又到了夏季最繁忙的县郡展（county fair) 季节，大家有空一定要去看看哦。County Fair 是美国文化，尤其是农业文化的一个特别重要的代表性活动，和咱们中国人的赶集有点类似的意思，但是规模更大，时间更长，游乐活动也更多，非常适合全家一起出游。

以下是马州的County Fair

Howard County Fair - August 8-15, 2015. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd. W., Friendship, Maryland. (410) 442-1022. Carnival rides, live music, farm animals, food.

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair - August 14–22, 2015. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg, Maryland. (301) 926-3100. Livestock competitions and displays, monster trucks, lots of entertainment and food.

Prince George’s County Fair - September 10-13, 2015. New location! Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland. Carnival rides, live animals displays, family circus, fireworks, live entertainment, food.

Anne Arundel County Fair - September 16-20, 2015. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Generals Highway, Crownsville, Maryland. (410) 923-3400. Monster truck rides, carnival rides and games, farm animals and exhibits, pig races, antique saw mill, pie eating contest, talent show and much more.

Charles County Fair - September 17-20, 2015. Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road. La Plata, Maryland. (301) 932-1234. Farm animals, displays, demonstrations, food, entertainment, carnival rides, games and activities for all ages.

Great Frederick Fair - September 18-26, 2015. Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland. (301) 663-5896. Musical entertainment, tractor pulls, equine expo and showcase, agricultural events, food.

Calvert County Fair - 2015 Dates to Be Announced. Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Rd. Prince Frederick, Maryland.(410) 535-0026. Farm animals, exhibits, musical, entertainment, food, carnival rides, contests and a 4H auction.

以下是弗吉尼亚州的。

Fauquier County Fair - July 16-19, 2015. Fauquier County Fairgrounds, 6209 Old Auburn Road Warrenton, Virginia. (540) 341-7950. Livestock, rabbits, poultry, produce, homemade arts and crafts, animal shows, contests, games, demonstrations, homegrown dinner and music.

Loudoun County Fair - July 27-August 1, 2015. Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17564 Dry Mill Rd., Leesburg, Virginia. (703) 777-3835. Carnival, rodeo-bull riding, farm animals and demonstrations, magic acts, live musical entertainment and food.

Fairfax County 4 H Fair - July 30-August 2, 2015. Frying Pan Park, 2709 W. Ox Rd., Herndon, Virginia. (703) 324-5203. Farm animals, children’s rides and a pie-eating contest. Free Admission.

Arlington County Fair - August 5-9, 2015. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., Arlington, Virginia (703) 920-4556. Pig and goat races, pony rides, carnival rides, international foods, crafts. Free Admission.

Prince William County Fair - August 14-22, 2015. Prince William County Fairgrounds, Rt. 234, Manassas, Virginia (703) 368-0173. Virginia’s largest county fair. Carnival rides, barn shows, live entertainment and attractions for all ages.