Nebraska Ag Expo | TradeShowIntel

Name: Nebraska Ag Expo
Start: 2026-12-08
End: 2026-12-10
Location: Sandhills Global Event Center

Event overview

Overview

The Nebraska Ag Expo is America’s second-largest indoor farm show, showcasing cutting-edge equipment, technology, and agricultural innovations from over 900 companies.

This event brings together producers, growers, ranchers, and industry leaders for three days of networking and education.

TL;DR

1Dates: December 8-10, 2026
2Location: Sandhills Global Event Center, Lincoln, NE
3Exhibitors: Over 900 companies showcasing agricultural innovations
4Attendance: 16,000-18,000 farmers and ranchers expected
5Special Features: Innovation Hub and AgTalks sessions

Why visit

Attendees will gain insights into the latest agricultural technologies, connect with industry leaders, and explore new products and services that can improve their farming practices.

Why exhibit

Exhibitors can showcase their products to a targeted audience of farmers and agricultural professionals, generating valuable leads and building brand recognition. The Nebraska Ag Expo is crucial for connecting agricultural professionals with the latest innovations and technologies, fostering growth and collaboration in the industry. It serves as a platform for exhibitors to showcase their products and for attendees to discover solutions that can enhance their operations.

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Farmers looking for new equipment and technology

Agricultural producers seeking innovative solutions

Ranchers interested in livestock technology

Agri-business professionals exploring market trends

Students and educators in agricultural fields

Industry leaders and decision-makers

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Equipment manufacturers and suppliers

Ag technology innovators and startups

Livestock and feed suppliers

Agricultural service providers

Sustainability-focused companies

Precision agriculture specialists

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Agricultural machinery and equipment

Precision agriculture tools and software

Livestock management solutions

Crop production technologies

Sustainable farming products

Agricultural drones and robotics

Location & Facilities

Venue

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Sandhills Global Event Center

4100 N 84th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

Facilities

Parking

Parking is free in the lots surrounding the Sandhills Global Event Center. ADA-accessible parking is available near the entrances.

Parking: Parking is free in the lots surrounding the venue.

Attend

Entry & tickets

Event days & opening times

DayOpening hours

Tuesday and Wednesday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Adult Admission
Advance tickets are $5.
$10.00

Who runs the show

Organisers

Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA)

Email Call Website

What's on

Programme

Workshop

Event days

10:00–12:45

Typical time

Speakers

Dr. Deepak Joshi

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Precision Agriculture @ Kansas State Extension

Thermal and Multispectral Drone Technologies for Resilient Agriculture

Dana Troske

Financial Advisor @ Mutual of Omaha

Saving the Family Farm: Estate Planning Made Easy

Jay Parsons

Professor and Director @ UNL Center of Ag Economics & the Center for Agricultural Profitability

Navigating Today’s Agricultural Economy

Anastasia Meyer

Agricultural Economics Extension @ UNL

Farm & Ranch Transition Strategies

Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026

10:00 – 10:45

Thermal and Multispectral Drone Technologies for Resilient Agriculture

Workshop

ExpoEDULivestockMarket Pavilion

Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026

10:00 – 10:45

Saving the Family Farm: Estate Planning Made Easy

Workshop

ExpoEDULivestockMarket Pavilion

Thursday, Dec 10, 2026

11:00 – 11:45

Navigating Today’s Agricultural Economy

Workshop

ExpoEDULivestockMarket Pavilion

12:00 – 12:45

Farm & Ranch Transition Strategies

Workshop

ExpoEDULivestockMarket Pavilion

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Last edition

2025

estimate

Visitors: 30,000

Exhibitors: 900

This edition

2026

Next edition

Not announced yet

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Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

The Nebraska Ag Expo is America’s second-largest indoor farm show, showcasing cutting-edge equipment, technology, and agricultural innovations from over 900 companies. This event brings together producers, growers, ranchers, and industry leaders for three days of networking and education. The Nebraska Ag Expo is crucial for connecting agricultural professionals with the latest innovations and technologies, fostering growth and collaboration in the industry. It serves as a platform for exhibitors to showcase their.

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

Visitors typically include Farmers looking for new equipment and technology, Agricultural producers seeking innovative solutions, Ranchers interested in livestock technology, Agri-business professionals exploring market trends. Dates: December 8-10, 2026. Location: Sandhills Global Event Center, Lincoln, NE. Exhibitors: Over 900 companies showcasing agricultural innovations. Attendance: 16,000-18,000 farmers and ranchers expected. Nebraska Ag Expo attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor.

