Nebraska State Fair back with old favorites, new fun

Amy Hadachek
Aug 18, 2021
Aug 18, 2021

Nebraska State Fair overview (1).jpg — Fireworks explode over the State Fair carnival. The Nebraska State Fair runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 6 in Grand Island.
Submitted photo by Jimmy Rash

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“Nothing More Nebraskan” is the theme for this year’s Nebraska State Fair, and fair officials promise they’ll do their best to showcase exactly that when the fair kicks off Friday, Aug. 27.

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Nebraska State Fair overview (2).jpg — Competition is fierce at the Iron on the Island tractor pull at the Nebraska State Fair.
Submitted photo by Jimmy Rash

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Nebraska State Fair overview (3).jpg — Local manufactures celebrate the State Fair and farm connections.
Submitted photo by Jimmy Rash

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Nebraska State Fair overview (4).jpg — Families stroll the fairgrounds at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “Nothing More Nebraskan” is this year’s theme for the Nebraska State Fair.
Submitted photo by Jimmy Rash

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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.