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2008 TENTATIVE Schedule of Events

NO PETS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS EXCEPT AS A CONTESTANT IN THE PET SHOW OR DOG OBEDIENCE OR USED AS DOGS TO SUPPORT HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS.

Antique tractors and equipment will be on display throughout the week.  Antique tractors and equipment which are going to be in the parade will need to be registered at the Fair Office BEFORE 2 pm on Wednesday, August 13, 2008.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008                          FREE ADMISSION

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10:00 am-6:00 pm

Entering ALL Indoor Exhibits – Report to 4-H Stage for exhibit numbers

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11:00 am

Regular and Hot Stock Tractor Pull (Light Weights) – at the race track

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Noon

ALL Commercial Exhibits must be in place

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5:00 pm

Regular and Hot Stock Tractor Pull (Heavy Weights) – at the race track

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008                                FREE ADMISSION

                                                Judging of ALL Indoor Exhibits – BARNS CLOSED ALL DAY

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9:00 am-4:00 pm

Entering and weighing of ALL animals including horses, rabbits and poultry. ALL MARKET Animals must be on grounds by 4:00 pm. DAIRY must be on the grounds by noon MONDAY.

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11:30 am

Horse Show – at the race track

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1:00 pm

Judging ALL Indoor Exhibits
■ 5:00 pm Fashion Revue -  on the 4-H Stage
■ 6:00 pm Livestock Orientation Meeting for ALL livestock exhibitors - Show Ring

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6:00 pm

Horse Pull – Sponsored by THE INN AT POINT VIEW

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6:30 PM

Interdenominational Vesper Service – 4-H Stage

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8:00 pm

Crowning of “Garrett County Farm Queen” – 4-H Stage

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008                              Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Gambill Amusements will open beginning MONDAY NIGHT 6:30-11:00 pm for their 26th year at the Garrett County Fair

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9:30 am

Pictures – ALL market animals at show ring.  Schedules will be announced

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3:00-7:00 pm

WFRB Radio Live Remote
■ 5:00-7:00pm Horsemanship Contest

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7:00 pm

8 cylinder Demolition Derby – Managed by DEEP CREEK FIRE COMPANY

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7:30 & 9:00 pm

ELVIS Impersonator – on the 4-H Stage

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2008                             Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

            Senior Citizen’s Day – FREE admission with proof of age – 60 & up – until 5 pm.  Seniors ride free until 5:00 pm

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9:30 am

Sheep –  Adult and 4-H Breeding Sheep at the show ring

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10:00 am -1:00 pm

                                 Senior Citizen’s Activity

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12:00 pm

4-H and FFA Market Goat Showmanship at the show ring

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1:00-5:00 PM

Gambill Amusements open

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1:30pm

Goat Market Goat Show - at the show ring

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2:00 pm

Gospel Music – in the tent

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2:30 pm

Meat Goat Breeding Show – at the show ring

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3:00-5:00 pm

WFRB Radio Live Remote

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4:00 pm

Wool Fleece Contest, location to be announced

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4:00 pm

Sheep - 4-H & FFA Showmanship at the show ring

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6:00 pm

Horse Shoe Pitching, Qualifying Rounds

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6:00 pm

FIGURE 8 RACE, Presented by Fullerton Productions at the race track

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6:00 pm

4-H & FFA Market Sheep Judging – at the show ring

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6:30-11:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open

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7:30 & 9:00 pm

VAN DELLS – on the 4-H Stage

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008                      Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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9:00 am- 2:00 pm

Dairy Show – 4-H & FFA & Adult at the show ring

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11:00 am

Baby Crawl – on 4-H Stage

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11:45 am

Open Class Pony Judging at the horse barn area

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12:00 pm

Open Class Horse Judging at the horse barn area

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1:00 pm

Draft Horses at the horse barn area

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1:00-5:00 PM

Gambill Amusements open

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2:00 pm

Gospel Music – in the tent

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2:30 pm

Youth 4-H/FFA Horse/Pony Grooming & Showmanship

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3:00 pm

4-H/FFA Horse & Pony Judging

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2:30 pm

Pee Wee Swine Show at the show ring

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3:30 pm

Swine Showmanship at the show ring

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6:00 pm

Swine – Adults, 4-H & FFA – Breeding & Market at the show ring

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6:30-11:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open

