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Howard County Fair 🎪 81 Years of Fair Tradition
Agriculture • Rides • Food • Entertainment
Come see us August 7-14, 2027
🎟️ Tickets online or at the gate | 12 & under FREE

Rent an area of the fairgrounds for your next event - trade shows, receptions, parties, family reunions, picnics, corporate events, dog shows, etc. Possibilities are endless. Contact us today.

Today is NATIONAL FARMERS DAY. Farming is one of the world’s oldest occupations, dating back thousands of years to the e...
10/12/2026

Today is NATIONAL FARMERS DAY. Farming is one of the world’s oldest occupations, dating back thousands of years to the earliest settled communities. Farmers continue that long tradition by growing the food & fiber people depend on every day.

Howard County is fortunate enough to have
producing farms within the county & surrounding areas. It’s a bonus to know your food source. Buy local & support our area farmers.

Enjoy this beautiful season!
09/23/2026

Enjoy this beautiful season!

SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER and DecemBER. . . The crisp morning air reminds us that Autumn is here & Winter is soon...
09/23/2026

SeptemBER, OctoBER,
NovemBER and DecemBER. . .
The crisp morning air reminds us that Autumn is here & Winter is soon to follow. It’s generally regarded as the end of the growing season. In the autumn season, the daylight grows shorter, and animals prepare for the long, cold months ahead.

Here’s some hints to help you prepare your property for the colder days ahead…

1. Test Your Heating System
2. Seal the Exterior
3. Check for Air Leaks
4. Clear Your Gutters
5. Clean Your Chimney
... REB6. Test Carbon Monoxide and Smoke
Detectors (change batteries)
7. Shut Down the Sprinkler System
•Turn Off the Water
•Switch Off Your Timer
•Drain the Water
•Leave Your Backflow Valves Partially
Open
•Insulate Above-Ground
8. Drain Outside Faucets
9. Cleanup and Rake the Yard
10. Aerate your Lawn
11. Start Growing Grass
12. Fertilize the Grass
13. Remove Dead (or Dying) Trees
14. Scan Your Roof
15. Check Your Fuel Supply
16. Stow Your Lawn Care Equipment
17. Restock on Ice Melt
18. Examine Your Snow-Clearing Tools
19. Prep Your AC Unit for Winter
20. Insulate your Attic

That should keep you busy for a little while😊

This weekend is your last chance to visit the 2026 MARYLAND STATE FAIR - September 10-13. The fairgrounds will be a busy...
09/10/2026

This weekend is your last chance to visit the 2026 MARYLAND STATE FAIR - September 10-13. The fairgrounds will be a busy place with all the amusement rides going strong, the barns full of animals, the buildings full of exhibits, special entertainment on the stage & great food vendors all ready to go with their fair specialties.

Highlights of the weekend include the Longhorn & Highland cattle, Alpaca, Llama & Dairy Goat shows. 

Follow the link below for a complete schedule of the final weekend events.
https://marylandstatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Maryland-State-Fair-Program-Revised-2026-8-29-26.pdf

2,977 victims (not including 19 hijackers) died on September 11, including 343 firefighters and 71 law enforcement offic...
09/09/2026

2,977 victims (not including 19 hijackers) died on September 11, including 343 firefighters and 71 law enforcement officers among the first responders. Thousands of survivors and rescue workers have faced ongoing health issues as a result of the initial attacks & rescue efforts.
Never forget . . .

ITS LABOR DAY WEEKEND . . . If you fire up your grill one more time to celebrate this Labor Day, take a minute to think ...
09/04/2026

ITS LABOR DAY WEEKEND . . .
If you fire up your grill one more time to celebrate this Labor Day, take a minute to think about the hardworking men & women who have labored hard in the fields & waterways for the entire summer to produce amazing food for our tables. Thanks to local producers we’ve enjoyed quality burgers, steaks, hot dogs, fresh sweet corn, garden vegetables & MD crabs.

Even though the growing season for fresh produce is coming to an end, producers are still busy growing fall mums,, gourds, squash & pumpkins & picking apples. Others are busy shearing their fir tree crop shaping them into beautiful Christmas trees or raising thousands of turkeys for our holiday tables. It’s important to know your food source so continue to support our local producers & enjoy your Labor Day celebrations & the wonderful seasons ahead.

More exhibitors are headed to Timonium for the 2nd great weekend of competition at the MARYLAND STATE FAIR - September 3...
09/03/2026

More exhibitors are headed to Timonium for the 2nd great weekend of competition at the MARYLAND STATE FAIR - September 3-7.
Good luck to all our Howard County residents & friends who will be showing their livestock as well as exhibiting other items in the indoor buildings - fine arts, clothing, baked goods, garden produce, farm crops, photography, etc.

It’s LABOR DAY WEEKEND! The weather is predicted to be gorgeous so what a great time to visit the MARYLAND STATE FAIR. Follow the link below for a complete fair schedule:
https://marylandstatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Maryland-State-Fair-Program-Revised-2026-8-29-26.pdf

The Fair Office will be open TODAY, August 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. You are welcomed to stop by & pick up any items you l...
08/26/2026

The Fair Office will be open TODAY, August 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. You are welcomed to stop by & pick up any items you left behind at the end of the fair. Premium checks will not be available at this time. Checks will be mailed to exhibitors.

The first weekend of competition for the MARYLAND STATE FAIR begins this Thursday, August 27 thru the 30th. We wish the ...
08/25/2026

The first weekend of competition for the MARYLAND STATE FAIR begins this Thursday, August 27 thru the 30th. We wish the best of luck to all our Howard County residents & neighbors who will be exhibiting their livestock & many other items - baked goods, clothing, garden, fine arts, etc. We know you’ll bring home lots of blue ribbons.

The fair will continue for 2 more weekends - September 3-7 & September 10-13. Follow the link below for a complete schedule of events.
https://marylandstatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Schedule-7-17-26.pdf

The KING ARTHUR FLOUR BAKING CONTEST challenged our bakers to create their recipes using King Arthur Flour. Adults were ...
08/24/2026

The KING ARTHUR FLOUR BAKING CONTEST challenged our bakers to create their recipes using King Arthur Flour. Adults were challenged to bake a Braided Yeast Bread - white & rye & Youth entrants had to bake Blueberry Muffins.
The adult winner was MICHAEL HARDY.
The youth winner was LIAM HARDY.
Congratulations to all our contest participants.

Address

2210 Fairgrounds Road
West Friendship, MD
21794

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11pm
Tuesday 8am - 11pm
Wednesday 8am - 11pm
Thursday 8am - 11pm
Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 11pm

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+14104421022

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