Hype for the Future 17A: Notable Sites of Interest for 2026

As of November 17, 2025, the proposed summer plan (between May 19 and August 11) for novaTopFlex is as follows:

• The Mall of America → Bloomington, Minnesota (renowned for attracting large swathes of Midwesterners and Midwestern networks)
• “Country Jam USA” → Eau Claire, Wisconsin (located on the northwest side of the City of Eau Claire)
• The Ohio State Fair → Columbus, Ohio (located on the north side of the city, east of The Ohio State University at the Ohio Expo Center)
• Southwest Ohio: Voices of America Country Music Festival, Lebanon Country and Blues Festivals, The Ohio Challenge, Riverbend Music Center, and possibly additional events of local interest
• Greater Columbus: Events at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair and at KEMBA Live! and Downtown

Hype for the Future 8B: The novaTop Travel Itinerary?

Ideally, novaTopFlex shall continue to identify monetary opportunities to pursue (at a minimum) the following goals for America 250:

• Butler County (Ohio) Fair → July 14-19, 2026
• “Country Jam USA” → July 16-18, 2026
• “Ohio Challenge” → July 17-18, 2026
• Ohio State Fair → July 29–August 9, 2026
• “Hinterland Music Festival” → July 31–August 2, 2026
• “Voices of America Country Music Festival” → August 6-9, 2026