Good morning, Grand Island.

The 2025 Nebraska State Fair is ongoing in Grand Island until Monday, Sept.

1—visitors can enter through several designated gates and must note that different buildings close earlier on the final day.

The Grand Island Police Department received a $25,000 grant from NDOT to fund extra overtime patrols and drug recognition shifts during the Nebraska State Fair and through Labor Day weekend—ending September 1—to target impaired driving and keep roads safe.

The Nebraska State Fair offers concerts and food along with family attractions such as wildlife exhibits, circus shows, carnival rides, and 4-H displays.

Kids enjoy seeing exotic animals and fun acts — making the fair a place with something for everyone.

The Nebraska State Fair will open tomorrow with the family-owned Silver Spur Soda serving its long-loved handcrafted sodas—along with its new food truck, Wandering Gringos, offering smoky BBQ bites and Tex-Mex favorites to visitors.

Visitors at the Nebraska State Fair are enjoying the Circus Science Spectacular today—where performers combine circus acts with engaging science displays to entertain families.

The Nebraska State Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors each year and boosts Grand Island's economy by increasing hotel bookings, vendor sales, and restaurant revenues—local producers are set to benefit as rising livestock numbers and higher cattle prices spur optimism.

A new study this fall will update the 2014 $20 million impact figure to reflect the fair's expanding influence.

Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is planning four capital projects for the fiscal year including upgrades at Island Oasis, improvements at Ryder Baseball Field and Stolley Train Area, and a new South Locust Street Trail that connects to Camp Augustine—City Council will review the proposals this week with a final hearing on Sept. 9.

Grand Island Parks and Recreation is planning four major projects for fiscal 2026 to improve city parks and attract more visitors to the area.

Sawyer Brown Free Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — Free with gate admission — Enjoy a night filled with legendary country hits from Sawyer Brown.

Skillet Concert

7-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $48 GA, $69 PIT, $85 VIP (SOLD OUT) — Experience hard-hitting rock with Skillet as they take the stage at the Nebraska State Fair.

Forever Young Tour

7:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nebraska State Fair — Tickets from $51 — A throwback concert featuring 90s and 2000s hits with Vanilla Ice and more.

La Arrolladora Banda Concert

9-11 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $45-$83 — Experience the dynamic sounds of La Arrolladora Banda, award-winning icons of Banda music.

Nebraska State Fair Carnival Wristband

1-11 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $42 — Experience a full day of unlimited rides at the Wade Shows Carnival.

Husker Harvest Days

9 AM - 4 PM — Husker Harvest Days — Free entry — Explore Polaris Off-Road Vehicles and enjoy product demos at this major agricultural event.

Grand Island Varsity Volleyball Match

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Grand Island Senior High School — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the Grand Island varsity volleyball team as they face Lincoln Southwest in a thrilling non-conference match.