2026 DC State Fair
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 09/06/2026
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Main Stage, Education Stage and Kid Zone Line-up Announced!
Check out the full line-up with performers and demonstration details at the bottom of our Eventbrite!
There is so much to look forward to at Kids Zone this year, don't miss out on performances, music, and activations by Mr. Rob Music, DJ CYD (Analog Love Sound Collective), Cr8tion Rebel, Jump DC, The Swaliga Foundation, Dia De Los Muertos (DDLMDC), EYL 365, KyCode Designs & Entertainment, and more!
Highlights of what this year’s fair has in store:
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Winners of 60+ contests announced for Art, Agriculture and Culinary categories
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Live contests: from pie-eating contests for kids and adults, to Best Chili and Best Floral Arranging.
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A Main Stage with Live music: SOROCHE, Elijah Jamal Balbed featuring members of The JoGo Project, and Pocket Threes.
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An Education Stage with demonstrations in art, cooking, and gardening.
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A dedicated Kids Zone and Game Zone with performances and activities all day.
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A Wellness Zone with roller skating and health-focused organizations.
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A Craft Corner with clothing swap, upcycling, local artisans and creative activities with Team Rayceen Productions.
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50+ local vendors including fair food: Roaming Rooster, Lattimore’s Funnel Cakes, Shuck Shack Corn Truck, Blue Nile Burgers, Dogs on the Curb, Kush food truck, Black Acres Roastery, Bub and Pops, and more!
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Crowd-favorite performances, including the always-popular hand dance.
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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