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States — Midwest / Great Plains farm belt, serving the Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas producer base

Why it matters

Nebraska Ag Expo (produced by the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association) is one of the largest indoor farm-machinery and ag-technology shows in the US, concentrated into three December days at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln. It sits at the start of the winter buying and dealer-planning season for corn, soybean, cattle and irrigated-crop operations across the Great Plains, which makes it a high-intent venue for equipment purchases, precision-ag adoption and farm business decisions such as succession and financing. The free ExpoEDU workshop track — drones and multispectral ag, estate planning, ag economy outlook and farm transition — shows the show now blends hardware with management and finance content.

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Digital buyer journeys

Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.

Sustainability in procurement

Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.

Automation and labour efficiency

Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.

Regional supply-chain resilience

Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.

Hybrid engagement models

Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.

US Midwest and Great Plains farm-show circuit

Lock booth space and hotel blocks 6–9 months ahead; winter indoor expos (December–February) and late-summer field days (late August–mid September) are the two busiest windows.

Nebraska Ag Expo is the December indoor anchor of a wider US farm-show calendar: late-summer field days for in-field demonstrations, then winter indoor expos for equipment buying, dealer meetings and business education.

Late August – mid September

Outdoor field days, live equipment demonstrations and harvest technology

December – February

Indoor equipment expos, dealer meetings and farm-business education

Peer events listed by name/city; confirm dates and booth availability on each organiser's site before planning a circuit.

Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · USD

Arrival airports

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

LNK

Lincoln Airport

Closest airport to the venue; small regional field with limited daily connections — verify schedules. Rental cars and rideshare pickup on site.

~10 mi / 16 km

to venue

20–25 min

by car

OMA

Eppley Airfield

Largest practical gateway for the show, with non-stop service to major US hubs and full rental-car facilities; a straightforward interstate drive to Lincoln.

~60 mi / 97 km via I-80 E

to venue

55–70 min (off-peak; allow 90 min in winter weather)

by car

MCI

Kansas City International Airport

Backup option when fares are materially cheaper; too far for a same-day round trip — plan an overnight on one end.

~200 mi / 320 km via I-29 / I-80

to venue

3 h 15 – 3 h 45

by car

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Budget

North Lincoln — I-80 / N 27th St corridor, ~10–15 min from the venue

USD 70–115 / night

Basic highway-side rooms; the most practical low-cost base if you are driving to the show each day. Rates rise during show week — book early.

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Mid-range

North Lincoln / I-80 corridor and downtown-Haymarket fringe, ~15–20 min from the venue

USD 120–180 / night

Best balance of price and access; free parking is typical. Several properties sit close to the 84th St / Havelock approach to the venue.

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Premium

Downtown Lincoln / Haymarket and Historic Haymarket, ~15 min drive to the venue

USD 180–280 / night

Full-service downtown properties with restaurant/bar and meeting space — the usual choice for supplier dinners and evening meetings; expect peak show-week pricing and early sell-out.

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Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

Taxi / pre-booked car service

Estimated costUSD 25–45 estimate

Best forLNK airport or downtown Lincoln hotels → venue

Useful for fixed schedules and group transfers; confirm a flat rate by phone before travel.

Rental car

Estimated costUSD 45–80 per day estimate

Best forPickup at LNK or OMA; hotel ↔ venue each day

Most practical option — the venue sits in northeast Lincoln with large on-site surface parking, and hotels are spread between downtown and the I-80 corridor.

StarTran city bus

Estimated costUSD 1.25–1.75 one-way fare estimate

Best forDowntown Lincoln ↔ 84th St / Havelock corridor serving the event center area

Low-cost but infrequent, with limited evening service — check current StarTran routes and timetables before relying on it for show days.

Amtrak (California Zephyr)

Estimated costFrom USD 20–60 one-way estimate

Best forLincoln Station (277 Pinnacle Arena Dr) ↔ Omaha / Denver / Chicago

Daily service in both directions; Lincoln Station is about a 15-minute taxi or rideshare ride from the venue — useful when flying into OMA or DEN.

