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August 22 - 25 | August 29 - September 2 | September 5 - 8
Each year the Maryland State Fair is jam-packed with various FREE entertainment from world class performers. Check out this year’s free entertainment below!
🚀 Unforgettable Entertainment: FAME brings the thrill of the race to your event!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for All Ages: Our racing games are designed to captivate audiences of all ages, from children to “big kids” at heart. The whole family can play together.
đźš—Â Hands-On Interaction: Participants won’t just watch the action, they’ll be a part of it…
Second Weekend Only
Thursday, August 29: 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 30: 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 31: 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 1: 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Labor Day Monday, September 2:Â 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Watch these highly-trained athletes race to the finish during the 2024 Maryland State Fair! We’re proud to provide seven days of racing, August 23-25 and August 30- September 2. Watch the races and wager in the Grandstand seats as the Thoroughbreds round the 5/8 mile track, or relax in the air-conditioned Off-Track Betting (OTB) Facility.Â
This event is free to watch! Post times are at 12:25 pm on each race day and continue until all races are completed.
Watch ornamental blacksmith Jason Anderson as he manipulates iron and steel into unique artistic yet functional designs during non-stop, continuous live demonstrations!
Third Weekend Only
Thursday, September 5: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, September 6: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 7: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 8: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Â
Second Weekend
Thursday, August 29: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Pretty Bird Paradise is a fun and educational interactive all-day attraction. Guests have the opportunity to feed the birds with food sticks which allow the birds to come and land on them and have a tasty snack.
All weekends
Thursdays: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Labor Day Monday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
These brightly colored, unique, transforming vehicles bring an unprecedented level of excitement. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, these amazing vehicles effortlessly transform and captivate audiences of all ages.
All weekends
Thursdays: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Labor Day Monday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
If you’ve never been to a pig race, you’re in for a real treat! The cute little Swifty Swine Racing Pigs are back for another fun season of pig races!Â
All weekends
Thursday: 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, and 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, and 8:00 p.m.
Labor Day Monday: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, and 8:00 p.m.
The Strolling Piano is a unique concept in the world of corporate musical entertainment, combining the classic and sophisticated nature of a pianist/singer with the flexibility of a strolling musician.
All weekends
Thursday: 5 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Friday: 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Saturday: 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Labor Day Monday: 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Wolves of The World is the only traveling wolf pack in the world. This beautiful show demonstrates natural behaviors of wolves, their alertness, pack structure, ability in climbing, jumping and a whole lot more.
First and Third Weekends
Thursday: 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00 p.m.
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