Nebraska State Fair
- Dates
- Aug 27 to Sep 6, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Fonner Park (Nebraska State Fairgrounds)
- Price
- $12
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 15, 2026
Nebraska State Fair returns to Grand Island, NE, Aug 27 to Sep 6, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
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The experience
What's special
The Nebraska State Fair returns to Fonner Park in Grand Island for eleven days, August 27 through September 6, 2027, already counted down on the organiser's own site header. 2026 gate admission, the organiser's most recent published figure, ran twelve dollars for an adult and six for a senior or a youth aged six to twelve, with children five and under always free, and the Fair does not charge for parking at all, offering free shuttles from Sam's Club every hour starting at nine in the morning. Every advance ticket to the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series, whether for an indoor show at the BigIron Events Center, an outdoor set at TD Landing, a rodeo at the US Foods Outdoor Arena, or a motorsport night at Motorsports Park, is stated by the organiser to include that day's gate admission, and one outdoor headliner, Home Free, played free on gate admission alone. The 2026 edition drew 306,351 guests over its eleven days, the fourth-highest attendance in the seven years since 2020, despite running during the third-warmest such stretch on record with highs averaging ninety two degrees
What people love
The 2026 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series stacked Phil Wickham, KC and The Sunshine Band, Shinedown and HARDY across its indoor and outdoor stages, while a Blue Gems low-stimulation sensory room and complimentary sensory kits gave guests with sensory-processing differences a calmer way to experience a Fair that also runs its Wade Shows carnival with no music for the first two hours of Kiddie Land each morning
Last time around
The 2026 Nebraska State Fair ran August 28-September 7, 2026 and drew 306,351 guests, its fourth-highest attendance since 2020, with livestock entries, concert attendance and signature-event participation all up over the previous year
Music & entertainment
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2027 lineup not yet announced. Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
How do I get to Nebraska State Fair?
By car
Most people drive to Nebraska State Fair. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free. The Nebraska State Fair does not charge for parking on the campus. Main lots off Stolley Park Road on State Fair Boulevard; additional lots at Fonner Park Road and Stuhr Road. Free ADA-accessible parking at the Main Gate and Gate #6
🚙 Car hire
Where
Venue
Fonner Park (Nebraska State Fairgrounds)
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Free ADA-accessible parking is available at the Main Gate (off South Locust Street) and Gate #6 (off Fonner Park Road). Scooter and wheelchair rentals (via HomeTown Mobility) are available at the Main Gate and ADA Parking Gate: Electric Mobility Scooter $80/day (8am-11pm), Wheelchair $30, Wagon $20, Single Stroller $20, Double Stroller $25; phone reservations carry a $10 call-in fee and must be made 24 hours ahead.
Read the full notes
ASL interpretation is available at every concert (purchase tickets in the ASL section at least 14 days ahead via the Box Office). Indoor concerts at BigIron Events Center offer first-come, first-served accessible seating; outdoor TD Landing shows have a dedicated ADA section between Pit and General Admission
A low-stimulation Blue Gems Sensory Room sits in Room 5 of the Bosselman Conference Center, open daily 9am-8pm. Complimentary sensory kits (noise-reducing headphones plus fidget/sensory items) can be checked out at the Welcome Center.
The Wade Shows Kiddie Land runs with no music or added noise for the first two hours of each day, and the full carnival runs at limited volume 1pm-3pm on Friday, September 4 for Fair-Tastic Friday
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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