Schedule of Events:

Pre-Fair Activities

Wednesday, July 26th - Home Arts Entry – Non-perishable

5:00 - 8:00 pm: Open Home Arts Entering: Arts & Crafts - Children/Teens/Adults; Clothing; Fine Arts – Children/Teens/ Adults; Hand Spinning; Hand Weaving;
Needle Arts & Quilts; Photography; & Woodworking at Home Arts Building

Thursday, July 27th - Home Arts Entry - Non-perishable

5:00 - 8:00 pm: Open Home Arts Entering: Arts & Crafts - Children/Teens/Adults; Clothing; Fine Arts – Children/Teens/ Adults; Hand Spinning; Hand Weaving;
Needle Arts & Quilts; Photography; & Woodworking at Home Arts Building

Friday, July 28th - Home Arts Entry - Non-perishable

3:00 - 8:00 pm: Open Home Arts Entering: Arts & Crafts - Children/Teens/Adults; Clothing; Fine Arts – Children/Teens/ Adults; Hand Spinning; Hand Weaving;
Needle Arts & Quilts; Photography; & Woodworking at Home Arts Building

Saturday, July 29th - Entry and Judging

9:00 am: Home Arts Judging - (all sections above) at Home Arts Building
1:30 - 4:00 pm: 4-H & FFA Indoor Non-perishable entry/judging at Annex

Sunday, July 30th - 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK ORIENTATION

6:00 pm: Show Ring

Monday, July 31st - BICYCLE CONTEST

5:00 pm: Show Ring

Thursday, August 3rd – EXHIBIT ENTERING

5:00 - 8:00 pm: Open Home Arts Entering (Perishable Entries): Baked Goods & Candies, Food Preservation, 1st Flower Show, & Jr. Flower Show at Home Arts Building
6:00 pm: Open Goat Show (Junior Doe Show) at Sheep & Goat Barn

Friday, August 4th - EXHIBIT ENTERING

8:30 am: Open Goat Show (Senior Doe Show) at Sheep & Goat Barn
3:00 - 8:00 pm: Open Home Arts Entering (Perishable Entries): Baked Goods & Candies, Food Preservation, 1st Flower Show, & Jr Flower Show at Home Arts Building
1:00-4:00 pm: Open Christmas Trees Entering: (Judging @ 5:00 pm) at Annex
6:00-9:00 pm: Open Farm & Garden Depts. Entering: Farm Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Honey & Beeswax, and Wool Fleece at Annex

Saturday, August 5th – OPENING DAY – ARMED FORCES DAY

8:00 am: GATE OPENS
8:00 am: 4-H & FFA Canine Show at Show Pavilion
8:30-10:00 am: 4-H & FFA Indoor Entering & Judging: Baked Goods, Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs, Honey, Candies, & Food Pres at Annex
9:00 am: Open Jumper Schooling Show at Horse Rings
9:00-12 Noon: Open Farm & Garden Depts.: Entering: Farm Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Honey & Beeswax and Wool Fleece at Annex
9:00 am: Open Home Arts Judging – Baked Goods & Candies, Food Preservation, First Flower Show, & Jr. Flower Show at Home Arts Building

***Home Arts Building Will Open to the Public on Saturday, August 5th – 1:00 pm ***

10:00 am: Commercial Main Exhibition Hall Opens at Main Exhibition Bldg
12:00 Noon: MIDWAY OPENS
12:00 Noon: Junior Showmanship Show (Howard Co. Farm Bureau) at Show Pavilion
1:00 pm: Farm & Garden Departments Exhibit Judging at Annex
1:00-2:00 pm: Best Strawberry Pie/Dessert Contests Entering (Judging at 2:30pm) at Home Arts Buildin
2:00 – 7:00 pm: Equine Exhibit at Horse Education Tent
3:00 pm: 12th Annual Mule Jump at Contest Arena
4:00 pm: 4-H & FFA & Open Jersey Cattle Show at Show Pavilion
5:00 pm: Square Dance Demonstration at Entertainment Stage
6:00 pm: 45th Annual Horse Pull at Contest Arena
7:00 pm: Square Dance (Sponsored by Tom Thumb Dance Club). 4-H Activities Hall
7:30/9:00 pm: Michael Christopher at Entertainment

