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Check Out Those Seedlings!

Posted on May 13, 2013

The third annual DC State Fair Seedling Swap on May 5 at the Center for Green Urbanism was a great success. While we plan to rock the District with our fourth DC State Fair on September 28 at the Barracks … Continue reading →

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What to bring to a seedling swap

Posted on May 3, 2013

Overalls? A prom dress? Scuba gear? Sure, wear ‘em all. It’s not so much about how you gussy up for the DC State Fair Seedling Swap, but what you bring. Here’s what we suggest: Seedlings you’ve grown or bought (although … Continue reading →

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Competition on 8th Street to stardom on P Street

Posted on April 3, 2013

In December 2012, DC State Fair sponsor Whole Foods P Street put out the red carpet for our pie and cupcake winners. A team led by Daniel Thaeler transformed the store into an ode to some of D.C.’s best bakers, … Continue reading →

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Winner spotlight: Sophia Diggs-Galligan

Posted on December 22, 2012

Meet Sophia Diggs-Galligan. She garnered both a Kids Poetry Contest first place ribbon for her age group and the first place prize over all for her poem “The Farmer.” For this very first DC State Fair Kids Poetry Contest, youngsters … Continue reading →

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Winner spotlight: Rachel Epstein-Shuman

Posted on December 18, 2012

We are pleased to introduce you to Rachel Epstein-Shuman, who took home a first place ribbon in the Kids Poetry Contest with “On the Steps of My Garden.” For this very first DC State Fair Kids Poetry Contest, youngsters in … Continue reading →

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Winner spotlight: Vivienne Rioux-Bailey

Posted on December 17, 2012

We are pleased to introduce you to the work of Vivienne Rioux-Bailey, who took home a second place ribbon in the Kids Poetry Contest with her poem “Everybody Knows About Carrots.” For this very first DC State Fair Kids Poetry … Continue reading →

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Whole Foods to feature DC State Fair winners at “Meet the Sweets”

Posted on December 6, 2012

Whole Foods P Street, a sponsor of the 2012 DC State Fair, will honor winning bakers on Saturday, December 15. Here are the details from the store: Meet the Sweets: DC State Fair Winners Featured at Whole Foods Market P … Continue reading →

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Accepting applications for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors

Posted on November 28, 2012

If you’re a fan of the DC State Fair, you now have a chance to get to know us even better. We are seeking three to four new members of the DC State Fair Executive Committee, as well as two … Continue reading →

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Contest: Kids’ Art

Posted on September 19, 2012

Dried pinto beans. Glue. A cereal box top. If you’ve got those three things lying around the house, you could have an entry in the Kids Art Contest this year. In partnership with Kid Power DC (www.kidpowerdc.org), the DC State … Continue reading →

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Birnbaum Interpreting Services to provide ASL interpretation at the Fair

Posted on September 12, 2012

The DC State Fair is proud to announce sign language interpretation for the 2012 event. Interpretation is  donated by Birnbaum Interpreting Services, a Deaf-owned and operated company offering nationwide sign and spoken language interpreting and real-time transcription services for government, … Continue reading →

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