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County Fairs In Maryland 2017: Events, Dates And More Information

The celebration of summer continues in Maryland with county fairs kicking off in less than a week. See our list of fairs and dates.

Sweet corn and watermelon are in season, and the summer heat is settling in. It's time for county fairs across Maryland; a blend of giant vegetables, ponies, cotton candy, home-raised goats and deep-fried candy bars.

Yep, now that the Fourth of July holiday has come and gone and we settle into what some call the dog days of summer, and sultry summer nights beckon, it's time to pack up the kids and head to a kaleidoscope of sights and sounds near you.

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Here's a list, provided by the Visit Maryland website:

And the Maryland State Fair, held in Timonium, runs Aug. 24 through Sept. 7.

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