Highlights
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." Up to 500,000 people come out to the fairgrounds in Timonium for agriculture exhibitions and shows, carnival rides, concerts, thoroughbred horse racing and homegrown food. Thousands of 4-H and Future Farmers of America members compete in shows and demonstrations. Other contests include the Miss Maryland Agriculture competition, a chili championship and an animal costume contest. Must-see attractions include J Bar W Ranch Battle of the Beasts Rodeo, the Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pig Show and the Birthing Center. The fair regularly adds new attraction...
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." Up to 500,000 people come out to the fairgrounds in Timonium for agriculture exhibitions and shows, carnival rides, concerts, thoroughbred horse racing and homegrown food. Thousands of 4-H and Future Farmers of America members compete in shows and demonstrations. Other contests include the Miss Maryland Agriculture competition, a chili championship and an animal costume contest. Must-see attractions include J Bar W Ranch Battle of the Beasts Rodeo, the Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pig Show and the Birthing Center. The fair regularly adds new attractions, including Sudden Impact Paintball. National musical acts such as Sawyer Brown, Raven Simone, INXS and John Michael Montgomery have performed at Maryland State Fair concerts.
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Maryland bull vies for best in U.S.
He has yet to hit his prime, but SSF Corks, 5J White Squall is already racking up awards and generating buzz in the cattle industry.
The 1,700-pound bull, owned by a Harford County farmer, seems to have a shot at a national title starting today at a...Tags: Farms, Havre de Grace, Agriculture, Animals, Livestock Farming
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Andy Cashman, Maryland State Fair assistant general manager
Although the Maryland State Fair runs for just 10 days, Andy Cashman's job runs all year long. The fair's assistant general manager for the past 11 years, he is responsible for everything from booking entertainment to locating portable toilets. Cashman,...Tags: Deere and Company
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State fair schedule
127th Maryland State Fair Schedule of Events
Aug. 21
8:30 a.m. Dog show obedience, upper Grandstand
9 a.m. Horse and pony show -- junior and intermediate, Horse Show Ring
9:30 a.m. Learn to earn and safety event (lawn tractor), lower Grandstand
9:...Tags: Travis Tritt, Farms, Agriculture, Colleges and Universities, Energy Resources
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2 sides on slots to have booths at fair
By a Sun reporterAll's fair at the State Fair, the opposing sides of the slots fight agreed yesterday. The group For Maryland, For Our Future, which was formed to work for passage of November's referendum on the legalization of slot machines, has requested a booth at the...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Referenda, Casino and Gambling, Timonium, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Summer festival guide
Special to baltimoresun.comHairdos that mirror beehives, cars that drip with unfamiliar ornaments and books that came off the shelves years ago. It's time for Baltimoreans to tuck away their winter clothes and welcome the warm weather, and there's no better way to celebrate the...Tags: Artscape, Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore Book Festival, Kanye West, Maryland Film Festival
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New features and old at fair
Sun reporterAt first sight, you might think it's a giant moon bounce, a quarantine area or an eco-friendly livestock barn. Actually, the 100-foot-long, 80- foot-wide, inflatable oval arena is the site of Sudden Impact Paintball - the newest addition to the 126th...Tags: Timonium, Agriculture
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Horse-racing industry offers revival plan
Sun StaffCreating a unified front to show they could spend slot machine proceeds wisely, Maryland horse-racing industry leaders unveiled a plan yesterday that they said could revive the struggling sport if lawmakers authorize an expansion of gambling. The 15-page...Tags: Peter G. Angelos, Tourism and Leisure, Laws, Magna Entertainment Corporation, Executive Branch
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State Fair brings us together
Lions and tigers and steers, oh my! Animal attractions at this year's Maryland State Fair extend to the exotic with the Endangered Cats of the World show joining the traditional livestock exhibitions. This blend of new and old offers something for...Tags: Labor Day, Timonium, Agriculture
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State fair officials to continue push for slot machines
By A Sun Staff WriterMaryland State Fair officials vowed yesterday to continue their battle to get slots at the Timonium Fairgrounds, despite the opposition of Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Baltimore County legislators and local officials. "We need that slots revenue," said...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Casino and Gambling, Casino and Gambling Industry, Government, Executive Branch
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Even without slots, gambling is fair game at the state fair
IN THE MORNING, Millie Slechta said no for the third time. No, no, and no again. The people in charge at Aberdeen Middle School called her on the telephone, and they asked if she would please come in to teach English and science, but Millie said she had...Tags: David Smith, Tourism and Leisure, Health and Safety at School, Game Playing, Pimlico Race Course
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State fair officials to promote slots at site
Sun StaffDespite adamant opposition from Baltimore County political figures and neighboring residents, Maryland State Fair officials will try today to persuade lawmakers to allow slot machines at their site in Timonium. "Our position is that we have the best...Tags: Stratford, Tourism and Leisure, Laws, Casino and Gambling, Timonium
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Busch delays slots bill hearing
Sun StaffHouse Speaker Michael E. Busch put on hold yesterday action on the Senate's slot machines bill, overruling the plans of a committee chairwoman to have hearings on the legislation this week. Busch's move occurred as the lawyer for Timonium Racetrack...Tags: Thomas V. Mike Miller, Upper House, Tourism and Leisure, Laws, Parliament
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