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dweller

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Thu Jun 11, 2026, 10:44 AM 5 hrs ago

Great American State Fair - Which States Will And Will Not Participate In Trump-Backed America 250 Event?

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The Great American State Fair is scheduled to open on the National Mall this June 25, but the landmark America 250 celebration is already facing a state-level participation fight.

Despite official invitations, Oregon, Washington, and North Carolina have declined to take part.

This creates a hurdle for the organizer, Freedom 250. The group promises the fair will feature more than 150 exhibits representing all 50 states, six U.S. territories, corporations, innovators, and civic organizations, according to the official Great American State Fair page.

However, the pushback means that “full representation” at the event no longer guarantees the official backing of every state government.

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Great American State Fair - Which States Will And Will Not Participate In Trump-Backed America 250 Event? (Original Post) dweller 5 hrs ago OP
Check out the official "Great American State Fair" web page. Ocelot II 5 hrs ago #1
Pass dweller 5 hrs ago #2
So they're advertising a Ferris wheel & an arch, neither of which will be at the event. CrispyQ 4 hrs ago #3
That's *the* Arch. Trump's wet dream. Ocelot II 4 hrs ago #4
The 250th would have had zillions of celebrities and all states if it was about our country but Trump makes it about Tru Norrrm 3 hrs ago #5

CrispyQ

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3. So they're advertising a Ferris wheel & an arch, neither of which will be at the event.
Thu Jun 11, 2026, 11:22 AM
4 hrs ago

Norrrm

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5. The 250th would have had zillions of celebrities and all states if it was about our country but Trump makes it about Tru
Thu Jun 11, 2026, 12:50 PM
3 hrs ago

The 250th would have had zillions of celebrities and all states if it was about our country but Trump makes it about Trump.

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