
State-of-the-Art Livestock Show Facilities
We are the home of the AKSARBEN 4-H Stock Show and Nebraska State 4-H Horse Show and would love to provide you the same collaborative leadership, experience and education to provide a successful venue for your organization. One reason nothing compares to our campus is the variety of our venues which are within walking distance of one another. Here are five more reasons our visitors love hosting their shows in Grand Island:
- Free, close parking and plenty of it.
- Easy access from Interstate I-80
- A staff that has experience handling every aspect of events large and small.
- One-stop shopping for a host of event services—catering to security, staging to entertainment, printing to Internet access.
- Close proximity to hotels, restaurants and other attractions.
Buildings
Fonner Park has been in business since the early 1950’s. Over the years it has grown into the impressive complex of facilities as we know it today. It is often the hub of activity when multiple events are held simultaneously or as a part of multi-facility events. The Nebraska State Fair relocated to Grand Island in 2010, bringing with it a breathtaking array of new structures and facilities. The facilities serve the Nebraska State Fair during August and September each year—and are available for all types of livestock shows, trade shows, sales, auctions, dog shows, craft shows, new product and equipment launches, large banquets, competitions, and dozens of other activities the remainder of the year. The choice is yours — large or small, indoor or outdoor, arenas or exhibit spaces, meeting rooms or auditoriums. We have it all.
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The campus includes the following facilities. (Click on each for specific details.)
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Five Points Bank Arena


FACILITY INFORMATION AND AMENITIES
FIVE POINTS BANK ARENA | |
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Constructed | 2010 |
Square Footage | 56,800 sq. ft. (312' x 218') Show Arena (110' x 215') with dirt |
Seating | Bleacher seating for 2,200 |
Lobby | Yes |
Additional Rooms | VIP Room overlooking Arena with bar |
Office | 40' x 70' central office area with four adjacent private offices |
Concession Stands | 1 |
Floor | Concrete with dirt arena |
Stalls | Rock Bottom Tie Stalls for 1,350 head of cattle in attached Cattle Barn |
Wash Racks | 2 Units / 70 head each in attached Cattle Barn |
Load In / Load Out | Overhead Doors / unloading aisle |
Restrooms | 2 sets of male / female 1 - family restroom 1 - set of male/female in office area 1 - set of male/female in VIP Lounge |
Handicap Accessible | Yes |
Climate Controlled | Heating and Air |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Electrical | Wall outlets only |
Overhead Doors | 6 |
AV Equipment | •34' x 12' high definition color video screen •10,000 watt, fully digital, 4-quadrant sound system |
Catering | Yes |
Stage | Available |
Parking | •3,115 parking spaces, hard-surfaced parking •50 acres of non-surfaced parking |
For more information, contact Jana Sittler at 402-239-0519
Pinnacle Bank Expo Center


FACILITY INFORMATION AND AMENITIES
PINNACLE BANK EXPO CENTER | |
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Constructed | 2010 |
Square Footage | 100,000 sq. ft. •Exhibit Space - clear span 160' x 500' |
Lobby | 23' x 78' |
Additional Rooms | •Office space •Quilt Room - 138' x 72' •Beef Pit - 42' x 72' •Volunteer Center - 66' x 24'5" |
Kitchen | •Walk in cooler and Freezer •No appliances •Sinks •Ice Machine |
Concession Stands | 2 |
Floor | Concrete |
Restrooms | 3 sets of male / female 1 - family restroom |
Handicap Accessible | Yes |
Climate Controlled | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Electrical | •Over 270 - 20 amp drop-down electrical outlets •220 service available in most areas of the exhibit area |
Overhead Doors | 4 - largest door 30' wide x 20' high |
AV Equipment | Overhead PA System |
Projectors | No |
Screens | No |
Catering | In house/Chances "R" or Fonner Park Catering and Concessions (dependent on group size) |
Tables/Chairs | •300 - 8' tables •19 - 6' tables •75 - 60" round tables •500 metal folding chairs •1000 black folding chairs |
Stage | 24'x24'x2' maximum size - 4'x8' sections |
Parking | •3,115 parking spaces, hard-surfaced •50 acres of non-surfaced parking |
For more information, contact Jana Sittler at 402-239-0519
Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Floorplan Sample with Vendor Booths Example Layout Fonner Park Map
Tom Dinsdale Automotive Cattle Barn


