General Info


Hours & Admission
Parking
Directions
Patron Conveniences
Animal Policy

Dining Hall Fair Menu


2010 HOURS & ADMISSION

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13th - OPENING DAY!
3:00PM - 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14th - SATURDAY, 21st
FAIR - 10:00AM - 12:00 MIDNIGHT
CARNIVAL - 12:00 NOON - 12:00 MIDNIGHT

2010 PRICING:
General Admission.....$10.00 per person

Children 11 and Under .....FREE
Free same-day re-admission with hand stamping at the gate

Carnival all-u-can-ride any one-day ride wristband 25.00

Visit our Tickets & Discounts page for promotions and ticket purchases.

9 Day Pass
$75 for unlimited daily admissions, includes Fair Parking
(Available from July 15th - August 13th at the Fair Office ONLY)
Passes will not be available for sale until mid-July!

Group rates are available for 15 people or more for $7 per admission ticket.
 

 

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PARKING

Parking in the Fair Parking Lot off Perry Parkway, (use 500 Perry Parkway on a GPS), will have a $5.00 charge per car.

FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE FROM LAKEFOREST MALL (LOST KNIFE RD & ODENDHAL AVE)
HOURS: 8AM-11:45PM

Shuttle Bus Schedule  
Friday August 13th

Shuttle Buses running from Lakeforest Mall to Fairgrounds 11:30AM-12:30AM

Saturday August 14th- 21st
Shuttle Buses running from Lakeforest Mall to Fairgrounds 8AM- 12:30AM

Metro/Ride-On Bus                                                                          By Metro:
Take Red Line to Shady Grove Metro Station. Then take the following ground transportation:

Take Ride-On Bus number 55 or 59 for stops within one block of the fairgrounds.

By Ride-On Bus:
Take Ride-On bus number 55 or 59 for stops within one block of the fairgrounds.

For specific Bus Route information, please visit
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/dpwt/transit/default.asp

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PATRON CONVENIENCES

  • Handicapped Parking is available at all entrances.
  • Wheelchairs will be available to rent.
  • ATM machines will be located in multiple areas on the grounds.
  • A tram with wheelchair accessibility will run a circuit around the grounds.
  • First Aid, provided by Adventist Health Care is located on Maple Ave., across from the Rabbit Barn, and in the Fire & Rescue tent.
  • Baby changing area is located in most restrooms and at First Aid
  • Information Gazebos throughout the fairgrounds
  • Air conditioned Buildings: The Heritage, Building #6 and First Aid on Maple Ave. 
  • Church Food Booths Locations: Racing Park, Corner of Sycamore & Maple Ave., Bottom of Home Arts Bldg. and Farm & Garden Bldg. 

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ANIMAL POLICY

  • During fair time, NO ANIMALS are allowed on Ag Center property unless they are registered for exhibition at that time or they have been granted a special Ag Center permit. Exception: Animals medically required by patrons. 

  • Owners of animals granted permit by the Ag Center shall abide by all restrictions imposed by the Ag Center.

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DINNING HALL MENU

  • The Dining Hall is located in the Heritage Building and will be hosted by the Golden Bull Grand Cafe.  This is our relaxing AIR-CONDITIONED area to enjoy a cool relaxing lunch or dinner.  Please click here to view menu.

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INFORMATION:
301-926-3100 or 301- 963-FAIR
Fax (301) 926-1532
Email: info@mcagfair.com
 
 
 

 

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