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Montgomery County Agricultural Fair 2009

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

Cows at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

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The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is the largest county fair in the State of Maryland. Since 1949, the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair has been a showcase of farm life in Montgomery County, Maryland. The week-long county fair is a family event with lots of carnival rides, great entertainment, wonderful foods, and fun activities for all ages.

At the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, kids get to see all kinds of farm animals up close. See prize winning goats, sheep, pigs, dairy cattle, horses, etc. Live entertainment includes Monster Trucks, Demolition Derby, Hambone Express, Tyzen the Hypnotist, Arthur Atsma the Magician. Purchase quilting, clothing, canned goods, baked goods and vegetables from local farmers and enjoy arts and crafts exhibits of local youth.



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Each evening at approx 8 p.m. families can watch free outdoor movies. Movie Night admission is free with your admission to the Fair. See the schedule here.

Dates
August 14 – 22, 2009

Fair Hours
August 14: 3 p.m. - Midnight
August 15-22: 10 a.m. - Midnight.

Fair Location
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds at Perry Parkway and Route 355 in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Admission Prices
$8 per person (ages 8 and up), $3 per child (ages 2-7) and children under 2 are free.

Parking
$5 per car. Free Shuttle Bus from Lakeforest Mall.

For an updated schedule, see the official site or call (301) 963-FAIR.

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