FACILITY INFORMATION AND AMENITIES
CATTLE BARN | |
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Constructed | 2010 |
Square Footage | 112,200 sq. ft. (285' x 382') |
Meeting Rooms | No |
Barn Bar | 3,558 sq. ft. |
Milking Parlor | Ties for 6 head + 3 stalls in show window |
Tie Out Area | Yes (secured) |
Concession Stands | No |
Floor | Concrete |
Stalls | Rock Bottom Tie Stalls for 1,350 head cattle |
Wash Racks | 2 Units / 70 head each |
Load In / Load Out | Drive-thru loading / unloading aisle |
Restrooms | 3 sets of male / female 2 - family restrooms |
Handicap Accessible | Yes |
Climate Controlled | Premier ventilation system with Big Ass Fans |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Electrical | 1200 - 20 amp drop-down electrical outlets |
Overhead Doors | 15 |
AV Equipment | High definition color video screen |
Catering | Yes |
Stage | Available |
Parking | •3,115 parking spaces, hard-surfaced parking •50 acres of non-surfaced parking |
For more information, contact Jana Sittler at 402-239-0519
Sheep Barn

FACILITY INFORMATION AND AMENITIES
SHEEP BARN | |
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Constructed | 2010 |
Square Footage | 85,000 sq. ft. (232' x 382') |
Offices | 4 |
Birthing Pavillion | 2,019 sq. ft. |
Concession Stands/Bars | No |
Floor | Concrete |
Pens | 1,600+ small animals |
Wash Racks | 2 units / 60 head each |
Load In / Load Out | Drive-thru loading / unloading aisle |
Restrooms | 3 sets of male / female 1 - family restroom |
Handicap Accessible | Yes |
Climate Controlled | •Premier ventilation system with Big Ass Fans •Heat |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Electrical | 900 - 20 amp drop-down electrical outlets |
Overhead Doors | 15 |
AV Equipment | High definition color video screen |
Catering | Yes |
Stage | Available |
Parking | •3,115 parking spaces, hard-surfaced parking •50 acres of non-surfaced parking |
For more information, contact Jana Sittler at 402-239-0519
Sheep Barn Floorplan Sheep Barn Example Layout Fonner Park Map
Aurora Cooperative Pavilion- Barn & Arena

FACILITY INFORMATION AND AMENITIES
AURORA COOPERATIVE PAVILION BARN AND ARENA | |
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Constructed | 2010 |
Square Footage | 83,800 sq. ft. |
Barn | •Up to 750 pens (6' x 6') for 1,500+ animals •Partial sides / open air barn |
Show Arena | 170' x 73' |
Offices | 2 |
Concession Stands/Bars | 2 |
Floor | Concrete |
Wash Racks | Wash pens for 50+ head |
Load In / Load Out | 3 sides of barn |
Restrooms | 2 sets of male / female 1 - family restroom |
Handicap Accessible | Yes |
Climate Controlled | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Electrical | Barn: 330 - 20 amp drop-down electrical outlets Arena: 110 on walls and 2-220 outlets on northwest wall |
Overhead Doors | Arena: 4 |
AV Equipment | High definition color video screen |
Catering | Yes |
Stage | Available |
Parking | •3,115 parking spaces, hard-surfaced parking •50 acres of non-surfaced parking |
For more information, contact Jana Sittler at 402-239-0519
Aurora Cooperative Pavilion Floorplan Aurora Cooperative Pavilion Example Layout Fonner Park Map
US Foods Outdoor Arena & Thompson Foods Horse Arena (Indoor)

