Date: Sunday October 25th 2026
Time: 2:00-5:30pm
Location: The Great Frederick Fairgrounds
The Flying Cows are back with our 2nd Annual COWFEST, presented by The Maryland Fram Bureau! This year we’re setting our sights on a world record — the most people dressed in cow onesies at one time. Last year we came incredibly close with 1,048 participants, and this year we’re going all the way!
What is COWFEST? COWFEST, presented by The Maryland Farm Bureau, is the Frederick Flying Cows’ one-day family and fan fun festival — a celebration of all things Frederick, community, and of course… COWS! Held at The Great Frederick Fairgrounds, this all-ages event features:
Tickets
Onesies
Tickets are required to enter the event. All listed prices do not include additional taxes and fees. All sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or transfers will be issued for any reason. This is a rain or shine event.
The Frederick Flying Cows are excited to partner with the Maryland Farm Bureau as the official presenting sponsor of COWFEST 2026!
As the presenting sponsor of the event, the Maryland Farm Bureau will join the Cows in creating an event that celebrates the people, families, and agricultural traditions that have shaped Frederick County and communities throughout Maryland!
The Maryland Farm Bureau is the states largest general farm organization, representing thousands of farm families across Maryland. he organization advocates for agriculture, promotes economic viability of farming work’s to preserve Maryland’s agricultural heritage through education, public policy, and community engagement.
The Frederick Flying Cows and Flying Cows Foundation have teamed up with the Mental Health Association of Frederick County as the official non-profit partner and financial beneficiary of COWFEST 2026!
A portion the event proceeds will be donated back to MHA to help support mental health in Frederick County and beyond!
There are multiple ways to order your official Flying Cows Cow Onesie:
Ordered your onesie and want to pickup before the event? You’re in luck! We are hosting TWO onesie pickup events:
Sunday October 18th: Fourth Dimension Fun Center (12pm-4pm)
Wednesday October 21st: Warehouse Cinemas Frederick (Time TBA)
Haven’t got your onesie yet? We’ll have onesies for sale on site — grab one and you’re set for the record attempt at Cowfest.
Event questions? Email contactus@goflyingcows.com
Current World Record: “The largest gathering of people dressed as cows is 1,352 participants at the Cow Muster (Australia) during the Deja Moo Country Fair in Cowaramup, Australia, on 12 July 2014.”
Last year, Frederick fell just short of breaking the world record with 1048 cows at the event. This year… the record is ours!
The official event schedule will be released closer to the event in October. Stay tuned!
Attendees should plan to be on-site for the duration of the event, with the official onesie group photo/count taking place at around 5:00pm! (subject to change).
Wondering what to wear to be apart of the world record count? COW PRNT, duh!
Easy answer… an official Flying Cows Cow Onesie! Onesies are available to purchase before the event and on site at the event.
If a onesie is not possible, any full cow print outfit will be counted. This includes shirts, hats, jackets, inflatables, any and all cow print! Make sure to dress up… don’t be “that guy” 🙂
The most popular activity of the event is BACK FOR 2026! A helicopter will flying over the Fairgrounds and drop HUNDREDS of pounds of candy below for the kids!
Get up close with the animals! Pet a cow, meet the calves, and hang out with the farm animals all afternoon! Presented by Allied Milk Producers — the Maryland dairy farmers behind Powered by Milk. Learn more at alliedmilkproducers.com!
Think you can chug milk faster than anyone else at COWFEST? Prove it! Sign up for the on stage contest at the South Mountain Creamery booth at the event. More info coming soon!
Enter the arena for fun for all! Gaga pit. dodgeball. nerf gun contests, and more! Check out BLAST'D at the FSK Mall leading up to the event for nerf gun battles and more!
Get ready to get your game on! Elite XP game truck will be rolling into COWFEST!
Mini Golf, Foam Ax Throwing, Yard Games and much more!
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Additional Activities Include:
Frederick's most popular band will be bringing the energy and tunes all day long!
The Flying Cows official DJ is ready to bring the gameday fun from the Barn to COWFEST!
What would COWFEST be without some real life cute, cuddly cows??? We’ve got you covered with cows from:
Interested in covering or promoting the event? Flying Cows are available for interview requests or comment. Please contact team General Manager, Chris Jenkins, at chris.jenkins@goflyingcows.com.
