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!

 Visit our website to view the Fair Map.

📅 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.

Don’t forget to plan ahead and pack a reusable water bottle, reusable cutlery, and a shopping bag. The DC State Fair makes a concerted effort to reduce waste, and you can be part of the solution. From encouraging vendors to use compostable food service ware, to training and overseeing volunteers to staff on-site “zero waste stations,” the DC State Fair is working toward being a zero-waste event.

The DC State Fair is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that relies on charitable donations for support to keep the Fair free and fun. Please consider making a gift today.

​Your donation - no matter the size - directly supports a joyful, community-powered tradition in the heart of DC.

​Getting to the Fair

​There are so many easy ways to get to the Fair!

​Thinking about using Capital Bikeshare? Use code CABI2026DCSF for a free unlock on a CaBi ebike or bike.  Limited quantity. Valid on 9/6/2026 only. Terms apply.

​And don't worry about searching for an open dock once you get there. Capital Bikeshare will provide bike valet service at the 7th & K St NW station from 10 am to 6 pm so there will be a dock available for you.

For for the full line-up of performances and demonstrations, and even more ways to get to the fair, check out the event page on our website, including the Get Around Guide from goDCgo included below!