State Fair Store
Want your products in front of thousands of Nebraska consumers during the Nebraska State Fair?
For just $170, your products can be featured inside the GROW Nebraska State Fair Booth, where our team professionally staffs and manages the store throughout the fair.
What makes our program different?
- Dedicated display space for your business
- Strategic product placement and cross-merchandising
- Daily retail management by GROW Nebraska staff
- Exposure to thousands of fairgoers
- Demo and sampling opportunities that help boost sales
Our goal isn’t simply to display products, it’s to sell them. That’s why we actively monitor customer traffic, shopping trends, and product performance throughout the fair to create the best sales opportunities possible for every participating member.
Pricing
Location
Pinnacle Bank Expo Building
501 East E Fonner Park Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
Questions?
Email: Member@GrowNebraska.org
Call: 308.338.3520
Frequently Asked Questions
Participation:
Participation fees for the 2026 State Fair Store is $170 for product members and $25 for Authors
The 2026 Nebraska State Fair starts Friday, August 28th and runs 11 days. Ending on Monday, September 7th.
If you are a GROW Nebraska Member Sign up when registration is open. Not a member? Inquire today to learn more and to see if GROW Nebraska is a good fit for your business.
Yes. Participation in the GROW Nebraska State Fair Store is a benefit available to current GROW Nebraska members. If you’re not yet a member, contact us to learn more about membership and whether our services are a good fit for your business.
Yes. Registration for NEW GROW Nebraska members to participate is July 1st. And for returning GROW Nebraska Members the deadline is July 15th. We encourage businesses to register early, as space is limited.
No. GROW Nebraska staffs the State Fair. We do encourage members to plan at least one day or more to come demo/sample their product to tell their story.
Yes! We promote everday on who is demoing/sampling and what our specials are for each day.
Set Up, Pick Up, Demo/Sample Days:
General rule of thumb, yes. Depending on your product we ask displays are on wheels and GROW Nebraska will work with each member to decide what would be the best for the store layout.
GROW Nebraska staff person can assist on talking you through. We encourage to think about your best craft fair and then only increase it slightly from there. Usually it is less than most anticipate.
No. GROW Nebraska will have designated spots for each registered member who signed up to demo/sample. We have 8ft banquet tables that are fully covered with black table cloths and a table skirt. This table is often divided into 3 sections so please plan on a 2 foot area on the table.
Yes, but all sampling must comply with Nebraska State Fair and health department requirements. GROW Nebraska will provide guidance on approved sampling procedures.
No problem. Your products will remain available for purchase throughout the entire fair, even if you are unable to personally attend. But, we do highly encourage members, if they can make it work, to set aside one day to sign up to demo/sample. It is proven to help increase your sales and help brand your business better.
Members are required to pick up their products and display on the evening of the last day of the State Fair, unless prior arrangements have been made. GROW Nebraska will communicate logistics on the time pickup is allowed to begin and how to best navigate picking up.
No, all transactions will go through GROW Nebraska’s point of sale system. GROW Nebraska will also take on all fees associated.
We encourage members to bring their own director chair to sit behind their demo table location. The tables are on risers and therefore your chair will need to be higher than a standard chair.
Logistics:
If your inventory sells faster than anticipated, GROW Nebraska may contact you to discuss restocking opportunities. While restocking is not required, additional inventory can help maximize your sales potential.
GROW Nebraska processes all sales during the fair. Final sales reports and payments are distributed after the fair concludes and all transactions have been reconciled. Members can expect their State Fair Checks to be received near the end of September.
Possibly. New products may be added with prior approval from GROW Nebraska. Space limitations, pricing, and inventory tracking requirements may impact what can be added.
Any coupons, discounts, bundles, or special promotions must be approved by GROW Nebraska prior to August 1 to ensure they can be properly managed through our point-of-sale system.
Our goal is to showcase every participating business in the best possible way. We do ask each member to initially set up their display on a set up day. However, product placement may change throughout the fair based on sales trends, customer traffic patterns, merchandising strategies, and security considerations.
GROW Nebraska monitors sales throughout the event. Businesses with products that are selling particularly well may be contacted regarding restocking opportunities.
Promote your participation on social media, encourage customers to visit the booth, provide sufficient inventory, and consider scheduling a demo or sampling day to connect directly with fairgoers.
Yes! We promote everday on who is demoing/sampling and what our specials are for each day.
Registration Deadline
July 1st, 2026!
