See the Great American State Fair bring summer to DC

An aerial view of the National Mall on the first day of the "Great American State Fair" on June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Country singer Reagan Oliver performs at the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall on June 25, 2026.

People ride a ferris wheel during the opening day of the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 25, 2026.

People visit the Commonwealth of Kentucky exhibit at the "Great American State Fair" on June 25, 2026.

Visitors walk to exhibits on the first day of the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall on June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

People visit the State of Indiana exhibit at the "Great American State Fair" on June 25, 2026

The "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall celebrating American 250 opens to the public and runs from June 25 to July 10, 2026.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine great people visiting the State of Ohio exhibit at the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall on June 25, 2026.

Visitors at the State of Texas exhibition at the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall on June 25, 2026.

People make their way to the public entrance on the opening day of the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 25, 2026.