Schedule of Events:

Friday, August 11, 2023

One-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00, from 3 pm to Midnight only. Must be purchased on-site.
Ride all rides but Air Raid. (Does not include Fair admission fee).

CLOSED TO PUBLIC Animal Exhibits - Exception Horse Barn and Old MacDonald’s Barn
CLOSED TO PUBLIC Home Arts(bldg. #6), Arts & Crafts(Bldg. #3), Farm & Garden (Bldg. #2), Old Timers’ (Bldg. #2)
ALL DAY (various times) Carrie McQueen can be found roaming the Fair — keep an eye out!
ALL DAY (various times) Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, upper grounds next to the 4-H Building
8am-11am: Open Meat Goat arrival-JABGA, Goat Barn, Pin Oak Ave side (Barn #35)
8am-5pm: Open Meat Goat arrival-ABGA, Goat Barn, Pin Oak Ave side (Barn #35)
10am–6pm: Honey and Beeswax entries received(Bldg. #2)
12noon–9pm: Old Timers’ entries received (Bldg. #2)
2pm–8pm: Home Arts and You be the Judge entries received (Bldg. #6)
2pm–8pm: Decorated Toilet & Toilet Seat Contest, sponsored by Stang Plumbing entries received (Bldg. #3)
3pm-11pm: Chesapeake Dock Dogs, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
3:30pm–4pm: 4-H HNA Equestrian Drill Teams, Horse Arena
4pm–8pm: Farm and Garden entries received (Bldg. #2)
4, 5:30, and 7pm: Chainsaw Carver Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
4pm and 6:30pm: Agricadabra, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
5pm and 7:30pm: Grant County Mulch Pig Races, Racing Park
5, 6:30, and 8pm: FAME Nascar Racing, near Building #3
6pm: 4-H Beef Breeding Heifer Show, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion
6pm: Open Meat Goat JABGA Show, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
8pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
9pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park

Saturday, August 12, 2023

One-day ride wristbands will cost $40.00, ride from Noon to Midnight only. Must be purchased on-site.
Ride all rides but Air Raid. (Does not include Fair admission fee).

CLOSED TO PUBLIC: Animal Exhibits - Exception Horse Barn and Old MacDonald’s Barn
CLOSED TO PUBLIC: Home Arts (bldg. #6), Arts & Crafts (Bldg. #3), Farm & Garden (Bldg. #2), Old Timers’ (Bldg. #2)
ALL DAY: Old MacDonald’s Barn & Adventist HealthCare Mooo-ternity Ward (Barn #10)
ALL DAY (various times): Carrie McQueen can be found roaming the Fair — keep an eye out!
ALL DAY (various times): Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, upper grounds next to the 4-H Building
8am: Open Class & 4-H Rabbit Judging, Rabbit Barn, Bldg. #22 (closed to public)
9am: Open Meat Goat ABGA 1st Show, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
30 mins after 1st show ends: Open Meat Goat ABGA 2nd Show, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
9am–3pm: 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena
10am–3pm: Old Timers’ entries received (Bldg. #2)
10am–6pm: Farm and Garden entries received
10am-7pm: Chesapeake Dock Dogs, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
11:30am, 1pm, and 5pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show, United Healthcare KidZone
12noon: Open Beef Show: Angus, followed by Hereford, Shorthorn and AOB, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
12noon: Immediately following the AOB show: Supreme Champion Open Beef, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
12noon, 3:30pm, 5:00pm and 7:30pm: Grant County Mulch Pig Races, Racing Park
12noon–6pm: 4-H Bake Sale outside 4-H Building (Bldg. #6)
1pm and 6:30pm: Agricadabra, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
1pm, 4pm, and 6pm: Honey Bee Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2pm, 5pm, and 7pm: Chainsaw Carver Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm: FAME Nascar Racing, near Building #3
2:30pm, 5:30pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
3–6pm: 4-H Perishable entries received (Bldg. #6)
7pm: 4-H Meat Rabbit Auction, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
7pm: 4-H Market Turkey Auction, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
7pm-10pm: Grand Rental Events MUSIC ON MAPLE stage featuring The Sons of Liberty, upper grounds near the Heritage
8pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
9pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park

Sunday, August 13, 2023

One-day ride wristbands will cost $40.00, ride from Noon to 11pm. Must be purchased on-site.
Ride all rides but Air Raid. (Does not include Fair admission fee).

