Grandstand Grille (located in the Racetrack Grandstand) will be open every day Thursday, August 24th through September 4th from 11AM to 8PM (Closing times subject to change without notice.).

PARKING: Limited parking is available on the Fairgrounds for $5. Free parking is available at the Park and Ride location on Deereco Road west of the Fairgrounds. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Handicapped parking is available. Please see the fairgrounds parkers, and they will direct you to the appropriate and closest handicapped parking area. Because convenient parking is limited, we encourage the use of the Light Rail.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Fairgoers can take LocalLink 93 with service between Towson, Lutherville Light Rail, to Hunt Valley International Circle, and boarding or alighting at the Timonium Fairground stop on Greenspring Drive. Passengers from Downtown Baltimore can use the CityLink Red located at Baltimore and Green streets to Lutherville Light Rail stop, and transfer to LocalLink 93. Travelers from the north can take Light Rail from Hunt Valley or the LocalLink 93 line, which originates at International Circle in Hunt Valley. Passengers can use LocalLink 52 from North Avenue to Macy’s Store on Dulaney Valley Road and transfer to LocalLink 93.

For detailed schedule information please contact MTA directly at 410-539-5000 or go to www.MTAmaryland.com.

WHEELCHAIR RENTALS: Electric scooters, push wheelchairs, wagons, strollers and walkers, will be available at the Light Rail gate, but will be available to other gates upon request (please ask admission attendant for assistance at any other gate other then the Light Rail gate). Prices are as follows: Electric Scooter-$50 Deposit, return in 2 hours receive $20 back, return in 3 hours receive $10 back or otherwise $50 for all day usage. Wagons $20 per day. Push Wheelchairs - $20 per day. Strollers - $10 per day. Walkers - $10 per day.

HAND WASHING STATIONS: Hand washing stations are set-up throughout the fairgrounds for you and your family’s convenience. Make sure that once you and your family are finished visiting the animals that they make good use of the hand washing stations!

CAMPING: Camping is not available during the Maryland State Fair and is ONLY available throughout the year, for Vendors of Maryland State Fairground events! The fee for camping is $25 per day and the security will collect these fees each evening. There is sewer, water and electric available during the summer months, and because we winterize everything during the winter water will not be available during the winter season. Check with the security office at 410-252-0200 x230 to make sure that security will be available and that the gates will be open.

CONCERT FAQs: 2017 Concert FAQs

WELCOME MD STATE FAIR GUESTS/EXHIBITORS - For the safety and comfort of our patrons and exhibitors,

Permissible items include:
Bags/backpacks, not exceeding 18 x 18 inches
Coolers, not exceeding 15 x 15 x 15 inches
Child/diaper bags, clear bags if possible
Medical equipment i.e. oxygen tanks, medical devices

Non-permissble:
Drones
Alcoholic beverages
Fireworks
Weapons, including but not limited to guns, knives, scissors, stun guns, tasers, brass knuckles, tasers
Selfie sticks
Duffle bags
Mace/Pepper spray
Hoverboards

The Maryland State Fair reserves the right to confiscate any such item(s.)

All persons entering The Maryland State Fairgrounds and their camera bags, purses and containers are subject to direct/indirect physical search.

Demonstrations, protests, vigils of any nature are prohibited on the grounds and premises of The Maryland State Fairgrounds, during The Maryland State Fair, and during any and all events and functions.

MD STATE FAIR SECURITY POLICY: FAIRGOERS ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ATTENDING THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR, INCLUDING SEEN AND UNFORESEEN MATTERS. IN THE CASE OF ANY SUCH CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR, ATTENDEES EXPRESSLY WAVE AND AGREE TO RELEASE THE VENUE AND ALL ITS AGENTS, PERFORMERS, AS WELL AS MISSIONTIX AND ALL ITS AGENTS FROM THOSE CLAIMS. ATTENDEES AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL VENUE GATE/SECURITY/PARKING/ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BACKPACK, WANDING, SEARCHES, NO WEAPONS, NO DRONES, NO SELFIE STICKS.

The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any attendee in the event of disorderly or abusive conduct, inappropriate language, or as management determines. The venue also reserves the right to eject or decline admission to any person(s) for conduct or language deemed inappropriate by management. Under these provision, the attendee is entitled to no refunds or remuneration of any kind. Unauthorized sale, resale, or attempted resale is illegal and may result in seizure and cancellation without compensation. THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR DOES NOT ENGAGE IN, NOR HONOR ANY COMP OR SOLD TICKETS VIA THIRD PARTY. Ticket is only valid for the date, time, event, and area issued on the ticket. Ticket is non-transferable or redeemable for cash. Unauthorized reproduction of any ticket is punishable by law. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. DATE AND TIME OF THE EVENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Demonstrations, protests, vigils of any nature are prohibited on the grounds and premises of The Maryland State Fairgrounds, during The Maryland State Fair, and during any and all events and functions.

The Maryland State Fair is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced Fair admission/parking passes.

The Maryland State Fair reserves the right to photograph, video and conduct live/NON-LIVE feeds of any and all events during The Maryland State Fair, and all other functions and events on premises without reimbursement for use in marketing, advertising and promotional purposes.

SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMODATIONS: Special Needs Accomodations

Our Maryland State Fair has a long and fascinating past. It is known that a race track existed on what is now the Maryland State Fairgrounds, but its chronology is very hard to verify. To read the full story of the Maryland State Fair and how it came to be, read the Maryland State Fair's History!

Our staff here at the Maryland State Fair is always ready to answer all your questions. You may contact the individual staff member that can best assist you.

The Maryland State Fair offers two scholarships annually for students. Each scholarship is different. Please read all the requirements carefully in order to determine which scholarship may be best for you!