Event Rentals

The Frederick Fairgrounds features 44 buildings and over 40 acres of limitless opportunities. Located in Frederick, Maryland, our property is easily accessible off I-70, I-270 and U.S. 15 and from downtown Frederick. We are less than an hour drive from Baltimore and Washington D.C., and surrounding areas. (Rates are subject to change without notice.)

GFF Rental Info/Insurance Requirements

The Rental Info/Checklist from The Frederick Fairgrounds shows the required documentation and timeline of securing permits, certificate of liability insurance, etc. (A quick reference for rental documents).
For more info contact: email@thegreatfrederickfair.com or by phone at 301-663-5895.

Rental Information / Event Checklist Sample Cert. of Liability Insurance

Permits & Guidelines – City & Fire Marshall Info

Any event selling alcohol will need to apply for an alcohol permit. There is no restriction on when someone can apply for a license as long as it’s for the same calendar year. Outdoor events must be approved by zoning, permits, health department and fire marshal’s office before we can issue our license.

Liquor Application

Questions regarding alcohol at your event, please contact liquorboard@frederickcountymd.gov or by phone at 301-600-2984.

Mobile Food Vendor Inspection Packet

Questions regarding food control at your event, please contact foodcontrol@frederickcountymd.gov or by phone at 301-600-2542.

Tent Guidelines Special Events Guidelines

Questions regarding special event & tent guidelines at your event, please contact firemarshal@frederickcountymd.gov or by phone at 301-600-1479.

Large Events

Any event, festival or like occurrence that will have 2,000 or more individuals in attendance at any time during the occurrence will need a large event permit.

Questions, please contact www.cityoffrederick.com or by phone at 301-600-3808.

Large Event Q&A/Application

Upcoming Events

Print Calendar

Buildings

The currently listed rates are for 2019. (Rates are subject to change without notice).

Livestock Facilities

Concessions

Trailer/Camper Parking

Beer Garden

Sections A-B

Sections C-D

Sections E,Q,T (each)

Section R

Track Infield

Satellite Lots A,B, or C (per lot)

Other/Additional Rental Fees

Tables (6') – $4 each/per event
Round Tables (8') - 5 inv. – $4 each/per event
Chairs – $1 each/per event
Coat Racks – $25 (no charge if renting bldg.#9)
Trash Dumpster Use – TBD, based on amount of trash
Trash Fee – included in daily building rate
Ag related clean-up (manure, bedding disposal, etc.) – Dumpster: Half -$100 / Full - $160
Building not swept/cleaned at checkout – TBD, Minimum $150 plus 20% Admin. Fee
Janitorial Supplies – applies to large, multi-building events only
Water – TBD, based on current city water rates
Crowd Control Barriers/Bicycle Racks – $5 each
Concrete Barriers – $15 each
Concrete Blocks for Tents – $20 each
Ticket Booth (single) – $100 first day / $50 each additional day
Ticket Booth (double w/ AC) – $250 weekend / $100 each additional day
White fenceposts (6) – $30 per day
Fenceposts – $5 each
Picnic Tables – $10 each
Bleachers – $100 each
Rolled orange safety fencing – $100 per roll
Wi-Fi – free/included, limited bandwidth
Sound System (Bldgs. 7-9,12-14,14A) – included in daily rate
Microphone/Stand – included with Sound System (include preferred location if needed)
Control Box – included with Sound System (include preferred location if needed)
RCA/AV Cables – included with Sound System (include preferred location if needed)
Stages (3 sizes: 12'x16' standard, 8'x12' & 10'x14' risers) – $100 each
Snow Removal – Case by Case basis

Rates are subject to change without notice

Grandstand/Stage/Track

Building #7 – Under Large Grandstand

Building #8 – Under Small Grandstand

Building #9 – The Null Building

Building #10 – Caterer’s Kitchen

Building #12 – 4-H/FFA Building

Building #13

Building #14

Building #14A

Building #18 – Livestock Barn/Sale Ring

Building #27 – Livestock Barn

Building #28 – Livestock Judging Pavilion

Building 29-30 – Livestock Barns

Building 33-39 – Livestock Barns

Building 32 – Livestock Show/Sale Pavilion

Building #44 – Pavilion

Outdoor Equine Area

The Field Fresh Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays April 28th through December 15th from 9am to 1pm, and is located in the back of Building 12 via Gate #2 at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701.
The indoor Farmers Market runs every Saturday year round from 8am to 2pm, featuring breakfast sandwiches from JB Seafood.

For more information on the vendors, click here!

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