About Howard County Fair
The Howard County Fair in West Friendship is an eight-day August celebration in one of the wealthiest counties in America, where the agricultural heritage of the Piedmont persists amid suburban growth.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the community spirit of a county that bridges Baltimore and Washington suburbs.
Visitor Tips
Howard County is between Baltimore and Washington and consistently ranks among America's highest-income counties — the fair's agricultural roots are a meaningful counterpoint to its tech-corridor reputation.
Places to Stay Nearby
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July
Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair
Westminster, Maryland
13 mi away
August
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
Gaithersburg, Maryland
20 mi away
July
Baltimore County 4-H Fair
Timonium, Maryland
21 mi away
August
Baltimore City Fair
Baltimore, Maryland
22 mi away
September
Frederick County Fair
Frederick, Maryland
22 mi away
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