Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair
- Posted on November 1, 2025
- By NPR
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Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair

A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.