7-14-2026 2:43pm

Concerts Announced

Hunt Valley Life Staff

2026 Concert Series

M&T Bank Concert Series at the Maryland State Fair.

The lineup has been announced for Friday, September 11- Sunday, September 13

Congress The Band.

The 2026 M&T BANK CONCERT SERIES AT THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR lineup has been announced for Friday, September 11- Sunday, September 13. Tickets are on sale now at www.marylandstatefair.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: CONGRESS THE BAND
with Overserved Again and Tucker Wyatt

Gates open at 6 PM. Show begins at 7 PM.

7 PM – 7:30 PM – Tucker Wyatt

7:45 PM – 8:30 PM – Overserved Again

8:45 PM – 10:15 PM – Congress The Band

General Admission Lawn Tickets Only: $25 plus fees.

Concert goers may bring a blanket or chair. Concert ticket includes admission to the Fair.

CONGRESS THE BAND – Congress The Band is one of the Southeast’s most exciting emerging rock acts bring a new wave of rock music out of the Carolinas. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the band has built a fast-growing reputation for turning every stage – whether a packed club, a college town, or a full festival field into an all-out rager.

With vocals from William Bennett, guitar work from Daniel Guy and Lukas Mishustin, locked-in grooves from Rob Farmer on bass, and explosive drums from Jett Seawell, Congress delivers a dynamic performance that feels both modern and timeless. Their music pulls from indie rock, Americana, and classic Southern roots, creating an anthemic sound that resonates across generations.

In just a short time, Congress has grown from a local Charleston favorite into a regional touring force selling out venues from Charlotte to Washington D.C. to NYC to Boston. The concerts have become known for heartfelt crowd connections, big-chorus singalongs, and a level of passion that leaves audiences lined up hours before each show. With new music on the way and a packed touring schedule ahead, Congress is poised for their biggest year yet.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: 98 Rock presents CLUTCH with J D Pinkus

Gates open at 6 PM. Show begins at 7 PM.

General Admission Lawn Tickets Only: $50.

Concert goers may bring a blanket or chair. Concert ticket includes admission to the Fair.

CLUTCH, the foursome from Germantown, Maryland, isn’t bound by trends. Across 13 studio albums and assorted releases since 1991, they’ve earned a reputation as one of the best around. CLUTCH shares more in common with The Grateful Dead, Rush, and the Allman Brothers than their heavy riffs and heady twists-of-phrase might suggest. Because like those bands, the supporters who adore CLUTCH are there for the experience, community, and authentic connection.

Seneca Valley High School classmates Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums) share an unshakeable musical and personal bond now three decades strong. CLUTCH crafts hyper-literate and libertine jams informed by hardcore fury and fuzzy, athletic, stoner rock. For more about CLUTCH, visit www.clutchmerch.com/collections/music

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: WTMD presents Sunday Morning Tunes POP PRINCESSES SHOW

Gates open at 11 AM. Show begins at 11:30 AM.

General Admission Lawn Tickets are: Adults (ages 12+) $25, Kids (ages 6-11) $18, Kids (ages 5 and under) free, or 4-Pack $80.

Concert goers may bring a blanket or chair. Concert ticket includes admission to the Fair.

WTMD’s Sunday Morning Tunes presents its first ever Pop Princesses Show at the Maryland State Fair featuring Baltimore’s own Enslow and her band performing pitch-perfect hits from Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan and more! It’s an ideal show for princesses and pop lovers of any age. Be sure to dress as your favorite pop princess. No tiara? No problem – just make your own at the show. Sparkles are our specialty.

Enslow is a Baltimore-based pop artist blending electronic pop, disco, indie songwriting and country-pop storytelling into a sound that feels both nostalgic and current. Following the release of her debut album, “Hello,” Enslow was named Best Band in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine in 2024, featured on NPR’s World Cafe, and selected for NPR Tiny Desk Contest’s Top Shelf in 2026. She has spent the past year touring throughout the East Coast and beyond with her high-energy live band, building an audience through immersive performances and a style that balances sharp hooks, emotional honesty, and a strong sense of identity. Enslow is quickly becoming one of the region’s standout pop artists.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13: WTMD presents K-POP DANCE PARTY

Gates open at 2 PM. Show begins at 2:30 PM.

