Maryland State Fairgrounds
The Maryland State Fairgrounds at 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland have hosted the Maryland State Fair since 1879. Parking on the grounds is $15 per car during the Fair, and free parking at a Park and Ride lot and garage on Greenspring Drive leads to the Light Rail Gate. Wheelchairs and scooters can be rented, and a Sensory Friendly Morning runs from 10am to noon.
Before you go
- Official site
- marylandstatefair.com
- Next festival here
- Maryland State Fair, Aug 26 to Sep 12, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- During the 13 days of the State Fair, left turns into the gates are not allowed, so approach the York Road gate from the north or the Timonium Road gate from the east.
- On the fairgrounds, parking is limited and first come, first served.
- Free Greenspring Drive parking means crossing the light rail tracks to the Light Rail Gate.
- Fair admission does not include rides or carnival games, which are paid for separately.
- All guests walk through security screening, and bags and containers can be searched.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Free Park and Ride and garage parking · $15 parking on the grounds at the Fair · Wheelchair and scooter rentals.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want to park free and walk across the light rail tracks to the gate.
- You need a wheelchair, scooter or wagon rental on site.
- You want a calmer morning with quiet spaces.
Think twice if
- You want to bring a pet that is not a service animal.
- You plan to carry a bag larger than 18 x 18 inches.
Getting there and parking
The fairgrounds are at 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, near the intersection of York and Timonium Roads. Vehicle gates are on York Road between Padonia and Timonium Roads, and on Timonium Road about 1/4 mile east of Interstate 83, just past the light rail tracks.
During the 13 days of the State Fair the Maryland State Police do not allow left-hand turns into these gates. Approach the York Road gate from the north, from Padonia Road, or the Timonium Road gate from the east, from York Road.
Limited parking on the Fairgrounds is $15 per car during the State Fair, with cash or card accepted, first come, first served. Free first-come parking is at the Park and Ride lot on Greenspring Drive and on levels 4 to 7 of the Kaiser Permanente garage on Greenspring Drive. From either you cross the light rail tracks and enter through the Light Rail Gate.
Accessibility
Electric mobility scooters, motorized and manual wheelchairs and child wagons can be rented from the rental station near the Main-York Road-North Entrance. Seeing-eye and other service animals are permitted.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (marylandstatefair.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: marylandstatefair.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Bags and backpacks may not exceed 18 x 18 inches, and child and diaper bags should be clear if possible. All guests walk through security screening, bags and containers are subject to search, and guns and other weapons are prohibited during the State Fair.
The Maryland State Fair serves crab dishes, funnel cakes and other classic fair foods.
Sound and sensory
The Maryland State Fair holds a Sensory Friendly Morning from 10am to noon for guests with sensory sensitivities, with sensory-friendly zones and quiet spaces throughout the park. Free admission is not part of it.
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Quick answers
How much is parking at the Maryland State Fair?
Limited parking on the Fairgrounds is $15 per car, first come, first served, and cash or card is accepted. Fair admission is extra.
Is there free parking at the Maryland State Fair?
Yes. Free first-come parking is at the Park and Ride lot and on levels 4 to 7 of the Kaiser Permanente garage, both on Greenspring Drive. You cross the light rail tracks and enter through the Light Rail Gate.
Can I rent a wheelchair or scooter at the Maryland State Fair?
Yes. Electric mobility scooters, motorized and manual wheelchairs and child wagons are rented from the station near the Main-York Road-North Entrance.
Can I bring my dog to the Maryland State Fairgrounds?
No. Only service animals are allowed on the Fairgrounds. Pets are allowed in off-grounds parking and camping areas but must be leashed or confined.
What size bag can I bring to the Maryland State Fair?
Bags and backpacks may not exceed 18 x 18 inches, and child and diaper bags should be clear if possible. Bags are subject to search at security.
Is there a sensory friendly time at the Maryland State Fair?
Yes. A Sensory Friendly Morning runs from 10am to noon with sensory-friendly zones and quiet spaces throughout the park. Free admission is not included.
A little history
The Maryland State Fair has been held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds since 1879 and is the largest ticketed event and celebration of agriculture in Maryland. The grounds are private property owned by the Maryland State Fair & Agricultural Society Inc.