What does Great American & All Fifty mean? Well, first, it’s the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, DC. And All Fifty means promotion of visiting all fifty states! And that doesn’t mean visiting all 50 states’ booths at this event! The All Fifty Club obtained a presence at the event running from June 25th to July 10th, 2026. Therefore, it’s another opportunity to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA. Of course, the All Fifty Club will answer questions about how to accomplish the feat and host quizzes and discussions about visiting America. Here’s the All Fifty Club link.

Once again, I’ll update this during the fair as I get time. I expect to visit most of the pavilions during breaks between shifts.

As The Driveby Tourist, I’ll be volunteering at the All Fifty Club pavilion from Saturday, June 27th, through Wednesday, July 1st. Here’s The Driveby Tourist’s (Link) take on visiting All Fifty. I encourage you to visit as many states as you can. You’ll have a great experience! Be sure to strike up conversations with locals during your visits. Most are proud of their state and will tell you more about what to see there. Just remember the Great American & All Fifty experience!

All Fifty Club

The All Fifty Club encourages all to visit all 50 states and celebrates with those who do. The Club was founded in 2006 by Alicia Rovey to help travelers track, share, and celebrate the milestone of visiting all 50 U.S. states. Alicia and many of “us” volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and support our own activities within the pavilion.

And let’s get on with the Great American Fair!

Again, the fair (on the National Mall, between the Washington Monument and the US Capitol) runs for 16 days. And, each state will be represented along with six territories, such as Puerto Rico and Guam. Other group information will (probably) be updated during the run of the fair.

More about the states and territories coming soon.

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Classic Rock Recollection

“I’ve Been Everywhere” by Johnny Cash

I’ve been everywhere, man
I’ve been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I’ve breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I’ve had my share, man
I’ve been everywhere

I’ve been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota
Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota
Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma
Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma
Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo
Tocapillo, Baranquilla, and Perdilla, I’m a killer

I’ve been everywhere, man

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Written by: Geoff Mack
(Originally written for Australia and since adopted for the USA, New Zealand, Canada, Europe (many versions), and even Texas!

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