Howard County Fairgrounds

DUE TO THE PASSING OF THE OWNER OF THIS EVENT, IT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

LIVE, IN PERSON AUCTION  To sell barns and fields of construction & landscaping equipment; Vehicles; Building & Landscape Materials; tools And more! Consignments being accepted Wednesday October 15th, to Friday October 17th from 9am to 4pm. Auction begins Saturday October 18th at 9am, until all items are sold. Registration begins at 7:30am.

The National Capital Kennel Club hosts all-breed dog shows annually as part of the July Independence and October Fall Fest Clusters held at the Howard County Fairgrounds. In 2025, their show dates are as follows: Sunday, October 12, 2025

AKC sanctioned Dog Show, Fall Cluster, Fri-Sat Catonsville Kennel Club, Sun-National Capital Kennel Club National Owner Handler Series All three days 4-6 Month Puppy All three days Best Puppy in Show and Rally on Sunday only

Meet a wide range of home improvement companies. Discover new ideas and interesting products for your home and find the best resources in home improvement, landscaping, and design services. Get expert advice and learn from the pros. Shop, compare, and save and ask for show special pricing.

Meet a wide range of home improvement companies. Discover new ideas and interesting products for your home and find the best resources in home improvement, landscaping, and design services. Get expert advice and learn from the pros. Shop, compare, and save and ask for show special pricing.

The Rockin' A is a new horse show series, catering to all western, speed and ranch riders. Skill levels​ are from beginner to advanced . . . a new show series that the whole family can participate in.

Award-winning displays of jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, and lapidary art. Choice rough, slabs, tools, finished gems, minerals, fossils, beads and jewelry for sale. Interactive gem mine for the kids and door prizes every hour!

Save Big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands!  Many Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on display from 5 major brands at huge discounts.  Financing is available (with approved credit).

Food, music and fellowship of Indian culture!

Save Big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands!  Many Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on display from 5 major brands at huge discounts.  Financing is available (with approved credit).

Terrify yourself at Fright Reads Book Festival! Veteran-owned and operated, this festival of horror, science fiction, fantasy, dystopia, and thrillers will have you screaming with delight! Featuring authors, actors, artists, and creators of all kinds, this event is family-friendly and full of spine-tingling fun! Come see why we're MARYLAND'S NUMBER ONE HALLOWEEN BOOK FESTIVAL!!!