County Fair Guide

The Oldest Fairs in Nebraska

Nebraska's oldest fair is the Douglas County Fair, tracing back to 1858 — a year before the Nebraska State Fair itself began in 1859. The Lancaster County Super Fair in Lincoln (1870) rounds out the state's oldest fairs. Here are Nebraska's fairs with the longest documented histories.

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    Douglas County FairRalston, Nebraska
    Est. 1858July

    The Douglas County Fair in Ralston brings the agricultural tradition to the heart of the Omaha metro area, offering a weekend of livestock, exhibits, and family entertainment.

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    Nebraska State FairGrand Island, Nebraska
    Est. 1859August

    The Nebraska State Fair is the state's premier annual event, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to Grand Island each August and September for world-class entertainment, agricultural exhibits, and family fun. Dating to 1859, it ranks among Nebraska's oldest agricultural fairs.

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    Lancaster County Super FairLincoln, Nebraska
    Est. 1870July

    The Lancaster County Super Fair at Lancaster Event Center is one of Nebraska's largest county fairs, transforming Lincoln's premier event complex into ten days of agriculture, entertainment, and community celebration. It's been held since 1870, one of Nebraska's most enduring county fair traditions.

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