Join the St. Mary’s Fair Fun Sept. 19-22

Join in the fun at the 77th annual St. Mary’s County Fair this weekend.

The St. Mary’s County Fair takes place annually, during the third weekend of September. Highlights for this year’s program include:

Thursday, September 19, 2024: Opening Day (4pm – 9pm)
Crowning of the Queen of Tolerance, pig races, mini horse pull, and more.

Friday, September 20, 2024: Kid’s Day (9am – 9pm)
Kiddie tractor pull, Reggie Rice magic shows, K-9 demonstrations, and more.

Saturday, September 21, 2024: Parade Day (9am – 9pm)
Fair parade, 4-H auction, jousting tournament, stuffed ham demo, and more.

Sunday, September 22, 2024: Family Day (9am – 6pm)
Baby show, antique tractor pull, and more.

Parking is available onsite; carpooling is recommended. To help alleviate traffic congestion, residents should consider accessing the main fairgrounds parking lot from Fairgrounds Road via Maryland Route 4.

Residents should note that the annual fair parade will take place on Saturday, September 21. Traffic delays should be expected on Route 5 (Point Lookout Road), from approximately 8:30am – noon; residents should consider alternate travel routes during this timeframe.

Follow the St. Mary’s County Fair at www.facebook.com/smcfair for event news and updates.