General Admission Lawn Tickets are: Adults (ages 12+) $27, Kids (ages 6-11) $20, Kids (ages 5 and under) free, or 4-Pack $80.

Concert goers may bring own blanket/chair. Concert ticket includes admission to the Fair.

If you have kids, you probably know all the words to the songs from the hit new movie “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” plus hit songs from BTS and other K-Pop stars. Join WTMD for its K-Pop Dance Party at the Maryland State Fair. The show features the 10-person K-Pop dance group Konnect DMV performing choreographed dances from the movie and BTS hits, as well as singers, K-Pop trivia and costume contests (with prizes) and more! Come dressed as your favorite character from “K-Pop Demon Hunters” or your favorite K-pop star.

Founded in 2021, Konnect DMV is a dance community built to connect dancers across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Over the years, they’ve grown their audience to over 40,000 followers across all social platforms and expanded into a team that creates engaging events and collaborations with the community. Their mission is to bring together K-Pop dancers to create a space to share skills, improve, and strengthen the K-Pop dance scene in the DMV.

BUNDLE TICKET for Both WTMD presents Sunday Morning Tunes POP PRINCESSES SHOW and WTMD presents K-POP DANCE PARTY: Adults (ages 12+) $40, Kids (ages 6-11) $30, Kids (ages 5 and under) free, or 4-Pack $100.

During both concerts, enjoy the festival feel in the Infield with activities like Friendship Bracelet Making, a Mechanical Bull, Giant Rock Wall, T-Shirt Tie-Dyeing Stations, a Photo Booth, and more fun planned for the kids. For additional concert, ticket, and fair information, visit www.marylandstatefair.com.

About WTMD Morning Tunes: Launched by Baltimore public radio station 89.7 WTMD in 2017, as Saturday Morning Tunes, it is the region’s largest family friendly concert series. Our goal is to present concerts that parents and kids can enjoy together, at times when you don’t need to pay for a sitter. More than 30,000 kids, parents and grandparents have attended Saturday Morning Tunes (Sunday at Fair) shows in Maryland and Washington D.C. since the series began.

The 145th Maryland State Fair presented by Toyota is a fun and educational destination complete with daily exhibits, presentations and entertainment sure to captivate visitors of all ages. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. The private non-profit 501 (c)(3) Maryland State Fair, located in Timonium in Baltimore County, runs for three big weekends: Thurs., Aug. 27- Sun., Aug.30; Thurs., Sept. 3-Mon., Sept. 7; and Thurs., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 13, 2026. Details, visit www.marylandstatefair.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Congress The Band

Show begins at 7:00 PM.
Gates open at 6:00 PM.

Tickets on Sale Thursday, June 25th @ 10AM!!!

General Admission Lawn Tickets – $25 each

*May bring own blanket/chair.
*Concert ticket includes admission to the Fair.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
98 Rock presents CLUTCH
with JD Pinkus

Show begins at 7:00 PM.
Gates open at 6:00 PM.

Tickets on Sale NOW!!!

General Admission Lawn Tickets – $50 each

*May bring own blanket/chair.
*Concert ticket includes admission to the Fair.BUY TICKETS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
WTMD Morning Tunes

Tickets on Sale NOW!!!

WTMD Morning Tunes presents Pop Princesses Show
Show begins at 11:30 AM.
Gates open at 11:00 AM.
General Admission Lawn Tickets –
Adults (ages 12+) $25
Kids (ages 6-11) $18
Kids (ages 5 and under) Free
4-Pack $80
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WTMD presents K-Pop Dance Party
Show begins at 2:30 PM.
Gates open at 2:00 PM.
Adults (ages 12+) $27
Kids (ages 6-11) $20
Kids (ages 5 and under) Free
4-Pack $80
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Ticket Bundles (including both WTMD shows):
Adult Bundle (ages 12+) $40
Kid Bundle (ages 6-11) $30
4-Pack Bundle $100