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Shoppe until Ye Drop: April 26-29
History fans will delight in visiting the 18th century Market Fair at Fort Frederick State Park. The annual event features entertainment, food and merchants from the colonial time period adjacent to the park’s historic stone fort built during the French and Indian War in 1756.
Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under.
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 Fort Frederick encapsulates American history from the colonial period to the present day and is one of the largest fortifications built by English colonists in North America.
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 The Market Fair features re-enactors, magicians, musicians, puppeteers and sutlers as well as museum-quality reproductions of merchandise. Check out photos from last year here.
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 Continue the adventure!
The 2018 Maryland State Parks and Trail Passport grants unlimited day-use admission and boat launching, as well as a 10 percent discount on boat rentals and state-operated concessions.
Golden Age Passes are also available, granting seniors 62 and older free entry to parks, half-price weekday camping and unlimited boat launch access.
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 Campgrounds are now open!
From tent camping to the comfort of a full-service cabin, the Maryland Park Service offers something for everyone. We also have paddle-in campsites for the kayak enthusiasts and even a few yurts out in the mountains.
Choose from more than 2,000 campsites, 120 cabins and 100 picnic shelters across the state, and reserve your getaway today!
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 We want to hear from you!
We are seeking input on how citizens utilize our public lands, and if we are meeting your needs. Please complete this brief survey. Your feedback will be incorporated into our new Land Preservation and Recreation Plan.
Survey participants will also be entered into random drawings to win Maryland Park Service day-use passes.
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 Don't miss a thing!
Did you know? In addition to events from our state parks, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers a variety of email newsletters.
Sign up today for topics that interest you, such as Chesapeake Bay restoration, festival and foliage reports, fishing opportunities, habitat tips, hunting programs, news and magazine articles, and more!
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