The Nebraska State Fair is officially underway! Nebraska State Troopers and numerous first responder partners are teaming up to keep Fair visitors safe in 2026.
“The Nebraska State Fair is a huge event, showcasing the best of our great state,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh. “Security for the Fair is a big operation, and our team is ready to help anyone in need. With over 330,000 visitors last year, that’s like four Husker football home games or the entire College World Series.”
The 157th Nebraska State Fair runs from today through Labor Day, September 7, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Troopers will be working throughout the Fair in numerous ways to keep the event safe and enjoyable for all visitors.
The Nebraska State Patrol has a booth inside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Building where fairgoers can learn about the agency and talk to NSP Recruiters. In addition to the NSP booth, troopers and investigators will also patrol the fairgrounds to keep patrons safe. Troopers will work in a variety of ways throughout the fair, using bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and drone technology.
Any visitor in need of law enforcement assistance can contact any of the troopers patrolling throughout the fair, visit the NSP booth in the Expo Building, or go directly to the NSP Security Office, located at the Fonner Park Racing Office.
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