On-site parking (private vehicle)

Estimated costTypically free

Best forSandhills Global Event Center surface lots off N 84th St

Large surface parking lots at the event center; arrive 30–45 minutes early on peak mornings and allow extra time in snow or ice.

taxi

Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district

Best forLincoln Airport (LNK) to Sandhills Global Event Center

taxi

Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district

Best forEppley Airfield (OMA) to Sandhills Global Event Center

taxi

Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district

Best forKansas City International Airport (MCI) to Sandhills Global Event Center

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa not required

ATA Carnet: check with organiser

Weather

December in Lincoln is cold and changeable: average highs near 3 °C (38 °F) and overnight lows around −8 °C (17 °F), with roughly 5 in (13 cm) of snow in a typical December. Snow, ice and wind chill can disrupt road travel between hotels and the venue, so build a buffer into arrival and departure days.

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Cultural notes

Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

Tipping

Tipping is expected in US service settings: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, USD 1–2 per drink, USD 2–5 per night for hotel housekeeping, and USD 1–2 per bag for hotel or airport porters.

Business dress and greetings

Business casual is standard; on the show floor practical workwear and boots are common and a firm handshake with first names is normal. Bring warm layers and winter footwear for the cold outdoor transfers between vehicle and halls.

Driving, distances and payment

Lincoln is car-oriented — distances are in miles and speed limits in mph, and a rental car or rideshare is the practical way to reach the venue. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Destination: LNK

Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Lincoln; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

Visa

International visitors generally need either a US B-1 business visitor visa or an ESTA authorisation under the Visa Waiver Program before boarding a flight to the United States; Canadian citizens are normally visa-exempt for business visits. B-1/B-2 applications carry a USD 185 fee and consular interview wait times vary widely by post, while ESTA costs USD 40 and is usually decided within 72 hours — apply at least 6–8 weeks ahead, and carry a printed invitation from INEDA plus your return ticket and hotel booking at the border.

Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Lincoln Airport (LNK): 20–25 min; Eppley Airfield (OMA): 55–70 min (off-peak; allow 90 min in winter weather); Kansas City International Airport (MCI): 3 h 15 – 3 h 45. Allow road or rail time to Sandhills Global Event Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Sandhills Global Event Center: North Lincoln — I-80 / N 27th St corridor, ~10–15 min from the venue: Motel 6 Lincoln, NE, Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln, Days Inn by Wyndham Lincoln; North Lincoln / I-80 corridor and downtown-Haymarket fringe, ~15–20 min from the venue: Comfort Suites Lincoln North, Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lincoln; Downtown Lincoln / Haymarket and Historic Haymarket, ~15 min drive to the venue: The Lincoln Marrio

Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Lincoln; confirm local availability before travel.

Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Sandhills Global Event Center.

Parking: On-site parking is available at Sandhills Global Event Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: December 2026

Temperature: December in Lincoln, NE: average high ~3 °C (38 °F), average low ~−8 °C (17 °F); wind chill can push felt temperatures well below freezing.

Seasonality: December is snow season rather than rain season — Lincoln averages around 5 in (13 cm) of snow and under 1 in (25 mm) of liquid precipitation. Expect occasional snow or ice events and plan flexible arrival/departure days; the show itself is entirely indoors.

Packing: December in Lincoln is cold and changeable: average highs near 3 °C (38 °F) and overnight lows around −8 °C (17 °F), with roughly 5 in (13 cm) of snow in a typical December. Snow, ice and wind chill can disrupt road travel between hotels and the venue, so build a buffer into arrival and departure da

Plan your trip

Planning

Best day to visit: Wednesday 9 December 2026 (Day 2)

Day 2 gives you the fully stocked three-day exhibit floor with all halls staffed, plus the 10:00 ExpoEDU estate-planning workshop in the LivestockMarket Pavilion. If education is your priority, Day 3 (Thu 10 Dec) is the most session-dense morning with two back-to-back workshops (ag economy outlook and farm & ranch transition, 11:00–12:45) — but exhibitor pack-down begins around midday, so combine Day 2 on the floor with a Day 3 morning return for the workshops.

Verify passport validity and U.S. entry requirements — Nebraska Ag Expo runs 8-10 December 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska; check entry rules for your nationality before booking travel.

Book flights to the Lincoln, Nebraska area — Confirm onward ground transfer to the Sandhills Global Event Center at 4100 N 84th Street, Lincoln.

Reserve a hotel near the venue — Lock in the December show dates early; Lincoln hotels fill quickly around 8-10 December 2026.

Complete online visitor registration — Advance registration is $5 versus $10 at the door; children under 14 and students with valid ID are free.

Download the show programme and hall plan — Map the exhibit halls at the Sandhills Global Event Center and shortlist must-see booths.

Pre-schedule meetings with exhibitors — Agricultural equipment, precision agriculture and livestock suppliers exhibit; book meetings before the floor opens.

Shortlist sessions and live demonstrations — Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday.