FACILITY INFORMATION AND AMENITIES
THOMPSON FOODS INDOOR ARENA | |
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Constructed | 1979 |
Square Footage | 39,340 sq. ft. (140' x 281') |
Horse Stalls | Permanent horse barns for 1200 - adjacent to Arena |
Show Arena | 102' x 210' |
Seating | 1200 - Bleachers (permanent-metal) |
Offices | 1 |
Concession Stands/Bars | No / Concession Trailer available |
Floor | Dirt |
Wash Racks | No |
Overhead Doors | 5 |
Restrooms | 1 Set of male/female |
Handicap Accesible | Yes |
Climate Controlled | No |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Electrical | 110 on walls 1 - 220 outlet outside the office |
AV Equipment | Overhead PA |
Catering/Concessions | Yes |
Stage | Rental |
Parking | •3,115 parking spaces, hard-surfaced parking •50 acres of non-surfaced parking |
US FOODS OUTDOOR ARENA | |
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Contructed | 1979 - Replaced 2016 |
Square Footage | 60,000 sq. ft. |
Horse Stalls | Permanent horse barns for 1200 - adjacent to Arena |
Show Arena | 166' x 246' |
Seating | •750 Bleacher Seats (permanent) •Metal •Covered •ADA Compliant |
Other Amenities | •Priefert holding pens •Bucking and roping chutes •55' x 85" custom livestock shade structure •12' x 24' announcer's booth with electrical hookups and storage room •High quality lighting •Professional grade sound system |
Offices | In the connected indoor arena |
Concession Stands/Bars | No / Concession Trailer available |
Floor | Dirt |
Wash Racks | No |
Overhead Doors | No |
Restrooms | Shared with Indoor Arena |
Handicap Accesible | Yes |
Climate Controlled | No |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Electrical | Yes |
AV Equipment | Sound System |
Stage | Rental |
Parking | •3,115 parking spaces, hard-surfaced parking •50 acres of non-surfaced parking |
For more information, contact Jana Sittler at 402-239-0519
Nebraska Building
The Nebraska Building was constructed in 2013 and opened its doors in 2014. This building is located on the Fonner Park Campus. The Nebraska State Fair takes possession of the Fonner Park Campus each August and September to set up and host the 11-day Nebraska State Fair before cleaning up and returning the property to Fonner Park. During these 60 days, the campus operates as the Nebraska State Fairgrounds, whereas the other ten months of the year the property operates as FONNER PARK. The Nebraska State Fair Offices are located on the second level of the Nebraska Building. Please direct Nebraska State Fair questions to their office:
Nebraska State Fair Administration Office
501 E. Fonner Park Rd. Suite 200
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: 308.382.1620
Office Hours: Monday- Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Website: raisingnebraska.org
Raising Nebraska is an interactive experience spanning every inch of its 25,000 square feet, focusing on where Nebraska agriculture is today – and how the state is positioned for global leadership in feeding the world. Raising Nebraska is designed to let people see agriculture from virtually every angle – from water conservation to soil health, from animal well being to food safety, from invention to innovation, from economic impact to global hunger. Raising Nebraska is located on the first level of the Nebraska Building. Please direct Raising Nebraska questions to the following: Sarah Polak P.O. Box 2198 Grand Island, NE 68802-2198 Email: spolak2@unl.edu
Grand Island Community Fieldhouse
Grand Island’s Community Fieldhouse features three party/meeting rooms for entertainment needs. From meetings, reunions, birthday parties, and everything in between, these rooms offer the space and amenities perfect for hosting an event. Kitchen facilities are available upon request. There are 2 small rooms that accommodate 30 people each and one large room that accommodates 60. Birthday Packages are available.
Community Fieldhouse
525 E. Fonner Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802
308.384.1999