State Fair kicks off Friday in Grand Island

Theme for 2024 event is ‘All roads lead to fun’

  • The Nebraska State Fair is set to begin its 15th run in Grand Island Friday, offering a combination of familiar favorites and new events to fairgoers through Sept. 2.
    The Nebraska State Fair is set to begin its 15th run in Grand Island Friday, offering a combination of familiar favorites and new events to fairgoers through Sept. 2.
    For the 15th consecutive year Grand Island will turn into a hub of learning and fun starting Friday and running through Sept. 2 with an event that celebrates the state’s ag-based heritage.The theme for this year’s Nebraska State Fair is “All roads lead to fun,” which has multiple meanings, according to Executive Director Jaime Parr.“There are so many different components of th...

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