Many in the crowd were dancing as popular Grand Island band La Imparable Banda Nuevo Imperio played at the State Fair on Aug. 31, 2025.
The average person attending this year’s Nebraska State Fair didn’t notice a decrease in lottery funds, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt.
Crowds were out in force the Sunday before Labor Day at the Nebraska State Fair. A reduction in lottery funds didn’t diminish this year’s fair experience, but it could in the future if the trend continues.
A contestant participates in the open class beef show on Aug. 28 at the Nebraska State Fair. Funds from the lottery and a 10% local match make up 40% of the State Fair’s budget.
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Many in the crowd were dancing as popular Grand Island band La Imparable Banda Nuevo Imperio played at the State Fair on Aug. 31, 2025.
Crowds were out in force the Sunday before Labor Day at the Nebraska State Fair. A reduction in lottery funds didn’t diminish this year’s fair experience, but it could in the future if the trend continues.
A contestant participates in the open class beef show on Aug. 28 at the Nebraska State Fair. Funds from the lottery and a 10% local match make up 40% of the State Fair’s budget.
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