Behind the Scenes

New Nebraska State Fair site taking shape

While attending the recent Nebraska Dairy Conference in Grand Island, I stopped by the new home of the Nebraska State Fair at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Construction of the new buildings seems to be making good progress, despite the nasty winter weather we’ve experienced.

Like many Nebraskans, I was disappointed with the decision to move the State Fair out of Lincoln. But I have to admit, seeing those brand new buildings going up in Grand Island has stirred some excitement as to what the “new” Nebraska State Fair is going to be like. We’ll find out in late August.

-Ken Anderson