Animals Inside Buildings
Horse, Livestock & Dog Show Events
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May be by owner’s side on leash outside, in stall barns or in campground unless otherwise prohibited by specific show rules that will be posted
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Dogs kept in animal stalls or in/near campers must be on leash tied to stall/camper, supervised by owner & must keep area clean at all times so no odor
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No dogs are allowed in animal competition areas (show arenas) or in people-only spaces (carpeted areas, show offices, lobbies, meeting rooms, restrooms or café/food areas)
Spectator Shows
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Dogs are not allowed in buildings, except Service Dogs
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Spectator Show examples include: Trade shows, Indoor Motorsports like go kart races, tractor pull, motocross, Spectator events like dinosaur show, circus, concerts, rodeos, bull rides
Service Dogs/Animals
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Always allowed per local and federal regulations
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Service dog/animal needs to controlled by leash or harness with owner
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If service dog/animal not wearing service animal vest, please notify show or SGEC staff on arrival that you are bringing a service animal
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For public safety and not to disrupt animal competitions, must contact show staff if want to visit areas where show animals are present beyond what is allowed for horse, livestock and dog shows e.g. show arenas
Dogs on Fairgrounds
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Licensed dogs with current City of Lincoln rabies tags are allowed on a leash on the fairgrounds or in our campgrounds as long as they are not being disruptive and following dog care rules are followed
Dog Sanitary Rules
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Owner responsible to take dog to nearest grass area (or designated dog relief pen at dog shows)
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Owner responsible to pick up feces in plastic bag & throw in garbage
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Contact SGEC café or operations staff if need a plastic bag
Sheltering Dogs
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Dogs kept outside for more than 30 minutes in adverse weather conditions must be provided with shelter
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Owner must provide food and water
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No dogs may be left in car or camper when weather is hot unless air conditioned and supervised by owner
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Animal Control may be called to investigate a complaint for which the owner may be issued a citation or made to correct the violation on site. Feel free to contact Animal Control at 402.441.7900
Other Pets
Other than dogs as outlined above, no other pets or animals are allowed on Sandhills Global Event Center fairgrounds or inside buildings unless competing or performing in a show or with written permission from SGEC Managing Director.
City of Lincoln Animal Control Regulations
License Requirements
- All dogs over six months of age must be licensed for the current calendar year
Rabies Vaccincation
- Each dog over three months of age must be vaccinated against rabies
- Dog must have a rabies tag on collar
