"Highlights of the 142nd Maryland State Fair and Weekend Events"
The 142nd Maryland State Fair is set to begin, offering three weekends of vendors, activities, and new attractions. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food options, including boneless leg of lamb, lamb barbecue, funnel cakes, and pretzels. The fair also features animal bedtime stories for kids, with the first 25 children receiving a free book. Additionally, Baltimore favorite Jimmy's Famous Seafood will be serving seafood, while Jake's Pit Beef and Deddle's Doughnuts will also be available. The fair runs from August 24 to September 10.