Enjoy a great day or evening out with friends or family, playing games, enjoying rides, food, live entertainment, contests and much more. Local produce and livestock will create a great agricultural learning experience for all. Check out the Maryland Department of Agriculture's full list of county fairs and agricultural expos. The Maryland State Fair This is usually the summer's crescendo offering great food, fun and family entertainment including: tame and thrilling rides, classic fair and[...]
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Livestock shows, kids and critters exhibit, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, commercial exhibits, horse and tractor pulls, talent show, and much more. Fair held annually in early August. 8am-11pm. Other events throughout the year, call or check website for schedule.
Maryland's rich equestrian heritage evokes a variety of traditions Maryland gallops into full stride with a rich equestrian culture on display. The most visible tradition might be the Preakness Stakes, but horse enthusiasts can enjoy a wide variety of events and activities year-round. Maryland has now identified four major sites in the MARYLAND HORSE PARK SYSTEM. The four sites are: the Fair Hill Special Events Zone in Elkton, home of the MARS Maryland 5 Star[...]
Ethnic Festivals All manner of ethnic festivals dot Maryland's landscape, from Polish to African, Greek to Korean, and Hispanic/Latinex to Ukrainian. The CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL and Parade in Baltimore's Druid Hill Park draws visitors from across Central Maryland and the District of Columbia as does the AFRAM FESTIVAL. The annual KUNTA KINTE HERITAGE FESTIVAL is held at the Annapolis City Dock. Several festivals across Maryland pay tribute to Hispanic and Latino cultures, with music, crafts, children's[...]
Western Maryland Western Maryland is a great place for outdoor adventures. You can climb Maryland's highest mountain, swim in numerous lakes, hike the Appalachian Trail, brave white-water rapids or enjoy all kinds of winter sports from skiing to ice fishing. The three counties of Western Maryland, where fall foliage arrives first and winter usually stays the longest, were Maryland's last frontier. One of the most important events in Western Maryland in the early 1800s was[...]
Pet-Friendly Maryland Parks may be the obvious destinations that come to mind when you imagine spending a day with your dog. Fortunately Maryland State Parks offer many pet-friendly options. In some cases, pets are allowed in undeveloped sections of parks. Other parks allow pets in day use and picnic areas, but not on the beach. Check the DNR website about the park that interests you. Maryland State Parks also offer guidelines for responsible pet ownership[...]