TIMONIUM, MD—The 144th Maryland State Fair, presented by Toyota, is set to bring three weekends of family-friendly entertainment, agricultural showcases, and live music to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, starting August 21, 2025. Known as Maryland’s largest celebration of agriculture, the fair will feature carnival rides, livestock exhibits, competitive events, and a diverse concert lineup, offering something for visitors of all ages.
The fair will run from August 21-24, August 28-September 1, and September 4-7, 2025, at 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday, with no admission after 9 p.m. Midway and building hours are 5 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. on Fridays through Sundays and Labor Day. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62 and up), $10 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Rides are priced individually, with options for a Carnival Ride Credit Card or other payment methods.
This year’s Live!ON TRACK! Concert Series will feature headliners Big Time Rush with special guest Crash Adams on August 24 and a Taylor Swift tribute band, “Let’s Sing Taylor,” on August 30. Additional performances include the Marshall Tucker Band and local acts, with a full schedule available on the fair’s website. Concerts are included with fair admission, offering free entertainment for attendees…