Saturday, Sept. 8
9 a.m.                           1 Mile Walk
9:15 a.m.                        5K Run
10 a.m.-2 p.m.                    Beer and Wine Entries Received - Bldg. 14A
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.                   Household Building Entries Received - Bldg. 9 (Photography, Fine Arts and Multi Media, Afghans and Quilts)
Noon - 4 p.m.                     4-H Building Entries Received - Bldg. 12

Wednesday, Sept. 12
4 - 8 p.m.                         Household Dept. Entries Received - Bldg. 9 (all exhibits EXCEPT Baked Goods, Photography,
                                 Fine Arts, Multi Media, Afghans and Quilts)

Thursday, Sept. 13
2 - 8 p.m.                         Household Dept. Entries Received- Bldg.9 (all exhibits EXCEPT Baked Goods, Photography,
                                 Fine Arts, Multi Media, Afghans and Quilts)
3 - 8 p.m.                         Farm and Garden Dept. Entries Received - Bldg. 14A

Friday, Sept. 14
9 a.m.                           Judging, Household Dept. (all exhibits EXCEPT Baked Goods)
2 - 5 p.m.                         FFA Entries Received in 4-H Building - Bldg. 12
2 - 8 p.m.                        Household Dept. Entries Received - Bldg. 9 (Baked Goods only)
3 - 8 p.m.                        Farm and Garden Dept. Entries Received - Bldg. 14A
5 p.m. - close                     Carnival Midway Opens—Pay One Price 5 p.m. - Close
5 - 8 p.m.                        4-H Building Entries Received (4-H entries only) - Bldg. 12
7 p.m.                           4-H King/Queen Contest, Farm Family of the Year, & Character Counts Recognition- Bldg. 32 (Free)
7 p.m.                           Horse Pull - Grandstand (Free) SPONSORED BY FREDERICK MOTOR CO., FOUT ROLLOFF SERVICES

Saturday, Sept. 15
8 a.m.                           Farm and Garden Dept. Judging - Bldg. 14A (Closed)
                                 Household Dept. Judging- Bldg. 9 (Closed)
9 a.m.                           4-H Horse & Pony Show, English - Equine Show Arena
                                 Open Class Dairy Goat Show - Bldg. 32
                                 4-H Alpaca Show - Bldg. 18
10 a.m.                          *Carnival Midway Opens—10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pay One Price, Regular Ticket Prices after 5 p.m.
Noon - 3 p.m.                     4-H Baked Goods entries received - Bldg. 12
3 p.m.                           All Buildings Open to Public
4 p.m.                           Decorated Wagon Parade - City Streets, County Roads-Bldg. 44
7:30 p.m.                        Gretchen Wilson Concert - Grandstand ($)

Sunday, Sept. 16
8 a.m.                           4-H Rabbit Judging - Bldg. 14
                                 4-H and Open Poultry Judging - Bldg. 14
9 a.m.                           All Buildings Open to Public
                                 Draft Horse and Mule Show – Infield SPONSORED BY FREDERICK MOTOR CO., SANDY SPRING BANK
                                 Open Class Dairy Cattle Show - Bldg.32
Noon-Close                       Carnival Midway Open
Noon                            Open Class Sheep Carcass Contest - Bldg. 28
2 p.m.                           4-H Sheep Fitting and Showing - Bldg. 28
                                 Open Class Dairy Cattle Show - Bldg. 32
                                 4-H Swine Fitting and Showing - Bldg. 25
                                 Judging of Spuddy Buddy entries - Bldg. 14A
3:30 p.m.                         Potato Sack Races - City Streets, Country Roads - Bldg. 44
5 p.m.                           4-H Swine Carcass Contest - Bldg. 25
6 p.m.                           4-H Cake Auction - Bldg. 18
7 p.m.                           Oak Ridge BoysConcert - Grandstand ($) SPONSORED IN BY CHARLES TOWN RACES AND SLOTS

Monday, Sept. 17
9 a.m                            All Buildings Open to Public
                                 4-H Beef Fitting & Showing - Bldg. 18
                                 4-H Dog Show - Bldg. 32
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.                   Household Building Demonstrations - Bldg. 9
2 p.m. - Close                     Carnival Midway Open
2 p.m.                           4-H Sheep Breeding Show - Bldg. 28
6:30 p.m.                        Frederick County Tractor Pull Night - Grandstand ($) SPONSORED BY ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS INC.
                                 4-H Market Goat Show - Bldg. 28
7 p.m.                           4-H Swine Breeding Show - Bldg. 25

