Fair goers enjoy a ride at the Maryland State Fair September 3, 2009 in Timonium, Maryland. Due to the current economic climate and the increasing number of families taking 'staycations', local fairs have once again become a popular form …
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Posted: 08/23/2012
TIMONIUM, Md. - The Maryland State Fair officially starts Friday, but if you want to check it out early, you can.
Thursday night is Ridmania Preview Night.
For $16 you can ride as many rides as you want.
If you just want to bring the kids and watch from a nearby bench, it will just cost you $4.
Games and food stands will also open.
It all starts at 5 p.m.
The fair officially launches Friday and runs through Labor Day.
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