Posted on 04/14/2026 1:27:57 PM PDT by Libloather
A 110-foot Ferris wheel, state pavilions and patriotic festivities are coming to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of a 16-day "Great American State Fair" marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
"As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom and opportunity, the National Mall will once again serve as the stage for telling our nation’s story. Thanks to President Donald J. Trump’s leadership," said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in a release. "The Great American State Fair will bring all 50 states and six territories together in one place, showcasing the people, landscapes, and traditions that define this country."
Organizers announced the event Tuesday, saying the fair will bring together all 50 states and six U.S. territories for a national celebration stretching from the Capitol to the Washington Monument.
Freedom250, the nonpartisan group helping coordinate the broader America250 effort, said the fair will feature food, games, exhibits and themed attractions designed to showcase the country’s culture, history and innovation.
A newly released rendering offered a bird’s-eye view of the planned fairgrounds, including the Ferris wheel, while organizers also said the refurbished Smithsonian carousel will be part of the celebration.
Every state and the six territories of the U.S. were extended an invitation by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
"Bound together by a shared promise, our nation is a union of diverse states and territories — distinct in character, united in purpose, and driven by the enduring pursuit of freedom," said Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach.
Krach added, "This summer, the Great American State Fair will bring that spirit to life on the National Mall, celebrating the ingenuity, perseverance, and pride that define America as we come together to mark the nation’s 250th."
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For the life of me, I can’t imagine why any Trump supporter would ever feel safe setting foot in the District of Columbia under any circumstances.
It sounds wonderful though.
Hope they sent Greenland an honorary invitation.
I would like to remind you that I did say it would be very neat if Trump, for the 250th anniversary of the United States, held a old style country fair.
Now, I’m not claiming credit for putting this idea in Trump’s mind, but...
I hope that state issued ID’s are required and metal detectors are at all entrances,
*The Obama Presidential Center will open its doors to the public on June 19, 2026, with timed-entry Museum tickets going on sale for Founding Members on April 21 and the general public on May 6.
General Admission Pricing:
Adult (Ages 12+): $30
Child (Ages 3–11): $23
Children 2 and under: Free
Illinois Resident Pricing (except Tuesdays):
Adult: $26
Child (Ages 3–11): $15
My passport expired during DC’s Wuhan Coup Flu so I can’t be dragged into foreign wretched hives of scum and villainy like DC.
Hope they have fun.
I will celebrate when it’s obliterated and drained of enemies foreign and domestic.
The last time I was there they put me in jail, that was after holding me for days without feeding me or having a bed, or blankets, or showers.
Exactly.
I just hope that he has a plan for building up vote getting momentum with timing aimed at the elections.
Looks more like a Prison...Why should people have to pay?
I can not agree enough with that statement.
Keep out the riff raff? Reduce the taxpayer expense?
> Adult (Ages 12+): $30 <
Who the hell would pay $30 to see that fraud’s presidential center?
Maybe that means they’re paying adults $30 to show up and adore the Great Leader.
🤔
I expect that since Trump is promoting this - liberals will go out of their way to make sure it fails.
By necessity, cameras will likely be ‘everywhere’, including parking lots, in case somebody wants to let the air out of other folks tires just to be mean.
Same with out of uniform security, trained in First Aid.
No ‘Social Workers’ need apply tho’. Thanks for your interest!
The National Guard is everywhere. I've thanked a unit from Mississippi and Idaho for making the city safe for tourists.
It is a fascinating city with museums, archives and historical sites. The street vendors, for the most part, don't even bother to display anti-Trump merchandise. It just doesn't sell.
I was there earlier in the month during cherry blossom time. The atmosphere has changed completely from when it was an enemy-occupied city.
I'm not suggesting they aren't there anymore, but they've faded into the woodwork for now.
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