4-H at the

Nebraska State Fair

August 28 - September 7, 2026 | Grand Island, NE

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The Nebraska State Fair is the premier opportunity for 4-H members to showcase what they have learned and worked on throughout the year. At the State Fair, we celebrate the successes of thousands of youth who have learned and grown through 4-H. The State Fair is a prime opportunity for 4-H members to cultivate skills they have learned in 4-H projects, put their life skills and good character to work, discover new areas of interest, and meet new people. The Nebraska State Fair is held yearly at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island, Nebraska. This year's event will be held from August 28 - September 7, 2026.

Nebraska 4-H is only one part of the Nebraska State Fair. For more information about other activities, events, and contests happening, please visit the Nebraska State Fair website.

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Photos

Professional photos from the 4-H beef, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and swine shows, as well as the 4-H Final Drive are available for purchase from Legacy Livestock Imaging. Professional photos from the 4-H Fashion Show and Nebraska 4-H's candid photos are available as free downloads.

Livestreams

Courtesy of the Nebraska State Fair, livestreams of the 4-H beef, meat goat, sheep, and swine shows, as well as the 4-H Final Drive will be available at the links below:

Courtesy of the contest superintendents, livestreams of the 4-H Fashion Shows will be available at the links below:

4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair 

Nebraska 4‑H will host 4‑H Day at the Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. in Raising Nebraska. The event will celebrate the people, accomplishments, and experiences that help prepare Nebraska youth to be Beyond Ready for work and for life. 

4‑H members and their families, volunteers, alumni, and supporters, are invited to attend an afternoon of recognition, activities, and celebration. Guests can enjoy special interactive activities, visit the 4‑H photo booth, and receive complimentary UNL Dairy Store ice cream (while supplies last).

A recognition program will begin at 3 p.m., honoring outstanding Nebraska 4-H volunteers for their dedication to youth development and recognizing members of the Nebraska 4-H Leadership Academy.

Discounted Nebraska State Fair gate passes for August 30 are available for purchase in advance. The special offer includes half-price gate admission for teens and adults (service fee applies; limit two tickets per purchase). 

Discounted Gate Passes for 4-H Day

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