Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation

05/08/2026

⏳ Only a few hours left to Go Big!

Slipped your mind earlier? No problem; there’s still time to support the 1868 Foundation. Every last-minute gift helps us reach our goal and maximize matching opportunities.

💙 Help us finish strong at gobiggive.org/organization/1868foundation
Let’s make these final hours count!

05/07/2026

🎉 TODAY is the day. Go Big GIVE has "set sail"!

For the next 24 hours, our community is coming together to support nonprofits like the 1868 Foundation. Every donation, big or small, helps us continue our mission and creates lasting impact at your Nebraska State Fair and the community as a whole.

If you keep meaning to renew your membership, today is a great day to do so!

💥 Bonus: Gifts may be amplified through matching funds and prizes, so your support goes even further!
⏰ Don’t wait: this event is 24 hours ONLY.
👉 Donate now at gobiggive.org/organization/1868foundation

04/27/2026

Mark your calendars for May 7. ✍️

It's time for Go Big GIVE! Gifts made during this time will make us eligible for matching funds and prizes to make an even BIGGER impact. AND, now through May 6, you can support the 1868 Foundation during pre-give and help us build momentum before the big day.

Donate anytime from now until May 7th, 11:59 PM at https://www.gobiggive.org/organization/1868foundation

04/24/2026

The volunteers program is one of our proudest areas of support at the Nebraska State Fair, year after year. Yesterday, we had the pleasure to celebrate them for Volunteer Appreciation Week and the heart they bring to our Fair.

Thank YOU! ❤️ 🎡

04/23/2026

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, we invite you to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to honor our past while strengthening the future of the Nebraska State Fair. We’re inviting a m leadership donors to make a $10,000 commitment (payable over four years) to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and invest in the next generation. We will also unveil our 250 for 250 installation on the Fairgrounds at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair.

Our goal is 25 donors to reach $250,000. Support will help fund Youth agriculture programs, sustainability upgrades, capital improvements, and patriotic programming. Will you step up to the challenge?

For more information and to become a leader, visit: 1868foundation.org/news-events/250-for-250

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️

Today we’re feeling lucky for the incredible supporters who invest in our next generation of ag leaders! Your generosity helps fund Youth Livestock Premiums, rewarding the hard work, dedication, and passion of young exhibitors. 🌈🐄

03/02/2026

📢UPDATE: This match has been rescheduled to 7:00 PM.

Congrats to Our Winners:
JJ and Kathie Green
Hannah Groff
Jay and Jan Vavicek
Jan and Gene Penrose

Please keep an eye on your email for further details!
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Get ready to serve up some serious excitement! 🏐

The 1868 Foundation is giving you the chance to experience the thrill of professional volleyball live, and you don’t even have to be a member to enter! We’re selecting four lucky winners to score a set of tickets to see LOVB Nebraska vs. LOVB Salt Lake City this Saturday, March 7th at 7:00 PM at the Heartland Event Center. It’s your chance to feel the energy, the competition, and the electric atmosphere up close!

Winners will be notified Thursday morning, March 5, via the email used to enter. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe your spam folder, too). You won’t want to miss the message that could send you to the match!

🍀Enter at Bit.ly/1868LOVB

02/14/2026

We 💗 our members! You are the heart of our organization. Happy Valentines Day! 🎡💌

01/16/2026

📢HUGE SHOUTOUT to the Nebraska State Fair's very own Marketing Director, Courtney G***k for being named in the Top 35 under 35. Having the chance to work with this rockstar, we couldn't agree more! Courtney's leadership and dedication to not only the fair, but also her community, have and continue to make a lasting impact around her. Congratulations! 🎉

Congratulations to Grand Island’s Top 35 Under 35 honorees!

Your leadership, dedication, and impact are shaping the future of our community. Thank you for making a difference and representing the next generation of leaders so well!

01/01/2026

Wishing you a sparkling 🎆 New Year!

12/25/2025

Wishing you and yours a very, Merry Christmas. 🎄🎁