GRAND ISLAND, NE – The 2026 Nebraska State Fair begins this Friday, August 28th and runs through Labor Day, September 7th in Grand Island.
The 2026 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series features a great lineup throughout the 11 days. Karli Bartz, State Fair Entertainment & Events Director, gives a rundown of this year’s concerts.
The state fair also has 75 different performers over the 11-day event that are free to view and attend across the fairgrounds. Bartz highlights some of those free entertainment options.
Whether you plan on going to one of the ticketed concerts, or enjoying the free entertainment, or both, Bartz offers these tips for guests to help get the best concert experience.
To purchase tickets, see a full lineup of ticketed and free entertainment, or anything else state fair go to www.statefair.org.
Listen to the full interview with Bartz below.
