
By Jared Carpenter
The Allegany County Fairgrounds, located just west of Cumberland, Maryland, occupy more than 150 acres along the Potomac River. Opposite the fairgrounds are the steep bluffs of Knobley Mountain in West Virginia. Scenic views to the south and east are spectacular, and considered a major asset to the fairground’s venue.
The fairgrounds are a hub of public and recreational activities, with family-friendly events like the county fair, baseball games, private parties and musical concerts such as DelFest, a popular annual festival held over Memorial Day weekend that celebrates the music of bluegrass legend Del McCoury.
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