2026 MD State Fair Starts August 27th!

To Enter your Competitive Exhibits go to either Junior Livestock or Open Class under Exhibitors!

For General Fair Information or Ticketing Information go to State Fair Info!

The 2026 Maryland State Fair will take place starting August 27th, 2026 !

Midway & Building Opening Hours:
Thursday, August 27: 5 PM
Friday, August 28: 10 AM
Saturday, August 29: 10 AM
Sunday, August 30: 10 AM

Thursday, September 3: 5 PM
Friday, September 4: 10 AM
Saturday, September 5: 10 AM
Sunday, September 6: 10 AM
Monday, September 7: 10 AM

Thursday, September 10: 5 PM
Friday, September 11: 10 AM
Saturday, September 12: 10 AM
Sunday, September 13: 10 AM

*Note: Gates open at 5PM Thursday and 9AM Friday through Sunday & Labor Day Monday.

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2026Schedules
2026 Open Class & 4H/FFA Exhibitor Schedule of Events!
2026 MSF Full Schedule of Events!
2026 MSF Program!