Fair on a Budget
At the Fair there is FUN to be had for everyone and for every budget!
At the Fair there is FUN to be had for everyone and for every budget!
Tickets are $13.88 online and $18 at the gate.
Children 11 and under free every day!
Senior Day Brought to you by Adventist Health Care Shady Grove Medical Center
Tuesday, August 12 – Free admission for ages 62 and over from 10 am to 5 pm
Military Day Brought to you by US Army
Thursday, August 14 – Free admission all day for active military in uniform or with a valid military ID from 10 am to 5 pm
Group rates are available online only.
RIDE WRISTBANDS DO NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION OR PARKING
***ALL FUN TAGG reusable cards will have an addition cost of $2.00. This cost is not included in the price of credits, or wristbands.***
Advanced One-Day Ride Wristband – available online only, through Thurs. August 7 at midnight for $30.00. (Does not include Fair admission fee)
OPENING DAY! Friday, August 8 – One-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00, You may ride until Midnight only. Must be purchased at a Carnival Ticket Booth before 11:00 PM. Ride all rides but Air Raid/Speed, Ride wristbands WILL be placed on wrist at time of purchase, Absolutely no exceptions. sponsored by WJLA – ABC 7. (Does not include Fair admission fee).
Monday, August 11 & Tuesday, August 12 – Family Day Ride Specials
Monday and Tuesday ONLY one-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00 ALL DAY, you may ride until 11pm! Must be purchased at a Carnival Ticket Booth Before 10:00 PM. Ride all rides but Air Raid/Speed, Ride wristbands WILL be placed on wrist at time of purchase, Absolutely no exceptions. (Does not include Fair admission fee).
One-day ride wristbands can only be purchased at the Carnival Fun Tagg Kiosk stations located in the Carnival area of the Fairgrounds, or online. The Air Raid/Speed ride is excluded from the ride wristband offer. All wristbands are only good until 11pm^ or midnight* on the day they are purchased. Wristbands are good for all ages.
^ 11pm end time on Sunday, August 10 through Thursday, August 14
* midnight end time on Friday, August 8 to Saturday, August 9 and Friday, August 15 to Saturday, August 16
***All prices are subject to change***
Animal exhibits in Old MacDonald’s Barn are open each day beginning at 3pm Friday, August 8th.
Other Animal Barns, and Exhibit building will open on Sunday, August 10th at Noon!
The Barns display all types and breeds of various animals, such as:
There are many contests you may participate in for free, such as:
Be sure to check out all the details in our Fair Catalog
There is an abundance of 4-H, livestock, and exhibits on display at the Fair.
Be sure to visit the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Mooo-ternity Ward & Milking Parlor!
The Fair has many interesting displays and demonstrations, such as:
Please see each building for demonstration schedule.
Animal shows are held in our Cattle, Swine, and Sheep & Goat Pavilions on various days and times.*
Horse events are held in the Horse Arena on various days and times*