Nebraska State Fair
State Fair offers up a genuine snapshot of Nebraska
Kurt Johnson
Twelve years after lawmakers made a bold decision to move the Nebraska State Fair out of Lincoln, the event has become an anchor piece of the late summer calendar from its grand, Grand Island venue.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Eva Fahrnbruch struck out a total of 26 batters last week, 13 in each contest, pitching complete game winners against Centennial and York.
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Eva’s lucky 13
Eva Fahrnbruch has the golden arm.
The Aurora senior was masterful on the mound in two games last week, collecting 26 strikeouts -- 13 in each game -- as Aurora picked up two victories.
The Lady Huskies picked up an 8-0 win at Centennial Aug.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents.
Nebraska State Fair is back in GI
Cheyenne Rowe
The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents.
Located a short jaunt away in Grand Island, the 11-day summertime staple is set to begin Friday, Aug.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Aurora third graders really enjoyed Hedrick’s racing pigs at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 31. They were, from left: Teagan Nicola, Zoe Rice (in back), Brenden Zucco, Bryson Dueland, Rhett Lorence, Jonah Johnson and Kyler Comer.
Students all in for Nebraska’s Largest Classroom
Cheyenne Rowe
The weekday’s of the Nebraska State Fair were filled with a flurry of activity, as the fairgrounds welcomed Nebraska’s Largest Classroom to center stage.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Nebraska State Fair welcomes all
News Staff
The Nebraska State Fair is back in Grand Island for the 2021 season. Local students from Aurora and Hampton will join the fun today for Nebraska's Largest Classroom. See additional coverage in next week's ANR.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Judge Paul Hay offers Hampton students some tips during last year’s FFA exhibit show. Members pictured from left are Maya Lewis, Kelsey Mersch, Landon Parsley and MaKenna Clinch.
State Fair hoping to get back to normal
Kurt Johnson
The Nebraska State Fair is set to unfold this week just 20 miles down the road in Grand Island, where organizers are hoping for a return to normal in 2021.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021