Prince George's County Fair: When to Go, Where, Tickets

The 2015 Prince George’s County Fair will be held at Rosecroft Raceway -- a different location from past years -- from Thursday, Sept. 10, to Sunday, Sept. 13.

The fair includes a carnival from Rosedale Attractions and Show, which will provide amusement rides and other carnival attractions for all ages.

Sunday, September 13 is Military Appreciation Day, granting free admission to members of the military (with proper identification) and their immediate family. Tickets must still be picked up at the box office before entering the fair.

The fair is traditionally held at the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Prince George’s Equestrian Center and Show Place Arena. This year’s fair is being hosted at Rosecroft Raceway because of a scheduling conflict.

Potential exhibitors for livestock, agriculture and home arts have two ways to enter. The Open Classes accept entries in various categories from residents of Prince George’s County, Calvert County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County, Anne Arundel County and the District of Columbia. The 4-H youth entries must be from 4-H Club members. There are 50 different types of projects and six types of livestock for the 4-H entries.

The Prince George’s County Fair is the oldest running fair in the State of Maryland, according to a news release. Held first in 1842, it was intended to allow local farmers the opportunity to showcase their produce, field crops and livestock within the local community.

Hours:

• Thursday, September 10, 2015 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday, September 11, 2015 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, September 12, 2015 – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday, September 13, 2015 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission:

• Ages 12 and older - $6
• Ages 6-11 - $5
• Ages 5 and younger – Free
• Seniors (55 and older) – Thursday Free, $5 all other days

Note: Carnival rides and other attractions will require the purchase of a ticket. Parking at Rosecroft Raceway is free.

Where: Rosecroft Raceway, 6336 Rosecroft Drive in Fort Washington

»Photo courtesy of Prince George’s County Fair website