The Great Frederick Fair

The Great Frederick Fair To the fans of The Great Frederick Fair’s page:
Welcome to The Great Frederick Fair’s page! The Great Frederick Fair Inc.
(1578)

Annual September tradition in Frederick, MD | Events • Agriculture • Entertainment | Rent our Fairgrounds year-round (300+ days) | Tickets, events & info, www.thegreatfrederickfair.com It is here that we hope you will have fun, connect with others, ask questions, share your stories and photos, as well as your constructive and respective comments. While the aforementioned is encouraged, please know

that our page is monitored daily; we reserve the right to remove any posts that include but not limited to inappropriate language/images or photographs, personal attacks, threats, information/images not related to the fair. No on-line solicitation is allowed without approval in writing by The Great Frederick Fair Inc. Comments posted on this page by anyone other than The Great Frederick Fair, Inc. do not represent the opinions of The Great Frederick Fair Inc. and The Frederick County Agricultural Society, Inc. We are not responsible for any user content on this site. Post responses are attempted in a timely manner by the staff at The Great Frederick Fair, but please do not consider any communication official unless specifically identified as official. COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Great Frederick Fair celebrated its 150th year in 2012. Our first fair dates back to 1822, and has been in continuous operation at this site since 1870, except for three years, the 1918 Spanish Influenza epidemic, and two years during World War II (1942-43). Annually, some 230,000-250,000 fair goers attend our nine-day extravaganza, held the third week of September . MISSION STATEMENT
THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR, INC. exists to promote Agriculture and the Education of our Youth about the Industry of Agriculture. Strategies and Policies to carry out our Mission
THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR, INC. The Fair must be the Premier Showcase for Agriculture and Agricultural Education
The Fair’s core activities encompasses the exhibition of livestock, farm, garden, and handmade goods, while encouraging improvements in techniques of Production and the Development of better Agricultural products through a system of Awards
Education is the Number ONE Priority accomplished by providing 4-H and FFA Members and Youth at Large with a means of Learning by Doing and Showing to the Public their Accomplishments
Partnerships with 4-H, FFA, and the Ag Community will promote Ag Literacy and Ag career paths
The Fair is in a unique position to foster understanding between the Agricultural Community and the public leader in this effort
We must conduct our financial affairs in a business like manner
Produce the annual Great Frederick Fair Guide
The Fair shall faciltate the display of implements of husbandry and advances in the technology of Agriculture
The Fair shall provide resources for educational endeavors and production agricultures promotions
The Fair shall generate resources from admissions, entertainment, carnival attractions, parking, commercial exhibits, premium lists, memorabilia, recreational agriculture, and non fair rental of facilities
The Fair shall strive to collect sponsorships, state appropriations, private grants and any other public funding available to support our educational and agricultural endeavors
We shall promote a year round Farmers Market
Our Facility shall be a multi-use complex of quality structures to serve the needs of the Fair and the Ag Community
While the Fair maintains an Agricultural focus, we encourage and welcome involvement by all
Protect and Strengthen our Tax Free status

06/03/2026

🎡 DRIVE TIME with the GM 🎡

Did you know?! 🎠
For over 30 YEARS, Reithoffer Shows has provided the rides, games & midway fun at The Great Frederick Fair!

Maryland’s Amusement Ride Safety Inspection Program requires all rides to be registered, inspected and issued a certificate by the Division of Labor & Industry before operation. The carnival rides are inspected after they're set up before opening day. ✔️

🫏 🎟 BEST RIDE DEAL = the JACK PASS!
Use code GFF and pay just $30 online (regularly $35) for:
✅ ONE gate admission
✅ ONE unlimited ride wristband
✅ Good ANY one day of the Fair — even Kids Day! (Wristbands not sold on site Fri. 9/25 Kids Day)

🎠 On-site wristbands are $37 and do NOT include gate admission.

⚠️ Jack Pass sales END Friday, 9/18/26 at 5:00 p.m. and are ADVANCE SALE ONLY!

https://thegreatfrederickfair.com/come-to-the-fair/

Reithoffer Shows

Official Concert Announcement! [3/6] 📣 🎤Daughtry is coming to The Great Frederick Fair on Friday, September 18, 2026!📆 M...
06/02/2026

Official Concert Announcement! [3/6] 📣 🎤

Daughtry is coming to The Great Frederick Fair on Friday, September 18, 2026!

