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Best Bead Show
Beads and jewelry-making supplies fill the fairgrounds for the Best Bead Show.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24 – Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 10 AM–4 PM
WhereHoward County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship
CostFree with registration ($6 otherwise); $3 cash donation requested for Baltimore Bead Society
Photo: Howard County Fairgrounds via howardcountyfairmd.com
Fright Reads Book Festival
Horror and spooky-book authors gather at the fairgrounds for Fright Reads.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24 – Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereHoward County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Howard County Fairgrounds via howardcountyfairmd.com
Howard County Crafts Spectacular
More than 375 crafters fill the fairgrounds for the Crafts Spectacular.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 9 AM–4 PM
WhereHoward County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship
Cost$5 adults; children under 10 free; multi-day pass $7
2026 Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival
Pet alpacas and shop yarn, fleece and alpaca goods at the fairgrounds.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14 – Sun Nov 15, 2026 · Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 9 AM–4 PM
WhereHoward County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship
CostFree admission; free parking
Photo: Howard County Fairgrounds via howardcountyfairmd.com