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the region prompted the construction of a grand- stand in 1911. Upgrades continued throughout the century, with the 1960s ushering in the midway known today. T e Great Frederick Fair, Inc., was established in 1971, serv- ing educational,
agricul-
tural, scientifi c and horti- cultural purposes. T rough its award-win- ning agricultural educa- tion program, this year’s fair will continue to pro- mote agriculture. Featured events include the 4-H Royalty Contest, FFA Greenhand Ceremony, Landscape Contest, Legen Dairy Celebration, Cake Auction and Farm & Garden Demos. T ere are concerts nearly every evening, includ- ing performances by Gary Allan, John Kay & Steppenwolf, and Brett Young, and many oth- ers. With a special commitment to the show- case of horses, the Fair hosts various breed shows, 4-H/FFA Horse and Pony shows, a Pa- rade of Horse Breeds, harness racing and other educational equine demonstrations. For more details, see page 25.
The Great Pocomoke Fair
August 2-4 • Pocomoke City Starting in 1901, the Great Pocomoke Fair was intended as a celebration of the fruits of harvest, the handiwork of farmwives, and the ability of farmers to raise blue-ribbon quality cattle, swine, and poultry. Nonetheless, horse racing was known as the fair’s biggest draw for four days of racing.
As technology has ad-
vanced, so has the fair, and it will continue to show- case new events, such as introducing rides and a rock wall, with the assis- tance of the city of Poco- moke. T e fair will also have the Left Hand Luck band perform, with a Beer Wagon for the public.
Garrett County Agriculture Fair
Standardbreds are featured at The Great Frederick Fair in both the show ring and on the racetrack.
July 28-August 4 • McHenry T e Garrett County Ag-
ricultural Fair celebrates its 62nd year and show-
cases traditional 4-H and FFA indoor projects, outdoor exhibits, and livestock competitions in- cluding equestrian events such as the horse pull, horsemanship contest, and horse and pony judg- ing, grooming, and showmanship. T e fair will also off er for the fi rst time this year, the “Barrel Bash,” which will be held during the evenings of July 30-31. T e new barrel racing competition will off er open and youth divisions, all compet- ing for an overall jackpot and cash prize for the fastest time each night.
Harford County Farm Fair July 23-28 • Bel Air
Celebrating its 31st anniversary, the Harford
County Farm Fair was created with the mis- sion “to promote Harford County’s agricultural heritage and encourage youth involvement in agricultural activities, particularly through 4-H, FFA, and the Ag Magnet Program in Harford County Public Schools.” Resurrecting the fair in 1988 was the vision of the late Dr. Richard
O. Cook and John O’Neil, who recruited the fi rst Board of Directors. Originally the fair was just three days, but it has always been held at the Harford County Equestrian Center, which is owned by the Harford County Government and is part of Heavenly Waters Park. T e fair stands as the longest running and continuous event in Harford County. With a large focus on 4-H and FFA, this
year’s fair will continue to revolve around the members’ indoor, outdoor, and livestock proj- ects, which remain a big draw for attendees. T e six-day fair off ers all sorts of “horse power” for the public to enjoy with daily horse shows including a parade of horses, an alumni horse show and 4-H member horse shows. T ere will be traditional draft horse pull demonstra- tions and tractor pulls too. “It is truly a family- oriented educational experience, where we are proud to highlight our agriculture,” says Amy McClaskey, Co-Chair of the Fair Board.
Hereford Junior Farm Fair
August 4 • Cockeysville Founded by farmers Lionel Ensor, Waugh
Matthews and school principal Harry McDon- ald in 1945, the Junior Hereford Farm Fair was held at the old Sparks High School. Ophelia Ensor Hollingshead, the daughter of one of the founders, said, “Back in 1945, there wasn’t a 4-H Fair, so the Junior Farm Fair gave young- sters a chance to practice prior to the Mary- land State Fair.” Since its inception, the fair has grown to become one of the oldest and largest Junior Farm Fairs in the state thanks to many volunteers over the years.
Howard County Fair
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