September 14-18

Enjoy a traditional county fair with livestock shows, beauty pageants, timber shows, pig races, pony and camel rides, woodcarvers, tractor pulls, variety and talent shows, live music, arts & crafts exhibits, hog calling, eating contests, bake sales and thrilling rides along the midway. W 5-10pm, Th 5-10pm, F 5-11pm, Sa 9am-11pm, Su 9am-8pm, Anne Arundel Fairgrounds, Crownsville, $10 w/discounts (does not include carnival rides): www.aacountyfair.org.