Great American State Fair: Guests, speakers, performers revealed for DC celebration
FOX 5 DC • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Great American State Fair, a free 16-day event celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, will run from June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall, featuring concerts, military demonstrations, and various activities.
- Initial music performers announced include Martina McBride, Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida, C+C Music Factory, and The Commodores, with military performances by multiple U.S. Armed Forces ensembles and drill teams.
- The fair will offer attractions such as a 110-foot Ferris wheel, the Smithsonian National Carousel, hands-on activities, and themed daily programming covering topics from health and innovation to military appreciation and heritage.
- Additional participants, performances, and pavilion details will be revealed in the coming weeks, and all 56 U.S. states and territories are invited to host their own experiences.
- Admission to the event is free, though advance registration is encouraged, with full daily themes and updates available on the Freedom250 website.