Event Details
The Great American State Fair, a 16-day national exposition on the National Mall, will take place from June 25 to July 10. The event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Musical performances are scheduled every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
Performer Lineup
The initial lineup includes:
- Vanilla Ice (hip-hop)
- Flo Rida (hip-hop)
- Martina McBride (country)
- C+C Music Factory (dance music)
- Bret Michaels (rock, frontman of Poison)
- Young MC (hip-hop)
- The Commodores (soul)
- Morris Day and The Time (funk rock)
More musical acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Statements
Keith Krach, CEO of Freedom 250, stated:
"The Great American State Fair is America on display and a moment for America to come together."
He added that the 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."