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July 16, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Montgomery County Fair Returns in August With Rides, Animals, and Vaccines

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns to Gaithersburg for its 72nd year of operation on Aug. 13 through Aug. 21. A Montgomery County tradition, the fair attracts more than 200,000 visitors each year. Last year, because of the coronavirus, the fair was canceled. So guests didn’t get to enjoy carnival rides, farm animals, and chocolate […]

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August 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair: Education is Primary Mission (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is in it’s 68th year and takes place from August 12 through 20 at the county fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Did you know the primary mission of the fair is education? Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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August 14, 2015 | Aline Barros

image of Night at the Fair. Bright lights attracted large crowds on the mid-way.

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Begins Today (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens its doors at 3 p.m. today. In this MyMCMedia extra video, find some of the things to see and do. The fair is open from Aug. 14 to 22. Children 11 and younger do not pay to get in. General admission to the fair is $10 for adults. Parking at […]

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August 9, 2013 | Sonya Burke

A Fair Preview (Photos & Video)

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke visited the Montgomery County Fair before the gates officially opened to the public on Aug. 9. She toured the new Old MacDonald’s barn and The BIG Cheese. Take a look. Fair photos: Don’t forget to enter our Picture the Fair Photo Contest. Details can be found here: https://archive.mymcmedia.org/picture-the-fair-photo-contest-video/ More fair coverage: https://archive.mymcmedia.org/fair-opens-on-aug-9-video/

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August 9, 2012 | Staff Writer

The Gates Are Open (Video)

The 64th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is now open through Aug 18. This year’s theme is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It.” In fact, Executive Director Marty Svercek tells us the fair has more volunteers running it than any other fair in the country. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Learn more at the Montgomery County Agricultural […]

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