ALL DAY: Old MacDonald’s Barn & Adventist HealthCare Mooo-ternity Ward (Barn #10)
ALL DAY (various times): Carrie McQueen can be found roaming the Fair — keep an eye out!
ALL DAY (various times): Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, upper grounds next to the 4-H Building
9:00am-completion: Draft Horse & Mule Show, Horse Arena
9:30am: 4-H and Open Shepherd’s Lead, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #32)
10am-12noon: Amateur Flower Arranging Contest, Sponsored by Bell Flowers (Heritage Building)
11am - 4pm: Touch-A-Truck Event, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
11am –9pm: Old Timers’ Show — open to the public (Bldg. #2)
11am–9pm: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, and Photography (Bldg. #3) open to the public
11am: Meet a Rabbit Demonstration, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
11am (Show lunch break): 4-H HNA Equestrian Drill Team, Horse Arena
11am: Open Class Wool Breeds Judging, Supreme Wool Breeds Drive, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
11:30am, 1pm, and 5pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show, United Healthcare KidZone
12noon: 4-H Building — open to the public (Bldg. #6)
11:30am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm: Grant County Mulch Pig Races, Racing Park
12noon–6pm: 4-H Bake Sale outside 4-H Building (Bldg. #6)
12noon -10pm: Special Contest — Tablescapes drop-off & set-up, Home Arts (Bldg. #6)
12noon, 2:00pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
1pm: Agricadabra, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
1pm, 4pm, and 6pm: Honey Bee Demonstrations, Farmers ‘ Triangle near Barn #10
2pm, 5pm, and 7pm: Chainsaw Carver Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
3pm–9pm: Home Arts Building (Bldg. #6 Upstairs) open to the public
3:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm: FAME Nascar Racing, near Building #3
5pm: Wool Fleece Judging (immediately following the Wool Breed Show) (Bldg. #36)
5pm: 4-H Parade, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
5:30pm: Presentation of Parade Awards, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
5:30pm: Coronation of 2023 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Royal Court, PEPCO Community Stage
6:30pm: Cake Auction in the WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16) to begin immediately following Coronation
8pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
9pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park

Monday, August 14, 2023 - Family Day

Monday and Wednesday ONLY one-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00 ALL DAY, you may ride
until 11pm! Must be purchased at a Carnival Ticket Booth. Ride all rides but Air Raid. Must be
purchased on-site. Absolutely no exceptions. (Does not include Fair admission fee).

ALL DAY Old MacDonald’s Barn & Adventist HealthCare Mooo-ternity Ward (Barn #10)
ALL DAY (various times) Carrie McQueen can be found roaming the Fair — keep an eye out!
ALL DAY (various times) Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, upper grounds next to the 4-H Building
9am: 4-H Dog Show Judging, WesBanco Cattle Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
10am-12noon: ccccSpecial Contest — Tablescapes drop-off & set-up, Home Arts (Bldg. #6)
10am–4pm: Open Class Dairy Goat Showmanship and Jr. Doe ADGA Judging, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
10am–5pm: Mini Monday - Mini Horses in Horse Barn
11am-2pm: Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding Demonstrations, Horse Arena
11am-9pm: Old Timers’ Show and Demonstrations (Bldg. #2)
11am-9pm: Home Arts Demonstrations, Demo Area, See Signboard in Home Arts for details (Bldg. #6)
11am-9pm: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, and Photography (Bldg.#3) open to the public
11am-9pm: Home Arts Building (Bldg. #6 Upstairs) open to the public
11am: Raptors Birds of Prey Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
11am: Meet a Rabbit Demonstration, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
11am–1pm: 4-H Flying Tigers, Rocket Launching, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
11:30am, 1pm, and 5pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show, United Healthcare KidZone
12noon: Special Contest — Tablescapes Judging, Home Arts (Bldg. #6)
12noon, 1:30pm, 5:30pm, and 7:30pm: Grant County Mulch Pig Races, Racing Park
12:30pm: Ag Leaders Luncheon, by invitation only, Heritage (Garden Room)
1pm: 4-H Meat Goat Fitting & Showing, & 4-H Market Goat Show, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg.#36)
1pm, 4pm, and 6pm: Honey Bee Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2pm, 5pm, and 7pm: Chainsaw Carver Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2:30pm, 4:30pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
3:30pm and 6:30pm: Agricadabra, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm: FAME Nascar Racing, near Building #3
5pm: 4-H HNA Mini Equestrian Drill Team, Horse Arena
5:15pm: 4-H Rabbit Hopping Contest, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
6pm: 4-H Swine Breeder’s Show, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
7:30pm: Truck Drag Racing, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
8pm: 4-H Dairy Promotions, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
8pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
9pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 2023

