Washington Post
For evangelists, the Great American State Fair is a mission field
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Christian groups are organizing outreach efforts at state fairs across the United States during the nation's 250th anniversary year. According to reporting, these organizations view the fairs as venues where they can engage with large crowds gathered for celebrations and historical commemorations. State fairs typically draw hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, providing a setting where Christian groups distribute materials and engage in conversations about faith.
