The first Nebraska fair was held in 1859, while Nebraska was still a U.S. territory. The annual event became known officially as the Nebraska State Fair in 1869 after Nebraska was granted statehood in 1867. The first listing of a quilt competition at the Fair is found in 1909. The competitions have continued since that time with awards presented in a variety of categories such as pieced and appliquéd quilts, best hand or machine quilting, and the top award, 'Best Quilt' or 'Best of Show'. This exhibition, organized by Lincoln quilter, Bonnie Kucera, features selected Nebraska State Fair 'Best of Show' quilts from the past three decades.

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