Nebraska State Fair - Watch All Our Stories & Plan Your Day

By: 10/11 News

Updated: Fri 6:18 PM, Aug 31, 2012

Chad in the astronaut simulator!

Largest Steer in Nebraska - "Tiny"

Get your face painted at the State Fair!

Watch our special State Fair Edition of Nebraska Central News on Labor Day at 5:30 & 9pm.

Sara Geake won a ribbon!

prize winning pumpkin

Taryn Vanderford enjoying some pineapple whip while Jon Vanderford samples the fried oreos.

What a wonderful sign!

Hastings Middle Schoolers learning to shuck corn

NCN's Rudy Mezzy enjoying some fried girl scout cookies off the clock. The verdict? Delicious - in moderation.

Check out this exhibition! A pig made out of baked beans! Clever.

First night of the Nebraska State Fair

What's better - Fried Twinkies or Cheese on a Stick?

Skytram

A soggy Megan Johnson going live on a rainy day at the fair.

Opening Ceremonies

Parade during Opening Ceremonies

NCN's Rudy Mezzy & Megan Johnson goofing around.

The Sky Tram lost power Saturday. Operators say they have a back up generator to run if people were stuck on the tram, but they don't want to rely on it.

Sara Geake interviewing state fair volunteers Rhonda & Patti.

Stephanie Morrissey, Taryn Vanderford, Deborah Tuff and Jon Vanderford still smiling after a long day of state fair coverage in the rain.

Nebraska's U.S. Senate candidates Deb Fischer for and Bob Kerrey debate at the Nebraska State Fair opening weekend. Lots of cheers from both sides coming from the crowd.

Yum!

Skytram

Chad & Sara having fun anchoring live at the fair

the true meaning of a CORNHUSKER!

Helpful Links

LIKE the Nebraska Central News Facebook page for behind the scenes fun from the fair!

Click HERE for Star City Buzz's coverage of the State Fair!

Watch a special State Fair edition of Nebraska Central News at 5:30 & 9 p.m. on Labor Day. Sara Geake, Taryn Vanderford and Deborah Tuff will recap the top moments of the 2012 Nebraska State Fair. Catch the show on MyTV.

The 2012 Nebraska State Fair runs August 24 through September 3.

It's a festival of fun and food for many at Fonner Park, located at 700 East Stolley Park Road in Grand Island. This is the third year Grand Island has hosted the event. This year's the theme of "High Flying Fun."

Watch live coverage from the fair on 10/11 News and Nebraska Central News at 5:30 & 9 p.m on MyTV. Click on the Related Stories below to see the most recent state fair stories or just click on the video links above.