Nebraska State Fair Concerts

A must visit! 2022 is starting off AWESOME! Friday Aug. 26th 2022, was a super opening night! The fair is BACK! take a moment to browse my photos from opening evening. I tried to capture an array of the food vendors, some of the pricing, and the Midway just getting into the evening hour 'swing'. If you find this review or the pics helpful, please 'like' this review. I'd really appreciate it! Come to Grand Island and spend some time here, we'd love to have you! So many new things to see this year! Who doesn't love a fair?! Each year the fair has different concerts, attractions, events etc. The food is ALWAYS amazing! The Midway is always full of excitement and fun, especially at night with all the music and lights! The bull 'fighting' show was really great for the whole family! The fair staff is super friendly and accommodating. Layout is good and and there are trams from parking through the whole fair. If your family has any special needs, just ask the fair staff for assistance. Everyone is more than happy to help in so many ways! It's always pretty warm at fair time, but there are air conditioned buildings with picnic tables conveniently located near the food vendors to give you a place to rest and cool off. Most of the indoor events are also fully air conditioned, so that makes it nice and more tolerable if the heat spikes on the days you visit. The 4H and FFA shows are very educational and the families that show their livestock are always happy to answer questions and let you pet the animals if you ask. That in itself is a fun, interesting, learning experience for the whole family! But again, be prepared for the heat and sun and bring your sunscreen, hats and sunglasses if you visit during the day. Also be prepared for long lines at the food vendors, especially during peak hours of lunch and dinner times. Parking is laid out well and staff will direct you to areas of interest and events, so don't hesitate to ask. There are ATM machines scattered about, but they charge a higher fee so bring cash to save some money. Be prepared to pay higher 'fair' prices! Foods are wonderful but pricey so look for deals like 'free refill' slushies and drinks with certain size purchases. Delicious food is everywhere and the choices are seemingly endless! There is something for everyone, so the whole family should be happy! Mornings and evenings are nice because it's not as hot! Fair nights are our favorite time! Plenty of clean bathrooms in the buildings, and they are equipped with child diaper changing stations. There are hand sanitizing stations set throughout the fairgrounds. I love the old restored tractors that are on display, as well as all the newest John Deere and Case equiptment brought in every year! Again, each year brings something different, new attractions and events, so stay informed by looking online at the Nebraska State Fair Website. Stay safe, and have a blast making new acquaintances, friends and memories!

Always a good time at the Nebraska State Fair! Always stop at thr Beef Pit, grab some ice cream from the UNL Dairy Store in the 4H building, shop at Buy Nebraska Store in the Pinnacle Area vendor area and browse through the livestock barns

Greatest State Fair in the USA! Celebrating 150 years here in Nebraska. New facilities, lots of great education for all ages. This year the Rough Stock rodeo attracted us, and it turned out being the most entertaining rodeo I've ever seen.

I think this years fair was better than last years. More entertainment that was generally better quality. The volunteers were great, very helpful. Parking was easy, especially for the concerts. I really liked the Pop Evil/Bush concert. Plenty of beverages, food, easy toilet access, liked the upfront pit area. Great sound system, side displays and decent lighting and effects. Thanks for thinking about us rock fans and looking forward to next year!

We went and seen Jeff Dunham at fair and shame on you grand island you had a a huge bldg and we were out side in the heat smelling the rendering and will never go back. I bet everyone was so impressed you could have sold more tickets in a bigger building and air conditioning. Will never come to fair again