It’s Fair Season!, continued...
tinue to promote a variety of old and new traditions.
Cecil County Fair
Caroline and Dorchester Counties joined forces over a decade ago to offer one multi-county fair.
for Dorchester County. For equestrians, the fair will feature a 4-H/
Open Speed Show and the traditional 4-H/ Open Western and English show. T ere will also be a jousting event, showcasing Maryland’s state sport. T e fair will also host the Mary- land Agricultural Education trailer, the new Anchors Aweigh Gaming Trailer, and nightly dinners and musical entertainment.
Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair
July 28-August 3 • Westminster T e Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair
started as a picnic put on by the Cooperville Farmers Club on August 14, 1897 at the Ot- terdale Schoolhouse. T is day of celebration become an annual event and as attendance grew, the Carroll County Fair Association was formed, and the fair moved to a 141- acre tract in Taneytown. Between 1922 and 1943 the fair included horse racing. After the Taneytown property was sold, the Carroll County 4-H Fair was organized in 1947 at Big Pipe Creek in Taneytown. In 1954, the fair offi cially moved to its current location, the new Carroll County Agriculture Center. Celebrating its 121st year, the fair will con-
July 20-28 • Elkton T e Cecil County Fair was founded in 1953 with the fi rst fair board approaching William DuPont, who owned the property known today as the Fair Hill Natural Re- source Management Area. DuPont was so supportive of the fair that he helped share the fair expenses its fi rst few years and do- nated a grandstand and several outbuildings for exhibits and livestock. Now governed by the Cecil County Fair
Board and Junor Fair Board, the fair off ers many 4-H events, exhibits and animal competitions. 4-H members raise and show their animals, make projects to be judged, and sell their ani- mals at the 4-H livestock auction. “It is always great to see these kids grow each year within 4-H and watch them become the future of our agricultural legend, and pass that on to other kids and adults,” says Heather Laird, a member of many Cecil County Fair Board committees.
Other highlights include tractor and truck
pulls, rodeo, demolition derby, live music nearly every night, and the 6th annual “Running with the Pigs 5K Walk/Run.” T e horse show list includes 4-H English, Dressage, Jumper, and Western shows, as well as Open English and Western Horse and Pony shows. New for 2018, entertainment will also feature Lisa Dufresne’s equestrian act “Horses, Horses, Horses!” and the Painted Pony Championship Rodeo.
Charles County Fair
September 13-16 • La Plata First organized and incorporated in 1924, the fair was held at Chapel Point. T e following year, the Fair Board created a stock company and purchased the Spring Hill
site.Run by an all-volunteer Fair Board, the fair itself wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated work from the volunteer workers with profi ts being put back into fair upkeep and improvements. T is year, the fair will have all four of its stages fi lled with games, shows, live music, a baby show, and performers of all sorts. And let’s not forget pony rides for the kids!
The Great Frederick Fair
September 14-22 • Frederick While it celebrates its 156th anniversary this
A former Miss Cecil County Farm Bureau and friends
year, T e Great Frederick Fair continues to present itself as a monumental event in celebra- tion of agriculture, education and community. Founded in May of 1822, it was fi rst known as the Cattle Show and Fair, spanning only two days and held at George Creager’s Tavern. In 1867, the Frederick County Agricultural Soci- ety purchased 21 acres of land to stand as the new home of the Agricultural Exhibition. Harness racing was introduced to the fair in 1831. T e popularity of the sport throughout continued...
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