Tuesday, Sept. 18 - Governor’s Day
9 a.m.                          All Buildings Open to Public
                                Open Class Sheep Show (Wool Breeds) - Bldg. 28
                                4-H Swine Market Judging - Bldg. 25
                                4-H Dairy Show - Bldg. 32
10 a.m.                          Agriscience Field Day - Registration Bldg. 18
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.                   Kiddie Carnival Rides Open
1 p.m.                          Governor’s Day
                                Grandstand and Track Entertainment - Pony Racing, Harness Racing
2 p.m. - Close                    Carnival Midway Open
                                Household Building Demonstrations - Bldg. 9
                                Farm and Garden Building Demonstrations-Bldg. 14A
2 p.m.                          Open Class Beef Cattle Judging - Bldg. 18 (Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Prospect Feeder Calves)
2:30 p.m.                       Jousting Exhibition - Grandstand
5 p.m.                          4-H Market Lamb Show - Bldg. 28
7 p.m.                          4-H Pretty Cow & Pretty Goat Contests - Bldg. 32
                               Demolition Derby - Grandstand ($) SPONSORED BY TOYOTA NATIONAL

Wednesday, Sept. 19 - Agriculture Day
8 a.m.                         Open Class Sheep Judging (Meat Breeds) - Bldg. 28
9 a.m.                         All Buildings Open to Public
                               4-H Beef Steer Show - Bldg. 18
                               4-H Dairy Goat Show - Bldg. 32
10 a.m.                        Open Class Swine Judging - Bldg. 25
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.                 Household Building Demonstrations - Bldg. 9
                               Farm and Garden Building Demonstrations - Bldg. 14A
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.                  Kiddie Carnival Rides Open
1 p.m.                         Grandstand and Track Entertainment - Pony Racing, Harness Racing
2 p.m. - Close                   Carnival Midway/$45 Car Load Special
2:30 p.m.                      Old Fashioned Day, Parade of Buggies, Carts - Grandstand
6 p.m.                         4-H Decorated Lamb Contest and Lead Contest - Bldg. 28
7 p.m.                         4-H Market Goat Sale - Bldg. 32
7:30 p.m.                      Gary Allan Concert - Grandstand ($)

Thursday, Sept. 20 - Old Fashion Day
9 a.m.                         All Buildings Open to Public
                               Open Class Dairy Cattle Show - Bldg. 32
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.                 Household Building Demonstrations - Bldg. 9
                               Farm and Garden Building Demonstrations - Bldg. 14A
                               Equine Showcase/Expo - Equine Show Arena. SPONSORED BY FREDERICK MOTOR CO., SANDY SPRING BANK
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.                  Kiddie Carnival Rides Open
1 p.m.                         Grandstand and Track Entertainment-Pony Racing, Harness Racing
2 p.m.                         Open Class Dairy Cattle Show - Bldg. 32
2 p.m. - Close                   Carnival Midway Opens—Pay-One-Price
2:30 p.m.                      Old Fashioned Day, Parade of Antique Cars - Grandstand
6 p.m.                         4-H Beef, Sheep, and Swine Sale - Bldg. 18
7:30 p.m.                       Rockin Road House Concert (Aaron Tippin, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Chesnutt - Grandstand ($)
                               SPONSORED BY DARCARS FREDERICK

Friday Sept. 21 – Children’s Day
9 a.m.                         All Buildings Open to Public
9:30 a.m.                      Open Class Alpaca Show - Bldg. 32
10 a.m.                        Carnival Midway 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
                               All rides reduced by one ticket; Regular ticket prices after 5 p.m.
                               4-H Beef Heifer Judging - Bldg. 18
10 a.m. - Noon                  Household Building Demonstrations - Bldg. 9
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.                 Farm and Garden Building Demonstrations - Bldg. 14A
                               Equine Showcase/Expo - Equine Show Arena. SPONSORED BY FREDERICK MOTOR CO., SANDY SPRING BANK
1 p.m.                         Open Class Beef Cattle Judging - Bldg. 18 (Exotic Breeds, Simmental, Limousin)
                               Grandstand and Track Entertainment - Pony Racing and Harness Racing
6 p.m.                         4-H Building Awards - Bldg. 32
                               Landscapers Contest Awards
7 p.m.                         Selection of 4-H and Open Dairy Supreme Champions - Bldg. 32
7:30 p.m.                       Lonestar Concert - Grandstand ($)
8 p.m.                         4-H Ice Cream Making Contest - Bldg. 32