Free Admission to all Senior Citizens ages 62+ until 5pm

ALL DAY: Old MacDonald’s Barn & Adventist HealthCare Mooo-ternity Ward (Barn #10)
ALL DAY (various times): Carrie McQueen can be found roaming the Fair — keep an eye out!
ALL DAY (various times): Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, upper grounds next to the 4-H Building
9am: Open Class Duroc and Berkshire Judging, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
10am–4pm: Open Class Dairy Goat Combined Doe Show Judging, Sheep & Goat Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
10am: Official “Cut The Cheese” Ceremony, Cheese Booth (Bldg. #7)
10am–2:30pm: Senior Citizen’s Day, Heritage (Garden Room)
10am–4pm: 4-H Animal Presentations, 4-H Demo Area — see signboard on ramp at 4-H entrance (Bldg.#6)
10am–5pm: Exhibition of Draft Breeds, Horse Barn
10:30am: Cheese Carving Contest(4-H Exhibit Room)
11am–2pm: Draft Horse Parade of Breeds, Horse Arena
11am-9pm: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, and Photography (Bldg. #3) open to the public
11am-9pm: Home Arts Building (Bldg. #6 Upstairs) open to the public
11am-9pm: Old Timers’ Show and Demonstrations (Bldg. #2)
11am: Raptors Birds of Prey Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
11am: Meet a Rabbit Demonstration, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
11:30am, 1pm, and 5pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show, United Healthcare KidZone
12noon, 1:30pm, 5:30pm, and 7:30pm: Grant County Mulch Pig Races, Racing Park
1pm: Open Ayrshire and Guernsey Dairy Show, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
1pm, 4pm, and 6pm: Honey Bee Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2pm, 5pm, and 7pm: Chainsaw Carver Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2:30pm, 4:30pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
3pm: 4-H Meat Goat Breeding Show, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
3:30pm and 6:30pm: Agricadabra, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
5pm: 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
5pm: 4-H HNA Equestrian Drill Team, Horse Arena
5pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm: FAME Nascar Racing, near Building #3
6pm: Open Class Jersey Cattle Judging, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
6pm: Sheep and Swine Promotions, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
7pm: Meat Goat Promotions, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
30 minutes following the Promotions Show: 4-H Meat Goat Obstacle Course, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
7pm-10pm: Grand Rental Events MUSIC ON MAPLE stage featuring The Grasso Brothers, upper grounds near the Heritage
8pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
9pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Monday and Wednesday ONLY one-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00 ALL DAY, you may ride
until 11pm! Must be purchased at a Carnival Ticket Booth. Ride all rides but Air Raid. Must be
purchased on-site. Absolutely no exceptions. (Does not include Fair admission fee).

ALL DAY: Old MacDonald’s Barn & Adventist HealthCare Mooo-ternity Ward (Barn #10)
ALL DAY (various times): Carrie McQueen can be found roaming the Fair — keep an eye out!
ALL DAY (various times): Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, upper grounds next to the 4-H Building
8am: 4-H Pet Show Judging, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
9am: Open Class Hampshire, Yorkshire, and Poland China Judging, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
9am: 4-H Sheep Judging, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
10am–4pm: 4-H General Presentations, 4-H Demo Area — see signboard on ramp at 4-H entrance (Bldg. #6)
10:15–1pm: 4-H Promotion and Gymkhana Show (games on Horseback), Horse Arena
11am-9pm: Old Timers’ Show and Demonstrations (Bldg. #2)
11am-9pm: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, and Photography (Bldg. #3) open to the public
11am-9pm: Home Arts Building (Bldg. #6 Upstairs) open to the public
11am: Raptors Birds of Prey Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
11am: Meet a Rabbit Demonstration, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
11:30am, 1pm, and 5pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show, United Healthcare KidZone
12noon, 1:30pm, 5:30pm, and 7:30pm: Grant County Mulch Pig Races, Racing Park
12noon–5pm: Monster Truck rides, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
1pm: Open Class Brown Swiss & Milking Shorthorn Show, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
1pm, 4pm, and 6pm: Honey Bee Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2pm, 5pm, and 7pm: Chainsaw Carver Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2:30pm, 4:30pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
3pm: Open Class Cheviot and Hampshire, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
3:30pm and 6:30pm: Agricadabra, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
4–9pm: 4-H Animal Presentations, 4-H Demo Area —see signboard on ramp at 4-H entrance (Bldg. #6)
4pm: 4-H HNA Mini Equestrian Drill Team, Horse Arena
4pm: 4-H Market Hog Show, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
5pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm: FAME Nascar Racing, near Building #3
6pm: Holstein Open Class Show, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
7:30pm: 4-H Market Goat Sale, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
7:30pm: Renegade Monster Truck Tour, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
8pm: Extreme: Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
9pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Free admission for active military in uniform or with a valid military ID - until 5pm

