Planning Your Visit
Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium, Fort McHenry National Monument (birthplace of the national anthem), Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and the American Visionary Art Museum reflect a city of extraordinary cultural depth and resilience.
Fair Highlights
Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, live entertainment, local food vendors featuring Baltimore's beloved crab cakes and Old Bay seasoning, and a diverse urban fair drawing from Baltimore's vibrant neighborhoods.
A Closer Look
The Baltimore City Fair ran from 1970 to 1991 as a major downtown Baltimore event, drawing 340,000 visitors over three days in its inaugural year, per the Baltimore Sun's own archives. It was discontinued after 1991 and has not been revived.
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