Pennsylvania received one of the “Best in Show” honors during the closing ceremony of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, recognizing the Commonwealth’s pavilion as one of the event’s top state exhibits.
The recognition came weeks after U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman partnered with Brooke Rollins and a coalition of 55 Pennsylvania organizations, businesses, and industry partners to secure a Pennsylvania pavilion at the Great American State Fair.
According to organizers, the bipartisan effort was funded entirely through private partnerships and did not use taxpayer dollars.
Organizations involved in the effort included the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, PennAg Industries Association, the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, and more than 50 additional Pennsylvania organizations, businesses, and industry partners.
The Pennsylvania pavilion highlighted the Commonwealth’s role in American history, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Valley Forge, Gettysburg, and its contributions as the Arsenal of Democracy. The exhibit also featured Pennsylvania’s agriculture, manufacturing, energy, innovation, small businesses, and displays showcasing companies and products from across the state.
Freedom 250 presented the “Best in Show” award during the closing ceremony, recognizing Pennsylvania’s exhibit as one of the premier state pavilions at the Great American State Fair.
Representatives from Sen. McCormick’s office accepted the award during a recognition ceremony on the Freedom Stage on Friday afternoon.
