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Step onto the festival grounds for a massive, full-throttle showcase of local skill and creativity: the 17th annual DC State Fair is back as a completely free, daylong celebration of everything grown, baked, and built right in the District. We are talking about community urban agriculture and local music with over 50 hyper-competitive contest categories. Come hungry or ready to compete, because the schedule features high-stakes live showdowns for the best outfit, speed pie-eating, expert flower arranging, and the definitive crowns for the city's finest chili and mac & cheese.