The Great Frederick Fair

The Great Frederick Fair The Great Frederick Fair - an annual 9-day event in September
The Frederick Fairgrounds - a year round rental facility The Great Frederick Fair Inc.
(1597)

To the fans of The Great Frederick Fair’s page:
Welcome to The Great Frederick Fair’s page! It is here that we hope you will have fun, connect with others, ask questions, share your stories and photos, as well as your constructive and respective comments. While the aforementioned is encouraged, please know that our page is monitored daily; we reserve the right to remove

any posts that include but not limited to inappropriate language/images or photographs, personal attacks, threats, information/images not related to the fair. No on-line solicitation is allowed without approval in writing by The Great Frederick Fair Inc. Comments posted on this page by anyone other than The Great Frederick Fair, Inc. do not represent the opinions of The Great Frederick Fair Inc. and The Frederick County Agricultural Society, Inc. We are not responsible for any user content on this site. Post responses are attempted in a timely manner by the staff at The Great Frederick Fair, but please do not consider any communication official unless specifically identified as official. COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Great Frederick Fair celebrated its 150th year in 2012. Our first fair dates back to 1822, and has been in continuous operation at this site since 1870, except for three years, the 1918 Spanish Influenza epidemic, and two years during World War II (1942-43). Annually, some 230,000-250,000 fair goers attend our nine-day extravaganza, held the third week of September . MISSION STATEMENT
THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR, INC. exists to promote Agriculture and the Education of our Youth about the Industry of Agriculture. Strategies and Policies to carry out our Mission
THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR, INC. The Fair must be the Premier Showcase for Agriculture and Agricultural Education
The Fair’s core activities encompasses the exhibition of livestock, farm, garden, and handmade goods, while encouraging improvements in techniques of Production and the Development of better Agricultural products through a system of Awards
Education is the Number ONE Priority accomplished by providing 4-H and FFA Members and Youth at Large with a means of Learning by Doing and Showing to the Public their Accomplishments
Partnerships with 4-H, FFA, and the Ag Community will promote Ag Literacy and Ag career paths
The Fair is in a unique position to foster understanding between the Agricultural Community and the public leader in this effort
We must conduct our financial affairs in a business like manner
Produce the annual Great Frederick Fair Guide
The Fair shall faciltate the display of implements of husbandry and advances in the technology of Agriculture
The Fair shall provide resources for educational endeavors and production agricultures promotions
The Fair shall generate resources from admissions, entertainment, carnival attractions, parking, commercial exhibits, premium lists, memorabilia, recreational agriculture, and non fair rental of facilities
The Fair shall strive to collect sponsorships, state appropriations, private grants and any other public funding available to support our educational and agricultural endeavors
We shall promote a year round Farmers Market
Our Facility shall be a multi-use complex of quality structures to serve the needs of the Fair and the Ag Community
While the Fair maintains an Agricultural focus, we encourage and welcome involvement by all
Protect and Strengthen our Tax Free status

The engines aren't the only thing starting up... 🎀πŸ”₯Each Motorsports Night at the fair kicks off with a live music opener...
08/01/2025

The engines aren't the only thing starting up... 🎀πŸ”₯
Each Motorsports Night at the fair kicks off with a live music opener.
It’s going to be epic.
Grab your tickets now β€” and come early to catch the show.

🎟 πŸ‘‰ https://thegreatfrederickfair.com/grandstand/

Ag night was GREAT!!! THANK YOU to everyone who helped make it q success!
07/30/2025

Ag night was GREAT!!!
THANK YOU to everyone who helped make it q success!

πŸŽ‰βšΎ AG NIGHT at the Keys is TONIGHT! πŸ„πŸŒ½Presented by The Great Frederick Fair, Frederick County Office of Agriculture / Ho...
07/29/2025

πŸŽ‰βšΎ AG NIGHT at the Keys is TONIGHT! πŸ„πŸŒ½
Presented by The Great Frederick Fair, Frederick County Office of Agriculture / Homegrown Frederick, Frederick County MD Farm Bureau, and the Maryland Dairy Princess Association

πŸ—“οΈ TONIGHT – Tuesday, July 29
πŸ•– Game Time: 7 PM | πŸšͺ Gates Open: 6 PM

🎁 First 1,000 fans through the gate get a mooo-velous gift from the American Dairy Association!
🐐 Petting Zoo in the Kid Zone from 6–7:30 PM
🚜 Ag booths from The Great Frederick Fair, Frederick County MD Farm Bureau, Frederick County Office of Agriculture / Homegrown Frederick, Maryland Dairy Princess Association, Maryland FFA Association Frederick County 4-H Youth Development, Maryland State Grange!