Plan local transport and parking — Parking is free in the lots around the Sandhills Global Event Center, with ADA-accessible spaces near the entrances.

Prepare packing and meeting materials — Pack business casual attire, a printed registration confirmation and any company documents for supplier meetings.

Confirm meeting documents and contacts — Share your schedule with suppliers and save key exhibitor contacts for on-site follow-up.

Check weather and day-one travel timing — December in Lincoln is cold; confirm the weather outlook and allow buffer time for arrival.

Arrive and collect your badge — Arrive early on day one at the Sandhills Global Event Center to collect your badge and orient on the hall plan.

Sample visitor itinerary

Route-optimised day

08:30–10:00

Arrival, badge pickup and show-floor orientation

Sandhills Global Event Center — main registration

10:00–16:00

ExpoEDU workshop — Thermal and Multispectral Drone Technologies for Resilient Agriculture (Dr. Deepak Joshi, Kansas State Extension) followed by an exhibit-hall walk

LivestockMarket Pavilion, then main equipment halls

10:00–10:45

ExpoEDU workshop — Saving the Family Farm: Estate Planning Made Easy (Dana Troske, Mutual of Omaha)

LivestockMarket Pavilion

11:00–12:45

ExpoEDU workshops — Navigating Today's Agricultural Economy (Jay Parsons, UNL) and Farm & Ranch Transition Strategies (Anastasia Meyer, UNL)

LivestockMarket Pavilion

Side trips

Omaha, Nebraska

Homestead National Historical Park, Beatrice, Nebraska

Networking spots

LivestockMarket Pavilion — ExpoEDU stage

Main exhibit halls and equipment buildings

Haymarket District, downtown Lincoln

Budget

Costs & budget

Cost reference

Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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visitor · Adult Admission

USD 10 / per person

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Item	For	Tier	Estimated range	Status	As of
visitor_ticket	visitor	Adult Admission	USD 10 / per person	official

Decision

Visit, exhibit, or skip?

Should you go?

Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

QUESTION 1 OF 6

What is your primary role?

Decision matrix

Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

visit

You are sourcing equipment/technology or attending the free ExpoEDU workshops and can travel domestically without a visa

Best for

Nebraska/Iowa/Kansas producers, farm managers and agribusiness buyers comparing equipment, inputs and precision-ag tools for the 2027 season

Min. budget

$450.00

Timeline

Same-day decision is feasible (walk-up admission); book lodging and flights 4–8 weeks ahead for December dates

Risks

Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

December snow/ice in Lincoln can delay arrivals — build a travel buffer.

Downtown/Haymarket hotel inventory fills for show week; limited rooms near 84th & Havelock.

Advance tickets (USD 5) cost less than at-the-door admission (USD 10).

exhibit

You have a defined dealer/distributor target list in the Great Plains and can staff the booth for all three days

Best for

Equipment dealers, precision-ag/drone vendors, livestock and agronomy suppliers selling into the Nebraska and adjacent-state dealer network

Min. budget

$2,200.00

Timeline

6–9 months ahead — reserve booth space and hotel block in spring/summer; freight and rigging booked 8–12 weeks out

Risks

Estimated exhibit floor budget from stand/travel cost signals — confirm booth pricing with the organiser (INEDA).

Booth space at this show sells out early; prime hall positions go first.

December weather complicates equipment freight and rigging schedules.

International exhibitors must add visa lead time, ATA carnet or temporary import paperwork and travel insurance.

skip

Your target buyers are not in the NE/IA/KS farm belt or the trip cost cannot be justified by qualified leads

Best for

Vendors with no Midwest US dealer channel, or companies whose only interest is a single workshop topic available online

Timeline

None

Risks

No major risks listed.

Gallery

Photos

Official imagery from Nebraska Ag Expo

Host venue exterior — Nebraska Ag Expo

FAQs & glossary

Answers

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to attend?

Regular admission is $10 at the door. Advance registration is $5. Children under 14 and students with a valid student ID receive free admission.

Where is the show located?

Nebraska Ag Expo is held at the Sandhills Global Event Center at 4100 N 84th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.

What are the show hours?

Tuesday and Wednesday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Is there parking available?

Parking is free in the lots surrounding the Sandhills Global Event Center. ADA-accessible parking is available near the entrances.

Are student groups welcome to attend?

Yes, student groups are welcome, and high school students and younger receive free admission.

What food options are available on site?

Food options are available throughout the facility, including BBQ, pizza, taco salads, and more.

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Publishers

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