2026 MD State Fair Starts August 27th!
To Enter your Competitive Exhibits go to either Junior Livestock or Open Class under Exhibitors!
For General Fair Information or Ticketing Information go to State Fair Info!
The 2026 Maryland State Fair will take place starting August 27th, 2026 !
Midway & Building Opening Hours:
Thursday, August 27: 5 PM
Friday, August 28: 10 AM
Saturday, August 29: 10 AM
Sunday, August 30: 10 AM
Thursday, September 3: 5 PM
Friday, September 4: 10 AM
Saturday, September 5: 10 AM
Sunday, September 6: 10 AM
Monday, September 7: 10 AM
Thursday, September 10: 5 PM
Friday, September 11: 10 AM
Saturday, September 12: 10 AM
Sunday, September 13: 10 AM
*Note: Gates open at 5PM Thursday and 9AM Friday through Sunday & Labor Day Monday.
Please TUNE IN and watch with us on Facebook or YouTube Live!
2026 Schedules
2026 Open Class & 4H/FFA Exhibitor Schedule of Events!
2026 MSF Full Schedule of Events!
2026 MSF Program!
Timonium OTB!
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!
Note: We are making some upgrades to the RESTAURANT ONLY!!! So, while we still want you to Bring your closest friends … schedule a lunch meeting … celebrate a birthday … hold a company outing … make it a date night, those plans, at the Restaurant, will have to remain on hold until further notice!
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 kiosk at 11:30 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.
FREE self-parking is in a well-lit area with easy access to the Timonium OTB.
*Valet Parking is offered only during special events.*
Guests at the Timonium OTB enjoy Free wireless internet.
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2026 Online Entry Systems!
4-H/FFA – Enter ONLINE (Online Entries not yet open for 2026).
**This year the Open Class Home Arts, Farm & Garden & Livestock will utilize the same system.
This means only create ONE username, password and user fee for all Open Class.**
Open Class Home Arts – Enter ONLINE (Online Entries not yet open for 2026).
Open Class Farm & Garden – Enter ONLINE (Online Entries not yet open for 2026).
Open Class Livestock – Enter ONLINE (Online Entries not yet open for 2026).
2026 Schedules
2026 Open Class & 4H/FFA Exhibitor Schedule of Events!
2026 MSF Full Schedule of Events!
2026 MSF Program!
MD State Fair Safety & Security
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
2026 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS & TIPS!
MD State Fair Quarterly Newsletter – 10/7/2025