🧠🎟️ TRIVIA TIME!
Join us for pre-game and in-between innings trivia games for all ages!
🎁 Three lucky winners will take home ag-themed gift baskets packed with goodies! (Those gifts MAY include CONCERT & MOTORSPORT TICKETS!)

🎟️ PLUS β€” FREE TICKET GIVEAWAYS!
Stop by The Great Frederick Fair booth for your chance to win Jack Passes and Fair Admission Passes!

🎟️ Don’t miss the fun β€” buy tickets now:
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/Buy.asp?EventID=350843 #

Bring the whole herd for a night of baseball, farm fun & family memories! πŸ’šπŸ„βšΎ

07/29/2025

Tomorrow come meet some farm animals during our Agriculture Night against the ! Gates open at 6pm, and the first 1,000 fans to arrive will get a special gift! πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎπŸŒΎπŸ„πŸπŸ‘πŸ‡πŸ¦™

🍺🍷 Beer, Wine, Mead & Cider Exhibitors! 🍷🍺It's time to start planning your beer, wine, mead, and cider entries for the F...
07/28/2025

🍺🍷 Beer, Wine, Mead & Cider Exhibitors! 🍷🍺
It's time to start planning your beer, wine, mead, and cider entries for the Fair! πŸ―πŸ‡ Whether you're perfecting your homemade brew 🍻, crafting a unique mead 🍯, or fermenting your favorite cider 🍏, now is the perfect time to get everything ready for this year’s event! πŸ†βœ¨

πŸ“… Important Dates to Remember:
Beer, Wine, Mead, and Cider Entries Accepted: September 6, 2025

Categories for Beer, Wine, Mead & Cider Entries:
🍺 Craft Beer (homebrewed and creative styles)
🍷 Homemade Wines (fruits, herbs, and more)
🍯 Mead (traditional, fruit, and malt)
🍏 Cider (common, English, French, New England and speciality)

Start brewing, fermenting, and preparing your entries now for a chance to showcase your unique creations! 🍻🍷

πŸ“² Stay tuned for registration details and more updates!

🎑 We are so EGG-CITED! Just 50 days until the fairgrounds come alive with fun, food, and unforgettable memories! What ar...
07/24/2025

🎑 We are so EGG-CITED! Just 50 days until the fairgrounds come alive with fun, food, and unforgettable memories!

What are you looking forward to most this year?

Plan your fair day at www.thegreatfrederickfair.com
πŸ“† September 12-20, 2025!

07/23/2025

🎀 Get ready, Brantley Gilbert is bringing the heat to The Great Frederick Fair Friday, September 12th! It's going to be an unforgettable night of great music and fair fun! 🎑πŸ”₯

Part of the Michelob ULTRA concert series, presented by Aschenbach Auto Group and Red Wing Shoes.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at etix.com or visit:
πŸ‘‰ www.thegreatfrederickfair.com/grandstand

πŸŽ‰βšΎ AG NIGHT at the Keys! πŸ„πŸŒ½Presented by The Great Frederick Fair, Frederick County Office of Agriculture / Homegrown Fre...
07/22/2025

πŸŽ‰βšΎ AG NIGHT at the Keys! πŸ„πŸŒ½
Presented by The Great Frederick Fair, Frederick County Office of Agriculture / Homegrown Frederick, Frederick County MD Farm Bureau, and the Maryland Dairy Princess Association

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, July 29 | πŸ•– Game Time: 7 PM | πŸšͺ Gates: 6 PM
🎁 First 1,000 fans through the gate get a mooo-velous gift from the American Dairy Association!
🐐 Petting Zoo in the Kid Zone from 6–7:30 PM
🚜 Explore ag booths by The Great Frederick Fair, Frederick County Office of Agriculture, Frederick County Farm Bureau, and the Maryland Dairy Princess Association PLUS FFA, 4-H & the Grange!

