged to try out the dock in Fun Jumps. Check the State Fair website for more information.

Friday, August 26 - Sunday, August 28 | TBA Y Aurora Coop Park NEBRASKA STATE FAIR MARATHON Watch participants take part in the flattest, fastest Boston-qualifying maration in the country! In addition to the full marathon, a half marathon, 5k, relay, push rim wheelchair, handcycle and 1-mile kids run events are also included. Interested in taking part? See page 31 for more details about this event, including costs and how to register.

Saturday, August 27 | 6:30 a.m.

Y Nebraska Building NOTHING MORE NEBRASKAN ART SHOW Support a local artist at the Nothing More Nebraskan Art Show, featuring artists from across Nebraska. A diverse art exhibit on display for viewing or purchasing.

Saturday, August 27 - Sunday, August 28 | 10 a.m.

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse CHEER & DANCE EXHIBITION STAGE EVENT High School cheer and dance teams will show their skills. They will also be performing for fairgoers throughout the fairgrounds. Our state’s spirit leaders need you to cheer them on, so come on out to support these great teams!

Saturday, August 27 | 12:30 p.m.

Y AGI Stage HASTINGS COLLEGE MOBILE GLASS STUDIO Watch and interact with Hastings College instructors and students as they demonstrate the art of glass blowing.

Friday, September 2 - Sunday, September 4 | 10 a.m.

Y Family Fun Zone NEBRASKA STATE FAIR CRUISE IN Cars, vans, pickups... The possibilities are endless.

Check out the great variety of vehicles from all around Nebraska.

Saturday, September 3 | 10 a.m.

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QUEEN MEET ‘N’ GREET SIGNING EVENT Come meet Nebraska titleholders at the Queen Meet ‘N’ Greet Signing Event. There will be crafts, photo opportunities, and more Nebraska Queens than you can think of! Stop by the Bosselman Conference Center, Sunday, September 4, following the Parade at 3:00 pm, to meet your favorite Queens.

Sunday, September 4 | 3 p.m.

Y Pump & Pantry Party Pit CIRQUE MA’CEO Mesmerizing acrobatic feats, aerial dancing, and exotic horses come feast your senses on the beauty and mystery through the adventure of Cirque Ma’Ceo. This theatrical European style, equestrian themed, Cirque show tells a beautiful seamless story with a contemporary blend of Acrobatics, Aerial, Dance, and Equestrian Arts woven together to the acoustic beats of rich Spanish guitar. From daredevil Cossack riding to the beautiful Aerial chandelier, we invite you to take a step back in time and experience the enchanting world of Cirque Ma’Ceo! Sunday, September 4 | 3:30 p.m. | 7 p.m.

Monday, September 5 | 11 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 5 p.m.

Y Heartland Events Center BILL MARSHALL VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC The Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic attracts fans from every corner of the state to see some of the best high school teams kicking off their season at the Nebraska State Fair. The volleyball classic honors the late Bill Marshall III, founder of Five Points Bank. Bill recognized the popularity of volleyball in our state and saw an opportunity to bring athletes, families and fans to the State Fair from different geographical locations across the state.

Saturday, August 27 | 10 a.m.

Y Heartland Events Center GAME 1 Aurora vs. Clarkson Leigh | 10 a.m.

GAME 2 GI Central Catholic vs. Broken Bow | 11:15 a.m.

GAME 3 Pleasanton vs. Wilcox Hildreth | 11:15 a.m.

GAME 4 Gretna vs. GI Northwest | 12:30 p.m.

GAME 5 Milford vs. Clarkson Leigh | 12:30 p.m.

GAME 6 Aurora vs. Malcom | 2 p.m.

GAME 7 GI Central Catholic vs. Ord | 2 p.m.

GAME 8 Gretna vs. Lincoln Lutheran | 3:15 p.m.

GAME 9 Burwell vs. South Loup Callaway | 3:15 p.m.

GAME 10 GI Northwest vs. Malcom | 4:30 p.m.

GAME 11 Ord vs. Milford | 4:30 p.m.

“BACKYARD FARMER” Live Q and A: Bring your questions to the experts on “Backyard Farmer” during this live Q and A, presented

by Nebraska Public Media and Nebraska Extension.

Monday, August 29 | 4:15 p.m.

Y Raising Nebraska Episode Taping: Be in the audience for a taping of “Backyard Farmer” - live from the State Fair - in their 70th Anniversary year! Presented by Nebraska Public Media and Nebraska Extension.

Monday, August 29 | 5:30 p.m.

Y Raising Nebraska

| August 26 – September 5, 2022

County Fair Day COUNTY FAIR DAY This themed day is dedicated to all of the counties in our state that come together to make Nebraska great.

The county representatives attend a social event held in their honor and have the option to enter a float in the daily parade. There might even be a little healthy competition in judging their floats. Come on out to support your county on County Fair Day! Saturday, August 27 | All Day Event Y Grounds-wide

Older Nebraskans Day OLDER NEBRASKANS DAY WELLNESS FESTIVAL 2022 Older Nebraskans Day Wellness Festival exhibitors include: Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers; Primrose Retirement Community; Midland Area Agency on Aging; Mary Lanning Home Care Services; Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home and Newman House; Nebraska Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing; Legal Aid of Nebraska; Beltone; St. Croix Hospice; Asera Care Hospice an Amedisys Company; AARP Nebraska; Frontier Home Medical; Jones Group; The Heritage at Sagewood; Country House Residence; Nebraska Department of Insurance/Nebraska SHIP; Bickford Senior Living; Nebraska Relay; AseraCare Hospice an Amedisys Company; Medicare Advisors; Right at Home; PromptCare Respiratory.

Monday, August 29 | 9 a.m.

Y Bosselman Conference Center

Veterans Day VETERANS DAY PROGRAM In recognition of our Iraqi and Afghanistan war veterans, we will honor our veterans throughout the day Tuesday, August 30. The service will be hosted by local veteran, Ed Meedel and will feature speaker Steven Floyd on what freedom means to him. Mr. Floyd will also serve as our Grand Marshal for Veterans Day. The invocation and benediction will be by Chaplin Zachary Bruenningsend.

Following the ceremony, there will be a Ride In Motorcycle Show as well as a Service Dog meet and greet.

Tuesday, August 30 | 3 p.m.

Y Heartland Events Center CCC VETERAN MINGLE Veteran’s from Central Community College will be mingling throughout the grounds all day.

Tuesday, August 30 | All Day Event Y Grounds-wide MOBILE VETERANS UNIT This 28-ft. traveling display reaching out to veterans throughout the state to provide information and resources available to all Nebraskan veterans.

Tuesday, August 30 | All Day Event Y Heartland Events Center

BLUE RIBBON KICK OFF - THE GREAT STEAK DEBATE FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 | 6:00PM | STATE FAIR EVENT TENT | $75 TICKET

Join us for the Annual Blue Ribbon Kick Off as we celebrate Nothing More Nebraskan than a Great Nebraska Steak!

State Fair Celebrities will pair with a Chef to prepare their very best Steak Recipe - and you get to be the judge on who is crowned the 2022 Winner of the Great Steak Debate!

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Wade Shows Carnival ‘STAR TREK’ RIDE AMONG NEW THRILLS COMING TO NEBRASKA STATE FAIR CARNIVAL In addition to the many traditional favorite rides and games, the Wade Shows will bring three newer attractions to the state’s biggest carnival: the Enterprise, the Mega Drop and the Cliff Hanger.

The Enterprise, made by classic amusement ride manufacturer Huss and named after the USS Enterprise from the “Star Trek” TV show, is one of the largest rides of the carnival, holding 40 people at a time, with two people in each gondola. The ride begins in a clockwise rotation before being lifted in the air by a hydraulic arm to an 87 degree angle. The ride goes from round and round like a merry-go-round to almost straight up and down like a Ferris Wheel. With its high speeds, extreme height and breathtaking lights, the ride is a fair favorite.

Rising 120 feet, the Mega Drop is the largest portable drop tower in the country. The car rises on the tower to the full height before free falling back to a safe stop below. The feel of weightlessness, coupled with the anticipation of the drop is a thrill ride lovers keep coming back for, time and time again.

For those who may prefer more moderate thrill level rides, a new ride called the Cliff Hanger will be making its Nebraska State Fair debut. Made to simulate the motion and sensation of hang gliding, this ride gives just enough thrills for adventurers of all ages. Lying face down on the cars, you move around before tilting and flying higher in the air.

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Rides at the carnival require between 3 and 5 tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the carnival.

Prices are 5 for $6, 25 for $25, or 55 for $50. Unlimited access wristbands are available for $26 in advance. Starting Aug. 26, prices are $30 for Aug. 29-Sept. 1, and $35 for all other days.

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THE RUBBER CHICKEN SHOW A dozen amazing rubber chickens star in this comedy egg-stravaganza, hosted by Greg Frisbee. You’ll meet: Attila the Hen, a Rhode Island Red that will eat fire, a Game Hen ‘super chicken’ will be shot out of a bazooka, a chicken may even cross the road! Will these Free Range chickens chicken out? Not a chance.

The Rubber Chicken Show is perfect for all ages, from pre-k to 401-K. Children will come out of their shells as they assist the fabulous fouls in chicken feats of balance and skill. Adults will cackle as our Comedi-hens keep the show Funny Side Up. Every show is pure Poultry in Motion. The impeckable Rubber Chickens will lay odds that you’ll love this show, it’s everything it’s cracked up to be.

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GREG FRISBEE’S ICE CREAM SHOW I scream, YOU scream we all scream for.... The Ice Cream Show. Greg Frisbee and his comedy ice cream cycle ride around the fair bringing three scoops of fun everywhere they go. Grab your kids for this interactive show strolling every other day.

Y Strolling Performance The Rubber Chicken Show and Greg Frisbee’s Ice Cream Show alternate days | Multiple per day

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NOWEAR BMX Professional bicycle stunt show riders from the Midwest - the majority of the team is native to Nebraska. Nowear provides all-ages, high-energy shows with live XGames-style action. They have a diverse team - men and women, ages 12-38. They are proud to put on a professional show in their home state of Nebraska. The team has an extreme passion for what they do and are excited for every event to entertain fans!

All | Multiple per day Y Family Fun Zone

TYZEN Las Vegas Comedy Hypnotist TYZEN generates a highly entertaining performance where audience members are transformed into the STARS. He combines COMEDY and HYPNOSIS in a way like no other. He interacts with his volunteers and incorporates a generous dose of standup improv comedy. Every show is a unique experience for audiences of all ages and especially repeat show attendees. Tyzen is not only a hypnotist, he’s a very clever and quick comedian.

Thursday, Sept. 1 - Monday, Sept. 5 | Multiple per day Y Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion PIONEER VILLAGE Watch a carousel horse undergo restoration by a local artist. Antique car on display too!

All | All Day Event Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse

| August 26 – September 5, 2022

FLYING FOOLS HIGH DIVE SHOW This is a high performance show consisting of many dynamic dives. The acrobatic divers jump from heights of 3, 6, 9 and 25 meters with so much skill that it leaves you breathless, especially since the pool is only 26 feet in diameter and only 9 feet deep! This thrilling show offers serious and comical dives with one or more acrobats - with up to five divers at once! The Flying Fools will perform 3 shows per day during the 2022 Nebraska State Fair.

All | Multiple per day Y Aurora Coop Park

PAPA BEAR CHAINSAW CARVERS Papa Bear, from Garland, Nebraska, provides specialized chainsaw carvings and entertainment for all ages. He will be set up, carving on-site, each day of the fair. Papa Bear has a Chainsaw Carving Auction on Sunday, Sept. 4. Guests can bid to win their favorite carving or a carving of choice.

All | Multiple per day Y Big Red Barn

SPECIAL HEAD If you watch “America’s Got Talent,” you most likely caught the performance of one of the most talked about acts in the history of the show, Special Head, and his amazing levitation. Immediately upon performing it, Special Head went viral, generating millions of views online. A unique performer guaranteed to grab and keep everyone’s attention.

All | Multiple per day Y Strolling Performance

READY SET GROW Ready, Set, Grow is a fun agricultural magic show for kids of all ages with comedic magic, juggling, puppets, audience participation, and music.