Saturday, Sept. 22
7:30 a.m.                      Livestock Exhibitors’ Breakfast - Equine Show Arena
9 a.m.                         All Buildings Open to Public
                              Boer Goat Show - Bldg. 28
9:30 a.m.                      Antique Tractor Pull - Grandstand
10 a.m.                       *Carnival Midway 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Pay One Price; Regular ticket prices after 5 p.m.
                              Open Alpaca Show - Bldg. 32
                              Northeast Texas Longhorn Regional Show - Bldg. 18
                              Farm and Garden Building, Demonstrations - Bldg. 14A
11 a.m.                       Journalism Awards Ceremony - Equine Show Arena
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.                Stick Horse Contest - City Streets, Country Roads
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.                Scarecrow Making—Next to Bldg. 44, Free to first 150 children
3 p.m.                        Kids’ Peddle Pull – Machinery Row
7:30 p.m.                     Joe Nichols Concert - Grandstand ($) SPONSORED BY A&B LUCK PLUMBING

Sunday, Sept. 23
9 a.m.                        4-H Horse & Pony Show, Western - Equine Show Arena
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.                Farm & Garden Dept. Entries Released - Bldg. 14A
                             4-H Building Entries Released - Bldg. 12
                             Household Dept. Entries Released - Bldg. 9

Schedule subject to change without notice

MEDIA CORE
Watch our Frederick County journalism students in action as they cover the news of the fair from the fair!
From print to broadcast, the fair will be covered like never before. Watch the students in action as they
work from the Media CORE Center inside Gate 1 and shadow the professionals from The Frederick News-Post and WFMD.

IT’S FAIR GAME…BANKING ON AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE
Visit the fair and the 10 designated locations throughout the fairgrounds to learn about the various agricultural
commodities and the economic impact each plays in our community and daily lives. Pick up an activity card from
any Guest Relations Center to guide through the program! 
Sponsored by Frederick County Bank and Office of Economic Development, Frederick County

ONE FOOT, TWO FOOT, THREE FOOT, FAIR FOOT!
First and second grade students will use what they know about their own feet to generate ideas about other feet
(human and animal).  Students will measure, compare, collect data and create a bar graph. Students will use this
information as background knowledge to help them complete a booklet while attending The Great Frederick Fair.
Sponsored by the Office of Economic Development, Frederick County.

BIRTHING CENTER
A “baby boom” will hit The Great Frederick Fair, and fair visitors can experience it first hand! The Birthing Center will
be part of the agricultural educational program at the fair. Located next to Building 32, the Birthing Center, will give
fairgoers the chance to watch farm animals give birth and care for their young. The Western Maryland Veterinary Medical
Association will oversee this ag-citing program!
Sponsored by Kenley T. Hubble LLC 

SPUDDY BUDDY
Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to explore the fair with “Spuddy Buddy” and learn about the five major senses
and how they are featured at the fair. Pick up your “Spuddy Buddy” activity card and map at any of the fair’s Guest Relations Centers.

LET’S GROW A PIZZA
The Great Frederick Fair, Inc. in partnership with The Frederick County Board of Education, is offering a new educational program
called “Let’s Grow A Pizza.” Pick up your very own recipe card at any of the fair’s Guest Relations Centers. Then, visit the different
exhibits on the fairgrounds to learn where the ingredients for pizza come from and the amount of ingredients needed to make a
large pizza.
Sponsoring this national award winning educational program is Frederick County Farm Bureau, and MD Agricultural Council, Inc.

FOOD
No place else can you get the aroma and taste of great food. From hand patted oyster sandwiches to country fried chicken and
homemade soups to the traditional cotton candy, lemonade and candy apples, you won’t go away hungry! Look for our “Chow Time Guide.”

