Maryland State Fair: When to Go, Tickets, Parking and Full Schedule of Events

By DEB BELT (Patch Staff)

Opening day of the Maryland State Fair is Friday, Aug. 28, with the fun continuing through Monday, Sept. 7.

From concerts to meet-and-greets with Baltimore Ravens to horse racing, a host of activities are planned.

The Maryland State Fair is located at 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium. The entire fair will be open from Friday, Aug. 28 to Monday, Sept. 7. Admission is $8 per person, $6 for senior citizens and $3 for children ages 6-11. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online or at the fair.

Parking on the fairgrounds is $5 and free parking is available at the Park and Ride on Deereco Road on a first-come, first-served basis. The fair staff encourages the use of the light rail with a stop a the fairgrounds’ Cow Palace gate.

See the full calendar of events at the Maryland State Fair.

Concerts

• Friday, Sept. 4—Rock group R5 will perform and so will Bea Miller, recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Artists You Need To Know” is the opening act; 7:30-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 5—Fifth Harmony, the all-female, five member group and winners of Radio Disney’s “2015 Best Music Group” award will perform; 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 6—Latino Music Festival begins at 6:30 p.m. with Bachata Plus followed by 503 Nation at 7:20 p.m., Alex Sensation at 8:10 p.m. and Baby Rasta & Gringo at 9 p.m.

Ravens Week

This will be celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 2 through Friday, Sept. 4, from noon to 8 p.m. Look for appearances by Ravens cheerleaders and Ravens alumni at the North Gate and in Ravens Village.

Activities include the following:

• Ladies Learn the Ins and Outs of Football, Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Baltimore Ravens Day at Maryland State Fair, Friday, Sept. 4: Super Bowl trophies on display, prize giveaways throughout the day; photo Session from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by a Ravens pep rally.