Ground level setup with custom made show props, sound system, stage lights and custom backdrop.

All | Multiple per day Y Aurora Coop AG-tivity Acres

BOBBIE THE BARKER The Nebraska State Fair’s own Bobbie the Barker returns to the Family Fun Zone again this year.

This is comedy schtick on a stick.

All | Multiple per day Y Family Fun Zone

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THE WILDER SHOW The Wilder Show is an engaging, interactive and hilarious show that leaves audiences awe-struck and laughing out loud. Whether strolling the grounds or on stage, Mark’s high-energy and family-friendly fun show will bring smiles to faces of all ages and leave fairgoers with lasting memories. Watch for a unicycle coming your way!

Saturday, August 27 - Monday, Sept. 5 | Multiple per day Y AGI Stage Y Strolling Performance

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ZUZU ACROBATS Witness spectacular choreographed routines involving fast pyramid building, limbo, contortion, bottle balancing, chair stacks and hand balancing all set to African beats.

All | Multiple per day Y AGI Stage

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Free Entertainment Music

PEPSI LIVE! LIVE MUSIC DAILY: Multiple stages. Multiple shows. Every day of the Nebraska State Fair.

Whether you love country music or hard drivin’ rock and roll, cover bands or mariachi parties, you’ll find something you can enjoy during the 11 days at the Fair. Bands from across the state and across the country will fill the lineup. To see the lineup, scan this QR code or visit statefair.org/Pepsi-livemusic.

These are all free shows!

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MARC DOBSON ONE MAN BAND Returning to the Nebraska State Fair, a fan favorite, Marc Dobson, the One Man Band! Picture the opening of Mary Poppins with Dick Van Dyke as a one man band, except playing classic rock, country and pop songs most people know and love. Marc creates a musical illusion playing 9.1 instruments all attached to his body at once. All performances are completely live, mistakes included. Marc is one of a few manually controlled, real one-man bands who can trick an ear into hearing a band performance from a solo musician. Marc is primed for giving you a smile. Look for him strolling around the fairgrounds!

Saturday, August 27 - Monday, Sept. 5 | Multiple per day Y Strolling Performance

NEBRASKAPELLA! During the Nebraskapella! event, Aug. 28 from 1:30 to 6 p.m., a variety of high-quality a cappella groups will perform.

Sunday, August 28 | 1:30 p.m.

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SHERWIN LINTON AND THE COTTON KINGS After a career of 60 years, Sherwin is still singing the songs of Elvis, Marty Robbins, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and Johnny Cash with the same vitality that made them classics. He also performs many of his own hits and originals plus a great variety of traditional country, folk, gospel and cowboy songs. With an estimated repertoire of over 5,000 songs, he can entertain any audience anywhere. An infectious smile, charming personality, and sincerity have won him a loyal legion of friends and fans all over the United States and abroad. Sherwin often plays over 250 dates a year and among his many unique accomplishments is a perfect attendance record. He has never missed a scheduled performance. Sherwin’s show is complemented by his lovely and talented wife and vocalist, Pam Linton, and his great band The Cotton Kings.

Monday, August 29 | Multiple per day Y AGI Stage

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THE PIED PIPER OF PERCUSSION Steve Gryb, The Pied Piper of Percussion from Miami, Florida, presents ‘The Rhythm is Going to Get You!’ show. Enjoy a total hands-on fun, family music show where everyone can play tambourines, drums, and maracas. Get ready to wiggle, jiggle and jam at this percussion party for the young and young at heart!

All | Multiple per day PEPSI_H1_NB_LARGE_4C Y Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion(4" AND LARGER) CMYK

THE STROLLING PIANO Enjoy being serenaded throughout the fairgrounds

by The Strolling Piano! They combine the classic and sophisticated nature of a pianist and singer with the flexibility of a roaming musician. The Strolling Piano will perform at the fair each day.

All | Multiple per day Y Strolling Performance

Animals

HEDRICK’S CAMEL & PONY RIDES Hedrick’s will also have camel and pony rides, in addition to their petting zoo and racing pigs!

Don’t miss a chance to experience the ride!

All | All Day Event Y Marketplace

HEDRICK’S MEET THE ANIMALS Hedrick’s Educational Exotic Animal Encounter will excite people of all ages! Enjoy the educational and entertaining display of the widest variety of exotic animals. Learning is fun with their professional staff, colorful displays, informative signs, and years of experience. It’s more than a zoo; it’s an up-close experience with the animals.

All | All Day Event Y Marketplace

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HEDRICK’S PIG RACES Hedrick’s Pig Races are a crowd favorite! They encourage audience participation and good oldfashioned, knee-slapping laughs. Hilarity ensues when these twelve slipping and sliding porcine athletes race for the Oreo cookie served on a silver trophy platter! There are three races per show, four pigs per race dressed in silks. Each show lasts approximately 20-25 minutes. Specific daily show times will be listed on the daily schedules.

All | Multiple per day Y Marketplace

MISTER CRABS COOL ZOO Mister Crabs brings education and the world of science to life. Come to check out tortoise races, an exotic animal walk thru, gem mining, and encounters with lemur, exotic birds, giant tortoise, alligator, snakes and kangaroo! Something exciting will be ready to encounter every day of the fair.

All | Multiple per day Y Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion

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CELEBRATION PARADES In celebration of Nebraska’s entertainment, education, economics, agriculture and arts, we invite you to attend one of our 2022 daily parades!

Each day, we will recognize a person of family who has been nominated by their county fair board members. It is truly an honor and we will celebrate their contributions to the state of Nebraska throughout each of the 11 days of the fair. As each daily parade will feature different entries, you’ll surely see high school and community bands, cheerleading and dance troops, antique tractors, floats, motorcycles, entertainers and much more!

On Tuesday, for Veterans Day, there will be a special parade honoring Iraqi and Afghanistan war veterans.

Friday, August 26 - Sunday, August 28 | 2 p.m.

Monday, August 29 - Friday, September 2 | 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 3 - Sunday, September 4 | 2 p.m.

Monday, September 5 | 1 p.m.

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MARCHING BANDS Each day, a variety of high school marching bands, dance and cheer squads from across the state parade through the grounds. For a complete and up-to-the-minute schedule of marching bands and spirit squads performing at the Nebraska State Fair, visit statefair.org/marchingbands or scan this QR code.

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Ag Experiences ABGA BOER GOAT SILVER SHOW The first of two Boer Goat Shows at the Nebraska State Fair. A breed that originated in Africa and is known for their meat production Boer goats have become very popular in Nebraska.

Tuesday, August 30 | 8 a.m.

Y Sheep Barn ABGA BOER GOAT BRONZE SHOW The second of two Boer Goat Shows at the Nebraska State Fair. A breed that originated in Africa and is known for their meat production Boer goats have become very popular in Nebraska.

Tuesday, August 30 | 8 a.m.

Y Sheep Barn ALPACA & LLAMA HALTER SHOWS The Alpaca Halter Show will begin followed by the Llama Halter Show.

Sunday, August 28 | 9 a.m.

Y Big Red Barn ANTIQUE MACHINERY DEMONSTRATIONS Antique Machinery Demonstrations will show you exactly how noisy and cumbersome it was to do chores using these old machines in their hay day.

They are entertaining to watch and should make all of us thankful for progress and electricity that has streamlined things for us. You might see a rock crusher in action, a corn shucker, a working shower or even home made ice cream being churned if you are lucky!

All | Multiple per day Y Big Red Barn

ASK A MASTER GARDENER, PRESENTED BY NEBRASKA EXTENSION Bring your horticulture questions, we’ll have answers!

Monday, August 29 | 10 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska

DAIRY GOAT SENIOR DOE SHOW Eight different breeds of dairy goats will compete at the Nebraska State Fair. The second day focuses on Senior Dairy Goats.

Wednesday, August 31 | 7 a.m.

Y Aurora Coop Pavilion

AVENUE OF BREEDS The Grand District will play host to the Avenue of Breeds. Come see various breeds of livestock up close and learn more about them. This is a great educational opportunity!

All | All Day Event Y Grand District

DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP & DAIRY GOAT JUNIOR DOE SHOW Eight different breeds of dairy goats will compete at the Nebraska State Fair. The first day will begin with showmanship judging then proceed into the Junior Dairy Goats.

Tuesday, August 30 | 8 a.m.

Y Aurora Coop Pavilion

BLACKWORK DEMONSTRATION Join us for a traditional embroidery method demonstration, using decorative stitches on aida cloth, by Susan Brown.

Tuesday, August 30 | 2 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW Carriage driving has established itself as one of the oldest and most popular disciplines within competitive equestrian sport. Carriage pleasure driving classes pay tribute to the heritage of horses being used for transportation.

Friday, September 2 | 10 a.m.

Saturday, September 3 | 2 p.m.

Y Thompson Foods Indoor Arena

ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAY Don’t miss our Antique Tractor Display - close to 200 antique tractors in the familiar green, orange, red colors & other colors that will surprise you! Get up close to these pieces of History!

All | All Day Event Y Big Red Barn ANTIQUE TRACTOR GAMES Antique Tractor Games put on by the Central Nebraska Antique Machinery Association take place in the Antique Tractor display area and are free to the public. Come watch as antique tractor owners compete in events such as the balance beam, Hula Hoop toss, slowest crawl and chain drag, which includes celebrities. Come cheer on your favorite tractors and drivers!

Wednesday, August 31 | 6 p.m.

Y Big Red Barn ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL The Antique Tractor Pull is as much fun to watch as it is to participate in! Come watch the antique tractors get put to the test trying to pull the weighted sled down the track. Put on by the Platte Valley Antique Machinery Association.

Monday, August 29 | 9 a.m.

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CASE - IH COMBINE RIDES Free rides to families are available every day on a Case or New Holland combine, the same big machines farmers use for harvest. Take a ride around the big track and experience a combine from the inside.

All | 10 a.m.

Y Fonner Park Track CELEBRITY LLAMA & ALPACA SHOW Come watch local celebrities try their hand at showing a llama or alpaca!

Saturday, August 27 | 11 a.m.

Y Big Red Barn CHALLENGE OF BREEDS A variety of horse breeds all in one location!

Thursday, September 1 | 9 a.m.

Y Thompson Foods Indoor Arena

| August 26 – September 5, 2022

DASH FOR CASH BARREL RACING A race against time for horse and rider to make it around all three barrels as fast as they can! Come join us at the US Foods Outdoor Arena.

Sunday, August 28 | 6 p.m.

Monday, August 29 | 8 a.m. | 10 a.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena DRAFT HORSE PULL Come watch these gentle giants compete against each other in a pulling competition.

Monday, August 29 | 6 p.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena EXTREME TRAIL CHALLENGE A competition that tests horse and rider’s skills to the extreme, you won’t want to miss out on this!

Thursday, September 1 | 9 a.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena GRAND LIFE CELEBRITY SHOWMANSHIP 30 Nebraska celebrities will be paired with 30 Nebraska 4-H members for a Celebrity Showmanship Competition. Celebrities will try their hand out at showing beef cattle, sheep, and goats.

This will be an event you don’t want to miss!

Saturday, August 27 | 7 p.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena JACKPOT FEEDER & BREEDING CALF SHOW Come for the Junior Breeding Heifer Show and stay to watch the very competitive Jackpot Feeder & Breeding Calf Show.

Wednesday, August 31 | 7 p.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena JUNIOR BREEDING HEIFER SHOW Youth exhibitors from multiple states will compete against each for the title of Supreme Champion Junior Breeding Heifer. Fabulous prizes will be awarded, but the best part is the amazing youth.

Wednesday, August 31 | 4 p.m.

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BIRTHING PAVILION Stop by each day to see all your barnyard friends just arriving into the world during the State Fair. Presented by Nebraska Cattlewomen.

LADIES BREAKAWAY ROPING Breakaway roping is a timed rodeo event featuring a calf and one mounted rider. The rope is tied onto the saddle horn with a string. When the loop is around the calf’s neck, the roper’s horse is pulled up so the weight of the calf will make the rope snap off of the saddle horn, stopping the time in under three seconds.

Sunday, September 4 | 7 p.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena

MACHINE EMBROIDERY DEMONSTRATION Join us for a demonstration about machine embroidery.

