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People get creative to beat DC heatwave at Great American State Fair

June 30, 2026Updated July 1, 2026, 9:40 a.m. ET
How hot was it at the Great American State Fair? These photos show attendees finding creative ways to beat the heat. Leonardo Harold, 18, lies on the floor in front of an air vent to cool off, as a heat wave with high humidity is forecast to bring even higher temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. this week, during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
How hot was it at the Great American State Fair? These photos show attendees finding creative ways to beat the heat.

Leonardo Harold, 18, lies on the floor in front of an air vent to cool off, as a heat wave with high humidity is forecast to bring even higher temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. this week, during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
Cheney Orr, Reuters
Visitors try to stay cool at The Great American State Fair in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2026.
Visitors try to stay cool at The Great American State Fair in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2026.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
A man wipes sweat from his brow as a heat wave with high humidity is forecast to bring even higher temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. this week during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
A man wipes sweat from his brow as a heat wave with high humidity is forecast to bring even higher temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. this week during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
Cheney Orr, Reuters
Leonardo Harold, 18, lies on the floor in front of an air vent to cool off, as a heat wave with high humidity is forecast to bring even higher temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. this week, during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
Leonardo Harold, 18, lies on the floor in front of an air vent to cool off, as a heat wave with high humidity is forecast to bring even higher temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. this week, during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
Cheney Orr, Reuters
The 110-foot "Freedom 250" ferris wheel on the National Mall during The Great American State Fair on June 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States runs through July 10th.
The 110-foot "Freedom 250" ferris wheel on the National Mall during The Great American State Fair on June 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States runs through July 10th.
Finn Gomez, Getty Images
Visitors attend The Great American State Fair in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2026.
Visitors attend The Great American State Fair in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2026.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People attend the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2026.
People attend the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2026.
Cheney Orr/Reuters
Hamburgers cook on a grill at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
Hamburgers cook on a grill at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
Cheney Orr, Reuters
People visit the SpaceX booth at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
People visit the SpaceX booth at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
Cheney Orr, Reuters
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