which states did not participate in the national fair

The states reported as not participating in the Great American State Fair were Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Nevada, Vermont, and Utah.

What this means

The reports say these states were skipping official participation or sending no representatives, while other states were still taking part in the event. Coverage also noted that participation was still shifting in some places, so the roster could change as the fair continued.

Quick Scoop

Several outlets described it as a growing list of states opting out, rather than a fixed all-fair final tally.