Hours of Operation
Friday, August 11, 2023
3pm – 12 Midnight*
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)
Saturday, August 12, 2023
10am – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)
Sunday, Aug. 13 – Thursday, Aug. 17. 2023
10am – 11:00pm
(Gates close at 10:00pm for entry)
Friday, Aug. 18 – Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023
10am – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)
Animal exhibits in Old MacDonald’s Barn are open each day beginning at 3 pm Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.
All other Animal and Barn Exhibits, Home Arts, Arts & Crafts and Old Timers Buildings will Open Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 12noon.
Carnival Hours
Friday, August 11, 2023
3 pm – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)
Saturday, August 12, 2023
12 Noon – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)
Sunday, Aug. 13 – Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023
12 Noon – 11:00pm
(Gates close at 10:00pm for entry)
Friday, Aug. 18 – Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023
12 Noon – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)
Free Shuttle Bus from Lakeforest Mall: 2023 Schedule
August 11, 11:30am – 12 Midnight, August 12, 8am – 12 Midnight, August 13-17, 8am-11pm, August 18-19, 8am-12 Midnight.
FREEÂ parking on Weekends at the Shady Grove Metro Station and $5.20 on Weekdays. Then Take Ride-On Buses # 55 or 59 to come to the Fair ($1.00 per person)
During non-Fair time:
Fair Main Office –
Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm at 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Mailing Address –
16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
