What Sets It Apart
Maryland's official state fair, held each August-September at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, drew 565,307 fairgoers across its three-weekend run in 2025 — one of the largest state fairs on the East Coast. Running since 1878.
Source: Morning Ag ClipsA Closer Look
Held annually in Timonium, the Maryland State Fair has run since 1878, aside from a World War II-era closure. It is held each late August into early September at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, drawing more than half a million visitors annually.
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