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITORS
Visit the fair’s nearly 250 vendors featuring an array of exhibits from new cars to jewelry and specialties.

MACHINERY ROW
From the latest in farm equipment technology to tractors and mowers for the homeowner. This $3 million display has it all!

LANDSCAPERS’ CONTEST
A continuing event at this year’s fair sponsored by Classic Landscaping, Inc. Visit one of the many sites landscaped by area
high schools, 4-H & FFA clubs and businesses.

CITY STREETS, COUNTRY ROADS
This national award winning agriculture education exhibit is one event you won’t want to pass up. Located in Building 44, see
live animal exhibits, educational displays. Open daily from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Be sure to get your coloring/activity book (limited supply).

LegenDAIRY CELEBRATION!
Join us for a special evening while you watch the selection of the Supreme Champion 4-H and Open Class dairy cattle at 7 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 22, at Building 32. Sponsored in part by Sheetz Stores.

DAIRY MILKING FACILITY
Located next to Building 32, the milking facility is sure to be a main attraction. Come see the milking process first hand as the
exhibitors milk their cows daily.

IT’S FIBER-OPTICS!
This educational display features the sheep/alpaca industries next to Building 27. Sponsored in part by Tate Chrysler of Frederick.

BABY CHANGING STATIONS
Take care of your youngster’s diaper changing needs utilizing our baby changing stations in restrooms at Buildings 2, 5, 15 and 24.
You’ll have a clean environment to take care of your little one’s needs.


LIVESTOCK
14 POULTRY/RABBITS
Several hundred species of poultry and rabbits will be featured in this building.Educational displays will also be featured in this building.

18 BEEF BARN
4-H and open class exhibitors will have more than 400 head of beef cattle on exhibit throughout the week.

TENT ALPACAS
Beside This livestock offering promises to be a popular attraction. In this exhibit area you Bldg.29 will see the alpacas
Thursday through Saturday. You can watch the 4-H’ers show in Building 18 on the first Saturday.

23 HORSES
Trotters are on display here. Watch them as they race around the half-mile race track. The Draft Horse and Mule Show on
Sunday is always a popular attraction as well as the 4-H Horse and Pony Shows.

25-26 SWINE
Come squeal with the best! The swine exhibits are sure to bring you smiles. Be sure to visit the baby pigs!

27-29 SHEEP
See these soft wooly animals. Special educational displays will also be featured throughout the barns, and visit our educational
exhibit, It’s Fiber-Optics!

30 DAIRY GOATS
An exceptional display of dairy goats awaits you. Learn about the seven different breeds at the fair.

33-39 DAIRY CATTLE
You’ll have a mooving experience when you visit the dairy barns! Come see where milk really comes from when you visit the
milking facility! Our Milky Way exhibit will also feature informative displays.


HOUSEHOLD
9 Local residents take pride in exhibiting their handmade quilts, jars of pickles and jellies, photographs, baked goods and crafts.
Special demonstrations will be featured throughout the week. Check the schedule at Building 9 or any one of our three Guest Relations Centers.

FARM AND GARDEN
14A See what local residents have produced from the land during the past growing season... from carrots and tomatoes to
flowers and pumpkins. Special demonstrations including butterflies and other subjects will be held throughout the week.
Check the schedule at Building 14A or any one of our three Guest Relations Center.

4-H/FFA INDOOR EXHIBITS
12 Here, you will find handmade sewn garments, baked goods, crafts, flowers, produce...all exhibited by county
4-H/FFA members between the ages of 8 and 18.

ENTERTAINMENT
42 See daily entertainment in front of the grandstand...from music concerts to tractor pulls, harness racing,
demolition derby, jousting!

GUEST RELATIONS CENTER
Visit one of the three centers to get the fair’s Schedule of Events or to ask any questions you might have about the fair.
Open daily and located at Building 2, near Gate 1, and on Machinery Row. Sponsored by Diversion Publications.

DIRECTIONAL MAPS
Be sure to utlilize our Directional Maps in three convenient locations to view an up to date schedule of events at the fair.

ADMISSION/PARKING FEES
$5 for 10 year olds and older (plus parking); free for those under 10 years. Parking is limited on the grounds. Parking is encouraged
at the Highland St. (Lot C) property across from Gate 4 and Monocacy Blvd.(Lot D) $5 per car to park.