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2009 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 12, 2009.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2009                         

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10:00 am-6:00 pm

Entering ALL Indoor Exhibits - Report to 4-H Stage for exhibit numbers (Rabbits and Poultry MUST be entered)

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11:00 am

Regular and Hot Stock Tractor Pull (Light Weights) - at the race track  $4.00 admission to 1 or both pulls

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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 9, 2009                               

                                                Judging of ALL Indoor Exhibits - ALL BARNS CLOSED TO FOOT TRAFFIC ALL DAY

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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.

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11:30 am

Horse Show - at the race track

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1:00 pm

Judging ALL Indoor Exhibits, Rabbits and Poultry
■ 6:00 pm Livestock Orientation Meeting for all livestock animal exhibitors

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6:00 pm

Horse Pull

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6:30 pm

Interdenominational Vesper Service

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8:00 pm

Crowning of "Miss Garrett County Farm Queen"

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2009                              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
■ 3:00-6:00 pm WFRB Radio Live Remote
■ 5:00-7:00 pm Horsemanship Contest - location to be announced
■ 6:30 pm 4-H Fashion Review

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6:30-11:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open
■ 7:00 pm Cow Patty Bingo - to benefit Farm Queen Scholarship

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7:00 pm

MUD BOG - presented by Fullerton Productions at the race track
■ 7:15 pm Dove Center Bingo

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7:00 & 9:00 pm

Parrots of the Caribbean Music

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009                             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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1:30 pm

Goat - 4-H/FFA Market Goat at the show ring

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1:00-5:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open
■ 2:00 pm Dove Center Bingo

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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

Sheep - 4-H & FFA Showmanship at the show ring
■ 4:30pm Still Kickin Cloggers

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6:00 pm

Horse Shoe Pitching, Qualifying Rounds

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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
■ 7:00 & 9:00 pm Davisson Brothers Band
■ 7:15 pm Dove Center Bingo
■ 7:30pm Imperial Stunt Drivers - at the race track

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2009                      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
■ 9:30 am Garden Tractor Pull - Boley's Bully Sled Rentals - at the race track

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11:00 am

Baby Crawl

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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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2:30 pm

Youth 4-H/FFA Horse/Pony Grooming & Showmanship
■ 3:00-5:00 pm WKHJ Radio Live Remote

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3:00 pm

4-H/FFA Horse & Pony Judging

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3:30 pm

Swine Showmanship at the show ring

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6:30-11:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open

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7:00 pm

Swine - Adults, 4-H & FFA - Breeding & Market at the show ring
■ 7:15 pm Dove Center Bingo
■ 7:00pm Stock and Modified Truck Pull
■ 7:00 & 9:00 pm George Lucas Band

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009                          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
■ 9:30 am ATV Pull - Boley's Bully Sled Rentals - at the race track

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11:00 am

Pet Show

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12:00 pm

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

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1:00 pm

Antique Tractor Show
■ 1:00 pm Pedal Tractor Pull - Boley's Bully Sled Rentals

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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
■ 3:00-5:00 pm 92.3 The Train Radio Live Remote

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6:30 pm

Farmer’s Parade - Pre register by NOON WEDNESDAY August 12

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6:30-11:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open

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7:00 pm
7:00 pm

Tractor Square Dance
Skid Steer Rodeo

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7:00 & 9:00 pm

Charlie Kenny - Country Music

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7:00 pm

Horse Shoe Pitching - Class "B"

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7:15 pm

Dove Center Bingo

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7:30 pm

Market Beef Show at show ring

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009                               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 (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
■ 3:00-5:00pm WKHJ Radio Live Remote

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3:30 pm

Pee Wee Swine Show at the show ring

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4:30 pm

Rabbit Showmanship

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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 Tractor and Smokers - Managed by East Coast Pullers

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7:15 pm

Dove Center Bingo

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7:30 pm

The Legends - Music

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2009                          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

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1:00 pm

Dirty Pony Contest

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2:00 pm

Dove Center Kids Bingo

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3:00-4:00 pm

WKHJ Radio Live Remote

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3:00 pm

Youth Awards Program

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4:00 pm

Special Auction to sell Wood Carvings

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5:00 pm

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

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5:00 & 7:30 pm

4 & 8 cylinder Demolition Derby - Managed by Deep Creek Fire Company

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6:30-11:00 pm

Gambill Amusements open

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7:00 & 9:00 pm

The Stickers - Music

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7:15 pm

Dove Center Bingo

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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
Be sure to review most current schedule in The Republican Newspaper or online at www.garrettcountyfair.org
Due to construction issues - Locations for events will be announcement daily
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, Friendsville Pharmacy, Arrowhead Market and Foodland Fresh.

last updated 06/29/09

  
 

2009 Garrett County Agriculture Fair
24068 Garrett Highway, PO Box 235
McHenry, MD  21541