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Charles County Fair Every September, the Charles County Fair Board puts on an old-fashioned county fair. Over 790 exhibitors entered over 6,800 exhibits in 2011.

Every September, the Charles County Fair Board puts on an old-fashioned county fair with farm animals, displays of all kinds, demonstrations, and food of various kinds. Exhibits as varied as livestock, field corn, arts and crafts, quilts and flowers are shown in our Greens area. Entertainment, special events, and activities for all ages as well as four stages filled with games, shows, music, a baby show, pig races, pony rides and performers of all sorts add up to fun for the whole family. Lawnmower racing is one of several events added in recent years. Our carnival midway is full of rides and contests for all ages. We even have a "kiddie" midway for those young ones among us. If you get hungry, there are plenty of choices from traditional county fair food to more healthy alternatives, even crab cakes! Your continuing support allows us to upgrade the fair and its facilities each year and to pay for our annual 4th of July fireworks. We also host many affairs and events during the year such as tool shows, hunting expos, fund raisers, lobster feasts, dog shows, tractor pulls, and family reunions.

09/24/2026

We want to thank everybody who came to our fair last weekend! If you were at the fair and you lost something , please contact our Lost & Found - 240-458-0304. Thanks!

As we come to the close of another great Charles County Fair, we turn our attention to our 14th Annual Kris Kringle Chri...
09/20/2026

As we come to the close of another great Charles County Fair, we turn our attention to our 14th Annual Kris Kringle Christmas Market! We hope you will join us for a unique holiday experience! The Kris Kringle Christmas Market will run from December 11th to the 13th.

For more info, check out: https://charlescountyfair.com/kriskringlechristmasmarket/

This is the last day of the 2026 Charles County Fair! It’s a beautiful day and we hope you can enjoy all the fair has to...
09/20/2026

This is the last day of the 2026 Charles County Fair! It’s a beautiful day and we hope you can enjoy all the fair has to offer! We have exhibits showing off the talents of our county residents as well as rides, animals, fair food, a glass blowing demonstration, a wood carver and much more! The gates close at 5:30 pm, so you have time to come and enjoy!

🎡 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THE 2026 CHARLES COUNTY FAIR! 🎡This is your final chance to enjoy your favorite fair food, ca...
09/20/2026

🎡 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THE 2026 CHARLES COUNTY FAIR! 🎡

This is your final chance to enjoy your favorite fair food, carnival rides, animals, exhibits, demonstrations and live entertainment. Come make a few more fair memories before we close the gates on another wonderful year!

🕘 Gates open: 9:00 AM
🏛️ Exhibit buildings: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
🏢 Commercial buildings: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
🎠 Carnival & Midway: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
🎟️ Gates close to entry: 5:30 PM

Please plan to arrive before 5:30 PM—no entry will be permitted after that time.

🚗 Satellite parking is available at the Charles County Courthouse.

Thank you for supporting the Charles County Fair. We hope to see you for one last day of fair fun!

A great Saturday at the fair! Come on down!
09/19/2026

A great Saturday at the fair! Come on down!

🎡 IT’S SATURDAY AT THE CHARLES COUNTY FAIR! 🎡Spend the day enjoying livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, live enterta...
09/19/2026

🎡 IT’S SATURDAY AT THE CHARLES COUNTY FAIR! 🎡

Spend the day enjoying livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, carnival rides, delicious fair food and family fun throughout the fairgrounds!

🏁 Don’t miss the Mason-Dixon Lawn Mower Races tonight at 7:00 PM in the Grandstand!

Saturday Hours:
🕗 Gates open at 8:00 AM
🏛️ Exhibit buildings: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
🎠 Carnival & Midway: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
🎟️ Gates close to entry at 7:30 PM

🚗 Satellite parking is available at the Charles County Courthouse.

Chaperones are required for all guests 17 and younger after 5pm.

Come early, stay late and enjoy a full Saturday at the fair!

🎉 FRIDAY IS KIDS DAY AT THE CHARLES COUNTY FAIR! 🎉School-age children receive FREE admission until 5:00 PM! Bring the fa...
09/18/2026

🎉 FRIDAY IS KIDS DAY AT THE CHARLES COUNTY FAIR! 🎉

School-age children receive FREE admission until 5:00 PM! Bring the family and enjoy carnival rides, animals, exhibits, demonstrations, live entertainment and all your favorite fair food.

🐴 Be sure to catch the Horse Pull featuring Heavy Draft and Light Draft teams at 7:00 PM!

Friday Hours:
🕗 Gates open at 8:00 AM
🏛️ Exhibit buildings: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
🎠 Carnival & Midway: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
🎟️ Gates close to entry at 7:30 PM

Chaperones are required for all guests under 17 after 5pm.

🚗 Satellite parking is available at the Charles County Courthouse.

🎡 OPENING DAY — AND ADMISSION IS HALF PRICE ALL DAY! 🎡The 102nd Charles County Fair begins today! Enjoy an evening fille...
09/17/2026

🎡 OPENING DAY — AND ADMISSION IS HALF PRICE ALL DAY! 🎡

The 102nd Charles County Fair begins today! Enjoy an evening filled with fair food, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, entertainment and family fun—all for half-price admission!

🕓 Gates open: 4:00 PM
🏛️ Exhibit buildings: 5:00–9:00 PM
🎠 Carnival & Midway: 5:00–10:00 PM
🎟️ Gates close to entry: 8:30 PM

Come help us kick off four great days at the Charles County Fair!

📍 Charles County Fairgrounds- LaPlata, MD
📅 September 17–20, 2026
🌐 CharlesCountyFair.com

🎡 THE CHARLES COUNTY FAIR OPENS TOMORROW! 🎡The wait is almost over! Join us tomorrow as we kick off four exciting days o...
09/16/2026

🎡 THE CHARLES COUNTY FAIR OPENS TOMORROW! 🎡

The wait is almost over! Join us tomorrow as we kick off four exciting days of fair food, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, animals, demonstrations, entertainment and family fun!

🎟️ Opening Day Special: Admission is HALF PRICE all day Thursday!

Thursday Hours:
🕓 Gates open at 4:00 PM
🏛️ Exhibit buildings: 5:00–9:00 PM
🎠 Carnival & Midway: 5:00–10:00 PM
🎟️ Gates close to entry at 8:30 PM

🚗 Satellite parking is available at the Charles County Courthouse in LaPlata beginning Friday 9/18

Gather your family and friends—we can’t wait to welcome you to the 102nd Charles County Fair!

📅 September 17–20, 2026
📍 Charles County Fairgrounds
🌐 CharlesCountyFair.com

⚠️ CHARLES COUNTY FAIR SAFETY & CHAPERONE POLICY ⚠️The Charles County Fair is committed to providing a safe, welcoming a...
09/15/2026

⚠️ CHARLES COUNTY FAIR SAFETY & CHAPERONE POLICY ⚠️

The Charles County Fair is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone.

There will be ZERO TOLERANCE for:

• Disruptive or disorderly behavior
• Fighting
• Vulgarity
• Improper dress
• General disrespect for others

Violation of this policy may result in removal from the Fairgrounds or arrest.

CHAPERONE POLICY: Any patron under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to enter the Fairgrounds after 5:00 PM.

ALL BAGS AND CARRY-ON ITEMS ARE PERMITTED AND SUBJECT TO SECURITY INSPECTION
FACE AND HEAD COVERINGS CONSEALING IDENTITY ARE NOT ALLOWED

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and family-friendly environment. Please be respectful, follow the rules and enjoy the fair!

—The Charles County Fair Board, Inc.

Address

8440 Fairground Road
La Plata, MD
20646

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+13019321234

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