Boring Gas Engine Show and Flea Market
Aside from its name, Boring is well known for the annual Boring Gas Engine Show and Flea Market, held in June by the Boring Volunteer Fire Department. Old tractors, gas engines and steam engines, which served Maryland's farming communities in the early 20th century, are exhibited during the show. Antique tractor pulls and modern garden tractor pulls, with classes ranging from 2,500 to 10,000 pounds are also featured in the show. The fire department exhibits two antique vehicles of its own at the show: a 1909 horse drawn wagon and a 1936 Dodge Boyer engine.
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