Endless Fun Included!

Brad Matchett – Agricadabra Presents Healthy Eating of Ag

August 8 – 4pm & 6:30pm
August 9 – 1pm
August 10 – 1pm
August 11 thru August 15 – 3:30pm & 6:30pm
August 16 – 1pm & 6:30pm

Location: PEPCO an Exelon Company Community Stage

Brad is an educational agricultural specialist. He entertains and educates Fairgoers on Maryland Agriculture. Find out how you can eat healthier with Maryland Agriculture. Brad is always in need of volunteers to help with the Magic and Comedy as he shows you how you can eat better through Maryland Agriculture, so make sure to get to the show early!

Carrie McQueen – The Ultimate Stilt Walker

Various Times, Daily Roaming The Grounds!

Keep an eye out for the Carrie the ultimate stilt walker! Carrie juggles, dances, and creates an atmosphere of fun and excitement! She will be strolling the Fair at various times. Be sure to look out for her amazing acts! You never know what character you will see!

Joe Stebbing – Chainsaw Carver

August 8 – 4pm & 5:30pm & 7pm
August 9 thru August 16 – 2pm & 5pm & 7pm

Location: In Farmer’s Triangle!

Joe Stebbing the Chainsaw Carver can quickly transform a three-foot tall log into a true work of art. Nearly every show will result with a carving being produced from start to finish, with as many as four carvings per day and shows lasting up to an hour. The best part – you can purchase a carving! Be sure to check the Fair Schedule for show times!

Brad Matchett – Comedy Hypnotist

Friday, August 8th thru Saturday, August 16th – 9pm

Location: PEPCO an Exelon Company Community Stage

Brad Matchett provides a family-friendly Vegas style Hypnosis Show with volunteers that want to experience a great time. People who can relax and let go will find out just how much fun they can have. Hypnosis can often be described as a deep state of relaxation. One hour of hypnosis is like 6 to 8 hours of sleep. We all go in and out of hypnosis every day – driving, reading a book, watching TV, or even playing a video game. Be sure to check out this hilarious show that is guaranteed to make you laugh!

Jay Mattioli – Electrifying Magic

August 8 – 5:30 & 8 pm
August 9 – 8pm
August 10 – 12:00pm, 2:30pm & 8pm
August 11 thru August 16 – 2:30pm, 4:30pm & 8pm

Location: PEPCO an Exelon Company Community Stage

Jay Mattioli’s Electrifying Magic show, you’ll be treated to a one-of-a-kind performance where the lines between reality and illusion blur. Jay’s dynamic stage presence and high-energy showmanship create an electrifying atmosphere from the moment the curtain rises. Whether he’s levitating himself or people from the audience, joking around with his interactive, lie-detecting robot chicken, or cutting himself in half with a hair dryer, Jay’s magic will have you questioning everything you think you know. This family-friendly show is packed with interactive elements that engage and involve the audience, making every performance a truly unforgettable experience. It’s more than just a magic show—it’s an event that brings people together, sparks curiosity, and fills the room with wonder and excitement.

Fast Action Motorsports

August 8 – 5pm, 6:30pm & 8:00pm
August 9 – 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm & 8:00pm
August 10 & 11 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm & 8:00pm
August 12 thru August 16 – 5:00pm, 6:30pm & 8:00pm
August 17 – 2:00pm, 3:30 pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm & 8:00pm

Location: On the Upper Grounds – near building 6!

Race against other Fairgoers in tournaments for trophies and a chance to win the Montgomery County Fair Grand Championship! Open to all ages!

Harmony Express

Various Times & Locations Daily

Harmony Express is a barbershop style mixed a cappella chorus, operating as the Germantown, MD chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society whose motto is “Everyone in Harmony.” Their mission is the preservation and encouragement of barbershop singing which focuses on the use of four-part chords and the signature “barbershop seventh.”

Look for Harmony Express strolling and singing through the upper Fairgrounds weeknights 6-10 pm and weekends 2-7 pm. Their repertoire will include barbershop classics, patriotic songs, and newer favorites.

Wheels of Ag Game Show

August 9-16, 2025

Shows start daily at 11:30am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm

Location: KidZone

Wheels of Agriculture is an interactive, trivia based game show! The questions are agricultural based and include topics such as: Local Agriculture, Animals, Plants, Food Groups, Farm and barnyard, music and other sounds. Fun for the whole family!

Rock-N-Circus

Shane Hansen’s Electrifying & Heart-pounding Show

August 8 – 3:30pm, 4:30pm & 6:00pm
August 9 & August 11 – 12:30pm, 4pm & 7:00pm
August 10 – 3:00pm & 7:00pm
August 12, 13, & 14 – 3:00pm & 6:00pm
August 15 & August 16 – 12:30pm, 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Location: Upper Grounds – Near KidZone

Rock-N-Circus is a modern circus stunt show that brilliantly fuses the electrifying energy of the rock and roll era with high-octane circus performance. This high energy show is fun for the whole family, featuring Rock Music, Circus Stunts, and be prepared to participate in this thrilling interacting show!

Raptors Up Close

Location: PEPCO An Exelon Company Community Stage and the Upper Grounds

Be sure to stop by the Raptors tent to see Birds of Prey up close! There will also be a show every morning to learn more about these amazing birds. Check out the Fair Schedule for show times!

Show-Me Swine Racers brought to you by Grant County Mulch

August 8 – 5pm & 7:30pm

August 9 – 12pm, 2:00pm, & 7:30pm

August 10 – 11:30pm, 1:30 pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm

August 11 thru 16 – 12pm, 1:30pm, 5:30 & 7:30pm

Location: near the PEPCO an Exelon Company Community Stage!

Get ready to be entertained by the comedy of this world racing little piggies team as they race to the finish line for a treat! Come out and cheer on your favorite racer! Fun for the whole family!

Live Honey Bee Demonstrations

August 8 – 16 – Shows start at 1pm, 4pm & 6pm

Location: Bee Gazebo, located in Farmer’s Triangle across from Old MacDonald’s Barn

Would you like to purchase fresh local honey? Stop by the Honey & Beeswax display in Building 2!

Touch-A-Truck Event

Sunday, August 11 – 11am – 4pm

Come touch, learn and explore various vehicles of all shapes and sizes, heavy equipment, fire engines and so much more! Fun for the whole family!

Admission:
This event is FREE to all Fair patrons!

DOES NOT include Fair Admission.

First Bite Fishing Tanks

August 8 – 16: Various Times

Location: On the Upper Grounds – near building 6!

First Bite Fishing Tank is family fun of all ages! This hands-on fishing tank is educational and where everyone can become the GREATEST FISHERMEN at the Fair!