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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!
Dennis Lee is coming to town to bring a smile to your face through comedy and music!
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.
Watch these highly-trained athletes race to the finish during the 2023 Maryland State Fair! We’re proud to provide seven days of racing, August 25-27 and September 1-4. 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.
This event is free to watch! Post times are at 12:40 pm on each race day and continue until all races are completed.
If you want great old-fashioned fun and family entertainment, the Paul Bunyan Lumber Show is where you want to be! The show is filled with action packed competition, and plenty of laughter. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show features only quality lumberjack competitions known throughout the world.
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.
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 7: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, September 8: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 9: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 10: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
First Weekend
Thursday, August 24: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, August 25 – Sunday August 27: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Second Weekend
Thursday, August 31: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4: 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. – 8 p.m.
Fridays: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturdays: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sundays: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Labor Day Monday: 2 p.m. – 8 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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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