Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

August 19, 2021 | Julia Nikhinson

Scenes From the Montgomery County Fair, One of MoCo’s Great Traditions

Since 1945, the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg has etched itself as a a great local tradition and a must-do summer activity. Residents can’t get enough of the farm animals, monster trucks, carnival rides, and fun food. After a year off due to the pandemic, the fair reopened on Friday, Aug. 13 and will […]

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August 16, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Rides, Food and COVID-19 Vaccines; County Agricultural Fair Opens to the Public

The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opened its doors on Friday and it will run through Aug. 21. This year, the theme is “family fun for everyone” and it will feature farm animals, rides, food vendors, Monster Truck and Demolition Derby shows, and a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. MyMCM visited the fair on opening day and […]

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August 12, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Opens Friday

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is ready to welcome visitors Friday at 3 p.m. The fair runs through Aug. 21 and tickets can be purchased online. MyMCM spoke to Sarah Olsen, a media specialist for the fair, about what to expect: Related Post: Montgomery County Fair Returns in August With Rides, Animals, and Vaccines

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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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June 2, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Officially Returns August 13

Get ready for chocolate-covered bacon, pig races, carnival rides, and much more. A summer tradition is returning to Gaithersburg in August, after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus. The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, which started in 1945, will officially return for its “9 Best Days of Summer” on August 13 at 3 p.m. […]

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February 20, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Gaithersburg Prohibits Exotic Animals at Fairs

Gaithersburg council approved a compromise ordinance Tuesday night that prohibits the exhibition of exotic animals while not changing rules related to domestic animals, thereby allowing the annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair to proceed as usual. The ordinance was approved by a vote of three to two, with Council Vice President Laurie-Anne Sales and Councilman Michael […]

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August 16, 2019 | Douglas Tallman

Montgomery Fair Gives a Taste of Milking

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair gives its fair-goers a chance to milk a cow.

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August 15, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for Aug. 15 in Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Aug. 15. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. 50th Anniversary of Woodstock:  In August 1969, the three-day music festival took place in upstate New York. Nearly a half a million people gathered for what turned out to be a iconic and controversial festival. A planned 50th anniversary edition […]

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August 14, 2019 | Andrea Sarralde

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

Quedan Pocos Días de la Feria Agrícola del Condado de Montgomery

La 71a Feria Agrícola Anual del Condado de Montgomery va hasta el 17 de agosto. El evento es en el Centro Agrícola del Condado de Montgomery en el 501 Perry Parkway en Gaithersburg. El año pasado, más de 200,000 personas asistieron a esta feria, y los funcionarios dicen que esperan la misma participación este año. […]

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August 9, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

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

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Begins

The 71st annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair kicked off on Friday and will continue until Aug. 17. The event will be held at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center [501 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg]. Last year more than 200,000 people attended this fair, and officials say they expect the same turnout this year. There will be […]

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