2009 General Rules and Regulations

Entries will be received from noon to 8:00 pm on Monday of Fair Week.  In order to expedite the entry process, please arrive prior to 7:00 pm if you have more than 10 entries.  Bakery products will also be received Tuesday from 8:30 – 9:30 am. in the Adult/Homemakers’ Building ONLY.

Judging will begin at 10:00 am Tuesday.  During judging building entry will be limited to Fair Board members, judges and clerks assisting with the judging process.  Doors officially open at 4:00 pm Wednesday.

All entries must have an entry number.  Those may be obtained from the fair office for adults; at the 4-H/Youth building for 4-H and Youth.

All entries must have been made or grown by the exhibitor, a resident of one of the five Southern Maryland Counties – Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s,  between October 1, 2008 to September 22, 2009.

4-H and Juniors will be judged by the DANISH SYSTEM unless otherwise noted.

Prizes will be given for listed items ONLY. Champion ribbons or trophies will be awarded in each department.

The Fair Board reserves the right to deny any entry.

Exhibit halls will close at 5:00 pm on the last day of the fair. Exhibits must be removed Monday following the fair from noon to 8:00 pm.

Every animal and article will be handled with appropriate care; however the fair will in no case be responsible for any loss, damage or accident that may occur.

Every effort will be made for the safety of the public; however, the Fair Board will not be responsible for any accident. If the patrons do not accept this, they may go to the office and their admission will be refunded.

Anyone removing entries from the Fairgrounds before noon Monday will forfeit their premiums. Any exhibit not claimed will be discarded and the premium forfeited.  All entrants are responsible for cleaning their display areas at the Fair’s close.

One entry per class, unless otherwise noted.

All adults and leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts and behavior.  Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example.  Those who, by their actions, exhibit less than model behavior will be escorted from the premises at the discretion of the Fair Board or their representatives.