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Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition and Rodeo Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition and RodeoSeptemberBilled as the "World's Largest 4-H Livestock Show," the Ak-Sar-Ben ("Nebraska" spelled backwards) Livestock Exposition and Rodeo in Omaha dates back to 1928, when its purpose was to get the state's young people interested in livestock breeding. It started out as a nationwide breed show, but thoroughbred racing became an important part of the event when, during the 1930s, parimutuel racing became legal—as long as it was administered by nonprofit organizations. The exposition lasts five days and features a World Championship Rodeo, a Catch-a-Calf contest, and entertainment by well-known country and western stars. But the show's main purpose historically has been to showcase 4-H activities. CONTACTS: Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation 302 S. 36th St., Ste. 800 Omaha, NE 68131 402-554-9600; fax: 402-554-9609 www.aksarben.org SOURCES: GdUSFest-1984, p. 111
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