Great American State Fair opens in DC with flyovers, Ferris wheel for America 250

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Ambassador Monica Crowley discusses the Great American State Fair, set to transform the National Mall in Washington D.C. from June 25 to July 10. Celebrating America's 250th anniversary, the 16-day event will feature pavilions from all 50 states and six territories, a 110-foot Ferris wheel, traditional games, and rodeo competitions, aiming to unite the country. Summer's here, and that means Americans are marking their calendars for state fair season. On Thursday, the Great American State Fair kicks off on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., a massive event that officials describe as a "modern-day World's Fair," according to its website. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature more than 150 exhibits representing all states and U.S. territories — as well as a gigantic Ferris wheel. AMERICA 250 EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER CA