Late summer and early fall mean it’s fair season in the D.C. area. So break out your boots and prepare your appetite for deep-fried cuisine.

Here’s what to know about all the region’s fairs and festivals.

Statewide celebrations

State Fair of Virginia

• When: Sept. 26 to Oct. 5
• Where: The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia
• What’s happening: Enjoy performances from Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone; Tyler Braden; Chapel Hart; Quiet Riot; and Drew Baldridge, among other artists. There’s also plenty of fair fun to be had, with events such as a giant vegetable weigh-off, a petting zoo, a chainsaw auction and magic show. Full details are on the fair’s website.

Maryland State Fair

• When: Aug. 21-24, Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, Sept. 4-7
• Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland
• What’s happening: There will be performances from Maddox Batson and Marshall Tucker Band. Attractions include horse and pig racing, glass blowing and a rodeo. The full schedule is on the fair’s website.

Maryland’s county fairs

Prince George’s County Fair

• When: Sept. 4-7
• Where: Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro
• What’s happening: Livestock and crafts; 4-H; and a beautiful baby contest. Visit the Prince George’s County Fair website.

Montgomery County Fair

• When: Through Aug. 16
• Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland
• What’s happening: A rodeo on Aug. 15 and demolition derby on Aug. 16. There’s other fun to be had with chainsaw carving, a stilt walker and a hypnotist. More information is on the fair’s website.

Anne Arundel County Fair

• When: Sept. 10-14
• Where: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, Maryland
• What’s happening: Tractor pulls, pie-eating contest, concerts and more. Find all the information in this year’s fair catalog.

Charles County Fair

• When: Sept. 11-14
• Where: Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata, Maryland
• What’s happening: It’s the 101st Charles County Fair and this year’s event features livestock shows of all kinds, along with eating contests, lawn mower racing and horse pulling. A full schedule of events is available online.

The Great Frederick Fair

• When: Sept. 12-20
• Where: The Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, Maryland
• What’s happening: T.I. performs Sept. 13; The Commodores with The Village People hit the stage Sept. 14; and Travit Tritt on Sept. 19. Of course, there’s the usual fair fun with endless thrills! More information is online.

Virginia’s county fairs

Arlington County Fair

• When: Aug. 13-17
• Where: Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington, Virginia
• What’s happening: Catch a slew of live music performances. There’s also a baked goods contest, bingo, a night market and arts and crafts for the family. A full schedule of events is online.

Prince William County Fair

• When: Through Aug. 16
• Where: Prince William County in Manassas, Virginia
• What’s happening: Pageants, motorsports, competitions and music. More information on events is available online.

Stafford County Fair

• When: Oct. 9-12
• Where: University of Mary Washington campus in Fredericksburg, Virginia
• What’s happening: The Stafford County Fair welcomes visitors with carnival rides, a petting zoo and pony rides, along with sheriff displays and demonstrations. A full schedule of events is online.

WTOP’s Thomas Robertson contributed to this report.