‘Great American State Fair’ to take over National Mall for 16 days

Key Points:

• The "Great American State Fair," a 16-day event organized by Freedom 250, will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from June 25 to July 10, stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument.
• The fair aims to showcase all U.S. states and territories through food, exhibits, and interactive displays celebrating regional culture and traditions, described as a "World’s Fair"-scale experience.
• Attractions include a 110-foot Ferris wheel, a refurbished Smithsonian carousel, and daily rotating themes such as Military Appreciation Day on June 28 and "The Next 250" on July 10, marking the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
• The event will be free and open to the public, with operating hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, extended hours on Thursday-Saturday, and until midnight on July 4, with advance registration encouraged.
• Organizers and officials highlight the fair as a celebration of the nation’s diverse states and territories, using the National Mall as a symbolic backdrop for the semiquincentennial festivities.