Great American State Fair on National Mall draws sparse crowds ahead of 250th anniversary
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By: Sam Gauntt - June 30, 2026 4:56 pm
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The Great American State Fair on the National Mall, held just days before the nation's 250th anniversary, features all the classic trappings of a state fair but is notably lacking in crowds. Early afternoon visits show sparse attendance at state exhibits, with few lines and only a trickle of guests. The fair includes food vendors, merchandise, a Ferris wheel, and activities representing every state, but the expected crowds have not materialized.
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· 3 pulledThe Great American State Fair on the National Mall has all the trappings of a classic state fair: food vendors, merchandise, a Ferris wheel and scores of activities.
But on Tuesday, just days before the nation's 250th anniversary, one thing was, for the most part, notably absent. The crowds.
Early in the afternoon, few of the exhibits representing every state had lines to enter.
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