The Maryland State Fair begins on August 24th and runs from Thursday evening through weekends through September 10, 2023.

Dates: 8/24-27, 8/31-9/4, 9/7-10. The gates open at 5pm Thursday and 9am Friday-Sunday each weekend & Labor Day Monday.

The Maryland State fair showcases carnival games, lots of rides, live thoroughbred racing, livestock for sale, a petting zoo, concerts and more.

There are so many activities going on this year at the Fair! Here is a link to more.

Chick-Fil-A has a limited number of $5 off ride wristband coupons for certain days (This does NOT include the price of admission.) The website states that you have to visit the Midway Guest Relations Booth to present either a digital or hard copy of the coupon.

Admission for 2023 is $12 for adults, $10 for Seniors 62 & older, and $7 for children 6-11. Children 5 & under are free.

Parking is $15 on site, but is free at the Deereco Park & Ride as well as levels 4, 5, 6, & 7 of the Kaiser Permanente Parking garage adjacent to the Deereco Park & Ride. There are a number of private parking lots nearby where you can pay for parking as well.

Come to Timonium and to the Maryland State Fair for a great time!

The Maryland State Fairgrounds are located at 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093.