State Fair officials, including Executive Director, Joseph McDermott are very excited by the attendance at the newly opened Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.

McDermott said, “We want every fair-goer to have a great experience but we also realize the large crowds can create traffic congestion and delays. To resolve this as much as possible we have added additional buses and will be running eight buses from the shuttle sites outside the fair grounds. This allows people to get on the shuttle buses, relax on the way to the Fairgrounds and then not worry about parking. “ According to McDermott the shuttles make a round trip every 15-30 minutes.

The public can park and ride the buses from Wal-Mart South, College Park, Central Community College, Westgate Plaza, Conestoga Mall, Sam’s Club and the parking lot Locust Street and Highway 34. The Nebraska State Fair runs through September 6, 2010.

Shuttles are available on the weekends and on Labor Day.

Off-Site Shuttle Service Dates and Times:

Saturday, August 28th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 29th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Monday, September 6th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.