📆 Mark your calendars. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 26th at 10:00am. ONLINE at etix.com

Thank you to our sponsors Team Reeder of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. and The Great Frederick Fair .

Part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series.

www.thegreatfrederickfair.com/grandstand

June is packed with exciting events at the fairgrounds ☀️🎡Whether you’re attending an event or planning to host your own...
06/01/2026

June is packed with exciting events at the fairgrounds ☀️🎡

Whether you’re attending an event or planning to host your own, there’s always something happening here!

Be sure to visit our calendar for all the details!
📆 Calendar: thegreatfrederickfair.com/calendar
✨Rent the Fairgrounds: thegreatfrederickfair.com/year-round-rental/

What does the Fair mean to our community? ❤️For every person, it means something a little different.For some, it’s the r...
06/01/2026

What does the Fair mean to our community? ❤️

For every person, it means something a little different.

For some, it’s the rides, the food, the music, the livestock, or the memories made year after year.
For others, it’s tradition. Family. Home.

This week reminded us that The Great Frederick Fairgrounds are more than just a place where events happen. They are woven into the lives and stories of generations.

When the Lynch family recently said goodbye to their beloved matriarch, Frances Lynch, they brought her to one of the places she loved most — the Fairgrounds. For nearly 50 years, Frances poured her heart into the Maryland Christmas Show held right here at the Fairgrounds. Thanksgiving memories, family gatherings, years of laughter and hard work all happened here.

As her procession entered the grounds, Christmas music softly played over the PA system. The family stopped at Building 7 under the Grandstand — her door, her place. Flowers were laid in remembrance as Frances took one final ride through the Fairgrounds she loved so deeply.

That’s what a fair can mean to a community.

It becomes part of people’s lives.
Part of their traditions.
Part of their family story.

We are honored to have been a small piece of Frances’ incredible legacy, and we send our love and prayers to the entire Lynch family. ❤️




Stauffer Funeral Homes P.A.

05/30/2026

Barnyard Bash!!!!

The  herd is heading to the  Barnyard Bash this Sat. May 30, from 3-5pm! Come see us to possibly win free admisison tick...
05/29/2026

The herd is heading to the Barnyard Bash this Sat. May 30, from 3-5pm! Come see us to possibly win free admisison tickets, pet cute animals and get some freebies!

🐮Holy cow… this is gonna be FUN! 🐄

June 4 - FREE EVENT at the Fairgrounds!!!  Don't miss it! Plus... some Fair admission tickets 🎟 might be available! 😁 Ju...
05/29/2026

June 4 - FREE EVENT at the Fairgrounds!!! Don't miss it! Plus... some Fair admission tickets 🎟 might be available! 😁 Just saying!

🚒🚜🚛 WFRE & WFMD TOUCH A TRUCK IS BACK! 🚛🚜🚒

Get ready for an afternoon of hands-on family fun at Pleasants Construction Touch A Truck!

📅 June 4, 2026
⏰ 3 PM – 8 PM (3-4PM QUIET HOUR)
📍 Frederick Fairgrounds

Kids (and kids at heart!) can get up close to some of the biggest and coolest vehicles around, including:

⭐ Military Vehicles
⭐ Emergency Vehicles
⭐ Tractors
⭐ Construction Equipment
⭐ Monster Trucks

Plus enjoy:
🐐 Petting Zoo
🚚 Food Trucks
🛻 Monster Truck Rides
🎟️ Scavenger Hunt for County Calling Passes

Best of all, admission is FREE!

Bring the whole family and spend the evening exploring, learning, and making memories with the machines that keep our communities moving.

Check out this week’s Ag Fact Friday!Horses really do see things differently. 🐎  👀Did you know this fact?
05/29/2026

Check out this week’s Ag Fact Friday!
Horses really do see things differently. 🐎 👀

Did you know this fact?

Address

797 E Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
21701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13016635895

Website

https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatfrederickfair, https://thegreatfrederickfair.com/com

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