As part of Nebraska’s 150th statehood anniversary celebration, the Lancaster County Fair will be celebrating its 147-year history. A display at the 2017 Lancaster County Super Fair — held Aug. 3–12 at the Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln — will feature historical Lancaster County Fair photos and artifacts. The historical display will be in the Business Center entryway.
The public is asked to share their historical Lancaster County Fair photos and artifacts. Bring to Lancaster Event Center office by Monday, July 31, attention Amy. Mark the back with original owner name, year and current submitter name, address, phone number. Bonus points for written description/origin/story/ history to explain the photo/artifact.
All entrants of 100-year or older photos or artifacts will receive $5 to spend at a Lancaster Event Center cafe during the Super Fair. If sufficient entries are received, prize ribbons and premiums up to $50 will be awarded. For more information, contact Amy at 402-441-6545.