DC State Fair

[ 0 ] August 20, 2010 | Johnna

Finally DC has a State Fair! When I used to live in North Carolina, the State Fair was a big deal (*funny…we would take this annual class trip to the state capital for this event) and now DC is inheriting the same local pride. This time the fair is in the hands of the foodies in the area i.e. not quite ready for Ferris Wheels and Cotton Candy machines… The awesome part about the DC State Fair is that everyone can play a part in the production. How? Enter one of the various food contests! Enter here. What are you waiting for?! Those tomatoes are beautiful, so show them off and maybe take home a few dollars while you’re at it. More Info below:

The When: August 28

The Where: 11th and Irving Streets NW (Columbia Heights Day)

Funkiest-Looking Vegetable – Entry Drop-Off: 12:30-1PM – Judging: 2PM-2:30PM
Biggest Vegetable (Container Garden) – Entry Drop-Off: 1-2PM – Judging: 2:30PM-3PM
Biggest Vegetable (General) – Entry Drop-Off: 1-2PM – Judging: 2:30PM-3PM
Tastiest Tomato – Entry Drop-Off: 2:30-3:30PM – Judging: 4PM-4:30PM

Category: Announcements, Food.Fun.Stuff., Washington D.C.

About the Author (Author Profile)

Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.