{"id":230548,"date":"2026-06-28T22:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T22:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/230548\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T22:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T22:32:10","slug":"pennsylvania-organizations-join-effort-to-represent-state-at-great-american-state-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/230548\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania Organizations Join Effort To Represent State At Great American State Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/ziplink.us\/t\/T0YhbQ2yEAwA42JO\" data-reference=\" CVBA Ad \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cvba-6-1.png\"\/>  <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and John Fetterman, D-Pa., announced a coalition of Pennsylvania organizations that will help ensure the Commonwealth is represented at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement follows coordination with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the announcement, Pennsylvania still had an opportunity to join most other states participating in the event. McCormick worked with Fetterman, Rollins and Pennsylvania organizations to develop a state showcase for the fair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The effort will be funded entirely through private partnerships and will not use taxpayer dollars.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/ziplink.us\/t\/T0YhbQ2yEAwA42JO\" data-reference=\" CVBA Ad \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cvba-6-1.png\"\/>  <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations joining the effort include the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, PennAg Industries Association, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, National Federation of Independent Business, Pennsylvania Manufacturers\u2019 Association and The Manufacturer &amp; Business Association.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pennsylvania Pavilion is expected to highlight the Commonwealth\u2019s agriculture, businesses, manufacturing, small businesses, history and role in America\u2019s 250th anniversary celebration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">McCormick said Pennsylvania should be represented during the nation\u2019s 250th birthday celebration because of its role in American independence, Gettysburg and national history.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/ziplink.us\/t\/ADsrkT4bb5O6Zg7C\" data-reference=\" Rodney B Smith \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rodney-B-Smith-5-6.png\"\/>  <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fetterman said the effort is bipartisan and will ensure Pennsylvania\u2019s booth highlights the state\u2019s agriculture, businesses and history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaders from the participating organizations said the fair provides an opportunity to showcase Pennsylvania\u2019s agriculture, small businesses, manufacturing, innovation and historic role in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Great American State Fair will take place on the National Mall as part of America\u2019s 250th anniversary celebration.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/ziplink.us\/t\/iDOO2PNXCkAukNweHfotxarr\" data-reference=\" Geisel Funeral \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Geisel6-4.png\"\/>  <\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"U.S. Sens. 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