Thursday, September 1 | 2 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse)

LLAMA & ALPACA COSTUME CONTEST CLASS Costumes galore will be on display in the Llama & Alpaca Costume Contest! Both animal and exhibitor will be decked out.

Saturday, August 27 | 5 p.m.

Y Big Red Barn LLAMA & ALPACA PERFORMANCE SHOW Come see llamas and alpacas doing trail courses!

Saturday, August 27 | 8 a.m.

Y Big Red Barn LLAMA & ALPACA WALKING FIBER PARADE See these super fun animals being displayed in a parade outside the Big Red Barn following the Walking Fiber Judging.

Friday, August 26 | 7 p.m.

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MILKING PARLOR Happy cows make nutritious milk. Stop by the Milking Parlor and hear all about milking cows as these girls show you how they provide protein-rich milk for ice cream, butter, yogurt and so much more.

Presented by Midwest Dairy. Oh, and don’t forget the Ice Cream Parlor is right next door.

All | All Day Event Y Tom Dinsdale Automotive Cattle Barn

LLAMA DRIVING Llamas being used to pull carts? That’s right, come see the fun!

Sunday, August 28 | 4 p.m.

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MINIATURE HORSE SHOW These versatile little horses can do just about everything a full-sized horse can do - making them small in size but big in versatility, personality, beauty, strength, and fun!

Tuesday, August 30 | 10 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 10 a.m.

Y Thompson Foods Indoor Arena NEBRASKA AFFILIATE FOUNDATION QUARTER HORSE REGISTRY SHOW The purpose of the Foundation Quarter Horse Registry is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the Foundation Quarter Horse.

Thursday, August 25 | 6 p.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena Friday, August 26 | 8 a.m.

Y Thompson Foods Indoor Arena Friday, August 26 | 8 a.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena Saturday, August 27 | 8 a.m.

Y Thompson Foods Indoor Arena NEBRASKA AGRABILITY Presentation by Nebraska AgrAbility Team.

Monday, August 29 | 10 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska

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Ag Experiences BEEF STATE EXTRAVAGANZA Open Class Beef Cattle Shows: Wednesday: Ring 1: Red Angus, Lowell Minert Angus, Charolais, MOE Limousin; Ring 2: R.O.G. Gelbvieh/Balancer, Chianina/Chiangus, followed by Western Regional JR Show, Miniature Hereford. Thursday: Ring 1: R.P.S. Shorthorn, Hereford, MaineAnjou, Dexter; Ring 2: other breeds, Simmental, S.O.E Piedmontese.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

Thursday, September 1 | 9 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena NEBRASKA COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING ASSOCIATION You won’t want to miss out on this exciting event that will take you back to the Old West. Cowboys left and right competing to see who’s the best!

Sponsored by Hornady Manufacturing.

Friday, September 2 | 5 p.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena Saturday, September 3 | 9 a.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO The National High School Rodeo Association was created to give high school students the opportunity to participate and compete in this unique and challenging sport. The NHSRA offers a rodeo program that sets high school rodeo apart from other varsity sports: Athletes compete on a scale comparable to collegiate and professional rodeo competitors.

Monday, September 5 | 10 a.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena NEBRASKA RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOW A show that promotes and values a truly versatile ranch type horse. NRHA provides a friendly, competitive, and family-oriented environment where ranch horses can compete in classes from Showmanship to Reining to Working Cow Horse.

Saturday, August 27 | 8 a.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena Sunday, August 28 | 8 a.m.

Y Thompson Foods Indoor Arena NEBRASKA STATE FAIR & OUTBACK REGIONAL CATTLE DOG TRIALS There is a relationship between a man/woman and their dog. A rancher used to try to work his cattle either on horseback or walking. Now their dogs help drive the cattle where they want them to go. Watch them work!

Monday, August 29 | 8 a.m. | 6 p.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 8 a.m. | 6 p.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena OPEN BREEDING GILT SHOW Youth and adult swine exhibitors compete against each other in a breeding gilt show. Many exhibitors are too young for 4-H (aka ample cuteness factor).

Friday, September 2 | 7 p.m.

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OPEN CLASS DAIRY CATTLE SHOW The dairy cattle industry is very important to both the heritage of agriculture in Nebraska and current agriculture. Come see a representation of this industry, as exhibitors compete against each other for the the title of Supreme Female.

Friday, September 2 | 8 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena OPEN CLASS POULTRY, WATERFOWL, EGG AND PIGEON SHOW Come see the large display of chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, guineas, and pigeons. Plus, see eggs from various poultry.

Sunday, September 4 | 10 a.m.

Y Sheep Barn OPEN CLASS SHEEP SHOW A variety of wool breeds and meat breeds will be represented at this show. Breed winners will compete against each other for the title of Supreme Champion.

Thursday, September 1 | 8 a.m.

Y Sheep Barn OPEN JACKPOT SWINE SHOW Youth and adult swine exhibitors compete against each other in a jackpot swine show. Many exhibitors are too young for 4-H (aka ample cuteness factor).

Saturday, September 3 | 9 a.m.

Y Aurora Coop Pavilion RANCH RODEO Watch as working cowboys and cowgirls work together on teams doing rodeo the way they actually work with cattle on the ranch. You’ll see team penning, wild cow milking, team doctoring - which simulates brining a sick animal in for veterinary care - and more.

Saturday, September 3 | 4 p.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena REGIONAL YOUTH DAIRY CATTLE SHOW Youth dairy exhibitors compete against each other for the title of Supreme Female. Many youth exhibitors represent multiple generations of dairy exhibitors.

Sunday, September 4 | 8 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena

| August 26 – September 5, 2022

SUPREME CHAMPION BEEF CATTLE DRIVE Come watch the best of the best in beef cattle compete against each other for the title of Supreme Champion!

Thursday, September 1 | 6 p.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena TEAM PENNING Watch as these horseback riders work together as a team with their horses to accomplish a common goal!

Tuesday, August 30 | 8 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 8 a.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena TEAM ROPING Requires close cooperation and timing between two highly skilled ropers - a header and a heeler - and their horses. The event originated on ranches when cowboys needed to treat or brand large steers and the task proved too difficult for one man.

Sunday, September 4 | 10 a.m.

Y US Foods Outdoor Arena TEXAS LONGHORN FREE DIVISION SHOW Giant horns, cool hides, what more could you want?

Come see these super neat animals being judged without halters!

Saturday, August 27 | 3 p.m.

Y Grand District TEXAS LONGHORN TROPHY STEER SHOW Amazing horns! Amazing hides! Make your way to the east end to see them in person!

Saturday, August 27 | 5:30 p.m.

Y Grand District TEXAS LONGHORN YOUTH & HALTER SHOW How do you get a halter on a heifer with long horns?

Find your way to the east end and see for yourself.

Sunday, August 28 | 8 a.m.

Y Grand District UNDERSTANDING SOIL HEALTH Presentation by NRCS. Monday, August 29 | 10 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska WETHER SIRE & WETHER DAM SHEEP SHOW The Wether Sire and Wether Dam Show allows breeders of market lambs to showcase their ewes and rams.

Friday, September 2 | 9 a.m.

Y Sheep Barn YOUTH LLAMA & ALPACA SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship is an exhibitor’s ability to most effectively present an animal in a competitive yet positive attitude.

Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

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State Fair Marathon

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022 We are excited to announce that the Grand Island YMCA and the Nebraska State Fair are once again partnering to provide an event that strengthens community and promotes healthy living. The State Fair Marathon is a Boston qualifier. USATF course certification number is NE18005GM. Chip timing provided. All water stations on the course feature Gatorade. GU and some types of fruit are also provided at each station.

The State Fair Marathon events and costs: • Marathon, $90 • Half Marathon, $80 • Relay Marathon, $275 • 5K, $45 • 1-Mile Kids Run, $25 Register at getmeregistered.com thru Wednesday, August 24 at 11:59 pm. Register at the Grand Island Y thru Friday, August 26, at 5 pm.

No guarantee of a shirt after Friday, August 5.

Registration is limited to 5,000 entrants.

All races will start and finish on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds.

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SCHEDULE 5 a.m.: Check-in begins 5:45 a.m.: Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay check-in ends 6:20 a.m.: Wheelchair & Handcycle events begin 6:30 a.m.: Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay events begin 6:40 a.m.: 5K check-in ends 7 a.m.: 5K event begins 7 a.m.: 1-Mile Kids Run check-in ends 7:10 a.m.: 1-Mile Kids Run event begins The Marathon course is open for 6 hours (6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

AWARDS Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K: Cash prizes given for the top three male and female winners in the Marathon, Half-Marathon and the top male and female in the 5K. Cash prize given for breaking the course record.

Medals will be presented for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each age division, relay division, and open divisions.

After the race, please join us for the awards ceremony (place and times to be announced).

VIRTUAL OPTION Complete your run from August 24-30. Submit your results online. Your event shirt and finisher’s medal will be mailed to you.

SWAG • Medal for all finishers • Tech shirt to all participants • Entry into Nebraska State Fair SCAN FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE RACE INFORMATION

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Activities Fun and games ABSOLUTE SCIENCE Learn more about science first-hand and hands-on with Absolute Science! This free interactive, educational experience encourages kids (and adults) to participate in super-cool science experiments designed to inspire a love of science.

Friday, Aug. 26 - Wednesday, Aug. 31 | Two shows daily Y Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion EXPLORE-A-TRUCK Come out and bring your kids and family to the free Explore-A-Truck Event at the Nebraska State Fair!

Located on the west side of the Nebraska Building from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come explore all kinds of trucks and equipment from local businesses.

Sunday, September 4 | 10 a.m.

Y Nebraska Building ACTIONBOUND NEBRASKA SCAVENGER HUNT Download the Actionbound app to play a free digital scavenger hunt as you explore the fairgrounds.

Discover more about the good life in Nebraska food, farming, natural resources and more - and enter to win one of three grand prizes. Free to play.

Presented by Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation and Raising Nebraska.

All | All Day Event Y Raising Nebraska AURORA COOPERATIVE AG-TIVITY ACRES AG-tivity Acres has free fun for kids of all ages.

Families are welcome to join us any day of the fair for crafts, activities, games, and learning! This year’s Ag-tivity Acres will be set up directly behind the Information/Nurse Station near the fair center.

All | All Day Event Y Family Fun Zone BINGO BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Come play a good old-fashioned game of bingo with the Knights of Columbus for prizes!

All | All Day Event Y Food Pod 7 RAISING NEBRASKA Don’t miss a chance to swing into Raising Nebraska, the region’s premier ag education center. You’ll find a full schedule available at the door, but expect demonstrations and workshops, attend the theater, drive a combine in a stimulator, enter the mini house, and “walk across Nebraska” which isn’t flat at all. Standing on your hometown on the map is a must!

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VR GAME TRUCK OF NEBRASKA NEW FOR 2022: We Bring the Party to You! VR Game Truck Nebraska is a unique option for all sorts of events. Our gaming trailer provides a state of the art virtual reality experience with 5 PSVR stations, 6 Oculus stations, a VR racing station, and a VR flight simulator station. We also provide a vast library of Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Wii/Wii U games, and Nintendo Switch games, so everyone can find something they enjoy! The trailer can hold up to 30 people at a time and has full climate control in order to provide the most ultimate gaming experience possible.

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Services NEBRASKA FREEMASONS CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROJECT Nebraska Freemasons Child Identification provides Child Identification Kits to parents at no cost. The Child Identification Program includes a brief interview, digital still photograph, fingerprints, “Toothprints”( a dental impression) and a DNA check swab.

Saturday, August 27 | All Day Event Sunday, August 28 | All Day Event Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse GRAND ISLAND TOURISM’S POSTCARD PROGRAM Send Someone a Smile! Stop by the Nebraska Building and send your family and friends a complimentary postcard from the Nebraska State Fair for free.

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Displays CONSERVATION NEBRASKA Interactive activities: seed bombs, trivia wheel, bee hotel building.

All | All Day Event Y Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion SOLAR HEAT AND ELECTRIC Stop by and learn more about solar energy.

