Freedom 250 released Wednesday the first wave of participants and performers for the Great American State Fair, which kicks off on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., next month.
The 16-day fair will span June 25 through July 10, 2026, as part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebrations and will bring together all 56 U.S. states and territories in a World Fair-style event.
The event will feature star-studded live entertainers on its main stage every Thursday through Saturday night, and the acts include country music star Martina McBride, rock legend Bret Michaels of Poison, Flo Rida and the pop duo Milli Vanilli, among others.
“The Great American State Fair is America on display and a moment for America to come together,” Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach said in a statement. “The Great American State Fair will bring together people from all 56 states and territories to celebrate the traditions, innovation, music, military heritage, freedom and entrepreneurial spirit that define our nation.
“The performers, innovators, military heroes, and everyday Americans showcased here represent the very best of who we are, and the boundless opportunity ahead,” he added.
The celebration will feature live entertainment, immersive exhibits, patriotic tributes, cultural programs and family-friendly attractions stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. It is also expected to feature a Ferris wheel.
Other celebrations to mark America’s semi-quincentennial include a “National Jubilee of Prayer” that took place on May 17, an Ultimate Fighting Championship match at the White House on June 14 and the IndyCar Street Race on Aug. 22 and 23.
Reprinted with permission from Just The News.
Misty Severi is a reporter for Just the News.
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What? you mean Bruce Springsteen isn’t on the list? Lmao
Martina McBride just lost a million fans. What was she thinking? So sad she isn’t patriotic enough for all of America
I just heard on the news that Martina McBride has turned down the wonderful opportunity to perform at the 250th Celebration because America is not “diverse” enough for her. Very disappointing if this is true. I always thought she loved this country. Correct me if I’m wrong.
John Waite (of the Babys & Bad English) will be in concert in downtown Dunlap, TN on Independence Day Evening on the big stage in Harris Park. Admission is free. If you want to experience how rural Southern America celebrates our nation’s birthday each come experience all Independence Day weekend activities including the street dance, parade (since 1949), festivities & games, topped off by the main concert. You won’t be disappointed.
Skip the secular, leftist anti-American recording artists for the hundreds of true American loving recording artists like Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle, CeCe Winans, Phil Wickham, Toby Mac, Tauren Wells, Steven Curtis Chapman Matthew West, Jason Deford aka Jelly Roll and many many others.
Sounds like a good time.
But Milli Vanilli?
I hear they are threatening artist not to appear or they would be blackballed.
It’s all because of our government, beginning with Obama, then Biden, now Trump, that people are monetarily, physically, and/or mentally struggling but, hey, let’s celebrate. No thanks.