Wicomico County Fair to return for 85th year

SALISBURY, Md. –

The Wicomico County Fair is coming back to Winterplace Park in August. This will mark the event’s 85th year. The Wicomico County Fair serves to showcase the importance of agriculture on the Eastern Shore during a weekend-long, family-friendly event.

“We are excited to be back following last year’s COVID-related hiatus,” said Zach Evans, Wicomico County Fair chair. “We can’t wait to see everyone back at WinterPlace Park in August.”

Returning fair events include the Maryland High School Rodeo, Mason-Dixon Deputies-sanctioned mounted shooting competition, jousting competitions, petting farm, garden tractor pulling, axe throwing, watermelon seed spitting contest, watermelon eating contest, pie eating contest, car and Jeep shows, live music, fireworks and more.

The event will be held August 20-22. Admission and parking are free. For more information click here.