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SKY TRAM Take in the sights of the State Fair from above with a ride on the Sky Tram.

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Veterans FLIGHTS OF HONOR 3,466 veterans of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars and the War on Terror flew on charter jets between 2008 and 2019 to see their memorials in D.C. These flights were a way to give our veterans the thank you and welcome home they never received. Enjoy this exhibit with hundreds of photos of their trips.

All | All Day Event Y Nebraska Building GRAND ISLAND VA HOSPITAL ARTS DISPLAY Display of art created by veterans.

All | All Day Event Y Nebraska Building ME & MY HERO PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Smile! Grab a veteran and take a photo in our specially designed photo opportunity made to honor Nebraska’s heroes.

All | All Day Event Y Nebraska Building PATRIOTIC POST CARDS Free patriotic post cards will be available for anyone to write to a Nebraska Veteran. This is a wonderful way to show our appreciation to our state heroes.

All | All Day Event Y Nebraska Building REMEMBERING THE FALLEN EXHIBIT Remember the Fallen is a display to commemorate the Fallen Heroes serving the United States. It is set up in a designated room of the Nebraska Building, throughout the entire fair.

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Church Services CHURCH SERVICES Multiple church services will take place both Sunday mornings of the Fair.

AUGUST 28 9 a.m.: Catholic Mass – Catholic Diocese of Grand Island 10:30 a.m.: Lutheran Service – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Noon: Cowboy Church – Nebraska Cowboy Church Association SEPTEMBER 4 9 a.m.: Catholic Mass – Catholic Diocese of Grand Island 10:30 a.m.: Lutheran Service – Nebraska District Layman’s League Noon: Cowboy Church – Nebraska Cowboy Church Association Y AGI Stage

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he Nebraska Game & Parks is thrilled to present many adventures at the Nebraska State Fair.

From the beautiful aquarium to archery to wildlife management, check out this wonderful world of exploration. Wander outside to cross a creek or challenge yourself in the shooting gallery.

Located on the south side of the Nebraska Building.

OUTDOOR ENCOUNTERS Nebraska Game and Parks invites you to their outdoor playground area. You’ll find slides, sand box, outdoor stream, campground games, sky fort, spider web climbing area and a picnic pavilion.

All | All Day Event Y Nebraska Building POLLINATOR GARDEN Come by and see the Pollinator Garden. View the beauty of a pollinator garden and learn the plants that attract pollinators. Stop inside the Game and Parks information booth for a complimentary packet of pollinator garden seed.

All | All Day Event Y Nebraska Building NEBRASKALAND PHOTOGRAPHERS’ AWARDWINNING PRINTS Photographs by NEBRASKAland Photographers will be displayed in the Game & Parks area.

Be sure to come and view these wonderful pieces of art. They will be available to purchase.

(Closes at 5 p.m. daily.)

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PERMITS & LICENSE Ever wonder where to go to get a NE Game & Parks Permit? Good news! You can grab one while you’re visiting the 2022 State Fair! (Closes at 5 p.m. daily.)

All | 9 a.m.

Y Nebraska Building WILDLIFE SCAVENGER HUNT This activity is free for all ages. Pick up a scavenger hunt bag at the Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter exhibit and begin your hunt to find the cut-out wildlife hidden throughout our exhibit area.

Compete with your friends and family and see who can find the most wildlife. A prize is awarded to those successful in finding wildlife cut-outs (while supplies last).

All | 9 a.m.

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AQUARIUM Come see Nebraska fish up close in this spectacular 6,000 gallon aquarium on display at the Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter Exhibit. In addition of the aquarium is a 12 foot waterfall with wildlife mounts on display and a meandering indoor stream.

Benches provide a relaxing place to take a break and enjoy the waterfall and fish of Nebraska.

All | All Day Event Y Nebraska Building GAME & PARKS INFORMATION BOOTH Visit the Nebraska Game & Parks Information Booth, on your way into the main fair entrance. You’ll find all of the NE hunting, fishing, parks, boating and trail information that you need to plan your outdoor adventures! They are located on the south side of the Nebraska Building.

All | 9 a.m.

Y Nebraska Building ARCHERY RANGE Fun supervised archery range with 3-D targets. Free, for ages 8 and above. Located in the Indoor Game and Parks Exhibit. (10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat./Sun.) All | Noon – 6 p.m.

Y Nebraska Building OLD-FASHIONED SHOOTING GALLERY Supervised air gun range with fun old-fashioned carnival style targets. Free, for ages 8 and above.

Located in the Indoor Game and Parks Exhibit.

(10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat./Sun.) All | Noon – 6 p.m.

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he Nebraska State Fair is an opportunity for thousands of youth who participate in Nebraska 4-H - a part of Nebraska Extension and the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, to share their “sparks” and what they have learned throughout the year. Visitors to the Nebraska State Fair can view more than 11,000 4-H exhibits from 2,500 exhibitors, representing all 93 Nebraska counties. In many cases, these exhibits represent the first step in a career path for Nebraska youth. Building a robot could lead to becoming a scientist, showing a steer could be the first step to a career in Nebraska’s beef industry, or giving a 4-H presentation can spark an interest in the confidence needed to pursue a teaching career. The 2022 Nebraska State Fair will not only showcase static and livestock exhibits, but also provide a chance to experience the 4-H Fashion Show, presentation events, judging contests, and more!

4-H FINAL DRIVE

The best of the best in the 4-H market shows come to the Five Points Bank Arena for the selection of the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions. Market beef, market sheep, market swine and market goats will be front and center. 4-H will also recognize important award winners.

Sunday, August 28 | 4 p.m.

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LIVESTOCK LIVE EVALUATION

LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP

4-H youth compete to see an exhibitor’s ability to present an animal most effectively in a competitive yet positive attitude. Youth worked hard to bring attention to their animal’s strengths while minimizing their weaknesses. Successful showmen have spent hours at home fine tuning their showmanship skills along with daily care and grooming of their project. Separate showmanship contests are held for Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Poultry and Rabbit.

BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, August 27 | 8 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, August 27 | 8:30 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, August 27 | 9 a.m.

Y Sheep Barn SWINE SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, August 27 | 3 p.m.

Y Aurora Cooperative Pavilion GOAT SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, August 27 | 5 p.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP Sunday, August 28 | 8 a.m.

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4-H youth from all over Nebraska will be competing against each other in very competitive livestock shows. This includes Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Poultry and Rabbit Shows. Both Breeding and Market Shows are offered for Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Goat, along with the culmination of the Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge and a Feeder Calf Show. Market exhibitors compete for the chance to qualify for the 4-H Final Drive. Breeding animal projects allow youth the chance to start their own herd. The focus of a market animal project is to learn about raising livestock for meat production.

BREEDING SHEEP SHOW Saturday, August 27 | following Sheep Showmanship Y Five Points Bank Arena POULTRY SHOW Saturday, August 27 | 10 a.m.

Y Sheep Barn BREEDING BEEF SHOW Saturday, August 27 | 12:30 p.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena BREEDING GILT SHOW Saturday, August 27 | 5 p.m.

Y Aurora Cooperative Pavilion MARKET SWINE SHOW Sunday, August 28 | 8 a.m.

Y Aurora Cooperative Pavilion NE FED STEER CHALLENGE, FEEDER CALF & MARKET BEEF SHOW Sunday, August 28 | 8 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena BREEDING GOAT & MARKET GOAT SHOW Sunday, August 28 | 8:30 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena MARKET LAMB SHOW Sunday, August 28 | 8:30 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena RABBIT SHOW Sunday, August 28 | 10 a.m.

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4-H FASHION SHOWS The three State Fair 4-H Fashion Show recognize 4-H members who have excelled in clothing projects and exhibit skills which apply knowledge of fibers and fabrics, wardrobe selection, clothing construction, or comparison shopping, fashion interpretation and understanding of style, good grooming and poise in front of others, and modeling and presentation of themselves and their garments. The public is welcome to view the fashion shows, using the East Garden Entrance doors. These events are free to the public. The Raising Nebraska exhibits will be closed to the public.

Saturday, August 27 | 9 a.m. | 11 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska 4-H PRESENTATIONS The 4-H Presentation Contest develops communication skills in youth. Through the contest, youth have an opportunity to teach others about the skills they have learned in 4-H by developing and delivering a Show and Tell presentation.

Saturday, August 27 | 10 a.m.

Sunday, August 28 | 10 a.m.

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse 4-H QUILTS OF VALOR PRESENTATION Youth participating in the Quilts of Valor project utilize sewing skills gained in the 4-H Clothing and Textiles project to complete a quilted blanket and donate it to a service member or veteran.

Saturday, August 27 | 10:15 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING SHOWCASE The 4-H Public Speaking Showcase helps youth develop skills for communicating about current issues to real audiences, learn how to organize, and prepare a speech, develop speech delivery skills, learn how to present themselves to others, and build self-confidence.

Saturday, August 27 | 3 p.m.

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4-H TECH CHANGEMAKERS In this interactive 4-H Tech Changemaker project, teens will be assisting adult participants in building their knowledge and skills related to digital literacy. Topics will vary but could include communication, digital literacy, safety and security, and workforce development.

Saturday, August 27 | 4 p.m.

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse 4-H CHICKEN BBQ COMPETITION - COOKING The newest Nebraska 4-H competition will be held at Raising Nebraska. Winners will qualify for the national competition in Kentucky. Smells are open to the public, food is only for the judges.

Sunday, August 28 | 10 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska 4-H CULINARY CHALLENGE Interact with 4-H youth demonstrating healthy decision making at the 4-H Culinary Challenge.

Contestants create a menu, prepare one food item, and choose appropriate theme for their occasion, all while expressing their food, nutrition, and food safety knowledge during a live interview with a judge at the contest. (Group A: Check-in 10 a.m., contest 10:30 a.m.; Group B: Check-in 1 p.m., contest 1:30 p.m.)

Sunday, August 28 | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m.

Y Raising Nebraska 4-H ROBOTICS SHOWCASE Youth engaged in the Robotics Showcase will demonstrate their robots programming and/ or show a video of their robot performing programmed functions. This is an interactive experience where members will be judged in a live setting. The public is invited to watch the robots built and programmed by Nebraska 4-Hers do their thing during the Nebraska Robotics Showcase!

Sunday, August 28 | 11 a.m.

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4-H CHICKEN BBQ CONTEST - PRESENTATION Come listen to the newest BBQ Chefs talk about their cookery! The 4-H Chicken BBQ Contest is a national qualifying competition to showcase cooking and presentation skills in youth. Through the contest, youth cook chicken thighs using charcoal grill and are judged on cooking skills, including food safety, appearance, and taste.

They also give an illustrated talk showing their knowledge of the chicken industry in the U.S. Sunday, August 28 | Noon Y Raising Nebraska

4-H ID CONTEST AWARDS Come and celebrate the accomplishments of all 4-Hers who competed in identification contests through the day.

Saturday, August 27 | 8 p.m.

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Dogs 4-H DOG SHOW - AGILITY 4-H Dog Show Agility Competition.

Sunday, August 28 | 8 a.m.

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Identification Contests 4-H WEED & GRASS IDENTIFICATION CONTEST The Weed & Grass identification contest tests participants’ knowledge of plants that are important in pasture management.

Saturday, August 27 | 4 p.m.

Y Raising Nebraska 4-H HORTICULTURE IDENTIFICATION CONTEST The horticulture identification contest tests participants’ knowledge about plants.

Saturday, August 27 | 5 p.m.

Y Raising Nebraska 4-H TREE ID CONTEST 4-H foresters learn practical forest management skills through participation in the 4-H Tree ID contest. Learning these skills helps our leaders of tomorrow be prepared to deal with environmental issues in the future.

Saturday, August 27 | 6 p.m.

Y Raising Nebraska 4-H INSECT ID CONTEST What is it? This is the first question most people ask when they encounter an insect. Participants in the 4-H Insect ID contest learn how to identify insects and learn about the biology and habits of insects.

Saturday, August 27 | 7 p.m.

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4-H DOG SHOW - RALLY AND OBEDIENCE & SHOWMANSHIP 4-H Dog Show-Rally followed by Obedience & Showmanship.

Sunday, August 28 | 8 a.m.

