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Nebraska State Fair Celebrates 7th Year in Grand Island

Nebraska State Fair Celebrates 7th Year in Grand Island

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The Nebraska State Fair will celebrate its 7th year in Grand Island.  Executive Director Joseph McDermott says many of the events are a state tradition and that includes competitions.

McDermott says they have a big concert line up planned for this year.

Others in the lineup include John Anderson and Toto.  McDermott says the fair will feature traditional events that include 4-H competitions and displays, the marathon, the midway and food.  The Nebraska State Fair is August 26th through September 5th.

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