Maryland State Fair
About this event
The Maryland State Fair is an agricultural fair in Timonium, Maryland, at Maryland State Fairgrounds. The 2026 event takes place Aug 27 – Sep 13, 2026. It holds a 4.4-star rating from 623 Google reviews. Maryland's premier state fair returns to the Timonium fairgrounds for twelve days spread across late August and early September. Livestock shows, competitive exhibits, a major carnival midway, concerts, horse racing, and classic fair food draw hundreds of thousands to Baltimore County each year.
Annual, late August through mid-September
Location & directions
Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 252-0200
Frequently asked questions
When is Maryland State Fair 2026?
Maryland State Fair takes place Aug 27 – Sep 13, 2026 in Timonium, Maryland. Annual, late August through mid-September
Where is Maryland State Fair held?
Maryland State Fair is held in Timonium, Maryland, at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093.
What is Maryland State Fair?
Livestock shows, competitive exhibits, a major carnival midway, concerts, horse racing, and classic fair food draw hundreds of thousands to Baltimore County each year.
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