Y Heartland Events Center 4-H DOG SHOW - SKILLATHON 4-H Dog Show Skillathon Competition.

Sunday, August 28 | 8 a.m.

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Exhibits 4-H EXHIBITS Learn about and explore 4-H projects from across Nebraska. Projects in science, consumer management, expressive arts, foods and nutrition, horticulture, photography, and many more highlight the hard work and accomplishments of 4-H youth throughout the year.

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FFA Activities FFA LIVESTOCK LIVE EVALUATION

FFA youth from all over Nebraska will be competing against each other in very competitive livestock shows. This includes Beef, Sheep, Swine and Goat Shows. Both Breeding and Market Shows are offered for Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Goat, along with a Feeder Calf Show. Market exhibitors compete for the chance to qualify for the FFA Championship Drive. Breeding animal projects allow youth the chance to start their own herd. The focus of a market animal project is to learn about raising livestock for meat production.

BREEDING BEEF SHOW Sunday, September 4 | following Beef Showmanship Y Five Points Bank Arena BREEDING GOAT SHOW Sunday, September 4 | following Goat Showmanship Y Five Points Bank Arena BREEDING & MARKET LAMB SHOW Monday, September 5 | 8:30 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena MARKET SWINE SHOW Monday, September 5 | 8:30 a.m.

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he Nebraska State Fair provides Nebraska FFA members the opportunity to showcase what they have learned in their agricultural education classes and in their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs. Visitors to the Nebraska State Fair will see FFA members exhibiting dairy, beef, hogs, sheep and goats. These livestock projects are part of each member’s SAE – where they apply what they learn in the classroom to their animal enterprise. FFA members also exhibit welding and range boards, agricultural mechanics projects, honey, crops, floral arrangements, plants, fruits and vegetables. These exhibits are the direct result of hands-on learning in their agricultural education classes. Nebraska FFA has over 200 chapters and10,000 members who work hard to develop their premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is a place for members to compete as they showcase their skills, make connections with people across the state and explore potential career opportunities.

Livestock LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP

FFA youth compete to see an exhibitor’s ability to present an animal most effectively in a competitive yet positive attitude. Youth work hard to bring attention to their animal’s strengths while minimizing their weaknesses. Successful showman have spent hours at home fine tuning their showmanship skills along with daily care and grooming of their project. Separate showmanship contests are held for Beef, Sheep, Swine and Goat.

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BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Sunday, September 4 | 8:30 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena SWINE SHOWMANSHIP Sunday, September 4 | 2 p.m.

Y Aurora Cooperative Pavilion SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP Sunday, September 4 | 3 p.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena GOAT SHOWMANSHIP Sunday, September 4 | 5 p.m.

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FEEDER CALF & MARKET BEEF SHOW Monday, September 5 | 9:30 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena MARKET GOAT SHOW Monday, September 5 | 11:30 a.m.

Y Five Points Bank Arena BREEDING GILT SHOW Sunday, September 4 | following Swine Showmanship Y Aurora Cooperative Pavilion

FFA CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVE

The best of the best in the FFA market shows come to the Five Points Bank Arena for the selection of the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions. Market beef, market sheep, market swine and market goats will be front and center.

FFA breeding animal winners will also be recognized.

Monday, September 5 | 3:30 p.m.

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Non-Livestock FFA SUSTAINABILITY SHOWCASE State FFA speaker Autumn Wissenburg, Milford High School FFA Chapter presents her speech: “Foxes, Racoons, and Coyotes, OH MY! Does Nebraska Need to Do More to Control its Predators?”

Saturday, September 3 | 2:30 p.m.

Y Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion FFA EXHIBITS Learn about and explore FFA projects from across Nebraska. Projects in agriculture mechanics, range boards, crops, horticulture, and honey highlight the hard work and accomplishments of FFA youth throughout the year.

Friday 9/2/22 – Monday 9/5/22 | All Day Event Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse

Midwest Dairy Ambassadors will be providing support throughout the fair.

DAIRY CATTLE BREEDS & EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY Friday, August 26 – Monday, September 5 Tom Dinsdale Auto Cattle Barn – Northeast Corner MILKING DEMONSTRATIONS Friday, August 26 – Sunday, September 4 @ 11 am | 12:30 pm | 2:30 pm | 4:30 pm | 6:30 pm Monday, September 5 @ 11 am | 12:30 pm | 2:30 pm Milking Parlor – covered overhang on east side of Tom Dinsdale Auto Cattle Barn Thanks to Sam’s Club for providing cheese sticks.

OLDER NEBRASKANS DAY Monday, August 29 @ 9 am – 4 pm Nebraska Building/Raising Nebraska Dairy Display Thanks to Hiland Dairy for providing milk to Older Nebraskan fairgoers.

DAIRY CATTLE SHOWS & CONTESTS Open Class Dairy Cattle Show – Friday, September 2 @ 8 am 4-H/FFA Dairy Judging Contest – Saturday, September 3 @ 12 pm Youth Dairy Cattle Show – Sunday, September 4 @ 8 am Five Points Bank Arena

CHEF NADER FROM BILLY’S RESTAURANT, LINCOLN Cooking Demos Deliciousness with Dairy & Pork!

Saturday, September 3 @ 1-2 pm & 2-3 pm Sunday, September 4 @ 11am-12pm & 1-2 pm Nebraska Building/Raising Nebraska Presentation Kitchen NEBRASKA’S LARGEST CLASSROOM Thanks to Hiland Dairy for providing milk to the students.

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HOME CANNING – LIVE! Presentation by Nebraska Extension Educators.

Monday, August 29 | 11 a.m. | Noon Y Raising Nebraska BLUE RIBBON PIE COMPANY - PIE MAKING DEMONSTRATION Open Class Competitive Exhibits Foods Department presents Blue Ribbon Pie Co. pie making demonstration.

Wednesday, August 31 | 3 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) SORGHUM TREATS, PROVIDED BY NEBRASKA SORGHUM Free sorghum treats! Stop by and try one.

Thursday, September 1 | 10 a.m.

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Sunday, September 4 | 10 a.m.

Monday, September 5 | 10 a.m.

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NOT YOUR AVERAGE POTATO SALAD Presention by Chef Vince Armada, Executive Sous Chef for Potatoes USA Thursday, September 1 | 1 p.m.

Friday, September 2 | 1 p.m.

Y Raising Nebraska FOOD IN THE FIELD WITH HANNAH GUENTHER Presentation by Nebraska Extension Educator Thursday, September 1 | 2 p.m. | 4 p.m.

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A TWIST ON DIPS WITH AMERICA’S FAVORITE VEGETABLE Presention by Chef Vince Armada, Executive Sous Chef for Potatoes USA Thursday, September 1 | 11 a.m.

Friday, September 2 | 11 a.m.

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IN THE KITCHEN WITH THE SORGHUM ARMY Presentation by the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board Thursday, September 1 | Noon Friday, September 2 | Noon Saturday, September 3 | 4 p.m.

Monday, September 5 | 11 a.m.

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HEALTHY FOOD FAST WITH TARA DUNKER, MS, RD Presentation by Nebraska Extension Educator Thursday, September 1 | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m.

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COOKING WITH NEBRASKA LAMB AND GOAT Presentation by the Nebraska Sheep & Goat Producers Saturday, September 3 | 10 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska GARDEN RECIPES FROM A TO Z Cooking with CommonGround Nebraska.

Saturday, September 3 | 11 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska BEEF MEALS MADE EASY Presentation by the Nebraska Beef Council Saturday, September 3 | Noon | 3 p.m.

Sunday, September 4 | Noon | 2 p.m. | 3 p.m.

Monday, September 5 | Noon Y Raising Nebraska CHEF NADER FARAHBOD: DELICIOUSNESS WITH DAIRY & PORK! Presentation by Midwest Dairy and the Nebraska Pork Producers Association Saturday, September 3 | 1 p.m. | 2 p.m.

Sunday, September 4 | 11 a.m. | 1 p.m.

Monday, September 5 | 1 p.m.

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ore than 4,500 school students from across Nebraska will experience the adventures offered at the State Fair on Friday, August 26, Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31. Youth learn how a dairy cow is milked and how food goes from farm to fork. They will see sheep shorn, observe power safety demonstrations and hear about how agriculture impacts and leads conservation and sustainability efforts in our state. As hard as it may seem for some folks in our ag-based state to believe, this is the first, most SCAN THIS CODE hands-on farm and livestock experience many children take part in.

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CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Day presentation by Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom.

Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

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NEBRASKA’S NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT Interactive activity! Come see the groundwater flow model trailer.

Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

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CRASH’N CASNR Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Day presentation

by UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

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THREE CHEERS FOR TREES! Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Day Nebraska Forest Service, Project Learning Tree, Project WET presentation by the Nebraska Forest Service.

Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

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MEET A DAIRY FARMER Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Day presentation by Midwest Dairy.

Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

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NEBRASKA POWER ZONE Learn more about public power and power your mind with energy education at the Nebraska Power Association booth. This year’s hands-on highlights include the Little Lineman Rodeo, virtual reality goggles and a grid simulator circuit activity.

Fairgoers will also get the chance to see an electric vehicle up close and personal, as well as enter a raffle for programable thermostats. But NPA’s booth isn’t just about fun and games – it’s also about understanding the many benefits of public power, such as reliability, affordability and sustainability.

Stop by to discuss these and more with workers, who can also speak to the state’s diversified generation mix, hot topics like solar power, careers in energy and the ways in which utilities support our communities.

Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

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MILK GIVEAWAY TO YOUTH GRADES K-6 Sponsored by Hiland Dairy for Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Day. Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Rubber Duck Trivia Game.

Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

Y Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion NEBRASKA IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE Hands on activity! Come make a bird feeder out of a recycled plastic bottle during Largest Classroom Day. Friday, August 26 | 9 a.m.

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BE A KITCHEN SUPERHERO – ELIMINATE CROSS CONTAMINATION Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Day presentation by Nebraska Food Protection Task Force.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

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| August 26 – September 5, 2022

COMMONGROUND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE CommonGround Nebraska in partnership with Brokaw Marketing, INC present an interactive exhibit on Sustainable Agriculture. This display, including interactive activities, educates consumers about sustainable agricultural methods.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Y Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion NEBRASKA 4-H – LIVE! Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Day presentation by Nebraska Extension Youth Entrepreneurship Team.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska PHEASANTS FOREVER AND QUAIL FOREVER OF NEBRASKA Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever of Nebraska speakers will present on each topic and hands-on activities during Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Days.

Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

Y Kramer’s Sustainability Pavilion UNL HUSKER MOBILE BEEF LAB Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Day presentation by Nebraska Extension and 4-H. Tuesday, August 30 | 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 31 | 9 a.m.

Y Raising Nebraska HELPING PHEASANTS ON ROW-CROP ACRES Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Day presentation by Pheasants Forever.

Tuesday, August 30 | 2:30 p.m.

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rom the beginning, Nebraskans have come to the fair for the look, the taste, the smell of something different, exotic, beyond their everyday lives. Whether they’re selling deep-fried Twinkies, metal palm trees or inflatable hammocks, our vendors do their part in creating a marketplace within a festival within a fantasyland. The sights and sounds of the fair wouldn’t be the same without them!

Food & Drink BANANA MAN Frozen banana treats including bacon wrapped and chocolate covered bananas, and deep fried Twinkies.

Y Food Pod 3 BOKI EUROPEAN STREET FOOD Meat gyros served in pita bread, along with ingredients such as tomato, onion, fried potatoes, and tzatziki.

Y Food Pod 2 CACTUS JACK’S CHUCK WAGON Gourmet burgers, smoked brisket and chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, brats, nachos and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 7 CRUTCHFIELD CONCESSIONS Cheese on a stick, corn dogs, fries and lemonade.

Y Food Pod 2 DIPPIN’ DOTS Eight flavors of ice cream and bottled water.

Y Food Pod 2 FICKLE CHICKS Flavored drinks made from shaved ice.

Y Family Fun Zone FREUND FAMILY FOOD #3 Outlaw Fries, cut fries, chicken, fried pickles, onion straws, jalapenos, nachos, lemonade and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 5 FREUND FAMILY FOOD #4 Hot Beef Sundaes, Thanksgiving in a Bowl and Pepsi Products.

