Discover the fun and educational Calvert County Fair. Held annually in Prince Frederick, MD, we showcase the best of the area, including agricultural, 4H, contests and prizes, local entertainment, as well as a carnival.

Schedule of Events:

Pre-Fair Events Schedule:
Children’s Contest Registration at the Fair Main Building
In-person Registration Dates:
Sunday, September 25, from 10 am to 12 noon
Monday, September 26, from 6 pm to 8 pm

Calvert County Contest Fair Idol Auditions
Sunday, September 11 at 1 pm
Monday, September 19 at 6 pm

Miss Tranquility Pageant and Lord Calvert Contest
September 9 - Deadline for Applications
September 18 - Orientation and Creative Project at 1:00 pm
September 25 - Contest at 2:30 pm

Monday, September 26, 2022

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Entry Day (including baked goods)
Youth Register in the Youth Building. All must be registered by 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

8:30 am - 9:30 am: Baked Goods will be received (Adults only)
Please include 3x5 recipe card. 10:00 a.m. Judging Begins

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Poultry & Livestock entries received
PRE - Registration Required
No Early Livestock Arrivals Permitted

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 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 day
Rhinestone Roper Wild West
Ninja Experience
Chainsaw Carvings Joe Stebbing Jr.
4:00 pm: Fair Officially Opens
5:00 pm: Carnival Opens (Sneak Preview Night)
6:00 pm: Official Opening Ceremonies
7:00 pm: Calvert County Idol (Pavilion)
9:00 pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
10:00 pm: Calvert County Fair Closes for the night

Thursday, September 29, 2022 - Senior Citizen & Special Needs Day

9am - 4pm Free Admission and Free Bagged Lunch for Seniors and Special Needs Persons
Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day
Rhinestone Roper Wild West
Ninja Experience
Chainsaw Carvings Joe Stebbing Jr.
5:00 pm: Carnival Opens for Everyone (Wristband Night)
6:00 pm: Youth and Open Swine Show (Show Ring)
7:00 pm: Calvert County Idol (Pavilion)
9:00 pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
10:00 pm: Calvert County Fair Closes for the night

Friday, September 30, 2022

Youth Day Calvert County Public Schools Closed
Youth Under 18 Free Until 4:00 pm
“Canned Food to Feed the Hungry” Accepted at Gate
Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day
Rhinestone Roper Wild West
Ninja Experience
Chainsaw Carvings Joe Stebbing Jr.
See: School Bulletin, Local Newspaper, and Calvert County Fair Four-fold Brochure
9:00 - 4:00 pm: Youth Day Activities
See Brochure for detailed schedule
9:00 am: Youth and Open Goat Show (Show Ring)
1:00 pm: Youth and Open Sheep Show (Show Ring)
Youth Day 2022 Officially ends @ 4 pm
Regular Gate Admission and Carnival Prices Begin @ 4 pm
6:00 pm: Southern Maryland Mini Pullers (Tractor Pull)
6:00 pm: Southern Maryland Boot Scooters (Pavilion)
7:00 pm: Calvert County Idol (Pavilion)
10:00 pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
11:00 pm: Calvert County Fair Closes for the night

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day
Rhinestone Roper Wild West
Ninja Experience
Chainsaw Carvings Joe Stebbing Jr.
9:00 am: Youth and Open Cattle Show
10:00 am: Carnival Opens
1:00 pm: Corn Hole Tournament
5:00 pm: Youth Livestock Auction Registration
6:00 pm: Youth Livestock Auction (Show Ring)
7:00 pm: Horse Pull (Track)
7:00 pm: Calvert County Idol (Pavilion)
10:00 pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
11:00 pm: Calvert County Fair Closes for the night

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day
Rhinestone Roper Wild West
Ninja Experience
Chainsaw Carvings Joe Stebbing Jr.
10:00 am: Fair Main Gates Open
10:00 am: Antique Tractor Pull
10:30 am: Calvert County Fair Children’s Contest (Main Hall)
1:00 pm: Horseshoe Pitching Contest
1:00 pm: Chesapeake Country Cruizers (Pavilion)
3:00 pm: 4-H and Livestock Awards Program
3:00 pm: Music Fest Country Gentlemen Tribute Band (Pavilion)
5:00 pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
6:00 pm: Fair Officially Closes for 2022
6:00 pm: Livestock Removal

Monday, October 3, 2022

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Removal of all exhibits and pick up of awards
(Must bring pink copy of entry form)
Awards will be paid at the office on Monday after picking up exhibits.

Date:

September 28th - October 2nd, 2022

Location:

Calvert County Fairgrounds,
140 Calvert Fair Dr,
Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Admission:

- Adults $10.00 (12 and up)
- 11 and Under Free

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