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Open Class Exhibitor Information – 2026 NE State Fair
All Nebraska State Fair Livestock Entries are online at https://www.statefair.org/competitions/livestock-exhibitors
OPEN CLASS BEEF SHOW | September 1st -3rd
-Entries close August 10th | Late entries until August 15th
-Superintendent: Stacey Kersten
-Secretary: Kelsey Poss
SCHEDULE | September 1st
-Check in
SCHEDULE | September 2nd
-Ring 1: American Highland, Angus, Charolais
-Ring 2: Red Angus, Gelbvieh/Balancer, Miniature Hereford
SCHEDULE | September 3rd
-Ring 1: Shorthorn, Hereford, Maine-Anjou/Mainetainer, Dexter
-Ring 2: Other Purebreds, Other Composite Breeds, Simmental, Piedmontese
Supreme Drive to follow
JUDGES
Ring 1: Jeff Gooden | Kingsville, MO
Ring 2: Tyler Winegardener | Harrod, OH
NEW
-Money added for Top 3 Supreme Cow-Calf!
Give me a call with any questions.
Diane K. Duren
Nebraska Simmental Association Executive Director
402-367-2272-Cell