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Thunderstorms Force State Fair Evacuation, Rodeo, Fan Zone Delayed

7/11/2026

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Organizers evacuated the Great American State Fair on July 10 and postponed the rodeo and FIFA Fan Zone to Friday.
Earlier thunderstorms forced temporary closures and left more than a dozen attendees with heat-related illness.
Several states declined to send official delegations because of cost, scheduling and other concerns.
Power outages crippled a major food hall, causing loss of refrigerated products and delayed vendor service.

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Story summary

Organizers evacuated the Great American State Fair on July 10 and postponed the rodeo and FIFA Fan Zone to Friday.
Earlier thunderstorms forced temporary closures and left more than a dozen attendees with heat-related illness.
Several states declined to send official delegations because of cost, scheduling and other concerns.
Power outages crippled a major food hall, causing loss of refrigerated products and delayed vendor service.