# Event Details - **Event Name**: DC State Fair 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrating the District’s agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/eb152710-9ce2-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h288-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg 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 (800 K St NW)The 2026 DC State Fair is presented in partnership with the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID).Keep an eye on our , and subscribe to our 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. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/eb25eff0-9ce2-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w958-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg The DC State Fair is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that relies on charitable donations for support. Your donation - no matter the size - directly supports a joyful, community-powered tradition in the heart of DC. Main Stage🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:35 AMPocket ThreesInfo: Pocket Threes is a high-energy cover band playing all your favorite hits from classic rock, country, and pop tunes. The band has been playing together locally for more than three years and has performed at a number of local establishments throughout the DMV area.🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:10 PMJump DC🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PMAgriculture and Art Contest Winners Announced🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:10 PMBest Outfit Contest🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PMNational Hand Dance Association🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:10 PMFlower Arranging Contest🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMTBD🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:20 PMCulinary Contest Winners Announced🕑: 03:25 PM - 03:55 PMPie Eating (Kids contest and Adults contest)🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMTalent Show performance🕑: 04:35 PM - 05:05 PMElijah Jamal Balbed featuring JoGo🕑: 05:10 PM - 06:00 PMSOROCHEEducation Stage🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMSeed to Scarf: Turning Flax Straw into Linen Threads🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:05 PMAll About Bees with Toni Burnham, DC Beekeepers🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:40 PMDo You Know DC? District Trivia with DC History CenterInfo: Prove your District knowledge with DC History Center! From city icons to historic landmarks, music, slang, and unique political policy—show off your knowledge of local lore in this interactive trivia game.🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMFlower Arranging with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine🕑: 01:35 PM - 02:05 PMTortilla Making Class with Chef Patrick Tanyag🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PMGrow It Up!Info: In this thirty-minute workshop participants will be introduced to the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to start and maintain an ornamental and edible growing space. Whether you're interested in starting a one-acre production farm with up to ten varieties of crops, or looking to beautify your small home with some aromatic herbs in a south facing window, Rondell Pooler from DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) can be your guide. 🕑: 03:20 PM - 03:50 PMCommunity Square Dance with DC Square Dance CollectiveInfo: Do-si-do with the DC Square Dance Collective! A caller will lead a community square dance with live stringband music. No experience or partner needed!🕑: 03:55 PM - 04:25 PMZenith Community Arts Foundation Mobile Woodshop🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMLace: to Knot or Not? Info: Chesapeake Region Lace Guild president, Karen Witt, will explain and demonstrate the different types of lace made by hand and the various methods and tools used, primarily bobbin lace, knitted lace, Irish crochet, tatting and needlelace. 🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:40 PMDesigning Dreams with Syreeta CInfo: Join fashion designer and DMV-native, Syreeta C for a collaborative project creating a wearable arts piece. Also meet us at The Craft Corner before and after the demo for a more in-depth conversation and creative activity. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/dc-state-fair-2026/100001993643186438 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, contests, art, festivals, workshops, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Anthem Row - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Anthem Row - **lat**: 38.9019413 - **long**: -77.0227312 - **full address**: Anthem Row, 800 K Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DC State Fair 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f5fca5192ac78e4f6e64fa43629ec4fb981c5eeb85265f8b6aea2fc7855f7c1a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdf2629-gmir.png?v=1784690307 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DC State Fair 2026 being held? - **A:** DC State Fair 2026 takes place on Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Anthem Row, 800 K Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing DC State Fair 2026? - **A:** DC State Fair 2026 is organized by DC State Fair. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DC State Fair 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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