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

8:30 am: Draft Horse and Mule Show at Horse Rings
9:00 am: 4-H/FFA & Open Poultry Show at Poultry Barn
9:00 am: All Breeds ARBA Open Rabbit Show at Poultry Barn
10:00 am: 4-H & FFA Rabbit Bred By Exhibitor Contest at Rabbit Pavilion
11:00 am: Pretty Animal Contest at Show Pavilion
12:00 Noon: MIDWAY OPENS
12:00 - 5:00 pm: MD Farriers Association Demo “Building Horse Shoes” at Horse Education Tent
12:30 pm: Pie Eating Contest at Show Pavilion
1:00 pm: Tour a Live Honey Bee Colony with a Beekeeper at Annex
2:00 - 7:00 pm: Equine Exhibit at Horse Education Tent
2:00 pm: Howard County Farm Bureau Ambassador Contest at Show Pavilion
Jr. Ambassador/Future Farmer/LittleMiss Contests at Show Pavilion
4-HMini Fashion Revue (held during Farm Bureau Ambassador Contest)
3:00 pm: Tour a Live Honey Bee Colony with a Beekeeper at Annex
4:00 pm: 4-H Champion Baked Goods Auction at Show Pavilion
4:00 pm: Billy Harrison & Haywire at Entertainment Stage
5:30 pm: “Farmer Wars” (Stackwagon/Hay Stacking Contest) at Contest Arena
5:30 pm: 4-H & FFA Breeding Meat Goat Show at Show Pavilion
6:00 pm: 4-H & FFA Market Goat & Showmanship Show at Show Pavilion
6:00 pm: 4-H Horsemanship Contest at 4-H Activities Hall
7:30/9:00pm: The Fabulous Hubcaps at Main Exhibition Hall Outdoor Stage

Monday, August 7th, 2023

8:30 am: 4-H & FFA & Open Beef Cattle Show at Show Pavilion
9:00 am: Cleveland Bay Hunter Horse Show at Horse Rings
9:00 am: 4-H & FFA Dairy Goat Show then 4-H & FFA Pygmy Goat Show at Sheep & Goat Barn
10:00 am: Demonstrations Throughout the Day at Home Arts Building
10:00am-4:00pm: 4-H Day! Activities (Closed Noon to 1:00 pm) at 4-H Activities Hall
1:00 - 4:00pm: 4-H Day! Activities at Annex
2:00 pm: MIDWAY OPENS
2:00 - 7:00 pm: Equine Exhibit at Horse Education Tent
5:00 & 7:00 pm: Sheep Dog Herding Performance at Horse Ring
5:00 pm: 4-H & FFA Beef Showmanship & Steer Show at Show Pavilion
6:30 pm: Lawn Mower Contest at Contest Arena
7:30/9:00 pm: New Censation Band at Entertainment Stage

Tuesday, August 8th – SENIOR DAY (Seniors 62 & Older Admitted FREE – ALL DAY)

8:00 am: BRAHA Arabian, Part-bred Arabian & Open Show at Horse Rings
9:00 am: 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show at Rabbit Pavilion
9:00 am: 4-H & FFA Swine Showmanship at Show Pavilion
10:00 am: Demonstrations Throughout the Day at Home Arts Building
2:00 pm: MIDWAY OPENS
2:00 – 7:00 pm: Equine Exhibit at Horse Education Tent
3:00 pm: 4-H & FFA Swine Breeding Show at Show Pavilion
4:00 pm: 4-H & FFA Market Swine Show at Show Pavilion
6:00 pm: 18th Annual Mule Pulling Contest at Contest Arena
7:00 pm: 4-H Dog Bowl at Annex
7:00 pm: Food & Nutrition Bowl (held after 4-H Dog Bowl) at Annex
7:30 - 9:30 pm: Open Mid-Week Flower Entry (Classes R07 – R11) at Home Arts Building
7:30/9:00 pm: The Brown Brothers Band at Entertainment Stage

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

8:00 - 10:00 am: Open Mid-Week Flower Entry (Classes R07 – R11) at Home Arts Building
8:30 am: 4-H & FFA Open Hand Spinners Sheep Show at Show Pavilion
8:30 am: 4-H & FFA Rabbit Agility Contest at Rabbit Pavilion
9:00 am: English/Western Play Day Horse Show at Horse Rings
10:00 am: 4-H & FFA Rabbit Showmanship at Rabbit Pavilion
10:00 am: Demonstrations Throughout the Day at Home Arts Building
11:30 am: Ag Leaders Luncheon - BY INVITATION ONLY at 4-H Activities Hall
11:30 am: 4-H & Open Commercial Sheep Show at Show Pavilion
12:00 Noon: Unbridled Blessings Mounted Drill Team at Horse Show Ring
2:00 pm: MIDWAY OPENS
2:00 – 7:00 pm: Equine Exhibit at Horse Education Tent
3:00 pm: 4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship Contest & Market Lamb Show at Show Pavilion
4:00 pm: 4-H & FFA Rabbit Bowl Contest at Rabbit Pavilion
5:30-6:45 pm: King Arthur Flour Baking Contest Entering - Judging at 7:00 pm at Home Arts Building
6:00 pm: Skid Steer Contest at Contest Arena
7:00 pm: 4-H Small Pet & Wildlife Judging – Entering by 6:30 pm at Annex
7:00 pm: Doug Phoebus / Karaoke Contest – Entering begins at 5 pm at Entertainment Stage

