Frederick Flying Cows and Maryland Farm Bureau Announce Cowfest 2026!

Frederick's signature fall festival returns October 25 with a world record attempt, family entertainment, a presenting sponsor and a new partnership benefiting the Mental Health Association of Frederick County.

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, the Frederick Flying Cows will host Cowfest 2026 Presented by Maryland Farm Bureau, returning to the Great Frederick Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 25, 2026, for what is expected to be one of the largest family festivals in Maryland this fall.

Following the tremendous success of the inaugural Cowfest, which welcomed over 1,000 attendees with 1,048 participants in last year's world record attempt, the event returns with an even bigger vision—bringing together the Frederick community and visitors from across the region to celebrate agriculture, family fun, local businesses, and an attempt to break the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as cows.

As the Presenting Sponsor of Cowfest 2026, the Maryland Farm Bureau joins the Flying Cows in creating an event that celebrates the people, families, and agricultural traditions that have shaped Frederick County and communities throughout Maryland.

Cowfest 2026 will once again transform the Great Frederick Fairgrounds into an interactive celebration featuring attractions and entertainment for all ages, including:

• A world record attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as cows
• The fan-favorite Helicopter Candy Drop presented by Yellow Springs Dental
• Live music from the Dan McGuire Group and DJ G-Tek
• The Junior Flyers Kids & Family Zone featuring activities, inflatables and more
• Local food vendors and sweet treats, including Brewer's Alley Wagon, Brusters Ice Cream and more
• The Moo & Brew Garden featuring Monocacy Brewing, Linganore Winecellars, and Tenth Ward Distillery
• Milk Chugging Contest presented by South Mountain Creamery
• Live cows and other animals from local farms available for petting, zone presented by Allied Milk
• Interactive activities such as BLAST'D Arena, Elite XP Gaming, All in One Events, and more
• Dozens of community organizations and local businesses
• Interactive agricultural experiences highlighting Maryland's farming community
• Appearances from Flying Cows professional basketball players and coaches

Also new for 2026, the Flying Cows are proud to partner with the Mental Health Association of Frederick County, with a portion of event proceeds supporting mental health programs and services throughout the community. The partnership reflects Cowfest's continued mission of creating an event that not only brings people together but also creates a lasting impact beyond festival day. The Flying Cows will donate 50% of all sponsorship proceeds raised by the event back to MHA.

General admission tickets are just $5, with children ages three and under admitted free. Fans can also purchase the popular Onesie + Ticket Bundle, which includes admission and an official Flying Cows cow onesie—everything needed to join the world record attempt. Participants wearing qualifying cow-print attire will be included in the official count.

Beyond the festivities, Cowfest continues to serve as a powerful community initiative, bringing together local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, agricultural leaders, and families for a day that showcases the very best of Frederick County.

The Flying Cows expect Cowfest 2026 to surpass last year's attendance, break the current world record of 1,352 people dressed as cows and establish itself as one of the region's premier annual fall festivals.

Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, vendor registration, volunteer information, and additional event details are available at www.goflyingcows.com/cowfest.

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About The Frederick Flying Cows:

The Frederick Flying Cows are a professional basketball and entertainment organization competing in the new launched 94x50 Basketball League. The regular season consists of 24 games (12 home and 12 away) from March through May, with playoffs in June. 94x50 offers a high level of play—just a notch below the NBA G League—and provides a competitive option for players building toward elite-level opportunities.

The Flying Cows competed in The Basketball League, (TBL) for their first two seasons as an organization. In back-to-back seasons, they've clinched divisional championships, recorded 20+ win seasons, and led the league in attendance. The Flying Cows have quickly become a standard of excellence within the professional basketball landscape and a popular sports team in Frederick, MD. The Flying Cows also hold countless community events such as youth camps, a high school basketball event, a family friendly festival - COWFEST (where they nearly broke the world record for most people dressed as Cows), and more.

About Maryland Farm Bureau

The Maryland Farm Bureau is the state's largest general farm organization, representing thousands of farm families across Maryland. The organization advocates for agriculture, promotes the economic viability of farming, and works to preserve Maryland's agricultural heritage through education, public policy, and community engagement. As Presenting Sponsor of Cowfest 2026, Maryland Farm Bureau is helping celebrate the people, traditions, and future of Maryland agriculture while connecting families with the state's rich farming community.

SOURCE The Frederick Flying Cows