The Maryland State Fair, named one of the top 50 fairs in North America, is one event you don't want to miss. This year's 11-day festival will feature swifty swine racing pigs, live thoroughbred horseracing,  bull riding and barrell racing, concerts, agricultural fair tours, games, rides and more.

The Maryland State Fair has been a late summer tradition since 1878, and locals affectionaly refer to it as "The 11 Best Days of Summer."

As always, never a dull moment at this year's Maryland State Fair! Here's a taste of the great variety of entertainment for fairgoers:

• The 1st Annual Jousting Tournament at the MD State Fair
• Masters of the Chainsaw
• 4-H Costumed Animal Contest
• The Antique/Classic Vehicle Show
  
  

Located on the Maryland State Fairgrounds, the fair kicks off August 26, 2011!