Montgomery County Fair
Gaithersburg, MD
August 14 - August 22, 2026
Montgomery County Fair
Midway is Located At
501 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
The midway opens :
Opening Fri 8/14: 3 pm - Midnight
Sat 8/15: Noon - Midnight
Sun 8/16 - Thurs 8/20: Noon - 11 pm
Fri 8/21 - Sat 8/22: Noon - Midnight
Please Note: Closing time will vary based out crowd size and weather conditions. Specific ride may be closed for maintenance or due to weather conditions
OPENING DAY!
Friday, August 14 – One-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00 plus $2.00 activation fee, from 3 pm to Midnight only.
Ride wristbands WILL be placed on wrist at time of purchase. Must be purchased on-site. Absolutely no exceptions.
Monday 8/17 - Thursday 8/20
$30.00 plus $2.00 activation fee. Must be purchased on-site. Absolutely no exceptions.
Armband Online Pre-Sale:$30
Presale prices available until midnight on August 13t
Riders purchasing a wristband must be atleast 36” tall
Parents with children under 48” should pay special attention to height requirements before purchasing wrist bands.
Shared or broken wrist bands will not be honored on any ride. These measurements represent the minimum height requirements.
Helpful Tip: Saving a screenshot of your ticket barcodes ensures you can still access them even if you don’t have internet or the ticket app glitches. It’s especially useful at crowded venues where cell service can be spotty.
Air Raid
8 Tickets
Riders must be 55" to ride, Max 75"
Alien Abduction
7 Tickets
Riders must be 42" to ride
Casino
8 Tickets
Riders must be 55" to ride
48" with paying adult
Chalie Chopper
4 Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride with paying adult
Dizzy Dragons
4 Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride
Dragon Coaster
6Tickets
Riders must be 39" to ride with paying adult, 47" alone
Dodgem
6 Tickets
Riders must be 42" to ride w/ adult, 48" to ride alone
DownDraft
5 Tickets
Riders must be 48" to ride
Farm Tractors
3 Tickets
Riders must be 32" to ride, 54" max
Fire Chief
4 Tickets
Riders must be 30" to ride with paying adult, 35" alone
Freak Out
8 Tickets
Riders must be 55" to ride, 74" max
Fun Slide
4 Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride with adult, 42" alone
Genesis
8 Tickets
Riders must be 42" to ride with paying adult, 52" alone
Gondola Wheel
6 Tickets
Riders must be 22" to ride w/ adult, 47" alone
Grand Carousel
5 Tickets
Riders must be 42" to ride alone
Small Children free with pay adult holding child
High Flyer
6 Tickets
Riders must be 48" to ride
Itsy Bitsy
6 Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride w/ paying adult, 42" alone
Jumbo Circus
6 Tickets
Riders must be 38" to ride with paying adult, 42" alone
Magic Maze
4 Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride w/ paying adult, 42" alone
Mini Himlaya
4Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride w/ paying adult, 42" alone
Mini Trooper
4 Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride w/ paying adult, 42" alone
Monster Trucks
4 Tickets
Riders must be 42" to ride, 52 max
Mouse Trap
6 Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride with paying adult, 42" Alone
New York New York
5 Tickets
Riders must be 42" to ride w/ paying adult, 48 " alone
Pharoahs Fury
8 Tickets
Riders must be 48" to ride
Sizzler
5 Tickets
Riders must be 42" to ride with paying adult, 52" alone
Surf City
5 Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride with paying adult, 42" Alone
Swing Buggy
8 Tickets
Riders must be 42" to ride with paying adult, 48" alone
Tesla AC
8 Tickets
Riders must be 52" to ride
Tilt A Whirl
6 Tickets
Riders must be 36" to ride with paying adult,48" alone
Twin Twister
6 Tickets
Riders must be 48" to ride
Wave Swinger
6 Tickets
Riders must be 44" to ride
WipeOut
4 Tickets
Riders must be 47" to ride
Zero Gravity
5 Tickets
Riders must be 42" to ride
Please Note: This ride list as well as tickets required to ride is subject to change at any time without notice.
There is a $2.00 activation fee on all wristbands and cards.
Height Restrictions: Wristbands are not recommended for children under 36" as there are a limited amount of rides they can safely ride. Parents with children under 48" should check the height requirements before purchasing to make an informed decision whether wristbands are the best value for their children.