Y Food Pod 5 FREUND FAMILY FOOD #5 Mac and cheese with buffalo chicken, BBQ pork, bacon, grilled mac and cheese sandwich with buffalo chicken, BBQ pork or bacon. Tater tots (flaming hot, chicken bacon, ranch or bacon, cheese, sour cream, and green onion) chicken & curly fries, curly fries and loaded nachos.

Y Food Pod 5

GOPHER EXPRESS, NITRO ICE CREAM Nitrogen frozen ice cream served in cups and cones with toppings!

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center HALL FAMILY FOODS: CHEESE CURD Cheese curds: ranch, Cajun, original, garlic; bucket and sampler bucket.

Y Food Pod 2 HALL FAMILY FOODS: CHICKEN CITY Crispy chicken sandwiches, smoked chicken legs, corn dogs, chunky chicken sandwich, tiny taters, chicken street tacos, cold drinks and refills.

Y Food Pod 5 HALL FAMILY FOODS: FRIED VEGGIE Stuffed cucumbers, fried veggies, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, pickles, onion rings, combo bucket, blooming onions, cold drinks and refills.

Y Food Pod 1 HALL FAMILY FOODS: FUNNEL CAKES Funnel cakes - includes toppings (caramel, cherry, apple, strawberry, Bavarian creme and chocolate); cookie dough explosion funnel cake - new for 2022; corn dogs, lemonade, limeade, cold drinks and refills.

Y Food Pod 6 HARDENBROOK CONCESSIONS #1 Italian sausage, chicken, veggie and meatball sandwiches, jalapeno poppers, fries and gluten free tater tots, corn dogs and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 2 HARDENBROOK CONCESSIONS #2 Polish foot longs and hot dogs topped with onions, peppers, and kraut toppings; coffee and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 2 HARDENBROOK CONCESSIONS #3 Hamburger baskets, cheeseburger baskets, chicken strips, french fries, and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 2 HARDENBROOK CONCESSIONS #4 Smoked turkey legs, pork chops on a stick and Pepsi products.

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FREUND FAMILY FOOD: SLUSHIES Non-alcoholic slushies.

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HARDENBROOK CONCESSIONS #5 Specialty corn dogs including double bacon corn dog, jalapeno cheddar cheese corn dog, Italian sausage corn dog, Polish sausage and bratwurst corn dog. Double bacon cheeseburger, corn dog on a stick, cheeseburger on a stick, double bacon cheeseburger on a stick, chicken and waffles, and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 3 HAWAIIAN CHILL Pineapple, dole and strawberry whip, Dole whip nachos, funnel cakes, Indian tacos, fry bread, fresh squeezed lemonade and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 5 HEARTLAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Sweet and savory pies.

Y Five Points Bank Arena HEARTLAND UNITED WAY SCOOPS ICE CREAM PARLOR More than 15 flavors of ice cream.

Y Tom Dinsdale Automotive Cattle Barn KIM LAINE FUN FOODS Pizza, bread sticks, salads, corn dogs, nachos and cheesecakes. Brewed tea, lemonade, limeades and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 2 Y Food Pod 4 Y Food Pod 7 KIM LAINE FUN FOODS #1 Pizza, bread sticks, lettuce salad, brewed tea and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 2 KIM LAINE FUN FOODS #2 Corn dogs, nachos, brewed tea, fresh squeezed lemonade & Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 4 KIM LAINE FUN FOODS #3 Corn dogs, nachos, chocolate dipped cheesecake, orangeade, lemonade, limeade, brewed tea and Pepsi products.

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KINGS FUNNEL CAKES Funnel cakes with a variety of toppings; fried treats including peaches, peanut butter and jelly on a stick, pineapple, cookie dough, Ho-Hos, mini cinnamon rolls, bananas, Spam on a stick, apple pie, hard-boiled egg (with or without bacon) and strawberries on a stick; bacon in a blanket; s’mores on a stick; bacon-wrapped cinnamon rolls; brewed iced tea and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 3 LEON’S FOOD TRUCK A variety of food including: burrito viego, tamale and enchilada dinners, birria tacos, taco salads, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, chicken strips, and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 3 LITTLE BITS Homemade jams and jellies, honey and other bee items, and homemade crafts.

Y Food Pod 5 LOLO’S Flamed grilled burgers, foot longs, brats, and Polish cuisine.

Y Food Pod 3 MCCONNELL CONCESSIONS Root beer floats, walkin’ tacos, pretzels, nachos, fresh lemonade.

Y Food Pod 3 NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN-BEEF PIT Prime rib dinners and sandwiches, slow roasted beef, hot dogs, chips, corn, coleslaw, brewed iced tea, fresh squeezed lemonade, brewed coffee and Pepsi products.

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PAPA JOHN’S/PARTHENON Meat gyros, Greek salads, Greek pastries, spanakopita, assorted lemonades, fruit drinks, assorted flavored teas and Pepsi products.

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TOP NOTCH CONCESSIONS Burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, nachos, deep fried veggies, fries, avocado bites and Pepsi products.

Y Family Fun Zone TRI BRANDS Coffee options and boba tea.

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PAPA TOM’S Brisket sandwiches and barbecue ribs!

Y Tom Dinsdale Automotive Cattle Barn PIG IN A BAG Smoked nachos topped with brisket or pulled pork, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, smoked brats, chips, campfire beans and Pepsi products.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center PIZZA HUT Pizza Hut Pizza menu items including wings, pasta, breadsticks and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 4 PRAIRIE ISLAND POPPERS Specialty and gourmet flavored kettle corn.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Y Family Fun Zone RODNEY AND LISA PIZZA Sliced pizza, double stuffed pizza, calzones, stromboli, cheesy bread, dessert pizza, cheese nachos, pretzels, lemonade, limeade and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 6 RODNEY AND LISA SWEET TREATS Sweet treats including cotton candy, caramel apples, candy apples, popcorn, snow cones, slushies, lemonade, limeade, nachos and Pepsi products.

Y Food Pod 3 SAPPHIRE GRILL Fried pickles, specialty philly cheesesteak sandwiches, and whiskey wings.

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OL’ TEX BBQ Barbecued meats, potato salad, coleslaw and pork sandwiches.

Y Food Pod 1

TACOS LOS HERMANOS Authentic Birra tacos, aqua frescas, crazy corn and specialty drinks.

Y Family Fun Zone THE SECRET GARDEN Big Train Drinks, hot or cold lattes, fruit smoothies, chocolate covered espresso beans, and homemade dessert crepes. (Dairy and gluten free options.)

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NUT SUNDAES ON A STICK Nut sundaes, ice cream on a stick, snow cones, cotton candy and Pepsi products.

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UNL DAIRY STORE Ice cream and Pepsi products.

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BEACH BAR You don’t want to miss the pirate ship bar built in the Beach Bar. Now located right on Food Row. Y Marketplace CATTLE BARN BAR Check out the open-air bar on the east side of the Tom Dinsdale Automotive Cattle Barn, featuring the state’s largest collection of cattle brands.

Y Tom Dinsdale Automotive Cattle Barn FLAT WATER NEBRASKA PILS Flat Water Nebraska Pils, brewed exclusively for the Nebraska State Fair by Scriptown Brewing Company of Omaha. This pale lager beer was brewed with domestic barley malt and flaked corn, and was proudly hopped with Triple Pearl hops grown by Christensen Farms in Fort Calhoun. Available at the Cattle Barn Bar and Pump & Pantry Party Pit. PUMP AND PANTRY PARTY PIT The Pump & Pantry Party Pit has expanded to include seating for 600 and an event area. Music occurs here every day – plus after-party bands liven the space for the late crowd after the night shows.

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Vendors Packaged food A SPICE ABOVE Welcome to flavor! Dips, mixes, meat rubs, soups and so much more! We’ve launched our new website, let us treat you to flavor!

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center JUST NUTS, INC We sell scrumptious nuts!

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center NECTAR OF THE VINE Nectar of the Vine offers an assortment of gourmet food products, including our line of delicious wine frappés, gift kits and specialty gift baskets.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center OMG CUPCAKES GALORE New for 2022: Made-from-scratch cupcakes!

Cupcakes in a plastic jar and push-up pop cakes.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center RAND HILL, INC At Rand Hill Farms we sell products that promote healthy living. Most of are products are low sodium, sugar free, trans fat free, MSG free, cholesterol free gourmet dehydrated foods.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center RICKEY’S JERKY Rickey’s Jerky, Jerky Hut Jerky, Whiskey Hill Jerky beef and exotic meats - prepackaged. New in 2021 Pastamore Gourmet Foods - handmade gluten free pasta, first cold pressed oils barrel aged for 18 years.

Balsamics from Italy and gourmet marinades.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center SALSA KINGDOM Original H&H Brands 30 Second Salsa Seasoning and H&H Brands 30 Minute Chili Seasonings.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center SANDY’S ORIGINAL OLD-FASHION CANDIES Sugar Free Assorted Salt Water Taffy; KarmelKorn; Vanilla Salt Water Taffy; Strawberry Red Licorice; Rock Candy; Malted Milk Balls; Divined Orange Slices.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center STODDARD FAMILY CRAFTS Gourmet foods by Tastefully Simple, recipe books and samples, over 60 simple foods. Rada Cutlery (knives and kitchen utensils). Handmade nail and wire crosses (Disciples crosses).

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center SWEET AND SOUR TAILS 25 different flavors of 27” licorice ropes.

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TWO BROTHERS FUDGE AND NUTS New for 2022: Cinnamon roasted nuts - almonds, pecans and cashews.

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AQUATIC SOLUTIONS Rainbow whole home cleaning system w/ assorted fragrances.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

WATKINS HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Watkins brand pre-packaged food products such as vanilla, spices, baking supplies, soup mixes, dip mixes, food decorations and extracts, gourmet food products. Body care and hygiene products.

Traditional remedies, and home care/cleaning products - traditional home care products degreaser and toilet bowl cleaners.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

ASTRO BUILDINGS Construction of barns, agricultural shops, garages, cabins and storage for recreational activities.

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WICKED GOOD FOODS Freeze dried snacks, fruits, candy (pre-packaged and shelf stable).

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

BIG AL PAYTON’S TOYS New for 2022: Inflatable toys (example: animals, aliens, super heroes, bats, hammers, guns), lightup toys (example: wands, swords, light sabers, spinners, guns and swords), light up hats, light up headbands, bubble blasters, light up jewelry, popits, plush toys.

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Merchandise/ Products/ Services ABC SEAMLESS OF NEBRASKA A variety of siding including windows, sunrooms, and other exterior products.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center AERUS ELECTROLUX Air and water purifiers, vacuums, central vacs, heaters, and laundry pros.

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BEDS FOR LESS Mattresses, bases, pillows and sheets.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse

BLING ZONE ACCESSORIES Trendy accessories and timeless pieces for women.

Y Marketplace BROWN’S SHOE FIT CO Footwear for men, women and kids.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center BUILDER’S WAREHOUSE Traeger Grills and accessories and Yeti products.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center CABELA’S Selling Cabela’s CLUB Mastercards.

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ALIZA FASHIONS Women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and purses.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Central Community College informational booth.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

ALL OF US Gourmet soup mixes, dip mixes, muffin and cheese ball mixes.

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse

CENTRAL NEBRASKA BOBCAT Bobcat sales, rentals, parts, service, and repairs: new and pre-owned skid steers, compact track machines, attachments, compact excavators, and construction equipment sales and rental.

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AMISH FURNITURE OF NEBRASKA Living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, office furniture, home accessories and mattresses.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center APACHE MANUFACTURING Livestock feeding and handling equipment; hay-handling equipment; grain and row-crop implements; several lines of equipment for farming, ranching and feedlot industries. Thirty years of engineering and manufacturing experience.

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CHILL MONKEE Inflatable loungers and hammocks.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center CR TOYS Children games and toys in all price ranges.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center CRICKET WIRELESS Pre-Paid Wireless Plans.

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CUSTOM T’S AND MORE Custom designs for T-shirts, long sleeves, and hoodies.

CUSTOM AND Y PinnacleT’S Bank ExpoMORE Center Custom designs for T-shirts, long sleeves, CUTCO CUTLERY and hoodies.

