Good morning, Grand Island.

On Aug. 30, the 27-foot Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visited the south end of Fonner Park after arriving on Aug.

24, staffed by Norah 'Nacho Dog' Martin and Caroline 'Cookout Caroline' McCall. The vehicle offers exclusive whistles to passersby + keeps touring to brighten local days.

On Monday, Aug. 31 the State Fair celebrated Older Nebraskans Day with a full lineup of events, free stage acts + a headline concert by KC and the Sunshine Band, and the fair continues at Fonner Park through Labor Day, Sept.

7, offering over 5,000 hours of free entertainment.

Jurassic Bark Live will bring rescue dogs (from local shelters) and dinosaur acts to Nebraska State Fair’s Family Fun Zone, featuring stunts, races, agility, and Frisbee tricks.

The traveling show will highlight the dogs’ natural skills built on trust and playful training.

Leon's Food Truck won the Savory category of the Nebraska State Fair food contest on Aug.

28 at Fonner Park, highlighting its culinary talent and the fair’s community spirit.

The Grand Island Public Library is hosting a Victorian Tea Party for children ages 6-11 on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Hargis House Women’s Club (1109 W. 2nd St); the event honors Edith Abbott’s 150th birthday with programs, treats, crafts and dress-up fun, with registration open until Friday.

Hedrick's Racing Pigs delight fairgoers at Nebraska State Fair today at Fonner Park, where visitors watch spirited pig races and sample local food contests.

A new statue honoring America’s birthday adds to the fair’s charm — sparking excitement in the community.

Fairgoers at the Nebraska State Fair can watch animal births at the Tractor Supply Co. Birthing Pavilion, where veterinarians, students, and livestock producers explain animal care — offering a firsthand educational look into agriculture.

On Monday, Sen. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Deb Fischer and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins met at the Nebraska State Fair to address federal measures on 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef and year-round E15 sales for modern vehicles.

Ricketts will debate Dan Osborn today at the fair.

Seniors and families accessed vital health information at the CHI Health St. Francis Health and Wellness Fair during Older Nebraskans Day at the State Fair.

Local vendors including Angels Care Home Health (which supports rural residents to age in place) guided visitors on heart health and retirement living.

Seven bicyclists aged 12 to 27 showcased stunt riding at the Nebraska State Fair on Aug.

30, performing backflip, superman and tailwhip. Karl Hinkley founded NowearBMX and opened the Nowear Compound in Unadilla (with ramps, foam pit and trails) to support riders of all skill levels.