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FUTURE FAIR DATES

2012  July 28 - Aug 4
2013  July 27 - Aug 3
2014  July 26 - Aug 2
2015  August 1 - 8     
2016  July 30 - Aug 6

 

2011 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 17, 2011.
     Be sure to check out the interactive displays and food demonstrations going on daily in the new exhibit center!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011

     

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Entering ALL Indoor Exhibits - Report to old Office building for exhibit numbers (Rabbits and Poultry MUST be entered)

11:00 am

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

Noon

ALL Commercial Exhibits must be in place

5:00 pm

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

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011

Judging of ALL Indoor Exhibits, Poultry and Rabbits - ALL BARNS CLOSED TO FOOT TRAFFIC ALL DAY

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Entering of ALL animals including horses. ALL MARKET Animals must be on grounds by 4:00 pm for weighing. DAIRY must be on the grounds by NOON MONDAY.

10:00 am

Horse Show - at the race track

1:00 pm

Judging ALL Indoor Exhibits, Rabbits and Poultry

5:30 pm

Livestock Orientation Meeting for all livestock animal exhibitors

6:00 pm

Horse Pull

6:00 pm

Interdenominational Vesper Service

8:00 pm

Crowning of "Miss Garrett County Farm Queen" - New Exhibit Center

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2011                              Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Gambill Amusements will open beginning MONDAY NIGHT 6:30-11:00 pm for their 29th year at the Garrett County Fair

9:30 am Pictures - ALL market animals at show ring. Schedules will be announced.

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

WFRB Radio Live Remote

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Horsemanship Contest - location to be announced
5:30 pm 4-H Fashion Review - on the 4-H Stage
6:00 pm Cow Patty Bingo
6:00 pm

"Farm To Table" - Cooking Demonstrations, featuring locally grown products - New Exhibit Center

7:00 pm

MUD BOG - presented by Fullerton Productions at the race track

7:00 pm & 9:00 pm

The Fabulous Hubcaps - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011                             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

9:30 am Sheep - Adult and 4-H Breeding Sheep at the show ring
9:30 am ATV Pull - Boley's Bully Sled Rentals  - at the race track

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Senior Citizen's Activity

12:00 pm 4-H and FFA Market Goat Showmanship at the show ring
1:00 pm Pedal Tractor Pull Boley's Bully Sled Rentals
1:30 pm Goat - 4-H/FFA Market Goat at the show ring
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Jimmy B - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center
4:30 pm Still Kickin Cloggers
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open
2:30 pm Meat Goat Breeding Show - at the show ring

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

WFRB Radio Live Remote

4:00 pm Sheep - 4-H & FFA Showmanship - at the show ring
  Lumber Jack Show - At Race Track
  Fast Action Motor Sports
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Skid Steer Rodeo/Excavator Rodeo - at the race track
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Jimmy B - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center
6:00 pm Horse Shoe Pitching, Qualifying Rounds
6:00 pm 4-H & FFA Market Sheep Judging - at the show ring
6:00 pm

"Farm To Table" - Cooking Demonstrations, featuring locally grown products - New Exhibit Center

7:00 pm & 9:00 pm The Moore Brothers - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center
7:30 pm Monster Truck Show Exhibition - at the race track
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011                    Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

     
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Dairy Show - 4-H & FFA & Adult - at the show ring
9:30 am Garden Tractor Pull - Boley's Bully Sled Rentals - at the race track

11:00 am

Baby Crawl

11:45 am

Open Class Pony Judging - at the horse barn area

12:00 pm Open Class Horse Judging - at the horse barn area
1:00 pm Draft Horses at the horse barn area
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open
2:30 pm Youth 4-H/FFA Horse/Pony Grooming & Showmanship

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

WKHJ Radio Live Remote

3:00 pm 4-H/FFA Horse & Pony Judging
3:30 pm Swine Showmanship - at the show ring

6:00 pm

Tractor Square Dance - at the race track

6:00 pm

"Farm To Table" - Cooking Demonstrations, featuring locally grown products - New Exhibit Center

7:00 pm Swine - Adults, 4-H & FFA - Breeding & Market at the show ring
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Phil Dirt/Surf's Up - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center
7:00 pm

Dirt Bike/4 Wheeler Show - at the race track

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011                          Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

     
9:00 am Antique Tractor Registration

11:00 am

Pet Show

12:00 pm

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

1:00 - 5:00 pm Antique Tractor Show
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open
2:00 pm 4-H & FFA Beef Showmanship - at the show ring
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 92.3 The Train Radio Live Remote
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Jimmy B - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center
6:00 pm

"Farm To Table" - Cooking Demonstrations, featuring locally grown products - New Exhibit Center

6:30 pm Farmer’s Parade - Pre register by NOON WEDNESDAY August 17
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open
7:00 pm Horse Shoe Pitching - Class "B"
7:00 pm & 9:00 pm Irv Ulery Country Gospel Band - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center
7:00 pm Modified Truck/Tractor & Street Diesel Pull - at the race track, Managed by Full Pull Productions

7:30 pm

Market Beef Show - at the show ring

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2011                               Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

     
8:00 am - 1:00 pm 4-H Engineering Events (lawn & tractor)
9:30 am 4-H/FFA & Open Dairy Breeding Goat Show - at the show ring
2:00 pm Sheep - 4-H & FFA Lead Contest - at the show ring
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open
1:30 pm Rabbit Showmanship
3:30 pm Pee Wee Swine Show - at the show ring
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm WKHJ Radio Live Remote

6:00 pm

Costume Animal Parade - at the show ring

6:00 pm

"Farm To Table" - Cooking Demonstrations, featuring locally grown products - New Exhibit Center

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open

7:00 pm

Cow Patty Bingo - at the show ring

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Travis Minnick - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center

7:00 pm & 9:00 pm

Double Play - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center

7:00 pm

Super Stock Tractor, Modified 4x4, Semi Trucks & TriAxle Dump Truck Pull - Managed by Full Pull Productions

8:00 pm

Two Slick Guys - Magical Entertainment New Exhibit Center

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2011                          Exhibit Barns open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Livestock ONLY may be removed AFTER 11:00 PM today or SUNDAY

11:00 am

4-H/Adult Dog Obedience - at the show ring

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open

1:00 pm

Wood Cutting Contest

1:00 pm

Dirty Pony Contest

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm WKHJ Radio Live Remote
3:00 pm Youth Awards Program
5:00 pm 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale - at the show ring
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm Gambill Amusements Open

6:00 pm & 8:00 pm

4 & 8 cylinder Demolition Derby - Managed by     << Click HERE for Rules >>

6:00 pm

"Farm To Table" - Cooking Demonstrations, featuring locally grown products - New Exhibit Center

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Travis Minnick - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center

7:00 pm & 9:00 pm

Charlie Kenny - Musical Entertainment - New Exhibit Center

9:00 pm Indoor and Livestock Exhibits may be removed

11:00 pm

Livestock ONLY may be removed AFTER 11:00 PM today or SUNDAY

     

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011

 INDOOR EXHIBITS will be released from 11:00 am - 1:00pm ONLY. No exhibits will be removed on Saturday, August 20.

THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Be sure to review most current schedule in the Republican Newspaper on online at www.garrettcountyfair.org

Due to construction issues - Locations for events will be announced daily
No Rain Refunds, Events Will NOT be Rescheduled Due to a Rain Out

 

last updated 08/30/11

 
 

2011 Garrett County Agriculture Fair
270 Mosser Road, PO Box 235
McHenry, MD  21541