Kitchen knives, block sets, cookware, utensils, Y Pinnacle Bankknife Expo Center flatware, hunting knives and garden tools.

CUTCO CUTLERY Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Kitchen knives, knife block sets, cookware, utensils, DAWN DEWITT flatware, huntingSTUDIOS knives and garden tools.

Face and body Y Pinnacle Bankart.

Expo Center Y Family Fun Zone DAWN DEWITT STUDIOS Y Grand District Face and body art.

DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS Y Family Fun Zone Production of backyard sheds, garages, utility Y Grand District buildings, lofted barns and cabins.

DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS Y Marketplace Production of backyard sheds, garages, utility DESIGNERlofted PALMS buildings, barns and cabins.

Designer Palms creates custom metal palm trees Y Marketplace perfect for outdoor and indoor spaces ranging from DESIGNER PALMS pools to foyers.

Designer custom metal palm trees Y PinnaclePalms Bank creates Expo Center perfect for outdoor and indoor spaces ranging from pools to foyers.

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DOTDOTSMILE BY LAURA AGUILAR Twirly dresses and skirts for girls.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center DOTDOTSMILE BY LAURA AGUILAR EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS Twirly dressesHOME and skirts for girls.

Cookware, Platinum Y Pinnacle cutlery, Bank Expo Center Air units, and North Star Seasoning and Steel Glo Cleanser.

EXCLUSIVE HOME Y Pinnacle Bank ExpoPRODUCTS Center Cookware, cutlery, Platinum Air units, and North EXPRESS DISTRIBUTING Star Seasoning and Steel Glo Cleanser.

Sunglasses and hats.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Y Marketplace EXPRESS DISTRIBUTING FELT FANTASIES Sunglasses and hats.

Felt dolls with clothing, felt boards, travel bags, Y Marketplace farm sets, construction sets, zoo sets, alphabets FELTbaby FANTASIES and sets and related felt sets.

Felt dolls with clothing, felt boards, travel bags, Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center farm sets, construction sets, zoo sets, alphabets FLAGPOLE FARM and baby sets and related felt sets.

Titan Telescoping Flagpole, Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center and the Titan Solar Light.

Y Marketplace FLAGPOLE FARM Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Titan Telescoping Flagpole, and the Titan Solar Light.

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FLOOR IT NE Flooring, cabinets, and countertops provider.

Y Marketplace FLOOR IT NE FUNHOUSE FX and countertops provider.

Flooring, cabinets, Traditional and airbrush face painting, body art, Y Marketplace temporary airbrush and glitter tattoos.

FUNHOUSE Y MarketplaceFX Traditional and airbrush face painting, body art, FUNK MEDICAL AND temporary airbrush andMOBILITY glitter tattoos.

CPAP and oxygen equipment, CPAP Easy Clean, and Y Marketplace UVC Sanitizer.

FUNK MEDICAL AND MOBILITY Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center CPAP and oxygen equipment, CPAP Easy Clean, and GNOME HOLLOW CANDLE AND SOAP CO. UVC Sanitizer.

Soy candles,Bank sheaExpo butter soap and wooden gnomes.

Y Pinnacle Center Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center GNOME HOLLOW CANDLE AND SOAP CO. GONE COUNTRY Soy candles, shea butter soap and wooden gnomes.

Handmade hats,Expo flags,Center wallets, apparel and belts.

Y Pinnacle Bank Y Marketplace GONE COUNTRY GRASSHOPPER COMPANY Handmade hats, flags, wallets, apparel and belts.

Radius riding rotary mowers and QuikConverter Y Marketplace attachment systems.

GRASSHOPPER Y Marketplace COMPANY Radius riding rotary mowers and QuikConverter attachment systems.

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Henderson Mennonite Her Heritage Park & Museum

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Enjo a day learning about the Mennonite Ways Enjoy - ethnic ffoods, apple cider, rope & soap making, meat rrendering, horse & buggy rides, country school, vintage kids’ games & More!

The park includes a replica Immigr Immigrant House, Depot,Visitor Center/General Store, Restored Country Schoolhouse,Turn-of-the-Century Farmstead and Country Mennonite Church.

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Buffalo County Fairgrounds - Expo Building • 3807 Avenue N • Kearney, NE

Classes • Quilts From Across Nebraska • Vendors Admission: Adults: $7; Children 4-12: $4; Under 4: FREE Hours: Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Mark your calendars and come fulfill your craft craving at the Nebraska State Fair! Our craft show will be lined with multiple vendors offering unique, homemade, and various other shopping items all in the comfort of the new Nothing More Vintage Market. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just strolling the aisles, come visit the craft show located August 26-28 and September 3-5.

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GROW NEBRASKA, BUY LOCAL STORE The Grow Nebraska Foundation opens and operates the Buy Local Store in the Pinnacle Bank Expo Building featuring over 80 different Nebraska companies - demos & sampling daily!

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HOTSY EQUIPMENT CO Hot and cold pressure washers, shop heaters, washers parts, accessories, and detergents.

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H&L QUALITY BUILDINGS Supplier of prefabricated metal buildings manufacturers.

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Y Sheep Barn HARE DO Hair accessories provider.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center HAWAIIAN MOON INC Organic aloe vera skin cream, eye creams, facial youth creams, facial toners, facial youth serum and a facial cleanser.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center HAWKEYE BUILDINGS Premier Portable Buildings ranging in size on display and sale.

Y Marketplace HERBAL ZEN CBD / OASIS TRAVEL AGENCY High quality hemp-derived CBD. Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center HIGH PLAINS JOURNAL Farm and ranch publication.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center HOME TOWN MOBILITY Sales and renting of new and used Electric Mobility Scooters, Lift Chairs, Stairlift sales and installations, Mobility Batteries and Ramps and much more.

Y Family Fun Zone HOT TUB PROS Bullfrog and Viking Spas.

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LADIES INC, WHAT A CHIC WANTS! An array of women’s accessories, apparel, jewelery, gifts, shoes and handbags.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center LAKESIDE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Cattle handling equipment, gates, fences, feeders, tie lines, and rock bottoms.

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IMPACT CLOSET BOUTIQUE Women’s clothing and accessories sized small - 3XL. Y Marketplace J-TECH CONSTRUCTION Window installation and replacing, doors, gutters, siding, and roofs.

Y Marketplace JOSINA SUPPLIES Handmade African crafts made from wood, soap stone and banana fiber; safari animal home décor.

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LEAFFILTER GUTTER PROTECTION Gutter protection products.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center LEATHER 4 YOU Leather goods including men’s leather wallets, belts, card carriers, money clip wallets, women’s neck purses.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center LEGACY STEEL BUILDINGS Commercial steel building on display and sale.

Y Marketplace LEWIS CATTLE OILERS Cattle pest control.

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JVS TECH Massaging Insoles for shoes.

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LIFETIME COOKWARE INC Demonstrations and sales of cookware and kitchen appliances.

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KEN’S TRAILER SALES AND REPAIR Featherlite, Circle D, Midsota, Travalong, Travolium Trailers. Circle D, Genco, Besler, Bradford pickup flatbeds.

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M&E SALES Five Star Mobility electric scooters, Wellness vibration exercise machines and Vrienden outdoor patio umbrellas.

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KINETICO - HOLDREGE SOFT WATER SERVICE Water conditioning services and reverse osmosis products.

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MADD’S SHIRTS AND SHADES Sunglasses, tie dye T-shirts, knives, and magnets.

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KITCHEN CRAFT COOKING SEMINAR Display and demonstrations of kitchen accessories.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center KRACKLIN KIRKS FIREWORKS A line of fireworks which includes 200+ different products including fountains and artillery shells, and roman candles and novelty fireworks.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center KURTZER’S WALKER MOWERS Walker brand mowers.

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MARY KAY COSMETICS Makeovers, skin care, fragrances, color, spa products, sun protection products, gift items, samples and shipping specials.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center MERIDIAN CLINICAL RESEARCH Research of new drugs, medical devices, and diagnostics that could improve human health and wellbeing.

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MID-STATE DISTRIBUTING DISH and Hughes Net Internet, Nest thermostats, cams (indoor and outdoor), Yale Lock, Ring Doorbell, and Beacons.

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center MOLY MANUFACTURING Hydraulic Neck Bars and squeeze chute models, Turret gates, chute carriers, scales, circular fencing, alleys, transitions, and hydraulic loading chutes.

Y Marketplace MY PILLOW Bed pillows, travel and accessory pillows, mattress toppers, pet beds, Giza sheets and pillow cases, and towels.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center MYSTIC TREASURES Native American themed clothing, jewelry, blankets and decorations.

Y Marketplace NEBRASKA GOLF & TURF INC High-quality golf cars.

Y Marketplace NEW SCOPE MARKETING INC Help companies reach their customers through marketing techniques.

Y Marketplace PATRIOT SALES Pocket knives, hunting and fishing knives, knife sharpeners, abalone and silver jewelry, hair accessories, costume jewelry, bobble heads and love bugs.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center PEACE-LOVE ART SHOP Live caricatures.

Y Marketplace PENNER PATIENT CARE INC Home bathing spas.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center PHOTO BRICK MIDWEST Display creation kit made out of Lego bricks.

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PINK ZEBRA IND CONSULTANT Soy wax melts, liquid spray fragrances, warmers, accent shades and glimmer candles.

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RYKER TOOLS Ryker ratchet garden tools including; pruner, loppers and saws!

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POSEY & JETT’S Stuffed animal toys, Fidget toys, Tonies electric toys, Hex Bug and Schylling toys.

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SALT SOOTHERS TX Sea spa salts, bath bombs, and dead sea salt body scrubs, and bath salts.

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PREMIER PORTABLE BUILDINGS Premier Portable Buildings ranging in size on display and sale.

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SANDHILLS LAVENDER FARM An array of organic lavender products including essential oils, body butters, lotions and creams, bath bombs, salts, scrubs, lip balms an candles.

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QUALITY SEW AND VAC Top brand sewing machines such as BERNINA, Necchi, and Elna, sewing and embroidery tools and accessories.

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SHOE MATE Plastic arch supports for foot and back pain.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center SHOW-ME PRODUCTS Grip Stick Sealers, Snap Bags, and Flatstacks Collapsible Containers.

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QUICKDRAW CARICATURES Artist drawn caricature portraits!

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center REBATH Bathroom remodels display.

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SHOWBOX BOUTIQUE Custom printed T-shirts, tanks and hoodies.

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REFRESHED LEATHER CARE All purpose shoe cleaner.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center ROO SPORT RooSport Magnetic Pockets for your phone, money, driver’s license, etc. when you don’t want to carry a purse or have no pockets!

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center RUBY RIBBON Bra alternatives, leggings, athletic wear and swimwear.

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STRAIGHT AHEAD BEAUTY Professional hair styling tools, hair care products and extensions.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center SULLIVAN SUPPLY Livestock grooming supplies including shampoo, conditioner, combs, brushes, blow dryers, fans, chutes, clippers.

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RUSTIC RIDGE Home decor, metal decor; women’s T-shirts, hats and wood decor.

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Vendors SUNHEAT INTERNATIONAL Sunheat Infrared heaters, patio heaters (propane and electric), misting fans, air purifiers, massage chairs and saunas.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center SUPREME SPA POOL Swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas and swim spas source. A selection of equipment, water treatment products, spas, saunas, patio and leisurerelated products.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center SWEET GIRLZ A variety of clothing sizes S-XXL, jewelry, scarves, hats, belts, and headbands.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center SWEETWRAPS WESTERN GIFTS Western/Stockshow jewelry, bling clothing, western quilts, sheet sets, footwear, handbags, caps, bath mats, horse shoe art and rope art.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center THE BLUE HORSE Sterling Silver and stainless steel fashion jewelry.

Handmade one-of-a-kind jewelry and high end handbags.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center THE CHARM LADY, CHAR’S CREATIVE CRAFTS AND HEIRLOOM TREASURES A wide selection of artwork and jewelry including Italian charms, microwave bowls, trivets and heirloom treasures.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center THE COUNTRY WAGON NEW FOR 2022: Cowhide rugs; Navajo blankets; Handmade Nebraska river rock jewelry; Handmade cowhide bags; Handmade wash tub coolers; Drawing for genuine American Bison Hide.

