| You can find the Maryland State Fairgrounds in | | | | Competition. You can even find your way around |
| Timonium, Maryland filled with crowds from late | | | | to the horse stalls to admire the horses that have |
| August to early September every year. Timonium | | | | been on show. Do be careful not to get too close, |
| is made up of two unincorporated communities of | | | | no matter how much you may want too, as |
| Lutherville and Timonium so if you are lost and | | | | some horses and ponies are known to be upset |
| asking for directions remember to indicate that | | | | by the crowds and noise of the fair. |
| you are looking for the State Fair Grounds and | | | | The fair also hosts many sponsored baking |
| most people will be able to get you there. | | | | events, such as the Great American SPAM |
| Agriculture is just as important in the state of | | | | Championship, which is being held all over the |
| Maryland as it is in many other North American | | | | country to look for the best SPAM incorporating |
| States and you can find stiff competitions in the | | | | recipes. You can also check out the Eagle Brand |
| farming arena at this fair. There are judging | | | | Cookie Bar Bonanza and the KC Masterpiece |
| competitions on everything from the best honey | | | | Memorable Meal Contest. |
| to the best tobacco, with hay, vegetables and | | | | You can catch a Light Rail to the state fair |
| fruits in between. It isn't any easier in the | | | | several times daily. There is also bus service |
| livestock arena, either. You'll find debates over the | | | | available for visitors during the fair which will bring |
| proper wool and fleecing and who's got the best | | | | people to the fair via a route that begins at the |
| cheeses? | | | | University Hospital in Baltimore. The Park and Ride |
| Visitors to the fair can enjoy activities ranging | | | | will bring visitors direct to the fair from outlying |
| from the Horse and Pony Shows to the Home | | | | free parking lots. |
| Arts Shows to the 'Battle of the Beast' Bull riding | | | | |