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Great American State Fair stage nearly collapses, dancers narrowly escape

cultureJul 2, 2026392,943

During a rehearsal on the National Mall for the Salute to America 250 portion of the Great American State Fair, a piece of the Salute Stage set fell and landed near a group of dancers, narrowly missing performers, video of the moment shows. The incident took place as part of programming tied to Freedom 250’s fair, which runs on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10 and includes the Salute to America 250 events scheduled for July 4. Reports and clips circulating online identify the collapse as occurring during a practice run rather than the main show. The fall prompted immediate stoppage of the rehearsal as participants reacted onstage. The mishap adds to public scrutiny of the event’s setup and safety ahead of the fair’s high-profile July 4 programming on the Mall.

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MSNOW put together collection of clips of Fox anchors talking in front of the Great American State Fair.

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