Annual Regional Family Friendly
Howard County Fair 2026
Aug 8–15, 2026
West Friendship, Maryland
3 Weeks 4 Days
Venue Howard County Fairgrounds
Organizer Howard County Fair Association
Category Agriculture & Livestock
Open to Public? Yes — public welcome
Howard County Fair 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, eight-day regional consumer show
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET) — local time
- Organizer
- Howard County Fair Association
- Venue
- Howard County Fairgrounds 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794, United States
- Location
- West Friendship, Maryland, United States
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- Category
- Agriculture & Livestock
- Established
- 1946
- Event Website
- howardcountyfairmd.com
- By the Numbers
- 85,000+ attendees; 80th edition; 8 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Frequency
- Annual
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Howard County Fair 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Howard County Fair takes place at Howard County Fairgrounds, located at 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, Maryland.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 410-442-1022
How can I contact the organizer?
For inquiries, you can reach the organizer by phone at +1 410-442-1022 or by email at info@howardcountyfairmd.com.
What are the event hours?
8 am – 10 pm All times local (Eastern Time, ET)
How much is admission?
Ages 13-61: $10.00Ages 62+: $5.00Season Passes: $40
How much is parking?
Free
Is it open to the public?
Yes, this event is open to the public and family-friendly with kid activities.
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