Thursday, August 10th, 2023

8:00 am: 4-H & FFA Horse and Pony Show at Horse Rings
8:30 am: 4-H & FFA & Open Meat Breeding Sheep Show at Show Pavilion
9:00 am: 4-H & FFA Rabbit Judging Contest at Rabbit Pavilion
9:00 am: 4-H & FFA Broiler Contest at Poultry Barn
10:00am-4:00pm: Hands on History at 4-H Activities Building
10:00 am: Demonstrations Throughout the Day at Home Arts Building
2:00 pm: MIDWAY OPENS
2:00 - 7:00 pm: Equine Exhibit at Horse Education Tent
2:30 pm: 4-H & FFA Dairy Showmanship at Show Pavilion
2:30 pm: 4-H & FFA Dog Agility Trial at Horse Ring –Grass Area
3:00 pm: 4-H & FFA Dog Rally Obedience at Horse Ring – Grass Area
4:00 pm: 4-H & FFA & Open Dairy Cattle Show (Guernsey, Brown Swiss, and Milking Shorthorns) at Show Pavilion
5:00 & 7:00 pm: Sheep Dog Herding Performance at Horse Ring
6:00 pm: 4-H & FFA & Open Dairy Cattle Show (Ayrshire & Holstein) at Show Pavilion
6:00 pm: Antique Tractor Pull at Contest Arena
7:00 pm: Talent & Variety Show at Entertainment Stage
7:00 pm: The Browningsville Band at 4-H Activities Hall Patio

Friday, August 11th, 2023

8:30 am: 4-H & FFA & Open Meat Breeding Sheep Show at Show Pavilion
9:00 am: Obstacle Challenge Horse Show at Horse Rings
9:30 am: 4-H/FFA & Open Class Youth Horse Photography Contest at 4-H Activities Hall
10:00 am: 4-H/FFA & Open Class Youth Model Horse Show at 4-H Activities Hall
10:00 am: Demonstrations Throughout the Day at Home Arts Building
2:00 pm: MIDWAY OPENS
2:00 - 7:00 pm: Equine Exhibit at Horse Education Tent
5:45 pm: 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale at Show Pavilion
7:30/9:00 pm: Jay Henley & the Stonebroke Band at Entertainment Stage

Saturday, August 12th, 2023

8:30 am: MWHA Horse Show at Horse Rings
9:00 am: 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at Show Pavilion
9:00 am: 4-H Rocketry Contest at Upper Parking Lot
10:00 am: Demonstrations Throughout the Day at Home Arts Building
10:00 am: 4-H Clover Livestock Skillathon at 4-H Activities Hall
10:30 am: Baby Contest and Miniature Parade (Entries by 10:00 am) at Entertainment Stage
11:00 am: 4-H Junior Livestock Skillathon at 4-H Activities Hall
12:00 Noon: 4-H Intermediate Livestock Skillathon at 4-H Activities Hall
12:00 Noon: MIDWAY OPENS
12:30 pm: `New Zoo Revue at Show Pavilion
1:00 pm: Senior 4-H Livestock Skillathon at 4- H Activities Hall
1:30 pm: 4-H Worm Race at Show Pavilion
2:00 – 7:00 pm: Equine Exhibit at Horse Education Tent
2:30 pm: 4-H Sheep Lead Contest at Show Pavilion
5:00 pm: Parade of Floats at Midway Boulevard
4-6 pm & 8-10 pm: Mini Modified Tractor Pull at Contest Arena
6:15 pm: 4-H Achievement Awards Ceremony at Show Pavilion
6:45 pm: 4-H All Star Livestock Showmanship Contest at Show Pavilion
7:30/9:00 pm: Cody Clayton Eagle at Entertainment Stage

Date: August 5-12, 2023

Location: Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794.

Cost: $5.00 – $10.00

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