Gov. Jim Pillen announces the Nebraska Pavilion at the Great American State Fair

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska will have a piece in the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. this summer, Gov. Jim Pillen announced on Wednesday.

The Nebraska Pavilion will feature numerous interactive exhibits that showcase the state’s history and help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

“America’s turning 250 years old – and that deserves a gigantic celebration,” said Gov. Pillen. “The ‘Great American State Fair’ is a wonderful opportunity for Nebraskans and Americans to come together to experience what makes this the greatest country in the history of the world. Nebraska’s pavilion will highlight the people, industries, traditions, and stories that define our state — from agriculture and manufacturing to innovation, faith, family, and our deep-rooted patriotism. As we celebrate the first 250 years of our nation’s history, we also look forward to contributing to the next 250 years of American leadership, opportunity, and freedom.”

According to Pillen, Nebraska’s pavilion will feature interactive exhibits, Nebraska-made products, agriculture, tourism highlights and experiences designed to celebrate the people and values that make Nebraska unique.

He said the pavilion will invite visitors to experience Nebraska’s leadership in agriculture, innovation, manufacturing, faith, family values and community.

The Nebraska Pavilion will be supported by several Nebraska-based companies and organizations, which he said will be announced at a later date.

The Great American State Fair, hosted by Freedom 250, will take place June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in D.C.