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7:00 pm

MUD BOG presented by Fullerton Productions at the race track

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7:30 & 9:00 pm

PHIL DIRT AND THE DOZERS– on the 4-H Stage

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008                          Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

“MASTER OF THE CHAINSAW” Marty Long will be doing wood carvings three times daily, times to be announced

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9:00 am

Antique Tractor Registration

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9:30 am

ATV Pull – Boley’s Bully Sled Rentals – at the race track

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11:00 am

Pet Show at the 4-H Stage

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12:00 pm

Beef Breeding (Adult, 4-H & FFA) at the show ring

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1:00 pm

Pedal Tractor Pull Boly’s Bully Sled Rentals – 4-H Stage –

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1:00 pm

Antique Tractor Show

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1:00-5:00 PM

Gambill Amusements open

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2:00 pm

4-H & FFA Beef Showmanship at the show ring

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2:00 pm

Gospel Music – in the tent

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4:30 pm

Rabbit Showmanship at the show ring

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6:30 pm

Farmer’s Parade – Pre register by NOON WEDNESDAY August 15

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6:30-11:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open

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7:00 pm

Garden Tractor Pull – Boley’s Bully Sled Rentals – at the race track

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7:00 pm

Horse Shoe Pitching – Class “B”

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7:30 pm

Market Beef Show at show ring

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7:30 & 9:00 pm

RUFF CREEK Band– on the 4-H Stage

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008                               Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

 “MASTER OF THE CHAINSAW” Marty Long will be doing wood carvings three times daily, times to be announced

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8:00 am-1:00 pm

4-H Engineering Events at the 4-H Stage (lawn & tractor)

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9:30 am

4-H/FFA & Open Dairy Breeding Goat Shows at the show ring

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2:00 pm

Sheep – 4-H & FFA Lead Contest at the show ring

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1:00-5:00 PM

Gambill Amusements open

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2:00 pm

Gospel Music – in the tent

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6:00 pm

Costume Animal Parade – at the show ring

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6:30-11:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open

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7:00 pm

Cow Patty Bingo – at the show ring

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7:00 pm

Horse Shoe Pitching – Class “A”

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7:00 pm

Modified Truck & Modified Tractor Pull – at the race track

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7:30 & 9:00 pm

SLIM CHANCE Band– on the 4-H Stage

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008                          Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

 “MASTER OF THE CHAINSAW” Marty Long will be doing wood carvings three times daily, times to be announced

NO INDOOR OR LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT MAY BE REMOVED BEFORE 9:00 P.M. Not responsible for items left after 10:00 pm

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11:00 am

4-H/Adult Dog Obedience at the show ring

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1:00-5:00 PM

Gambill Amusements open

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1:00 pm

Wood Cutting Contest – behind the 4-H stage

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1:00 pm

Dirty Pony Contest

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2:00 pm

Gospel Music – in the tent

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3:00 pm

Youth Awards Program – on 4-H stage

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4:00 pm

Special Auction to sell Wood Carvings – on 4-H Stage

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5:00 pm

4-H & FFA Livestock Sale – at the show ring

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6:30-11:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open

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7:00 pm

4 cylinder Demolition Derby – Managed by Deep Creek Fire Company

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7:30 & 9:00 pm

WINDY RIDGE– on the 4-H Stage

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9:00 pm

CHAMPIONSHIP Horse Shoe Pitching – Class “A” vs Class “B”

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9:00 pm

Indoor and Livestock Exhibits may be removed

THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

No Rain Refunds, Events Will Not be Rescheduled Due to a Rain Out

Admission $8.00 per person age 1 and up includes Gate Admission, Parking, Entertainment, ALL events at Race Track and Rides in the Carnival!

WEEKLY PASSES:  available in advance:  $24 for SIX (6) admissions – includes gate admission, entertainment, and all events at the race trace.  (Does NOT include rides in the carnival and CANNOT be transferred for rides in the carnival)  Tickets may be purchased at the following locations:  Gregg’s Pharmacy, Oakland Southern States, Grantsville Foodland, Funny Farm Citgo, Arrowhead Market and Foodland Fresh.

last updated 01/25/08

  
 

2008 Garrett County Agriculture Fair
24068 Garrett Highway, PO Box 235
McHenry, MD  21541