About us:
The heart of Fonner Park is the live thoroughbred race meet which runs from mid-February through early May. During the live meet, many events such as craft shows, family activities, recreational shows, and giveaways along with special races highlight the season. Horses from across the country will descend upon Grand Island for Nebraska's richest horse race. Fonner Park offers group discounts for groups of 20 or more and special rates for bus and touring groups. Post times are in the afternoons - Friday through Sunday. General admission is free with additional seating available in the Clubhouse, Skyline, and Turf Club for a slight additional charge. Plenty of FREE hard-surfaced parking is available for patrons.
Fonner Park's Simulcast program is year-round and features the nation's best racing from Kentucky, New York, California, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Minnesota, Iowa, and many more. Simulcasting is conducted 7 days a week and begins at 11 a.m. daily.
Many other shows and events scheduled throughout the year include horse shows, the Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition, the Nebraska State Fair, Hall County Fair as well as Antique, Home and Ag Expos. Fonner Park is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the community and area.
