Maryland State Fair proud of long-time Fair Employee Robert Coe for being a 2026 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award recipient. Joe Kelly, the hero of horse racing behind the scenes, was the publicist for the Jim McKay Maryland Million Day. He was quiet and unassuming, and never sought personal attention or credit, yet was a role model for many. Robert Coe, is a hero of the Maryland State Fairgrounds behind the scenes, for his excellent work ethic and positive spirit. "Everyone knows Robert Coe. They may not know him by name, but they know him as the gentleman who will stop whatever he is doing to help anybody," said Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sales Director Paget Bennet. “He makes everyone's experience a good one if he can help with simple acts of kindness…on the fairgrounds property." #marylandstatefair

Find a lot for your tots at #TotSwap, Maryland's leading children's consignment sales event, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the #MarylandStateFairgrounds 4-H/Home Arts Building.

Come out for #TheChocolateExpo in the MD State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 10am-6pm. Chocolate, Food, Fun & Celebrities — All Under One Roof! Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory with the Stars of that movie including Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket), Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt), Paris themmen (Mike Teevee) and oompa loompa rusty goffe.

The 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election Early Voting is open from Thursday, October 22 - Thursday, October 29, 7 AM to 8 PM, in the Maryland State Fairgrounds Mosner Miller Building.

Don't miss the Power of Age Expo this Thursday, from 9 AM-6 PM, in the #MarylandStateFairgrounds Cow Palace. Details: 410-887-2002

Come out and enjoy the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show this weekend in the Cow Palace for: 🔨 Kitchen, Bath & Home Renovation; 🌿 Autumn Landscaping, Patios & Greenhouses; ⚡ Energy Efficiency, Solar & Home Tech; 🎨 Juried Craft Show & Artisan Marketplace; 🤝 Expert Seminars, Celebrity Guest Speakers & Direct Contractor Consultations.; and more. #mdfallhomegarden #marylandstatefairgrounds

Shop for something new or find improvement ideas for your home and garden at the Maryland Home & Garden + Craft Show this Friday, October 16 through Sunday, September 18 in the Cow Palace. visit mdfallhomeandgarden.com or call 716-861-7411

The Hot Tub Show is back this weekend in the #MarylandStateFairgrounds 4-H Building on Friday from 2 PM-8 PM, Saturday from 10 AM-8 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM-6 PM. Come out and discover new ways to relax.

Meet the Primes tomorrow, October 7, 8 AM - 12 PM, in the Cow Palace. Meet the Primes is an annual networking and business development event hosted by the Maryland Association of General Contractors (MDAGC) in partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools and the Baltimore Metropolitan Council Association. The event connects Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), veteran-owned businesses, and prime contractors with state, local, and federal agencies seeking to meet their procurement goals. MeetThePrimes.com

There's something for everyone at the Baltimore Stamp & Coin Show this Saturday in the #MarylandStateFairgrounds Mosner Miller Building. BSCShow.com

Come out to The BIG FLEA Antiques Event, Saturday, October 3, 9 AM-6 PM, and Sunday, October 4, 10 AM-4 PM, in the Maryland State Fairgrounds Cow Palace. For more information call 757-430-4735, go to thebigfleamarket.com or email [email protected].

Come out to The BIG FLEA Antiques Event, Saturday, October 3, 9 AM-6 PM, and Sunday, October 4, 10 AM-4 PM, in the Maryland State Fairgrounds Cow Palace. For more information call 757-430-4735, go to thebigfleamarket.com or email [email protected].

Check out the Repticon Reptile Show this Saturday and Sunday in the #MarylandStateFairgrounds Exhibition Hall. repticon.com.

Welcome first day of Fall! Enjoy this Farm & Garden exhibit from the 2026 Maryland State Fair. #marylandstatefair

Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival returns this Saturday, September 26 to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Multiple Bands + Food Trucks, and tons of fun. trifectafestival.com/

☀️🎶 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎶☀️ Get ready for a day of music, dancing, and Fair fun with WTMD Morning Tunes at the M&T Bank Concert Series at the Maryland State Fair, presented by Toyota! 🎡✨ 👑 Pop Princesses Show 🕚 Gates Open: 11 AM 🎵 Show Starts: 11:30 AM 🕺 K-Pop Dance Party 🕑 Gates Open: 2 PM 🎵 Show Starts: 2:30 PM Bring the whole family, head to the Fair, and get ready to sing, dance, and make some unforgettable memories! 🎤💃🎶 🎟️ There’s still time to get your tickets, don’t miss out on a full day of music and fun at the Maryland State Fair! #MarylandStateFair #DreamBig #MTBankConcertSeries #WTMD #MorningTunes

🎡 IT’S THE LAST DAY OF THE FAIR! 🎡 How did three weekends go by THAT fast?! There’s still time for one last day of rides, Fair food, games, animals, and all your Maryland State Fair favorites! 🎠🍿🐮🎯 Grab your crew, come Dream Big with us, and make a few more Fair memories before we say goodbye for the year! ❤️✨ 🎟️ Don’t miss your LAST chance to experience the Maryland State Fair — we’ll see you at the Fairgrounds! #MarylandStateFair #DreamBig #LastDay #FairFun #Maryland

🎡☀️ FUN IN THE SUN STARTS WITH SPF! ☀️🎡 Keep your fair day going strong with a little help from our friends at MedStar Health! FREE sunscreen is available at the MedStar Health sunscreen towers near the Food Pavilion & Kiddie Land at the Maryland State Fair! Stop by, get some SPF, and keep making memories! 🎢☀️ #MarylandStateFair #DreamBig #Sunscreen #MedstarHealth

Congratulations to today's Fair Family of the Day, the Gilliland Family, pictured with Maryland State Fair Jr. Fair Board Member Wyatt Zylka (right). The family received admission, rides, and food tickets compliments of the Maryland State Fair.

🤘 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🤘🔥 Get ready for an incredible night of live music at the M&T Bank Concert Series at the Maryland State Fair, presented by Toyota! CLUTCH takes the stage TONIGHT, with JD Pinkus kicking off the night! 🎸🔥 📅 Saturday, September 12 🕕 Gates Open: 6 PM 🎵 Show Starts: 7 PM Grab your crew, head to the Fair, and get ready to ROCK! 🎡🤘 🎟️ There’s still time to get your tickets, don’t miss your chance to catch CLUTCH LIVE at the Maryland State Fair! #MarylandStateFair #DreamBig #MTBankConcertSeries #CLUTCH #LiveMusic