Trump to kick off Great American State Fair as 250th anniversary celebrations take over National Mall

President Donald Trump will kick off the Great American State Fair as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. The event, running from June 25 to July 10, 2026, features all 50 states and U.S. territories, with themes like 'Made in America' and 'Faith & Family,' and will include a Ferris wheel and Smithsonian carousel. Trump's remarks followed musical artists withdrawing, transforming the event into a 'Make America Great Again Rally.'