The Great American State Fair on the National Mall has closed for the afternoon, as the mercury climbed to 99 degrees with a heat index above 110. Social media videos broadcast the announcement of the Freedom 250 event’s postponement. The organization explained moments later in a statement that it was due to the heat. “The…
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Live updates: Great American State Fair closes for afternoon amid searing heat
The Hill
July 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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The Great American State Fair on the National Mall has closed for the afternoon, as the mercury climbed to 99 degrees with a heat index above 110. Social media videos broadcast the announcement of the Freedom 250 event’s postponement. The organization explained moments later in a statement that it was due to the heat. “The…