September 13 thru 17
Dive into the county fair’s 71st year with music, food, fun, rides and more. Every day is different. See the livestock shows presented by 4-H, stroll through the exhibits and visit the carnival midway for rides. Children ages 9 and under are always free with a paying adult.
Wednesday is the opening day with a quilting demonstration, fair royal ambassador contest and pig races. The carnival midway opens for family night at 6 pm.
Thursday all kids and seniors (age 55+), get free admission from 9 am to 2 pm. Watch pig races and draft horse-pulling contests. The Midnite Run Band performs at 6:30 pm
Friday there are children’s activities (9 am to 2 pm), pig races, and live music by Oracle.
Saturday features more pig races, a K-9 demo, dance performances, a children’s tug-of-war, the antique tractor pull, scarecrow making, plus performances by The Talent Machine Company and School of Rock. Don’t miss the 4-H livestock auction, the pie-eating contests and live music by The NoWhere Men.
Sunday brings the 4-H Cake Auction, Cute Kid contests, tractor pulls, karate demos, dance performances, watermelon eating contest, Best in Show awards, and music by Anna Stamato.
Times: Wed 5-10pm, Th 10am-10pm (closed 2-5pm), F 5-11pm, Sa 9am-11pm, Su 9am-8pm at Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville, $10 (not including rides and games): 410-923-3400; www.aacountyfair.org
Author: Kathy Knotts
Kathy Knotts is the editor of Annapolis Moms Media. She has over 20 years experience writing for local and regional media organizations. She is a native of Louisiana and loves good books, good coffee, good wine and good food.
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