The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair provides an excellent opportunity for 4‑H members to share their knowledge, skills, and projects with the community through exhibitions and demonstrations. It is also a chance for members to be recognized for the hard work they have put into 4‑H throughout the year.

Fair Website

Ticket Information

4‑H members who exhibit at the fair will receive a free weekly fair pass by mail.

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair offers reduced‑price admission tickets for Montgomery County 4‑H members and their immediate families (parents and siblings). Discounted tickets may be purchased online through the fair’s exhibit entry system or in person during Fair workdays.

Ticket Options (Perry Parkway Entrance Only)

  • Daily Pass – free parking
  • Daily Pass – no parking included
  • Season Pass – free parking
  • Season Pass (ages 12–18) – no parking included
  • Children 11 and younger – free every day; no pass required

Enter Your Work at the Fair

All exhibitors will receive a free season pass by mail.

We encourage exhibitors to use the online entry system provided by the Montgomery County Agricultural Center
Using the online system helps reduce paperwork and entry errors. Be sure to select the correct department (4‑H or Open). If you cannot enter online, paper entry forms are available in the back of the fair catalog

Mail completed paper forms to:

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair   16 Chestnut St. Gaithersburg, MD 20877

After all 4‑H entry registrations are received, the fairgrounds will send display tags to the county 4‑H office.

Display tags must accompany each indoor entry. Tags will be available for pickup at the 4‑H office beginning in August (date TBD). Some club leaders may pick up tags for their clubs and distribute them at meetings.

Indoor entry drop‑off dates at the 4‑H Building: TBD

Information for Animal Exhibitors

To exhibit animals at the county fair, you must:

page, including:

  • Animal registration forms
  • Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance Program
  • Dairy Verification Card (for dairy cattle exhibitors)

Animal Exhibitor Orientation

All 4‑H animal exhibitors—including pet show participants—must attend an orientation session.

These sessions cover updates on animal and public health rules, 4‑H requirements, fair policies, and tips for a positive fair experience.

  • Sessions take place at 8:30 AM on Fair workdays
  • Location: Heritage Building, fairgrounds

For questions, contact Catherine Savage at 301‑226‑7957.

Pet Show

Pet Show exhibitors must attend one Animal Exhibitor Orientation session.

For your species, please review all Maryland Fair and Show Requirements  these rules also apply to the pet show.

Additional Requirements

  • Some poultry species require testing
  • Dogs must have a current rabies certificate, be in good health, and remain on a 6‑foot leash at all times
  • Cats must have a current rabies certificate, be in good health, and remain in a pet carrier except during judging
  • All equines must provide proof of a current negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) test