Sep. 16—As The Great Frederick Fair prepares for more than a week of rides, food and agriculture, Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputies will once again have a steady presence.

The nine-day Great Frederick Fair opened in Maryland this weekend with livestock judging, a colorful midway of rides and games, and a packed schedule featuring big-name performers and old-school ...

What started with about 300 attendees now reliably attracts tens of thousands of visitors from Frederick County and beyond, said Kris Fair, one of the organizers. This year, the event featured ...