ALL DAY: Old MacDonald’s Barn & Adventist HealthCare Mooo-ternity Ward (Barn #10)
ALL DAY (various times): Carrie McQueen can be found roaming the Fair — keep an eye out!
ALL DAY (various times): Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, upper grounds next to the 4-H Building
9am: Open Class Chester White, Spots and AOB Swine Judging, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
10am: Open Class Hair Breeds, Other Meat Breeds & Shropshire Show, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
10am: 4-H Beef Steer Judging, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
10am: 4-H Horse Clinic, Horse Arena
11am-9pm: Old Timers’ Show and Demonstrations (Bldg. #2)
11am-9pm: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, and Photography (Bldg.#3) open to the public
11am-9pm: Home Arts Building (Bldg. #6 Upstairs) open to the public
11am: Raptors Birds of Prey Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
11am: Meet a Rabbit Demonstration, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
11:30am, 1pm, and 5pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show, United Healthcare KidZone
12noon, 1:30pm, 5:30pm, and 7:30pm: Grant County Mulch Pig Races, Racing Park
12noon–4pm: 4-H Demos, Science and Technology, 4-H Demo Area — see signboard on ramp at 4-H entrance (Bldg. #6)
12noon–5pm: Monster Truck rides, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
12:30pm: Pioneer Luncheon, by invitation only, Heritage (Garden Room)
1pm, 4pm, and 6pm: Honey Bee Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2–4pm: Horse and Pony Demonstrations, Horse Arena
2pm, 5pm, and 7pm: Chainsaw Carver Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2:30pm, 4:30p: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
3pm: 4-H HNA Mini Equestrian Drill Team, Horse Arena
3pm: 4-H Dairy Show, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
3:30pm and 6:30pm: Agricadabra, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
5pm: 4-H Swine Fitting and Showing, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
5pm: 4-H Rabbit Judging Contest, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
5pm...Open Class Southdown, MC Premier Exhibitor, Supreme Champ. Meat Breeds Drive, Sheep & Goat Show Pav. (Bldg. #36)
5–9pm: 4-H General Presentations, 4-H Demo Area — see signboard on ramp at 4-H entrance (Bldg. #6)
5pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm: FAME Nascar Racing, near Building #3
7:30pm: Renegade Monster Truck Tour, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
8pm: Dairy Supreme Champion Show, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
8pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
9pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park

Friday, August 18, 2023

ALL DAY: Old MacDonald’s Barn & Adventist HealthCare Mooo-ternity Ward (Barn #10)
ALL DAY (various times): Carrie McQueen can be found roaming the Fair — keep an eye out!
ALL DAY (various times): Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, upper grounds next to the 4-H Building
10am: 4-H Beef Fitting and Showing, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
10am: 4-H Dairy Goat Show, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
10:15am–1pm: 4-H In-Hand Gymkhana Show (games with horses/ponies), Horse Arena
11am-9pm: Old Timers’ Show and Demonstrations (Bldg. #2)
11am-9pm: Home Arts Demonstrations, Demo Area, see signboard in Home Arts for details (Bldg. #6)
11am-9pm: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, and Photography (Bldg.#3) open to the public
11am-9pm: Home Arts Building (Bldg. #6 Upstairs) open to the public
11am: Raptors Birds of Prey Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
11am: Meet a Rabbit Demonstration, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
11:30am, 1pm, and 5pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show, United Healthcare KidZone
12noon, 1:30pm, 5:30pm, and 7:30pm: Grant County Mulch Pig Races, Racing Park
1pm, 4pm, and 6pm: Honey Bee Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2pm: Open Myotonic Goat Show, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
2pm, 5pm, and 7pm: Chainsaw Carver Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2:30pm, 4:30pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
3pm: 4-H Rabbit Promotion, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
3:30pm, and 6:30pm: Agricadabra, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Stage
3:30–4pm: 4-H HNA Equestrian Drill Team, Horse Arena
5pm: 4-H Livestock Sale Buyer’s Reception
5pm, 6:30, and 8pm: FAME Nascar Racing, near Building #3
6pm: 4-H Livestock Sale, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
7:30pm: Demolition Derby: Night of Destruction, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
8pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
9pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park

