Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

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Cultural & TraditionalGaithersburg
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsAs a 77-year-old institution, the fair is
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is an annual nine-day county fair held each August at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The 2026 edition is the fair's 77th, placing its founding around 1949-1950, and it markets itself as the best nine days of summer.

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair traces back to the years immediately following World War II, when county fairs across the mid-Atlantic were being revived or newly established as agricultural extension programs and 4-H clubs sought venues to showcase a season's worth of farm work, livestock breeding, and home-craft skill.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

As a 77-year-old institution, the fair is one of Montgomery County's longest-running annual traditions, combining a working agricultural fair, including 4-H exhibits, livestock judging, and farm and garden competitions, with a full midway carnival, grandstand entertainment, and family programming

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The mystery stays covered

It includes a sensory-friendly midway morning for accessibility, a demolition derby, a fair royalty and scholarship pageant program, and themed daily programming such as 4-H Day and Family Day, reflecting both its agricultural-education roots and its evolution into a broader community entertainment event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Recurring fair traditions include a numbered opening day each year

Water and renewal

Living ritual

themed days such as 4-H Day and Family Day

The sacred route

Living ritual

a demolition derby

The local code

Living ritual

a scholarship and fair-royalty pageant program

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and free admission for children 11 and under every day of the fair

Tradition 6

Living ritual

Long-running exhibit categories connect the modern fair back to its agricultural-education origins even as carnival and grandstand entertainment have grown around them

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Gaithersburg you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable summer clothing suited to a mid-August Maryland fairground; expect heat, humidity, and time spent walking between exhibit buildings and the midway. Closed-toe shoes are...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Montgomery County Agricultural Fair runs late.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.14 N, 77.20 WOpen in Google Maps

Gaithersburg, MD

Nearest airportIAD — Washington Dulles
TransportStay close enough to the part of Gaithersburg you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Montgomery County Agricultural Fair runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Gaithersburg via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Gaithersburg, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable summer clothing suited to a mid-August Maryland fairground; expect heat, humidity, and time spent walking between exhibit buildings and the midway. Closed-toe shoes are practical for carnival and livestock-barn areas.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Montgomery County Agricultural Fair?

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is listed for Past edition: 8–16 August 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Montgomery County Agricultural Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Gaithersburg, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Gaithersburg, MD

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmcagfair.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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