Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 5:00 PM
to Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 9:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM See all dates and Times
Excitement is just around the corner! The 145th Maryland State Fair, a fun and educational destination sure to captivate visitors of all ages, will be open for three big weekends this summer: Thurs., Aug. 27-Sun., Aug. 30; Thurs., Sept. 3-Labor Day Mon., Sept.7; and Thurs., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 13 with various patriotic-themed competitions, prizes, strolling entertainers, a veteran’s showcase and more to help Celebrate America’s 250th. The MD State Fair is complete with daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, U-Learn Farm & Barn, The Birthing Center, museum and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. Visit www.marylandstatefair.com for competition entry dates, schedules, and ticket prices.
Dates/Times: No admission after 9 PM. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.
Gates open at 5 PM on Thursdays and 9 AM Fridays through Sundays and Labor Day Monday
Thursday, August 27: 5 PM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 5 PM to close; Buildings: 5 PM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 5 PM - 9 PM
Friday, August 28: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PM
Saturday, August 29: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PM
Sunday, August 30: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PM
Thursday, September 3: 5 PM – 9: PM. Carnival Midway: 5 PM to close; Buildings: 5 PM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 5 PM - 9 PM
Friday, September 4: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PM
Saturday, September 5: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PM
Sunday, September 6: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PM.
Monday, September 7: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PM
Thursday, September 10: 5 PM – 9: PM. Carnival Midway: 5 PM to close; Buildings: 5 PM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 5 PM - 9 PM
Friday, September 11: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PM
Saturday, September 12: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PMSunday, September 13: 9 AM – 9 PM. Carnival Midway: 10 AM to close; Buildings: 10 AM – 8 PM.; Exhibition Hall: 10 AM - 9 PM
Visit www.marylandstatefair.com for competition entry dates, schedules, and ticket prices.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3624702-0
