2024 Nebraska State Fair Dexter Show

501 E. Fonner Park Road, #200 – Grand Island, Nebraska 68801

The 16th Annual Dexter Cattle Show at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island, Nebraska will take place August 26th through the 29th in Grand Island, Nebraska.

The Dexter Show at the Nebraska State Fair has been a midwestern venue for Dexters since 2007. Dexter breeders from across the Midwest and Great Plains enjoy the world-class facilities and the family-friendly environment while relaxing with fellow Dexter owners and a friendly, low-stress Dexter show filled with excellent stock. We hope you plan to participate in the country’s longest-running continuous State Fair Dexter show.

The schedule for 2024 is as follows: Begin check-in 8/26 through 8/27 and in place 8/27 (by Noon), Dexter Show 8/29 with release immediately after the show.
The online entries are now open: Nebraska State Fair Cattle Entries. You can find show information and instructions at this link: https://www.statefair.org/ag…/livestock-exhibitors/
We have improved the Nebraska State Fair Dexter Show classes to match the ADCA National Expo classes and added a few new group classes.
Also new this year, Cow/Calf Breed Champions will compete in the Supreme Cow/Calf Drive. Cow/calf pairs do not compete for overall Supreme Champion Female.
Another change In-state exhibitors no longer need a CVI to enter the grounds. Out-of-state exhibitors will still need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. No BVD-PI testing is required for any exhibitors.
Please see General Rules and Regulations and Health Requirements at this link: https://www.statefair.org/ag…/livestock-exhibitors/

Here are hotels close to the fairgrounds. There are others in Grand Island as well. Please make your reservations soon as hotels fill quickly for this major event.
Best Western
Comfort Suites
Mainstay Suites
Super 8
Island Inn
Ramada
Please feel free to reach out through email or phone/txt (402 416 9129) if you have questions or need more information.