2026 NEBRASKA STATE HAND CORNHUSKING CONTEST

September 19, 2026

Check-in 9:00-9:45 am
Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:00 am
Team Pick order announced & contest begins at the conclusion of the ceremonies

More than 75 years ago, there were 80-minute long contests to determine who was the best person at picking corn by hand. Today, the times are a little shorter, based on the rules set by the National Cornhusking Association. The winners from nine participating states in the National Cornhusking Association compete each October to determine a national champion. The participating states include: Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

2026 NEBRASKA STATE HAND CORNHUSKING CONTEST Categories & CONTEST TIMES

Registration Fees

Advance registration for the 2026 Nebraska State Hand Cornhusking Contest is $25 per person and includes registration for your age class, optional entry in the team pick contest, and a 2026 contest t-shirt. Registration on the day of the contest will be $35 per person. 

Registration also includes free admission to the museum for the husker and a guest on the day of the contest. Regular admission fees apply for additional guests. Additional shirts for your friends and family are available by pre-order before September 3rd. A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase on the day of the contest.

If you would like assistance registering for the contest, please call Karen at (308) 385-5316.

Pre-order your t-shirt today!

CONTESTANT REGISTRATION