The State Fair that keeps on giving.
The heat wave of last week rounded off not only in time for the Lincoln Air Show, but for the tens of thousands of Nebraska State Fair attendees.
With temperatures shedding a digit, and dozens of attractions, 2023’s Nebraska State Fair saw a 29.9% increase in attendance over the first 5 days, as compared to the same five days in 2022 (according to preliminary data released by the Fair).
The total number of fair-goers from kick off on Friday through Tuesday was 149,374 this year. In 2022, that number was 114,996, an increase of over 34,000 visitors.
“We had a very strong day on Saturday with nice, cool temperatures,” said Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair executive director. “We believe the word is getting out that Whatever Your Flavor, you’ll find something to enjoy as you explore this fair, and that is reflected in the early numbers.”
The day-by-day breakdown:
- Friday: 17,947
- Saturday: 50,276
- Sunday: 30,515
- Monday: 22,691
- Tuesday: 27,946
Monday was the first day with a Nebraska Lottery Concert Series event, starting a run of seven days in a row with national touring acts before the Fair concludes on Labor Day.
With the theme of “Whatever Your Flavor,” the Nebraska State Fair continues through September 4 in Grand Island.
(Photo Courtesy: Nebraska State Fair)