Watch Live: Trump delivers remarks at the Great American State Fair opening

The fair will run from June 25-July 10 and features 150 exhibits from “all 56 states and territories, businesses, innovators, and civic organizations." It will also showcase a massive Ferris wheel and includes multiple food vendors.

Published: June 24, 2026 6:58pm

Updated: June 24, 2026 9:59pm

President Donald Trump hosts the grand opening Wednesday night of the Great American State Fair, which features performances by Lee Greenwood and tenor Christopher Macchio.

The fair will run from June 25-July 10 and features 150 exhibits from “all 56 states and territories, businesses, innovators, and civic organizations." It will also showcase a massive Ferris wheel and includes multiple food vendors.

The kick-off event was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Eastern and can be streamed here.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage. 

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