2009 Fair Schedule

123^rd Calvert County Fair

PRE-FAIR EVENTS

Sunday, Sept. 27:

Miss Tranquility Pageant & Lord Calvert Contest – 2:30 pm

Monday, Sept. 28:

Entry Day (Including Baked Goods) Noon – 8 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 29:

Baked Goods Received (Adults Only) –  8:30 – 9:30 am

Judging Begins (Closed to Public) – 10 am

Poultry and Livestock Entries Received – Noon – 8 pm Must be pre-registered

AT THE FAIR EVENTS

Wednesday, Sept. 30:

Feed the Needy Night “Sneak Preview� Night

Enter the Fair for $1.00 or a 14 oz. or Larger can of food

Ride all evening for Super Low Price of $10.00.  No coupon needed.

Fair Officially Opens – 4 pm

Official Opening Ceremony for 2009 Fair – 4:45 pm

Carnival Opens – “Sneak Previewâ€� Night –            5 pm          

Little Miss & Little Prince 1 Contest (Ages 4-     5 Yrs) – 6:30 pm 

All Contestants Must Be Pre-Registered

Entertainment During the Evening:

     Granpa Cratchet Show

     Southern Barnyard Runners

     Kachunga & the Alligator

     Unlimited DJ Productions

Exhibit Buildings Close – 9 pm

Thursday, Oct. 1:

Senior Citizens & Handicapped Day – 9 am – 2 pm

Free Admission & Free Lunch for Seniors & Handicapped Persons.  Special Events Planned for 9 am – 2 pm

Fair Opens – 9 am

Calvert High School Chorus (Outdoor Stage)

     – 9:30 am

“Elvis� Jim Godbold (Main Hall)- 10 am

Carnival Open for Seniors & Handicapped Persons – 10 – 12 Noon

Lunch for Senior & Handicapped Persons (Free) – 12 Noon

Bingo (Main Hall) – 1:30 pm

4-H & Open Goat Show – 6 pm

Little Miss/Little Prince Show 2 (Ages 6-8) Main Hall – 6:30 pm

All Contestants Must Be Pre-Registered

Entertainment During the Day and  Evening:

Granpa Cratchet Show

     Southern Barnyard Runners

     Kachunga & the Alligator

     Unlimited DJ Productions

Exhibit Buildings Close – 10 pm

Friday, October 2:  21st Annual Youth Day

Youth under 18 Free Gate Admission Until 4 pm

Calvert County Public Schools Closed

Special Challenge for 2009 Youth Day 

     Attendees (Preschool – Age 18)

Let’s Provide a Mountain of Food to Feed the Hungry!  Bring a can of food & leave it at the entry gate 9 am – 4 pm

Special Youth Day Events are Scheduled 

            9 am – 4 pm

Fair & Carnival Open – Special Discount Prices for Youth – 9 am

4-H & Open Swine Show – 9 am

Bike Drawing Registration (Drawing at 4 pm) 9 am – 3:45 pm

Do not have to be present to win, but must be present to register. 

Bikes donated by “Kmart� of Prince Frederick

Art Contest – 9 am – 1 pm – Sponsored by Optimist Club of Calvert

Black Belt Academy of Martial Arts – 9:30 am

Spelling Bee Grades 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 – 9:45 - 11 am – Sponsored by the

Prince Frederick Rotary Club

Granpa Cratchet Show – 10 am

Hoopshooting – 10 am – 12 noon – Sponsored by the Solomons Optimist Club

Baseball Fast Pitch – 10 am – 2 pm – Sponsored by Sheriff’s Dept.

Games and Contests on Track – 10:30 – 12 Noon

Sequence of Events – 3-legged Race; Sack Race; Pyramid Race; Bean Bag Toss; Frisbee Toss; John Deere Tricycle Race; Balloon Race; Wheelbarrow Race

4-H and Open Sheep Show – 11 am

Calvert School of Dance – 11 – 11:45 am

Hula Hoop, Jump Rope, Limbo. Dance, and Hog-Calling  Contests – Sponsored by Unlimited DJ Productions

Sensei Russell Hardesty Karate Show – 1 – 1:30 pm

K-9 Demonstration – 1 pm & 3 pm

Punt, Pass, & Kick Contest for Ages 8-18 - 1:30 pm – Sponsored by

St. Leonard Optimist Club

Julie Rogers Studio of Dance – 1:30 – 2:15 pm

Granpa Cratchet Show – 2:30 pm

Diane Herbert Dancers – 3 – 3:45 pm

Closing of Bike Registration – 3:45 pm

Bike Drawing for Girl’s and Boy’s Bikes 4 pm.  Need not be present to win, but must be present to register by 3:45 pm

Youth Day 2009 Officially Closed – 4 pm

Regular Gate Admission and Carnival Prices Begin at 4 pm

Southern MD Mini-Pullers (Lawn Tractors - Track) – 6 pm

Daryl Davis Band (Outdoor Stage) – 8 – 10 pm

Entertainment During the Day and Evening:

     Granpa Cratchet Show

     Southern Barnyard Runners

     Kachunga & the Alligator

     Unlimited DJ Productions

Exhibit Buildings Close - 10 pm

Saturday, October 3:  “Family Dayâ€�

Fair Opens – 9 am; Carnival opens - 10 am

4-H & Open Cattle Show – 9 am

Baby Show I (ages 6 to 15mos.) – Main Hall – 10 am – All Contestants Must Be Pre-Registered

Badd Company – Dance Team –12 Noon

Tots Contest (Ages 2-3) – 1 pm-- All Contestants Must Be Pre-Registered

Youth Pie Eating Contest – 4:30 pm  (Register by 3 pm – 4-H Building)

4-H Livestock Auction Registration – 5 pm

Horse Pull (Track) – 7 pm

Jim Godbold (“Elvis�) – 7 pm

Mustang Sally – 8 – 10 pm

Entertainment During the Day and Evening:

     Granpa Cratchet Show

     Southern Barnyard Runners

     Kachunga & the Alligator

     Unlimited DJ Productions

Exhibit Buildings Close – 10 pm

Sunday, October 4:  “Fun at the Fair Dayâ€�

Fair Opens – 10 am

Antique Tractor Pull (Track) – 10 am

4-H Dog Show – 11 am (4-H members only may show)

Baby Contest:  Show II (15 to 24 months) – Main Hall - 11:30 am

All Contestants Must Be Pre-Registered

 Carnival Opens 12 noon

Jenny’s Gymnastics (Outdoor Stage)  – 1 pm

Horseshoe Pitching Contest (Tobacco Barn)  - 1 pm

Registration at Informaion Booth

Diane Herbert Dancers – 2 pm

Gospel  Choirs – Briscoe Brothers, CC Crusaders, Mother’s Dreams – 3 – 5:30 pm

4-H & Livestock Awards Program (Show Ring) - 3 pm

Entertainment During the Day:

     Granpa Cratchet Show

     Southern Barnyard Runners

     Kachunga & the Alligator

     Unlimited DJ Productions

Exhibit Buildings Close – 5 pm

Fair Officially Closes for 2009.  Removal of Livestock – 6 pm

Monday, October 5:  Exhibit Removal Day

Removal of All Exhibits & Pick-Up of Awards.  Must Bring Pink Copy of Entry Form(s) to Pick Up Exhibits & Awards.  Awards will be paid at the Office on Monday after Picking up Entries – Noon to 8 pm.

Gate Admission – 12 and Up $5.00; 11 and Under – Free   NO PETS ALLOWED

For Information Call 410-535-0026 www.calvertcountyfair.com

SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!