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Without help from government, Vermonters rep VT at Great American State Fair

Vermont Daily Chronicle

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July 7, 2026

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For anyone planning to attend, you can find the Vermont booth at the end of the Fair grounds closest to the Capital on the northeast side of the Mall. The post Without help from government, Vermonters rep VT at Great American State Fair first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Without help from government, Vermonters rep VT at Great American State Fair appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

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Vermont Daily Chronicle

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· Jul 7, 2026

Coester: Without help from government, Vermonters rep us at Great American State Fair

For anyone planning to attend, you can find the Vermont booth at the end of the Fair grounds closest to the Capital on the northeast side of the Mall. The post Coester: Without help from government, Vermonters rep us at Great American State Fair first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Coester: Without help from government, Vermonters rep us at Great American State Fair appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 27, 2026

Truth or Satire: The Midway Between Fact and Fiction

The Great American State Fair is officially open. So is the competition between reality and satire.

KTTH – 770 AM – Seattle

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· Jun 24, 2026

Idaho is ready for the America250 celebration while Washington, Oregon sit on the sidelines

Idaho is joining the Great American State Fair for America's 250th while Washington and Oregon skip the celebration over cost and partisan concerns.

Portside

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Great American State Fair Is a Great Trumpian Disaster

The Great American State Fair Is a Great Trumpian Disaster Mark Brody Thu, 07/02/2026 - 01:16

Reuters

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· Jun 25, 2026

'Great American State Fair' kicks off US 250th anniversary celebrations

The Great American State Fair kicked off in Washington, D.C., in a “World Fair-style celebration of America’s 250th birthday” on the 4th of July, organizers said. Gavino Garay takes a first look, where fairgoers donned red, white and blue, and religion and Trump were prominent themes throughout — a closeness that had some opening acts cancel their gigs over what they said was partisanship. #greatamericanstatefair #freedom250 #fair #july4th #fourthofjuly

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 29, 2026

Despite Political Snubs, America’s 250th Fair Finds Unity on the Ground

As a roster of blue states fail to send delegations decrying politization, actual attendees noted the Great American State Fair is politics free and lots of fun. The post Despite Political Snubs, America’s 250th Fair Finds Unity on the Ground first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Investing.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

’Great American State Fair’ kicks off US 250th anniversary celebrations

’Great American State Fair’ kicks off US 250th anniversary celebrations

Conservative Review

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· Jul 3, 2026

Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World

Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Founding tomorrow with an extravaganza of concerts, parties, fireworks, and parades. Their friends from abroad are joining the party with gusto: Yesterday, an armada that descended on New York Harbor as part of the festivities included service members from over 100 countries.The post Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World appeared first on .

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump’s State Fair Commits a Cardinal Sin

I have been to a great state fair. I have now also been to Trump's state fair.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

Music and patriotism: Dukes of Hazzard star praises community and family at Great American State Fair

The Great American State Fair used music and culture to bring people together and celebrate Wednesday’s theme of family life and community support. Families from all over the country came to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, not just by looking back on its history, but by making new memories. John Schneider, actor and country music star, []

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trump ruins everything

While the reality TV version of Donald Trump would have put on the best semiquincentennial celebration ever, the real one is putting on a combination of banal partisan rally and D- underfunded county fair: I stopped by the Great American State Fair on Tuesday. The website listed the day’s theme as “Innovation, Technology Progress.” [] The post Trump ruins everything appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 4, 2026

America's biggest birthday celebration begins

America is throwing a colossal party to mark 250 years of independence. Vice President JD Vance spoke in New York about the American story and wished the nation a happy birthday. The Fireworks show is set to be the biggest that the country has ever seen.

Financial Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Pancakes and holograms fail to draw crowds to Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ fair

Great American State Fair highlights US political division on Washington’s National Mall

National Review

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· Jul 4, 2026

Celebrate American Vastness, in All Its Glory

Ours is a nation of whirling colors and flashing fireworks.

DNyuz

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· Jun 26, 2026

At the Great American State Fair, MAHA Meets Sno-Cones and Corn Dogs

State fairs are famous for their indulgent food, and the Great American State Fair, which opened yesterday on the National Mall in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, is no exception. But visitors strolling the rows of booths serving up cheesy fries, loaded nachos and cookies by the bucket will also be able to hear []

Talking Points Memo

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· Jun 29, 2026

PHOTOS: Behold the Assorted Weirdness and Sparse Crowds at Trump’s Great American State Fair 

The “Great American State Fair” kicked off last Thursday in Washington, D.C. While the event was ostensibly a celebration of...

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jul 1, 2026

Vote Now to Name Indiana State Fair the Best in America

Vote Now to Name Indiana State Fair the Best in America

WFNC – 640 AM – Fayetteville

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· Jun 24, 2026

CELEBRATE THIS SATURDAY!

America's birthday isn't just a party... it's THE party. 250 years of freedom, pride, and showing up for each other- and Cumberland County? Yeah, we'r...

