Thursday, May 28, 2026

Freedom 250

Freedom 250 Announces First Round of Star-Studded Entertainment & Activations for the Great American State Fair

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Freedom 250 today announced the first wave of participants, performers, speakers, & featured activations for the Great American State Fair, the 16-day national exposition taking place June 25 through July 10, 2026, on the National Mall.

The Great American State Fair will bring together all 56 U.S. states & territories in a World Fair-style celebration of America'’s 250th birthday, featuring live entertainment, immersive exhibits, patriotic tributes, innovation showcases, cultural programming, & family-friendly attractions stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. 

The Great American State Fair will feature mainstage performances by legendary artists every Thurs, Fri, & Sat night. In the upcoming weeks, Freedom 250 will continue to announce more performers, speakers, & participants.

The Great American State Fair will feature special screenings of the iconic films National Treasure & National Treasure: Book of Secrets, alongside family-friendly & educational programming, including Tuttle Twins & the interactive American Journey Experience.

The event will also include special appearances & programs by reps of the National Medal of Honor Museum, nationally recognized health & wellness leaders, & some of America’s top innovators, who will participate in immersive educational & interactive experiences.

In addition to live programming, the event will include:
A 110-foot Ferris wheel overlooking the National Mall
The newly refurbished Smithsonian National Carousel
State & territory showcases from across America
Robotics & autonomous vehicle demonstrations
Augmented reality activations & innovation exhibits
CEO & innovator-led conversations & demos

Featured daily themes include:
Military & Veterans Appreciation Day
Wings of Freedom
Faith, Values, & Inspiration
Future of America Innovation, Technology & Progress
Family Life & Community Support
Engines of Enterprise
The Next 250 Innovation

The Great American State Fair is open to the public free to attend. 
Advance reg is encouraged; walk-ups are welcome.  
http://Freedom250.org

Launching the Great American State Fair as a national exposition, enshrining the architecture, infrastructure, & culture that forged our nation into a global force.

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