The Commodores, Flo Rida and more artists kick off Great American State Fair on National Mall
WTOP • • general
Key Points:
- The Great American State Fair celebrating America’s 250th birthday will take place on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10, featuring free concerts with required advance registration.
- Performers include Martina McBride (June 25), a ’90s-themed night with C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, and Young MC (June 26), The Commodores (June 27), Flo Rida (July 2), and Bret Michaels (July 3).
- Additional performances will feature military groups such as the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Airmen of Note Jazz Ensemble, and Army Downrange Rock.
- Freedom 250, the event organizer, clarified it is separate from the congressionally chartered America 250 commission.