Marylanders wanting to squeeze every last drop out of summer can turn their minds to the upcoming 144 th Maryland State Fair , taking place over three weekends at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, starting on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, and concluding on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

This end-of-summer tradition has all the attractions Marylanders have come to expect on the Carnival Midway and at the Exhibition Hall, not to mention indulgent eats and lively entertainment for all ages. Enjoy thrills of the rides on the Midway and play games to win prizes. Little ones will love Kiddie Land rides and games, and the Maryland Foods Pavilion, Dairy Bar, and Chesapeake Beverage Garden will have food and drinks fresh from the farm and Bay.

This year’s fair dates and times are as follows:

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