Get ready for rides, funnel cakes, amusements during the 2025 fair season in the DC area

Late summer and early fall mean it’s fair season in the D.C. area. So break out your boots and prepare your appetite for deep-fried cuisine.

Here’s what to know about all the region’s fairs and festivals.

Statewide celebrations

State Fair of Virginia

When: Sept. 26 to Oct. 5
Where: The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia
What’s happening: Enjoy performances from Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone; Tyler Braden; Chapel Hart; Quiet Riot; and Drew Baldridge, among other artists. There’s also plenty of fair fun to be had, with events such as a giant vegetable weigh-off, a petting zoo, a chainsaw auction and magic show. .

Maryland State Fair

When: Aug. 21-24, Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, Sept. 4-7
Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland
What’s happening: There will be performances from Maddox Batson and Marshall Tucker Band. Attractions include horse and pig racing, glass blowing and a rodeo. .

Maryland’s county fairs

Prince George’s County Fair

When: Sept. 4-7
Where: Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro
What’s happening: Livestock and crafts; 4-H; and a beautiful baby contest. .

Montgomery County Fair

When: Through Aug. 16
Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland
What’s happening: A rodeo on Aug. 15 and demolition derby on Aug. 16. There’s other fun to be had with chainsaw carving, a stilt walker and a hypnotist. .

Anne Arundel County Fair

When: Sept. 10-14
Where: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, Maryland
What’s happening: Tractor pulls, pie-eating contest, concerts and more. Find all the .

Charles County Fair

When: Sept. 11-14
Where: Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata, Maryland
What’s happening: It’s the 101st Charles County Fair and this year’s event features livestock shows of all kinds, along with eating contests, lawn mower racing and horse pulling. A .

The Great Frederick Fair

When: Sept. 12-20
Where: The Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, Maryland
What’s happening: T.I. performs Sept. 13; The Commodores with The Village People hit the stage Sept. 14; and Travit Tritt on Sept. 19. Of course, there’s the usual fair fun with endless thrills!聽.

Virginia’s county fairs

Arlington County Fair

When: Aug. 13-17
Where: Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington, Virginia
What’s happening: Catch a slew of live music performances. There’s also a baked goods contest, bingo, a night market and arts and crafts for the family. A .

Prince William County Fair

When: Through Aug. 16
Where: Prince William County in Manassas, Virginia
What’s happening: Pageants, motorsports, competitions and music. .

Stafford County Fair

When: Oct. 9-12
Where: University of Mary Washington campus in Fredericksburg, Virginia
What’s happening: The Stafford County Fair welcomes visitors with carnival rides, a petting zoo and pony rides, along with sheriff displays and demonstrations. .

草莓传媒’s Thomas Robertson contributed to this report.聽

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