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TWISTED STITCH Quilting fabrics and supplies, sewing machines, embroidery classes and more.

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Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center U CAN CLICK IT Therapeutic heat pads.

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THE POSH BARGAIN BARN Cowhide bags, Clothing, Cowhide shoes, Jewelry and Cowhide wallets.

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UNCOMMON USA Flags, flagpoles, banners, light kits including solar, Christmas tree kits mailbox and flagpole accessories.

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THRASHER FOUNDATION REPAIR Foundation repair, waterproofing, concrete lifting and leveling.

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USA ADJUSTABLE BEDS Daiwa massage chairs, Relax 2 Zero/3D massage chairs, U.S. Jaclean massage chairs.

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TOP PURPLE All-purpose cleaners for jewelry, glass, and fine metal.

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USBORNE BOOKS & MORE Educational books for all ages!

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TRIPLE E SIGNS AND MORE Custom solar flagpoles, metal signs, yard art, home decor; custom sign orders available.

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TUNING ELEMENTS Tuning element bracelets, Relief Patches and Tuning Element Aqua Tune Water Bottles.

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WARM HEARTH CREATIONS Hand crafted and Viking inspired products.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center WEBSTER ENTERPRISES As seen on TV Products.

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WILD BOBS OLD TIME PORTRAITS We don’t just take portraits we make portraits.

Y Marketplace YANDAS MUSIC INC. Yandas Music offers quality musical instruments, music production equipment, and audio/visual gear.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center ZABUNI COFFEE Locally roasted coffee, ethically sourced. Coffee maker, cold brew system, gift items from Kenya, pure vanilla extract, mugs, tumblers, hats, t-shirts.

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Nonprofit organizations AL-ANON, NEBRASKA AREA 33 The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined Twelve Step program.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center AMAZING GRACE MISSION Free literature on the Gospel.

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ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH PROTECTION Information on Animal and Plant Health Protection.

Y Sheep Barn ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH PROTECTION CCC SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS Information on Animal and Plant Health Protection.

Central College presents: Y SheepCommunity Barn Mychotel - A hotel for conversation of native CCC SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS pollinating bees and wasps that was created from Central Community College presents: mushroom mycelium.

Mychotel - The A hotel for conversation of holding native Myconoe Guiness World Record pollinating beescreated and wasps was created from canoe that was fromthat mushroom mycelium. mushroom mycelium.

Hay Bale and Earth Wall - This earth wall is Myconoe - of The Guinessencased World Record comprised concrete in woodholding and laden canoe that bottles. was created from mushroom mycelium. with glass This is another example of innovation andEarth sustainability can be applied Hay Bale and Wall - This earth wall is to building practices.

Theencased hay baleinwall is comprised comprised of concrete wood and laden of hay insideThis chicken wire and set with withencased glass bottles. is another example of adobe.

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Trashion Show - The gown will be fashioned using as many locally sourced, thrifted, and re-used materials as is possible. It will feature a variety of sewing techniques the will innovative inclusion Trashion Show - Theand gown be fashioned using of tech.sourced, The bodice is setand to be laden as wearable many locally thrifted, re-used with pearlas accents and the skirtfeature will feature a highmaterials is possible.

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Succulentterrariums Garden - Materials and instructions will beBioreactor provided and Madison will do hands various Algae - The bioreactor cultivates on demonstrations on howenergy to create yourand ownfood types of algae as potential stores succulent terrariums using cuttings. source.

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LUTHERAN LAYMEN’S LEAGUE Religious informational booth including craft make and takes, devotional helps and aids.

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse MID-PLAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Selling $10 raffle tickets for their project car.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service is an agency of the United States federal government that is tasked with providing weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other weather-related products to organizations and the public for the purposes of protection, safety, and general information.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD The Nebraska Army National Guard is a group of Army National Guard units in the U.S. state of Nebraska.

Y Marketplace NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL The Attorney General serves as legal adviser for the State of Nebraska, its agencies and officials. By law, the Attorney General or members of his staff are prohibited from providing legal advice, opinions or representation to private citizens.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center NEBRASKA AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Information regarding the Auditor’s office - audits performed, business cards, receive anonymous complaints about government.

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NEBRASKA BARBERSHOPPERS S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY As a nonprofit organization, the Barbershop Harmony Society understands and embraces the transformative power of harmony. We know that group harmonizing can help improve physical and emotional health, build healthier communities, young people become healthier adults, forge inter-generational bonds, reduce barriers across diverse cultures and groups and build healthy self-identities.

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse NEBRASKA CONVENTION OF STATES PROJECT Informational booth about the Nebraska Convention of States Project with educational materials on the U.S. Constitution.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC PARTY Information about the Nebraska Democratic Party.

NDP themed t-shirts for sale.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NDOT-Highway Safety Office and Nebraska State Patrol Community Service office presents traffic safety information with seatbelt rollover demonstration.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center NEBRASKA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Providing information on emergency management, disaster preparedness, recovery, response and mitigation. Also information on safety and training.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center NEBRASKA FREEMASONS CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM The Child Identification Program includes a brief interview, digital still photograph, fingerprints, “Toothprints”( a dental impression) and a DNA cheek swab.

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NEBRASKA OPERATION LIFESAVER Nebraska Operation Lifesaver is a nonprofit organization to educate the public on railroad safety around railroad tracks. Crash Car on Display.

Y 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER ZONE Learn more about public power and power your mind with energy education at the Nebraska Power Association booth. This year’s hands-on highlights include the Little Lineman Rodeo, virtual reality goggles and a grid simulator circuit activity. Fairgoers will also get the chance to see an electric vehicle up close and personal, as well as enter a raffle for programmable thermostats. But NPA’s booth isn’t just about fun and games – it’s also about understanding the many benefits of public power, such as reliability, affordability and sustainability. Stop by to discuss these and more with workers, who can also speak to the state’s diversified generation mix, hot topics like solar power, careers in energy and the ways in which utilities support our communities.

Y Marketplace NEBRASKA REPUBLICAN PARTY Nebraska Republican Party campaign materials and information.

Y Pinnacle Bank Expo Center NEBRASKA RIGHT TO LIFE We work on policies to oppose abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and unethical biomedical research, and we work to promote a culture of life. It is our belief that this goal can only be achieved through a unified, statewide educational and legislative effort that is coordinated with an effective national program.

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NEBRASKA STATE FIRE MARSHAL Stop by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal booth and experience Nebraska811 activities and education NEBRASKA811 STATE FIRE MARSHAL giveaways. is the number to contact before digging.

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TRI-CITIES MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION (TCMRA) As a nonprofit educational entity, the TCMRA strives TRI-CITIES MODEL ASSOCIATION to educate the publicRAILROAD on the history and operations (TCMRA) of railroads as a means of transportation through scale modeling.

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Contests Pedal Pull KIDS PEDAL PULL QUALIFIER Pedal your way to victory at the last chance to qualify for the Nebraska Pedal Pull Championship.

Already qualified? No need to attend this event.

Friday, September 2 | 5 p.m.

Y Heartland Events Center PEDAL PULL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP All across Nebraska, youth have been putting the pedal to the medal at their local county fairs to qualify for the traditional Nebraska State Pedal Pull Championship.

Take on the best Pedal Pullers from across the state to qualify for Pedal Pull Nationals. Youth must pre-qualify at their local event or at the State Fair Qualifier on Friday, September 2 to participate. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Sponsored by Pizza Hut. Saturday, September 3 | 10 a.m.

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Foods BBQ AND KIDSQ CONTEST Experience this exciting event by participating, rooting on your favorite team, or just taking in the alluring aroma of delicious BBQ throughout the day! Register now online at mwbabbq.org as only 20 teams will be entered for the $1,500 cash prize. Public tasting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 27 | 7 a.m.

Y Grand District HOMEMADE HAND PIES CONTEST Open Class Competitive Exhibits Foods Department Homemade Hand Pies Contest.

Saturday, August 27 | 1 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) KING ARTHUR FLOUR BAKING CONTEST Open Class Competitive Exhibits Foods Department King Arthur Flour Baking Contest.

Saturday, August 27 | 2 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) KIDS CUPCAKE DECORATING CONTEST Open Class Competitive Exhibits Foods Department Kids Cupcake Decorating Contest for youth up to age 17 in the Foods Department area.

Saturday, August 27 | 3 p.m.

Y Fonner Park Concourse COVERED CANDIES CONTEST Open Class Competitive Exhibits Food Department Covered Candies Contest.

Monday, August 29 | 1 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) MEN’S ONLY FOODS CONTEST Open Class Competitive Exhibits Food Department Men’s Only Foods Contest.

Monday, August 29 | 2 p.m.

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2 FRUIT DESSERT CONTEST Open Class Competitive Exhibits 2 Fruit Dessert Contest.

Monday, August 29 | 3 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) HANDMADE CASSEROLES CONTEST Open Class Competitive Exhibits Hand Made Casseroles Contest.

Wednesday, August 31 | 1 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) CHARCUTERIE BOARDS CONTEST New in 2022! Open Class Competitive Exhibits Charcuterie Boards Contest.

Wednesday, August 31 | 2 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) FOODS DEPARTMENT PIES CONTEST & JUDGING Open Class Competitive Exhibits Foods Department Pies Contest & Judging.

Wednesday, August 31 | 4 p.m.

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Education CUP STACKING COMPETITION Come and join us for some wild cup stacking! This event will be held in the Education exhibit area. This event is open to students K-12. Preregistration is preferred, but not required. To preregister check out the Entry Book and Mail-In Entry Form.

Saturday, August 27 | 10 a.m.

Sunday, August 28 | 10 a.m.

Y Fonner Park Concourse POETRY RECITATION & IMPROMPTU SPEAKING GRADES 6-8 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department Grades 6-8 Poetry Recitation and Monologue Contests.

Saturday, August 27 | 10 a.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) POETRY RECITATION GRADES K-5 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department Grades K-5 Poetry Recitation.

Saturday, August 27 | Noon Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY Award Ceremony for Education Department competitions.

Saturday, August 27 | 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 28 | 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 4 | 1 p.m.

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| August 26 – September 5, 2022

POETRY RECITATION & IMPROMPTU SPEAKING GRADES 9-12 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department Poetry Recitation and Impromptu Speaking Competition Grades 9-12.

Sunday, August 28 | 10 a.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) IMPROVISATION GRADES 9-12 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department Improvisation Grades 9-12.

Sunday, August 28 | 2 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) CIPHER DOWN GRADES 9-12 Students are given age-appropriate problem to solve on a dry erase board on the stage. The first person to arrive at the correct answer will be the winner. Students compete in groups of two students.This event is open to students K-12 - and adults, too. Preregistration is preferred, but not required. Check out the Entry Book and register with the Mail- In Entry Form.

Sunday, August 28 | 4 p.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) MONOLOGUE & DUET COMPETITION GRADES 9-12 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department Monologue and Duet Competition Grades 9-12.

Sunday, September 4 | 10 a.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) MONOLOGUE COMPETITION GRADES 3-8 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department Monologue Competition Grades 3-8.

Sunday, September 4 | 10 a.m.

Y Competitive Exhibits Stage (Fonner Park Concourse) INFORMATIVE, ENTERTAINMENT, PERSUASIVE SPEAKING GRADES 9-12 Open Class Competitive Exhibits Education Department Informative, Entertainment, and Persuasive Speaking Grades 9-12.

Sunday, September 4 | 10:45 a.m.

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Athletic USA POWERLIFTING COMPETITION Come see these powerful humans and their amazing strength on display! This USA Powerlifting Competition is presented by the Nebraska Sports Council.

Saturday, August 27 | All Day Event Y Aurora Coop Park CORN HOLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS There will be two tournaments at the Fair this year: BYOP on Aug. 27 and Switcholio on Aug. 28. In BYOP, two twoperson teams compete against each other. In Switcholio, players get a new partner for every game and are ranked on an individual basis. What was once a backyard pastime has evolved into a national competitive sport.

Saturday, August 27 | 6 p.m.

Sunday, August 28 | 10 a.m.

Y Pump & Pantry Party Pit

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