DC State Fair Heads Downtown on September 10, 2023
The 14th annual celebration of all things Washington, DC will bring live performances, vendors, contests, and local artists to Franklin Park in Downtown Washington, DC.
On Sunday, September 10, the 14th Annual DC State Fair will welcome guests to downtown DC’s largest green space, Franklin Park. The daylong celebration of all things homegrown is unique among local fairs and festivals: it is run entirely by volunteers and is free to attend.
Sunday, September 10, 2023
10:00am to 5:00pm
Franklin Park
1332 I Street NW Washington, DC 20005
Nearest Metro Station:
McPherson Square (blue, orange, and silver lines)
Like state fairs across the country, the DC State Fair celebrates all things local – the agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents of the people who live in or frequent the District. The DC State Fair includes contests, local entertainment, hands-on educational workshops, children's activities, local vendors, and all kinds of great food. Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will join us to partake in the festivities, and celebrate the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Washington, DC.
“As we gear up for this year’s Fair, we are thrilled to announce that we are hosting the Fair at Franklin Park, in the heart of downtown DC. This iconic and easily accessible location will elevate the Fair experience, providing us with a beautiful backdrop to showcase the incredible talent and creativity that thrives in the District. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our 14th DC State Fair and make it an unforgettable day of community, fun, and local flavor!”
Among many activities, the 14th Annual DC State Fair will include local vendors, live performances, children’s activities, arts, demonstrations, and blue-ribbon presentations for 30 plus contests. Highlights to include:
Performances from local artists Crush Funk Brass, Zac Brewer, and A.F.R.O.B.A.M.
Food trucks Coleman's Kitchen, Frosty Softy, New Orleans Style Snow Balls, and Rocky Ice Cream
Flower arranging and hand dancing demonstrations, and a DC history trivia challenge
Live contests including pie eating and best tattoo
Reveal of contest winners from all culinary, agricultural, and art categories
50+ exhibitors including local makers, community organizations, food vendors, government agencies, and universities
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Additional information on planned activities and contests can be found at DCStateFair.org. Contest registration closes August 31, 2023. Sign up today!
2023 DC State Fair partners and sponsors include: Bailiwick Clothing, DC Public Library, Kaiser Permanente, Kish Rusek, LINK Strategic Partners, The Fix Mental Wellness Center, The Rounds, US Army Recruiting, Washingtonian, Washington Spirit, and Wegmans.
About the DC State Fair
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 first DC State Fair was held on August 28, 2010. The DC State Fair has a sustainability focus, working to advance equity, environmental protection, and economic development and works to maximize small, people of color-owned vendor participation. In addition, the DC State Fair implements a "zero waste" strategy to divert materials away from landfills and incinerators and encourage reuse. The DC State Fair is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization run entirely by volunteers. Learn more at dcstatefair.org.