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128th Maryland State Fair

The Maryland State Fair opens Friday, August 28, and runs through Labor Day, September 7.
The fair started in 1879 and has been held annually, except for three years during World War II.

In addition to the rides, games, food and horse races, the fair can also increase your knowledge and appreciation of agricuture and life on the farm. You might be able to actually milk a cow or witness the birth of a variety of farm animals.

The Baltimore Sun has covered the fair since it started in 1879 and our photographers have been taking pictures of the fair for a very long time, capturing the crowds, events and excitement.

Official site of the Maryland State Fair

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About Paul McCardell

I'm Paul McCardell, a librarian at The Baltimore Sun. The Sun ran its first photo on September 30, 1901 and today has more than 1 million photos in its collection from many different sources including staff, wire services and studios.

The Baltimore Sun staff has been blessed with some of the finest award-winning photographers, including my father, Walter McCardell, who was a Sun photographer for 43 years.

This blog will bring back to light many of the photos from The Sun's archive, recalling significant moments in history and major newsmakers, sparking memories and discussion about the pictures or events.

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