Arts & Entertainment

2023 Howard County Fair Schedule: Music, Food And More

Make plans to attend the 2023 Howard County Fair Aug. 5-12 in West Friendship. There will be food, live music, activities and more.

There are special themed days with accompanying discounted pricing at the 2023 Howard County Fair, which will take place Aug. 5-12.
There are special themed days with accompanying discounted pricing at the 2023 Howard County Fair, which will take place Aug. 5-12. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The 2023 Howard County Fair will take place Aug. 5-12 at the fairgrounds at 2210 Fairgrounds Road in West Friendship.

Some of the activities on the schedule in addition to entry judging include a bicycle contest, square dance demonstration, a pretty animal contest, tour of a live bee colony with a beekeeper, midway rides, live music, the food and nutrition bowl, and more.

Tickets cost $10 for anyone age 13 and older, $5 for senior citizens. You can buy tickets online.

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This is for fair admission only. It does not include amusement tickets. But you can check out the amusement ride deals at www.certifikid.com; search Howard County Fair.

Ride hours Saturday and Sunday are noon to 11 p.m.; Monday through Friday hours are 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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There are special themed days with accompanying discounted pricing.

This is for fair admission only. It does not include amusement tickets. But you can check out the amusement ride BIG DEAL at the link below:

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