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Gretchen Wilson 
Friday, August 27th, 2010 @ 7pm
Maryland State Fair presents Gretchen Wilson in concert. Gretchen Wilson's debut, "Here For The Pary" took the world of country music by storm, selling more then 5 million copies, worldwide. Her first single, "Redneck Woman," spent six weeks at #1! Ticket price includes general admission to the Fair and Racetrack Infield and go on sale on Saturday, June 12th at 10am. Tickets will be on sale at MissionTix or on TicketMaster and are required for all attendees aged 3 and over. All Ages. Rain or Shine. Infield Concert Gate opens at 6pm.
Bret Michaels 
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 @ 7pm
Maryland State Fair presents Bret Michaels in concert.
Bret Michaels, frontman for the legendary rock band Poison, winner of this year's Celebrity Apprentice and star of VH-1's Rock of Love brings his Roses and Thorns Tour to the Maryland State Fair. Ticket price includes general admission to the Fair and Racetrack Infield and go on sale on Saturday, June 12th at 10am. Tickets will be on sale at MissionTix or on TicketMaster and are required for all attendees aged 3 and over. All Ages. Rain or Shine. Infield Concert Gate opens at 6pm.
Justin Bieber 
Sunday, September 5th, 2010 @ 7pm
XBOX 360 presents Justin Bieber at the Maryland State Fair. Justin is a Canadian Pop/R&B singer. MY WORLD, his multi-platinum, chart-topping new album, featuring the hit singles "Baby" and "Somebody to Love," reached #1 in 16 countries. Ticket price includes general admission to the Fair and Racetrack Infield and go on sale on Saturday, June 12th at 10am. Tickets will be on sale at MissionTix or on TicketMaster and are required for all attendees aged 3 and over. All Ages. Rain or Shine. Infield Concert Gate opens at 5:30pm.
All Star Weekend
Sunday, September 5th, 2010 @ 3pm
Free with paid admission to the Maryland State Fair.
Located in the State Fair Park.
A special performance by All Star Weekend (Limited Capacity)! All Star Weekend has begun their headlining tour, "Suddendly Summer Tour," which will take them throughout the United States and Canada!
"Battle of the Beast" Bull Riding & Barrel Racing 
Monday, August 30th, 2010 @ 7pm
Free with paid admission to the Maryland State Fair.
Located in the Horse Show Ring.
The cowboys will face the bulls, when professional bull riding returns for one night only! The Battle of the Beast bull riding will consist of 25 professional International Bull Rider Association (IBR) riders competing to ride some of the toughest bulls in the world of rodeo, Cowgirls Barrel Racing and more! See you there!
1st Annual Jousting Tournament 
Saturday, September 4th, 2010 @ 6pm
Free with paid admission to the Maryland State Fair.
Located in the Racetrack Infield.
Jousting, Maryland's Official State Sport will be highlighted when The Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland hosts the 1st Annual Jousting Tournament at the Maryland State Fair. Competitors will be placed in catagories based on skill and will collect rings, hanging from arches, with lance in hand.
Swifty Swine Racing Pigs 
Friday, August 27th through Monday, September 6th, 2010 @
12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8pm
Free with paid admission to the Maryland State Fair.
Located at the south end of the Midway closest to the Farm & Garden building. Maryland State fairgoers will go hog wild when pig stars compete in the Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pig Show. Billed as "America’s cleanest and fastest pig races," the Swifty Swine Show is fast paced and action packed with three-heat races and one performance by Swifty the Swimming Pig. In addition, fairgoers will be able to stick their noses up after receiving a fun and informative education from P.U. (Piggie University).
Live Thoroughbred Horseracing
Friday, August 27th through Sunday, August 29th and Friday, September 3rd through Monday, September 6th, 2010 @
Post time 1pm (exception Sunday, September 5th - Post time 12noon)
Free with paid admission to the Maryland State Fair.
Located in the Grandstands.
The Timonium, Racetrack is home to live and simulcast Thoroughbred Horseracing Friday, August 27th through Sunday, August 29th and Friday, September 3rd through Monday, September 6th. Post Time is 1 PM each day with the exception of Sunday, September 5th when post time is 12 Noon.
Masters Of The Chainsaw
Friday, August 27th through Monday, September 6th, 2010 @
Monday-Friday: 1pm, 3pm & 7pm
Saturday & Sunday (exception Sunday, Sept. 5th): 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm
Sunday, September 5th: 11am, 1pm, 5pm & 7pm
Free with paid admission to the Maryland State Fair.
Located in the State Fair Park.
Masters of the Chainsaw is a limited group of the nation’s top professional chainsaw sculptors. At a typical show, from behind protective netting, onlookers will observe an original and captivating high-energy performance. With chain saw roaring and chips flying, our carvers' precision and skill quickly transforms a three-foot tall log into a true work of art. Nearly every show will result with a carving being-produced from start to finish. The public is also invited to participate in two auctions where the carvings will be sold to benefit the Maryland State Fair Scholarship Fund. The auctions will be held on Wednesday, September 1st and Monday, September 6th beginning at 4pm in the State Fair Park.
Birthing Center
Friday, August 27th through Monday, September 6th, 2010 @ 10am to close
Free with paid admission to the Maryland State Fair.
Located in the Cow Palace.
The Birthing Center will provide opportunities for fairgoers to witness the miracle of birth of calves, litters of piglets and hatching chicks. In addition, live video cameras coupled with big screen televisions will be added to ensure that everyone has a good view. University of Maryland agriculture students along with the Maryland State Fair Veterinarian will be with the animals at all times to oversee, assist with the deliveries and narrate the birth events that occur during Fair hours. Video presentations will also be available when live births are not taking place.
Agricultural Fair Tours
Friday, August 27th through Monday, September 6th, 2010 @ 10am to 9pm
Free with paid admission to the Maryland State Fair.
Located in the Cow Palace at the Birthing Center.
The Agricultural Fair Tours hosted daily by The University of Maryland in cooperation with the Maryland State Fair will provide factual and fun answers to fairgoers' questions about all aspects of agriculture. If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a heifer and a steer or a goat and a sheep, but were too afraid to ask, fear not. The University of Maryland agriculture professors and students, dressed in red coveralls, will lead fairgoers through the Maryland State Fair barns and introduce them to exhibitors who will answer specific questions regarding their animals or exhibits. The tours will proceed through The Cow Palace, The Milking Parlor, The Swine Barn, The Sheep & Goat Barn, The Horse Show Ring and The Rabbits and Poultry Building.
Milk It Yourself
Saturday, August 28th through Monday, September 6th, 2010 @
Monday-Friday: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, September 6th: 11am to 3pm
Located in the Cow Palace near the Birthing Center.
Maryland Guernsey Youth Association will teach fairgoers how to hand milk cows during their Guernsey Milk Clinic fundraiser. The Guernsey Milk Clinic will provide educational information about Maryland’s dairy industry and this special breed of dairy cows. And, for a small donation, interested fairgoers can take a lesson and try their hand at milking a cow. All participants will learn a new skill and will receive a special treat.
US Navy Band
Saturday, August 28th through Monday, September 6th, 2010 @ 6pm & 8pm
Free with paid admission to the Maryland State Fair.
Located in the State Fair Park.
Performances by the US Navy Bands including the Commodores, the Cruisers and the Sea Chanters. For more of the US Navy experience, check out the events calander and visit the Blue Angel Flight Simulator, the Self Guided Tour and Q&A with Navy Sailors, the Mobile Interactive Video Gaming for Youth and the US Navy Fitness Challenge for Youth!