🎟️ Don’t miss the fun β€” buy tickets now: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/Buy.asp?EventID=350843 #

Bring the whole herd for a night of baseball, farm fun & family memories! πŸ’šπŸ„βšΎ

🎑 Fair season is almost here, and our taste buds are already counting down! πŸ•πŸ­πŸ— What fair food are you craving the most ...
07/22/2025

🎑 Fair season is almost here, and our taste buds are already counting down! πŸ•πŸ­πŸ—

What fair food are you craving the most this year?

✨ Visit our website for everything you need to know to plan your perfect fair day!

https://thegreatfrederickfair.com/come-to-the-fair/

πŸ“† September 12-20, 2025

🚨 It’s the LAST DAY to cast your vote! 🚨Vote now and show how much you love the fair! πŸ„πŸŽ‘πŸŽ‰
07/20/2025

🚨 It’s the LAST DAY to cast your vote! 🚨
Vote now and show how much you love the fair! πŸ„πŸŽ‘πŸŽ‰

🎑 Help us win Best Local Festival/Event! πŸŽ‰

We’re nominated for a Sass Choice Award, and your vote can make all the difference! πŸ—³οΈ Let’s show them how much our community loves the fair! πŸ’›

VOTE HERE πŸ‘‰ https://sassmagazinellc.secondstreetapp.com/Sass-Choice-Awards-2025/gallery/?group=514858 (We’re In The Local Festival/Event category)

Address

797 E Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
21701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13016635895

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To the fans of The Great Frederick Fair’s page: Welcome to The Great Frederick Fair’s page! It is here that we hope you will have fun, connect with others, ask questions, share your stories and photos, as well as your constructive and respective comments. While the aforementioned is encouraged, please know that our page is monitored daily; we reserve the right to remove any posts that include but not limited to inappropriate language/images or photographs, personal attacks, threats, information/images not related to the fair. No on-line solicitation is allowed without approval in writing by The Great Frederick Fair Inc. Comments posted on this page by anyone other than The Great Frederick Fair, Inc. do not represent the opinions of The Great Frederick Fair Inc. and The Frederick County Agricultural Society, Inc. We are not responsible for any user content on this site. Post responses are attempted in a timely manner by the staff at The Great Frederick Fair, but please do not consider any communication official unless specifically identified as official. COMPANY OVERVIEW The Great Frederick Fair celebrated its 150th year in 2012. Our first fair dates back to 1822, and has been in continuous operation at this site since 1870, except for three years, the 1918 Spanish Influenza epidemic, and two years during World War II (1942-43). Annually, some 230,000-250,000 fair goers attend our nine-day extravaganza, held the third week of September . MISSION STATEMENT THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR, INC. The Great Frederick Fair Inc. exists to promote Agriculture and the Education of our Youth about the Industry of Agriculture. Strategies and Policies to carry out our Mission THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR, INC. The Fair must be the Premier Showcase for Agriculture and Agricultural Education The Fair’s core activities encompasses the exhibition of livestock, farm, garden, and handmade goods, while encouraging improvements in techniques of Production and the Development of better Agricultural products through a system of Awards Education is the Number ONE Priority accomplished by providing 4-H and FFA Members and Youth at Large with a means of Learning by Doing and Showing to the Public their Accomplishments Partnerships with 4-H, FFA, and the Ag Community will promote Ag Literacy and Ag career paths The Fair is in a unique position to foster understanding between the Agricultural Community and the public leader in this effort We must conduct our financial affairs in a business like manner Produce the annual Great Frederick Fair Guide The Fair shall facilitate the display of implements of husbandry and advances in the technology of Agriculture The Fair shall provide resources for educational endeavors and production agriculture promotions The Fair shall generate resources from admissions, entertainment, carnival attractions, parking, commercial exhibits, premium lists, memorabilia, recreational agriculture, and non fair rental of facilities The Fair shall strive to collect sponsorships, state appropriiations, private grants and any other public funding available to support our educational and agricultural endeavors We shall promote a year round Farmers Market Our Facility shall be a multi-use complex of quality structures to serve the needs of the Fair and the Ag Community While the Fair maintains an Agricultural focus, we encourage and welcome involvement by all Protect and Strengthen our Tax Free status