Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hours & Admission
Parking
Directions
Patron Conveniences
Animal Policy
Dining Hall Fair Menu

2011 HOURS & ADMISSION

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th - OPENING DAY!
3:00PM - 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th - SATURDAY, 20th
FAIR - 10:00AM - 12:00 MIDNIGHT
CARNIVAL - 12:00 NOON - 12:00 MIDNIGHT

2011 PRICING:
General Admission.....$10.00 per person
Children 11 and Under .....FREE
Free same-day re-admission with hand stamping at the gate
*Credit Cards are only accepted at the fair ticket pavilions for admission and grandstand events. Carnival ride tickets and ride wristbands may only be purchased at the Guest Service ticket booths located in the Carnival area (only cash transactions are available).

Carnival all-u-can-ride any one-day ride wristband 25.00

Visit our Tickets & Discounts page for promotions and ticket purchases.

Season Pass
$75 for unlimited daily admissions, includes Fair Parking
(Available from July 15th - August 13th at the Fair Office ONLY)
Passes will not be available for sale until mid-July!

Group rates are available for 15 people or more for $7 per admission ticket.

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PARKING

Parking in the Fair Parking Lot off Perry Parkway, (use 500 Perry Parkway on a GPS), will have a $5.00 charge per car.

FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE FROM LAKEFOREST MALL (LOST KNIFE RD & ODENDHAL AVE)

Shuttle Bus Schedule
Friday August 13th
Shuttle Buses running from Lakeforest Mall to Fairgrounds 11:30AM-12:30AM

Saturday August 14th- 21st
Shuttle Buses running from Lakeforest Mall to Fairgrounds 8AM- 12:30AM

Metro/Ride-On Bus By Metro:
Take Red Line to Shady Grove Metro Station. Then take the following ground transportation:

Take Ride-On Bus number 55 or 59 for stops within one block of the fairgrounds.

By Ride-On Bus:
Take Ride-On bus number 55 or 59 for stops within one block of the fairgrounds.

For specific Bus Route information, please visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/dpwt/transit/default.asp

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PATRON CONVENIENCES

Handicapped Parking is available at all entrances.
Wheelchairs will be available to rent.
ATM machines will be located in multiple areas on the grounds.
A tram with wheelchair accessibility will run a circuit around the grounds.
First Aid, provided by Adventist Health Care is located on Maple Ave., across from the Rabbit Barn, and in the Fire & Rescue tent.
Baby changing area is located in most restrooms and at First Aid
Information Gazebos throughout the fairgrounds
Air conditioned Buildings: The Heritage, Building #6 and First Aid on Maple Ave.
Church Food Booths Locations: Racing Park, Corner of Sycamore & Maple Ave., Bottom of Home Arts Bldg. and Farm & Garden Bldg.

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ANIMAL POLICY

During fair time, NO ANIMALS are allowed on Ag Center property unless they are registered for exhibition at that time or they have been granted a special Ag Center permit. Exception: Animals medically required by patrons.
Owners of animals granted permit by the Ag Center shall abide by all restrictions imposed by the Ag Center.

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DINNING HALL MENU

The Dining Hall is located in the Heritage Building and will be hosted by the Golden Bull Grand Cafe. This is our relaxing AIR-CONDITIONED area to enjoy a cool relaxing lunch or dinner. Please click here to view menu.

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INFORMATION:
301-926-3100 or 301- 963-FAIR
Fax (301) 926-1532
Email: info@mcagfair.com