Maryland State Fair is back for 3 weekends of rides, farm animals and funnel cakes

From goat shows and robotics contests, carnival rides to concerts and funnel cakes to farm animals, the Maryland State Fair has much to offer.

The fair will also present big-name concerts during the final weekend. Pop-punk band All Time Low will perform on Friday, Sept. 8, and QUINN XCII will perform on Saturday, Sept. 9. Tickets to these shows start at $49.

Here is everything else you need to know about the fair:

When is 2023's Maryland State Fair?

The fair will take place over three weekends: opening Aug. 24-27; then Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 (Labor Day Weekend), and closing things out Sept. 7-10.

The fairgrounds will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day Monday. Here's the daily schedule.

Where is the Maryland State Fair?

The fair's address is 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland. It takes about an hour and 20 minutes to drive there from downtown D.C. Parking at the fairgrounds costs $15 per car, but there are free parking lots nearby.

How much are Maryland State Fair tickets?

If buying at the gate, tickets will cost $12 for adults (ages 12 to 61), $10 for seniors (age 62 and over) and $7 for children (ages 6 to 11). Kids 5 and younger get in for free. Tickets can be purchased online in advance for $2 less.

You can also check the fair's Deals and Discounts page for more ways to save, including a donation deal on Aug. 25 and $5 Friday on Sept. 8.

Minors under age 18 won't be able to enter the fair after 6 p.m. unless they're with a parent, legal guardian or chaperone age 21 or older.

For more information on this year's Maryland State Fair, check out the event's website.

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