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2019 MD State Fair - Aug. 22nd, 2019 to Sept. 2nd, 2019

July 1, 2017

The 2019 Maryland State Fair will run from Friday, August 22nd, 2019 to Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, 2019!

To Enter your Competitive Exhibits go to either 4-H or Open Class under Exhibitors!

For General Fair Information or Ticketing Information go to State Fair Info!

2018 Schedules (are subject to change)
2019 Open Class & 4H/FFA Exhibitor Schedule of Events!
2019 4H/FFA Exhibitor Schedule of Events!
2019 MSF Full Schedule of Events!

2019 Online Entry Systems!

July 2, 2017

2019 Online Entries - All Systems are now closed.

Open Class 4-H - Online Entry System is closed.

Open Class Home Arts - Online Entry System is closed.

Open Class Farm & Garden - Online Entry System is closed.

Open Class Livestock - Online Entry System is closed.

2019 Schedules (are subject to change)
2019 Open Class & 4H/FFA Exhibitor Schedule of Events!
2019 4H/FFA Exhibitor Schedule of Events!
2019 MSF Full Schedule of Events!

MD State Fair Safety & Security

July 3, 2017

MD STATE FAIR SECURITY POLICY: Following a meeting with Baltimore County and State Emergency Management Teams, The Maryland State Fair & Agricultural Society, Inc., has instituted a new policy for the protection of its patrons. Fairgoers will not be allowed to bring backpacks, coolers, large bags, wheeled carts, etc. to the Fairgrounds. All persons and their permitted bags, such as camera bags, diaper bags, purses, and/or strollers, etc. are subject to direct physical search or indirect search. The Maryland State Fair reserves the right to alter carry-in policies at any time. The Maryland State Fair also reserves the right, without any refund of the ticket purchase price, to refuse admission to or eject any person whose conduct is deemed by The Maryland State Fair to be disorderly.

MD STATE FAIR HEAT SAFETY PREPAREDNESS:
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/emergency_prep/extremeheat.html

2018 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS & TIPS!

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July 4, 2017

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Timonium OTB!

July 5, 2017

Welcome to The Maryland Jockey Club’s newest Timonium Off Track Betting Center at The Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road; use the Timonium Road entrance

All bets are on at this premiere Center! Live simulcast Racing 7 days a week!

This new and spacious simulcast Center, encompassing some 2500 square feet on the second level in the Grandstand at The Maryland State Fairgrounds features all of the latest in amenities one would expect in Off Track Betting. Whether you take the Grandstand elevator or prefer the stairs, there’s plenty of off track betting experiences waiting for you! Bring your closest friends … schedule a lunch meeting … celebrate a birthday … hold a company outing … make it a date night!

The Timonium OTB Center is Maryland’s place to be seven days a week! Scheduled OTB hours are (subject to change without notice):

Tellers will be on at Noon everyday (unless we have an early post and that will vary); wagering can begin via self-serve at 11 a.m.

Approximate Closing Times:
Mondays – Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 11:00 p.m.
Sundays: 8:00 p.m.

Plenty of FREE parking/Directions/Easy access of I-83/Light Rail access

Self parking is safe, well lit and free with easy access to the Timonium OTB, whether parking on-site or at the Light Rail entrance

Valet Parking is offered only for special events

Light Rail info goes here. Free shuttle service on The Maryland State Fairgrounds from the Light Rail entrance to the OTB. Shuttle runs on a limited schedule. Check times

For the most accurate information please go to TimoniumOTB.com!

MD State Fair featured in Carnival Magazine!

July 7, 2017

MD State Fair featured in Carnival Magazine!

Click here for the full article!

Meeting Facilities in Baltimore Area

July 9, 2017

Maryland State Fair is #1 on Baltimore Business Journal's The List of Meeting Facilities in Baltimore Area compiled by Timothy Sandoval!

http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/subscriber-only/2015/03/13/meeting-facilities.html

Play Host To The Masses

July 10, 2017

Here’s a link to a great article by the BBJ’s Jenn Ladd: “State fairgrounds play host to the masses”:

http://m.bizjournals.com/baltimore/print-edition/2015/03/13/state-fairgrounds-play-host-to-the-masses.html?r=full