Saturday, August 19, 2023

ALL DAY: Old MacDonald’s Barn & Adventist HealthCare Mooo-ternity Ward (Barn #10)
ALL DAY (various times): Carrie McQueen can be found roaming the Fair — keep an eye out!
ALL DAY (various times): Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, upper grounds next to the 4-H Building
11am-9pm: Old Timers’ Show and Demonstrations (Bldg. #2)
9am: Dairy Awards, Heritage
9am: 4-H Showmanship Challenge, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
10am: 4-H and Compact Tractor Contest, Swine Show Pavilion (Bldg. #27)
10am-5pm: Horse Rescue Day, Horse Barn
11am-9pm: Home Arts Demonstrations, Demo Area, see signboard in Home Arts for details (Bldg. #6)
11am-9pm: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, and Photography (Bldg.#3) open to the public
11am-9pm: Home Arts Building (Bldg. #6 Upstairs) open to the public
11am - following the 4-H Showmanship Challenge: Texas Longhorn Show, WesBanco Cattle Show Pavilion (Bldg. #16)
11am: Meet a Rabbit Demonstration, Rabbit Barn (Bldg. #22)
11:30-12:45, 2:30-3:45: Days End Farm and Gentle Giant Draft Rescue Demonstrations, Horse Arena
11:30am, 1pm, and 5pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show, United Healthcare KidZone
1pm and 3:30pm: Agricadabra, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
12noon–4pm: 4-H Fair Showcase, 4-H Clubs, Maple Ave., near the First Aid Station
12noon: Open Myotonic Goat Show, Sheep & Goat Show Pavilion (Bldg. #36)
12:30pm, 1:30pm, 5:30pm, and 7:30pm: Grant County Mulch Pig Races, Racing Park
1pm, 4pm, and 6pm: Honey Bee Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2pm, 5pm, and 7pm: Chainsaw Carver Demonstrations, Farmers’ Triangle near Barn #10
2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm: FAME Nascar Racing, near Building #3
2:30pm, 4:30pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
5pm: 4-H Fashion Show, Heritage (Garden Room)
6pm: 4-H Special Awards Program, Heritage (Garden Room)
6:30pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
7pm: Home Arts Awards ceremony, including “You Be The Judge” presentations, Home Arts Building (Bldg. #6)
7:30pm: Demolition Derby: Night of Destruction, Sheehy Ford Grandstand
8pm: Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park
9pm: Brad Matchett: Comedy Hypnotist Show, PEPCO Community Stage at Racing Park

Date: August 11-19, 2023

Fair Hours:

Friday, August 11, 2023
3:00pm – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)

Saturday, August 12, 2023
10:00am – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)

Sunday, Aug. 13 through Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023
10:00am – 11:00pm
(Gates close at 10:00pm for entry)

Friday, August 18 through Saturday, August 19, 2023
10:00am – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)

Carnival Hours:

Friday, August 11, 2023
3:00pm – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)

Saturday, August 12, 2023
12 Noon – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)

Sunday, Aug. 13 through Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023
12 Noon – 11:00pm
(Gates close at 10:00pm for entry)

Friday, August 18 through Saturday, August 19, 2023
12 Noon – 12 Midnight
(Gates close at 11:00pm for entry)

Location: Montgomery County Agricultural Fair - 501 Perry Parkway Gaithersburg, MD 20877

General Admission

$15 On-site
$12 Online
Children 11 & under are FREE
(Free same day re-admission, get your hand stamped at the gate before departing)

Tickets

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