Fonner Park

Category: Convention center

Address: 700 E Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA

Phone: +13083824515

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–10PM

Monday: 11AM–12AM

Tuesday: 11AM–12AM

Wednesday: 11AM–12AM

Thursday: 11AM–12AM

Friday: 11AM–12AM

Saturday: 11AM–12AM

Reviews

Hud

Sep 30, 2022

The state fair is my favorite event in Nebraska it is so fun and entertaining. I can’t wait for next year’s fair.

Yogesh Sharma

Sep 15, 2022

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Patricia Blankenbaker

Sep 5, 2022

We went to the Nebraska State Fair on 9/4/22, which was located at Fonner Park. I was amazed at all the work they've done. They've added benches and seating all over the fair area which is so nice, especially since I'm elderly. So many areas have been landscaped which has greatly added to the beauty of the Fair grounds. I can't say enough about how modern & well-maintained the buildings are (& air-conditioned). The restrooms were clean and unlittered, amazingly so since there was such a huge crowd of fairgoers. There are shuttles to move people through the fairgrounds who prefer not to do a lot of walking; also walkers, wheelchairs, & scooters were available for rent. I was impressed at the caliber of carnival ride operators...very clean, well-dressed, polite, and attentive to each ride. I liked how they had ropes in the parking areas, creating a more efficient way for fairgoers to get in and out of the parking areas. So many volunteers were all over the Fair and were knowledgeable about the Fair events, pleasant, helpful, and keeping the grounds picked up. Everyone I saw was having a very enjoyable experience. They had a nice, big selection of food services and long lines showed the most popular. There were wonderful, day-long free events/entertainment for families to enjoy.

Christian Norseen

Sep 5, 2022

Good place to have the State Fair. But feel like there needs to be more places to get drinks. Instead of going aways to get a drink and or refill.

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Questions & Answers

Are there races tomorrow

Linda Sorensen | Oct 17, 2018
Doug Andrews | Oct 17, 2018

May 5th 2018 last day of horse racing.

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The park very nice i worked the Nebraska state fair 2017 i am from Des moines iowa hope to work nexted year for Dustin Beener Hardenbrooks Concessions very nice man to work for

Christina WardWell | Oct 17, 2018
Joshua “Lee” Bauer | Oct 17, 2018

Yes it is I go to a lot of events there are a lot

Running horses in 2018 ????

Bryon Murta | Oct 17, 2018
Shawn Burkhardt | Oct 17, 2018

Yes

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Are they racing 21 of may

Lucille Marsh | May 19, 2022
Terry Borges | May 19, 2022

Yes it is the last day of racing

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Is there a place to get an owner license on line??

A Google User | Feb 18, 2022
Fonner Park | Feb 18, 2022

Yes. Please visit the website - racingcommission.nebraska.gov - for the information you are looking for. Thank you for your inquiry.

What is bank shot

Roger Wessels | Nov 20, 2021
Heartland Events Center | Nov 20, 2021

Bank shots are electronic games of skill in which the player can win prizes. Bank shot machines are regulated by the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Thank you for your inquiry.

Do they have shot machines

Roger Wessels | Nov 20, 2021
Heartland Events Center | Nov 20, 2021

We have bank shot machines. However, slot machines (casinos) are not available at this time. Nebraska is currently waiting for rulings from the Governor's office in order to make casinos legal in the state.

Do they have keno?

Roger Robinson | Oct 16, 2021
Fonner Park | Oct 16, 2021

Yes. Our Finish Line Restaurant offers live draw Keno seven days a week. We open at 11:00 a.m. and closing time varies depending on the day. You can enjoy simulcast horse racing from across the nation as well as good food and drink! Thank you for the inquiry!

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How does a memorial race work? And how is it funded?

Christine Gaddis | Oct 16, 2021
Fonner Park | Oct 16, 2021

Christine, Please call our General Office at 308-382-4515 and we will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. Thank you for your inquiry!

What is the last day of racing in 2021

Robert Starr | Oct 16, 2021
Corinne Ketterling | Oct 16, 2021

Mary Ellen Hawk is correct. Fonner Park's final day of live thoroughbred racing is Saturday, May 1, 2021. Come on out and enjoy the day!

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How many months in the year they have live horse races?

Angel Betancourt | Oct 17, 2019
Fonner Park | Oct 17, 2019

Sherry, Fonner Park's live race meet runs from the last weekend in February through the first weekend in May! Hope to see you next year!

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Is there slotachines

Anita Kincaid | Oct 17, 2019
Josh Lundgren | Oct 17, 2019

They have bankshot machines which are similar to slots

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What time do doors open on Saturday?

Bev Kipper | Oct 17, 2019
Fonner Park | Oct 17, 2019

Because of the Kentucky Derby races, the Finish Line Restaurant and Keno will open at 9 am on Saturday, May 4. Doors for Fonner Park live horse racing will open at noon. Thank you for your inquiry!

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What day you open

Ramon Pagan | Oct 17, 2019
Billie Herron | Oct 17, 2019

Open 7 days a week with live racing Friday , Saturday and Sunday

Race 2 @ 3:00 o'clock 1horse?

Wesley Cain | Oct 17, 2019
Brad Brooks | Oct 17, 2019

Race 2 wouldn't start prior to 3:25 p.m.

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Is there racing on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday?

Beverley Hammond | Oct 17, 2019
Shawn Mcshane | Oct 17, 2019

Palm Sunday but not Easter Sunday they race. Races start at 1:30 on Palm Sunday.

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Are the horse races still going to be a go today?

Janelle Mostek | Oct 17, 2019
Kyley Weaver | Oct 17, 2019

Yes, according to their Facebook page

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Is there racing today 2/23/2019?

Cindy Brown | Oct 17, 2019
Terri Farrell | Oct 17, 2019

I called and they were ti decide at 10

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When do the horse races start

Janie Corman | Oct 17, 2019
Fonner Park | Oct 17, 2019

Janie, Thanks for your question. I see you've received an answer from a couple of our followers. Our first race day is Friday, February 22. For complete race meet details, you can also visit www.fonnerpark.com. For any other questions, please feel free to call our office at 308-382-4515. Thank you!

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Is there racing Saturday

Inga Miller | Oct 17, 2018
Fonner Park | Oct 17, 2018

Thanks to everyone who replied to Inga's question. Fonner's live race meet did end on May 5. However, we offer simulcast horse racing from across the nation every day in the Finish Line Restaurant. On Saturdays and Sundays, we simulcast at least 10 different tracks throughout each day. Tellers are on hand to take your bets and you can't beat the food and drink. You can play live draw Keno as well! Hope to see you at Fonner Park!

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Who owns fonner park

Johnny Reineke | Oct 17, 2018
Lyn Coleman | Oct 17, 2018

Hall county livestock assn

What time start fridays

Marilyn Kenton | Oct 17, 2018
Fonner Park | Oct 17, 2018

Roy is correct. Post time on Fridays is 3:00 pm and the doors open at 2:00 pm. Thank you for your inquiry!

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