Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

About Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg is a nine-day August celebration in the suburbs of Washington D.C., drawing enormous crowds from the nation's capital region for livestock competition and major entertainment. Established in 1949, the fair has brought Maryland communities together for generations.

What to Expect

Expect championship livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, a large carnival midway, nationally known grandstand entertainment, and a wide variety of food and artisan vendors serving the Washington metro area.

Visitor Tips

Montgomery County is among the most affluent and highly educated counties in America — the fair brings a welcome slice of agricultural heritage to the heart of the D.C. suburbs.

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