August 21 - 24 | August 28 - September 1 | September 4 - 7
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Hours
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August 21 - 24 | August 28 - September 1 | September 4 - 7
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.
🚗 Hands-On Interaction: Participants won’t just watch the action, they’ll be a part of it…
Second Weekend Only
Thursday, August 29: 6pm, 7pm and 8pm.
Friday, August 30: 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 31: 12pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6pm.
Sunday, September 1: 12pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6pm.
Labor Day Monday, September 2: 12pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6pm.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Date & Time
Sunday, September 1st starting at noon.
Battle of the Beasts Professional Bull Riding and Cowgirl Barrel Racing – the cowboy will once again face the bulls for one of America’s fastest growing extreme spectator sports when J Bar W Ranch hosts the Battle of the Beast Bull Riding and Cowgirl Barrel Racing Competition. 25 professional International Bull Rider Association (IBR) riders will compete on some of the toughest bulls in the world of rodeo, and cowgirls will be timed racing around a barrel course.
Date & Time
September 5th at 7:00 p.m.
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