Wyoming State Fair to participate in National Great American Fair Initiative

DOUGLAS (WNE) — The Wyoming State Fair is honored to announce its participation in the Great American Fair initiative, a national campaign launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

This effort invites all 50 state fairs in a year-long celebration of patriotism, community and the American way of life, starting in 2025 and building toward the nation’s official semiquincentennial in 2026.

“Fifty percent of the militia who launched the American Revolution had backgrounds in agriculture,” Gov. Mark- Gordon said. “I think that speaks to the character of this country and the importance of American agriculture, and its critical place in the fabric of our country.”

“Designating the 2025 Wyoming State Fair as a Great American State Fair is a meaningful way to recognize the values and traditions that have long defined our state,” said Nick Neylon, a member of Gordon’s Semiquincentennial Task Force and Wyoming State Fair Board Member. “As our country marks its 250th anniversary, this designation celebrates Wyoming’s unique heritage and our contributions to the American story. It’s a great time to reflect on our past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to a promising future.”

The Wyoming State Fair is now celebrating 120 years of honoring agriculture, youth and Western heritage.

This story was published on July 9, 2025.