In partnership with our sponsors, the Maryland State Fair is excited to offer the following deals and discounts for 2026!
Chick-fil-A Day
Friday, August 28, 2026
The 46 Baltimore-area Chick-fil-As are proud to provide Chick-fil-A Day at the Fair on August 28, 2026!
Guests who bring and donate FIVE non-perishable food items on Chick-fil-A Day will receive FREE admission!
All donated items will be distributed to BKind, Soup for the Soup, and Bright FM Pantry Project.
In 2025, we donated over 17,000 pounds of food to the Maryland Food Bank!
Terms
Only valid on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Autumn Lake Senior Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Seniors age 62 and up receive FREE admission on Saturday, August 29, 2026, until 5 pm, thanks to our friends at Autumn Lake Healthcare!
Terms
You must show a valid ID to receive the discount. Valid only on August 28, 2026. Discount not valid after 5 pm.
Toyota Military Appreciation Day
Sunday, August 30, 2026
The Maryland State Fair is proud to partner with Toyota to honor our nation’s heroes during Military Appreciation Day.
4,000 free admission tickets will be available through Vet Tix for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. Reserve your tickets through Vet Tix while supplies last.
Didn’t receive a Vet Tix ticket? Veterans and active-duty military members can still enjoy free admission on Military Appreciation Day by presenting a valid military ID at any admission gate. This offer is valid on Military Appreciation Day only and applies to the service member.
Join us as we celebrate the service, sacrifice, and dedication of our military community with a day of appreciation, recognition, and Fair fun.
M&T Bank $5 Friday
Friday, September 1, 2026
M&T Bank is proud to sponsor $5 Friday on Friday, September 6, 2026!
Guests will enjoy $5 Food Specials all day long! Click on the button below to see all of the $5 Friday food deals!
College Nights
August 27, September 3, and September 10, 2026
College students enjoy $8 admission and $26 unlimited ride wristbands every Thursday of the Fair with a valid student college ID! To redeem the discount, have your college ID ready at the gate when entering the fair.
Regular price admission is $15 and regular price wristbands are $33.
Terms
One ticket per student ID. Only valid on August 27, 2026, September 3, 2026, and September 10, 2026. No other discounts can be applied in conjunction to this offer.
Chick-fil-A Ride Discount Extravaganza
August 27, September 3, and September 10, 2026
Enjoy $5 off Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristbands every Thursday of the Fair thanks to our friends at Chick-fil-A Baltimore!
To redeem the discount, visit the Midway Guest Relations Booth and present a digital or hard copy of this coupon.
Terms
One coupon per ride pass. Price before discount (ONLY on August 21, August 28, and September 4) is $33 per ride pass. Discount does not include admission. No other discounts for rides can be used in conjunction with this promotion.
