Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

The concerts were planned as the opening ceremony of the Great American State Fair, a 16-day event running from June 25 to July 10, 2026.

Reuters•Updated: Aug 24, 2026 05:32 AM• 356 views

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on on the day he attends an event hosted by America250 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., July 3, 2025.

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