Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the State of Georgia's participation in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., as part of the nationwide celebration of America's 250th Birthday. Georgia's activation will include exhibits highlighting key industries in the state, as well as special items from well-known Georgia-based companies like Waffle House and Chick-fil-A. The pavilion will officially open on June 25. 

“Georgia is proud to join in the nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday by participating in the Great American State Fair,” said Gov. Brian Kemp. “From information about famous Georgia-grown goods to exclusive products from major Georgia-based brands, visitors from around the world who experience our showcase will have plenty of reasons to keep us on their minds.”

The Great American State Fair will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from June 25 through July 10 and is one of many Freedom 250 events in honor of the nation's semiquincentennial. The State of Georgia activation will be hosted by the Office of the Governor and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) and is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Bland Farms, Emerald Carpets, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, the Georgia Poultry Association, and Jaemor Farms. 

Entrance is free, but advance registration is recommended for the Great American State Fair. The pavilion will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.