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Howard County Fair

August 5, 2017 at 12:00 am - August 12, 2017 at 12:00 am

Ages ten and up $5; ages 62 and up $2; under age ten free.

The details: Founded in 1946 to promote local agriculture, it features all-ages classes on baking, flower arranging, woodworking, and more.
Food: Typical fair fare served by community groups, including funnel cake made by the fire department and fried Oreos served by a high-school booster group.

Kid stuff: A petting zoo, horse shows, music performances.

Oddest activity: “Howard County Fair Has Talent,” emceed by radio deejay Michael J.

Details

Start:
August 5, 2017 at 12:00 am
End:
August 12, 2017 at 12:00 am
Cost:
Ages ten and up $5; ages 62 and up $2; under age ten free.
Event Category:
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Venue

Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 Fairgrounds Road
West Friendship, Maryland 21794 United States + Google Map

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