The Worcester County Fair returns to John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill August 8 – 10, 2025. Entrance is free, and fair hours are Friday from 4-8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
“We are excited to host the County Fair for the second consecutive year and to honor the agricultural heritage that means so much to the people of Worcester County” Recreation and Parks Deputy Director Jacob Stephens said.
This year’s fair will pack in livestock, 4-H cooking, robot, and drone demos, concerts, tournaments, and a pipeline eating contest. There will also be catfish races, a cake auction, car, Jeep, and dog shows, local foods and brews, and a host of family friendly games and entertainment. Here’s a quick guide to what’s on tap at this year’s fair:
Nashville and American Idol headliners, along with other fan favorites, will dominate the main stage all weekend long. Nashville artist Drayton Farley will kick off the music scene Friday evening with his resonate blend of Americana, country, rock, and folk storytelling. Performances will follow throughout the weekend from Philadelphia Freedom-Elton John Tribute band, Matthew Street Band, Tribe Band, Schizophrenic Boogiemen, and Season 21 American Idol Runner up Megan Danielle. All concerts are free.
“New this year are the Worcester County Fair Catfish Races,” Stephens said. “For a $5 entry fee, each participant can pick a catfish and watch it race to the end!”
The participant with the fastest catfish at the end of the weekend will win $1,000 in cash.
Kids Zone will feature face painting, the Fish-On Fishing tank, inflatable jump houses, a straw maze, and free carnival games.
Over 50 vendors will feature handcrafted items, local services, food trucks, and local breweries. Fairgoers are invited to explore the exhibits, including the indoor entries housed at the Worcester County Recreation Center.
To view the full fair schedule and stay updated, visit www.worcestercountyfair.org or Facebook at WorcesterCountyFair.
The fairgrounds are located at 6022 Public Landing Road, adjacent to the recreation center. To learn more about this year’s fair, contact Stephens at jstephens@worcestermd.gov or 410-632-2144, ext. 2521.