The Maryland State Fair, located in Timonium, in Baltimore County, is a fun and educational destination sure to captivate visitors of all ages. The annual end of summer event runs for three big weekends: Thurs., 8/21- Sun., 8/24, Thurs., 8/28-Mon. 9/1 and Thurs., 9/4-Sun. 9/7, 2025.
The MSF is complete with daily livestock, horse, home arts, and farm and garden competitions and exhibits, the U-Learn Farm & Barn, Birthing Center, Midway rides and games, fair treats and farm fresh foods, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, a museum and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little.
Gates open at 5 PM on Thursdays and at 10 AM on Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday. After 6 PM anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. Buildings close at 8 PM, Exhibition Hall closes at 9 PM, Midway stays open until approximately 10 PM. Details and ticket prices, visit marylandstatefair.com