2026 DC State Fair
Celebrating the District’s agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents.
Join us for the 17th annual DC State Fair - a free, daylong celebration of all things homegrown in the District, from urban agriculture and culinary creativity to local art and music. Enjoy live performances, local vendors, educational workshops, and 50+ contest winners - plus live competitions for best outfit, pie eating, flower arranging, chili, and mac & cheese!
📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026 |🕙 11 AM – 6 PM | Rain or shine
📍 Anthem Row, downtown Washington, DC (700 K St NW)
The 2026 DC State Fair is presented in partnership with the Downtown DC BID.
Keep an eye on our website, Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter for updates and announcements. As the Fair approaches, we will share more details including a Get Around Guide from goDCgo. Bring a reusable water bottle, utensils, and a shopping bag to help us reduce waste.
The DC State Fair is a free showcase of the District’s agricultural and creative talents and a celebration of all things homegrown. Inspired by time-honored state fair traditions - growing and gardening, contests, and delicious foods - the DC State Fair honors the things that make the District of Columbia unique.
The DC State Fair is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that relies on charitable donations for support. Please consider making a gift today.
Your donation - no matter the size - directly supports a joyful, community-powered tradition in the heart of DC.