It’s Time for the Maryland State Fair
Sure, Washington, DC may be a bustling metropolis and the center of democracy, but just an hour or so north of town, in Timonium, Maryland, you can enjoy all that local farmers and ranchers have to offer, at the Maryland State Fair.
There are so many things to do at the Fair, so here’s the short list:
- Pig races
- Rodeo complete with bull riding
- Watch a chainsaw sculptor in action
- Travis Tritt in concert (Aug. 29),
- Walk around the animal pens and see thousands of animals from alpacas to dairy cattle, chickens to baby lambs
- Decadent chocolate contest
- Horse and dog shows
- Hundreds of traditional food and produce competitions
And don’t forget to check out some of the 40 carnival rides. And if you get hungry, the Maryland Food Pavilion offers all kinds of fair favorites form local producers including corn on cob, fresh home-grown fruit, all kids of beef and lamb dishes, the highly recommended catfish and of course, Maryland crab.
Maryland State Fair
2200 York Road
Timonium, MD (map it) (north of Baltimore)
Dates and Times – Through Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. Midway hours noon a.m. on weekends, noon on weekdays, until 10:00 p.m. Livestock and horse shows open at 9:00 daily.
Tickets – Adult - $8:00, Seniors and kids 6-11 - $3.00, under 6 free. Rides not included. ride prices range from $1-$6. Discounted ride tickets available 50 tickets for $45.
Parking - Limited paid parking is available. Free parking is available at the Park & Ride on Deereco Road west of the Fairgrounds.
Public Transportation: You can travel from DC’s Union Station to the Fair grounds, using MARC trains, but it’s a 2-3 commute requiring multiple bus transfers. Visit Maryland’s MTA website for details. .
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I’ve lived in Baltimore since 1970 (originally from Ohio). I went to the MD State Fair for the first time in 2008 and I loved it. I never realized it had so much to offer. My granddaughter, who was 2 years old loved the baby animals. Everything was awesome, especially the food (my weakness). I will definitely be back.