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 2, 2026

America 250 on Long Island: Here's some free ways to celebrate

America 250 on Long Island: Here's some free ways to celebrate

Associated Press

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· Jun 24, 2026

LIVE: Trump hosts ‘The Great American State Fair’ for America’s 250th anniversary

Watch live from Washington as President Donald Trump hosts the Great American State Fair Kick-Off Celebration on the National Mall ahead of America's 250th birthday. #trump

Fox News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Patriotic pride on display as America 250 guests share reflections: 'Awesome to be here'

Families from across the country packed the Great American State Fair on Independence Day, sharing why patriotism and national unity still matter.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 30, 2026

PAPER: Great American State Fair is sad state of affairs...

PAPER: Great American State Fair is sad state of affairs... (First column, 1st story, link) Related stories:VIDEO: Few gather for concert... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 6, 2026

Inspiring the Next Generation of Patriots: Constituting America Brings the Constitution to the Classroom

“Something so beautifully crafted deserves our respect and attention.” So said Carson Quinn when accepting his award for winning Constituting America’s “We the Future” competition, part of the organization’s effort to bring the U.S. Constitution into the classroom. Constituting America offers a variety of awards to grade school, middle school, high school, and college students. The worthy winners exemplify...

Us Weekly

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· Jun 25, 2026

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Tom Cruise and More on Paramount+

Everyone loves a birthday party, and America is about to experience a celebration like no other. 250 years since its founding fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence, the United States of America will celebrate a quarter-millennium of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” And what better way to celebrate than by staying at home []

Liberty Nation

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· Jul 3, 2026

Bracing for Celebration: America’s 250th Birthday

Festivities abound in the land of the free.

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 8, 2026

How Trump politicized America's 250th birthday

For the past few weeks, visitors have flocked to the National Mall for the Great American State Fair, part of the celebration marking the nation's 250th anniversary. But in this milestone year, President Trump's approach to commemorating the anniversary has injected a more partisan tone into events meant to bring Americans together. Liz Landers reports from the fair.

The Tribune

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trump’s ‘The Great American State Fair’ remains fairly empty

With a 110-ft (33.5-m) Ferris wheel, a rodeo demonstration and an eye-popping array of junk food, “The Great American State Fair” opened on Washington’s National Mall on Thursday to start a 16-day celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary. Notably, the first couple of days drew sparse crowds. It remains unclear what the July 4th holiday []

The Week

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· Jun 30, 2026

America’s contentious birthday

America’s contentious birthday

National Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

J.D. Tuccille: A glorious, 250-year-old republic of freedom

Americans have lots worth celebrating this Independence Day, even with polarized politics

KTLA 5

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· Jul 5, 2026

America250 Hosts L.A. Benefit Show for Giving 4th

America250 Chair Rosie Rios joins 'Off the Clock' to preview America's Block Party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The star-studded 4th of July celebration marks America's 250th anniversary. She shares what families can expect-- from live music, fireworks, and a drone spectacular to the new Giving 4th initiative, encouraging Americans to make giving back part of their Independence Day tradition.

Rolling Stone

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· Jul 5, 2026

What Makes America Great Was on Display in D.C. — Just Not at Trump’s Celebration

The president's Fourth of July festivities were a mess

The Advocate

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· Jun 26, 2026

Keith Edwards wants his star-studded NYC Pride livestream to answer Trump's attacks with queer joy

Keith Edwards is taking his audience to the largest Pride celebration in the United States.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 4, 2026

Congressional time capsule marks America's 250 years. What Idaho submitted

As America’s 250th anniversary arrives, the U.S. Congress has gotten in the spirit with a time capsule to mark the occasion and Idaho’s four federal lawmakers have chosen items that illustrate the state’s unique history and traditions. The ...

Wonkette

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trump Having The Great American State Fair/4th Of July/America's 250th Birthday He Deserves

Oh man, this weekend is going to be humiliating.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 3, 2026

Donald Trump rages over 'humiliating' Great American State Fair as stage falls apart

The Great American State Fair was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, but the event descended into disaster for President Trump amid sparse crowds and a stage mishap

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 10, 2026

Scenes from the 16-day Great American State Fair, in photos

WASHINGTON (AP) — A 110-foot Ferris wheel, state pavilions and cowboy demonstrations were among the attractions at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. Held as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, the 16-day event showcased the history, culture and traditions of U.S. states and territories. ___ This is a photo gallery [] The post Scenes from the 16-day Great American State Fair, in photos appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 8, 2026

America 250 Showed the Pride and Joy in the U.S.

America's 250th birthday inspired one helluva party, from a national outpouring of flag-waving patriots to a glorious parade of tall ships in New York Harbor.

Twitchy

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· Jun 30, 2026

FUME: Dem Rep. Melanie Stansbury Claiming the Great American State Fair's Empty? Backfired. BIGLY (Pic)

FUME: Dem Rep. Melanie Stansbury Claiming the Great American State Fair's Empty? Backfired. BIGLY (Pic)

Townhall

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· Jun 29, 2026

Here Are the States That Refused to Participate in the Great American Fair

Here Are the States That Refused to Participate in the Great American Fair

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