Come to the 75th Annual Howard County, Maryland, Fair! (Saturday)

Columbia MD

13 August, 2021

7:06 PM

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Come to the fair Saturday, the last wonderful day, at West Friendship in Howard County, Maryland (route 32 and 70) just outside Baltimore. Print out these photos and try to find them at the fair. Eat lots of fun food, ride the rides, see the animals, buy some veggies to take home!Find the veggie stands at the entrance and, when you leave, stop here again for local produce.Colorful veggiesA dozen ears of Howard County corn for a five-spotNext on the tour, check out the rides (these pictures were taken early in the morning before the crowds arrived and the rides were open).A classic rollercoasterAnd, the food! Eat early so you will have room for more! We had the ubiquitous corndogs and tried a bacon-wrapped hot dog.A county fair favoriteA new county fair favorite And, for desert, a piece of cheesecake on a skewer then dipped in chocolate! Cheesecake on a stick, dipped in chocolateTake a break inside some of the buildings and see if you can find the indoor corn stalks, or ride a bucking bull, or look at prize-winning veggies grown by 4H-ers.Can corn grow indoor?Ride a bucking bronco4-H exhibits Can you find the walking french fry, or the super XXL Pepsi - and what would you do if life gave you lemons?Super size your PepsiBonus: Can the kids identify this? (below, middle)And finally, how about a day at the races? Pig races, that is.Here they are, rounding the bend, and And the race begins! The race to the food bowl