Raising Nebraska was thrilled to be part of the 2024 Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island, which ran from August 23 to September 2. This year, we hosted over 60 events inside our building, offering a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages. Highlights included Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Days, live demonstrations, 4-H contests, and the inaugural Federal Issues Forum featuring U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts. We were excited to contribute to this record-breaking year, with the State Fair welcoming 318,844 visitors—the highest attendance since 2017. Check out some of Raising Nebraska’s key successes during the 2024 Nebraska State Fair below!
2652
Total youth who attended one of Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Days
275
Number of hours of direct programming and presentations at Raising Nebraska during the State Fair, not including 4-H contests.
21
Number of external (non-UNL partners) presenting programming and presentations at Raising Nebraska during the State Fair.
4
Number of new partners presenting programming and presentations at the Fair (Stuhr Museum, Dept. of Education – Farm to School Program, EPIC Discovery Center, Amber Pankonin)
If you attended the 2024 Nebraska State Fair, be sure to mark your calendars for next year! The 2025 Nebraska State Fair will run from August 22 to September 1, and it’s shaping up to be another incredible event. If you’re an organization or business in the agriculture industry interested in presenting or participating in events at Raising Nebraska, you can pre-register today.
