The Great Frederick Fair at a glance
   
•Rated Maryland's #1 Fair by the Washington Post's Weekend Section
        •One of Maryland's largest county fairs, celebrating its 141st year in 2003; A Country Tradition in the Heart of the City!
        •A traditional county fair with plenty of exhibits, food eateries and activities
        •Located in the heart of downtown Frederick at 797 East Patrick Street

How to reach us...
  
By car
From I-70
east, take Exit 55; make right off exit ramp. Go to three-way stop at Franklin Street, make right. Travel to end of street, make right onto East Patrick Street, then left on Monroe Avenue to entrance at Gate 3 on left.
From I-70 west, take Exit 56 (East Patrick Street); follow to Monroe Avenue and make right. Entrance at Gate 3 on left.
  
By Internet
www.thegreatfrederickfair.com
  
By Phone
301-663-5895; for tickets, call 301-695-3928

Parking
Parking is limited on the grounds. Fair goers are encouraged at the Highland Street property across from Gate 4. $5 per car to park on grounds

Admission
Sept. 12            Free admission, parking

Sept. 13            Free admission, parking until 3 p.m.; $5 for 10 year olds and older (plus $5 parking)

Sept. 14-20       $5 for 10 year olds and older (plus $5 parking); free for those under 10 years old, under 18 year olds will be admitted free  
  
                       until 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

Kids Day         Friday, Sept. 19
                         Free admission for youngsters (under 18) until 5 p.m.
                         Kids under 18 admitted free each day until 5 p.m.

Hours               8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Carnival
9/12 5 p.m.-Closing
Friday POP $13 w/o Coke can; $11 with Coke can, or on-line purchase

9/13 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday POP $13 w/o Coke can; $11 with Coke can or on-line purchase (regular price after 5 p.m.)

9/14 Noon-Closing
Sunday Regular Price

9/15 2 p.m-Closing
Monday Regular price

9/16 2 p.m.-Closing
Tuesday POP $13 w/o Coke can; $11 with Coke can or on-line purchase

9/17 2 p.m.-Closing
Wednesday Regular Price

9/18 2 p.m.-Closing
Thursday POP $13 w/o Coke can; $11 with Coke can or on-line purchase

9/19 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Friday All rides reduced by 1 ticket (regular prices after 5 p.m.)

9/20 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday POP $13 w/o Coke can; $11 with Coke can or on-line purchase (regular price after 5 p.m.)

**Wrist bands will NOT be sold after 3 p.m. one the days of POP; wristbands will honored until 5 p.m. on specified days. SEE RIDE DISCOUNTS ON-LINE!

Senior Citizen Days
Sept. 16-20 (before 6 p.m.)
Free admission for those over 65

Grandstand Entertainment
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12, 7:30 P.M.
4-H Royalty Contest/Farm Family of the Year Announcement; FREE

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13, 7:30 P.M.
Diamond Rio; Tickets: $25/$23/$18

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14, 7 P.M.
Trick Pony; Tickets: $25/$23/$18

MONDAY, SEPT. 15, 6:30 P.M.
Tractor Pull; Tickets: $12

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16, 7 P.M.
Demolition Derby; Tickets: $12

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17, 7:30 P.M.
Rockin Roadhouse; Tickets: $25/$23/$18

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 7:30 P.M.
Jaci Velasquez; Tickets $22/$20/$16

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 7:30 P.M.
Darryl Worley, Rebecca Lynn Howard $25/$23/$18

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20, 7:30 P.M.
Sammy Kershaw, Lorrie Morgan; Tickets: $25/$23/$18

FOR TICKET SALES, CALL 301-695-3928. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.thegreatfrederickfair.com

Free afternoon grandstand entertainment begins Tuesday and continues through Thursday.