The 141st Maryland State Fair opens Thursday

BALTIMORE -- Grab your friends or family and get ready to eat all the food, ride all the rides and play all the games at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

The 141st Maryland State Fair opens Thursday, Aug. 25 in Timonium. 

This year, the highly anticipated event moves to three big weekends, rather than 12 consecutive days, running through Sept. 11.

Admission prices are Adults ages 12+, $10; Seniors ages 62+, $8; Children 6+, $5. Admission is free for children ages 5 and under. 

But for opening day only, visitors can gain free admission by bringing food donations.  

"We are pleased to host the Maryland State Fair this summer with thousands of talented individuals and fun-loving fairgoers participating from Maryland's great cities, towns, farms, mountains and shores," said Maryland State Fair General Manager Andy Cashman.