The 2011 Calvert County Fair is almost here! The Calvert Fair wraps up the fair season here in Southern Maryland, so this is your last chance to enjoy all the cotton candy, funnel cakes and deep fried Twinkies you can eat!
This will be the 125th edition of the fair, and it’s also one of my favorites (second only to Charles County, naturally!). Admission is $5 per person, free for kids under 12. Here’s a full list of events and directions below:
Wednesday, September 28 – Feed the Needy Night
ENTER THE FAIR FOR $1.00 OR A 14 OZ. OR LARGER CAN OF FOOD
Entertainment performing at various times throughout the evening:
Amazing Rain Forest Experience, Flying Pages High Wire Trapeze, Granpa Cratchet Puppet Mobile/Show, Southern Maryland Barnyard Runners, Big T’S DJ, Mary Go-Round Pony Rides, Dennis Beach Chainsaw Woodcarver.
4:00 pm Fair Officially Open
5:00 pm Carnival Opens
6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies
7:00 pm Calvert County Idol (Pavilion)
8:00 pm Karaoke (Pavilion)
9:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
Thursday, September 29, 2011 – Senior Citizen & Handicapped Day
FREE ADMISSION AND FREE LUNCH FOR SENIORS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day:
Amazing Rain Forest Experience, Flying Pages High Wire Trapeze, Granpa Cratchet Puppet Mobile/Show, Southern Maryland Barnyard Runners, Big T’S DJ, Mary Go-Round Pony Rides, Dennis Beach Chainsaw Woodcarver.
9:00 am Fair Main Gates Open
9:30 am Calvert High School Chorus (Pavilion)
10:00–12:00 – Carnival is open and free for Seniors and Handicapped persons
10:00 am “Elvis” Jim Godbold (Main Hall)
12:00 pm Lunch for Seniors and Handicapped persons (free)
1:30 pm Bingo (Main Hall)
5:00 pm Carnival Opens for Everyone
6:00 pm 4-H and Open Goat Show (Show Ring)
6:30 pm Little Miss & Little Prince Show (Main Hall) MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED
7:00 pm Calvert County Idol Top 12 Contestants (Pavilion)
10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
Friday, September 30, 2011 – Youth Day
Calvert County Public Schools Closed
YOUTH UNDER 18 FREE UNTIL 4:00 P.M.
Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day:
Amazing Rain Forest Experience, Flying Pages High Wire Trapeze, Granpa Cratchet Puppet Mobile/Show, Southern Maryland Barnyard Runners, Big T’S DJ, Mary Go-Round Pony Rides, Dennis Beach Chainsaw Woodcarver.
9:00 am Fair Main Gates Open
9:00 – 4:00 pm Youth Day Activities
(See website, www.calvertcountyfair.com Calvert County Fair Four Fold Brochure, Newspaper, and School Bulletins for specific activities.)
9:00 am 4-H and Open Swine Show (Show Ring)
9:00 am-3:45 pm Bike Drawing Registration (Open to all Youth)
11:00 am 4-H and Open Sheep Show (Show Ring)
4:00 pm Bike Drawing (Need not be present to win)
Youth Day 2011 officially over @ 4 pm
Regular Gate Admission and Carnival Prices Begin at 4 pm
4:00 pm Autograph Signing with Baltimore Ravens
(See website, www.calvertcountyfair.com www.marksrepairs.comfor specific players and time.)
6:00 pm Chesapeake Country Cruizers (Pavilion)
7:00 pm Calvert County Idol Top 6 Contestants (Pavilion)
8:00 pm Full Steam Band & Show (Pavilion)
10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day:
Amazing Rain Forest Experience, Flying Pages High Wire Trapeze, Granpa Cratchet Puppet Mobile/Show, Southern Maryland Barnyard Runners, Big T’S DJ, Mary Go-Round Pony Rides, Dennis Beach Chainsaw Woodcarver.
9:00 am Fair Main Gates Open
9:00 am 4-H and Open Cattle Show
9:30 am Baby Contest: Classes A thru F (Main Hall) MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED
10:00 am Carnival Opens
12:00 pm BADD Company-Dance team (Pavilion)
1:00 pm Jenny’s Gymnastics (Pavilion)
2:00 pm Diane Herbert Dancers (Pavilion)
4:00 pm Autograph Signing with Washington Redskins
(See website, www.calvertcountyfair.comwww.marksrepairs.comfor specific players and time.)
5:00 pm 4-H Livestock Auction Registration
6:00 pm 4-H Livestock Auction (Show Ring)
6:00 pm Southern Maryland Boot Scooters (Pavilion)
7:00 pm Horse Pull (Track)
7:00 pm Calvert County Idol Top 3 Finalists (Pavilion)
8:00 pm TBA Band and show (Pavilion)
10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day:
Amazing Rain Forest Experience, Flying Pages High Wire Trapeze, Granpa Cratchet Puppet Mobile/Show, Southern Maryland Barnyard Runners, Big T’S DJ, Mary Go-Round Pony Rides, Dennis Beach Chainsaw Woodcarver.
10:00 am Fair Main Gates Open
10:00 am Antique Tractor Pull
12:00 pm Carnival Opens
12:00 pm TBA (Pavilion)
1:00 pm Horseshoe Pitching Contest (Tobacco Barn)
1:00 pm TOTS Contest (Ages 2 – 4) (Main Hall) MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED
1:30 pm Patuxent Pearls (Pavilion)
2:00 pm Woodcarver Auction Registration
2:00 pm TBA (Pavilion)
3:00 pm Woodcarver Auction
3:00 pm 4-H and Livestock Awards Program
3:00-6:00 pm Music Fest: Bill Yates & Country Gentlemen Tribute Band
2011 Calvert Idol Winner (Presentation by G.H. Clark Contractors)
5:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
6:00 pm Fair Officially Closes
6:00 pm Livestock Removal
Directions: