Fair Schedule:

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

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 and CarnivalCloses for the night

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

5:00 pm Carnival Opens (Wristband Night)
6:30 pm 4-H 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 and CarnivalCloses for the night

Friday, September 29th, 2023

9:00 - 4:00 pm Youth Day Activities
9:00 am 4-H and Open Goat Show (Show Ring)
4-H and Open Sheep Show (Show Ring)
Youth Day 2023 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)
9:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
10:00 pm Calvert County Fair and CarnivalCloses for the night

Saturday, September 30th, 2023

9:00 am 4-H and Open Cattle Show
10:00 am Carnival Opens
1:00 pm Corn Hole Tournament
5:00 pm 4-H Livestock Auction Registration
6:00 pm 4-H Livestock Auction (Show Ring)
7:00 pm Horse Pull (Track)
7:00 pm Calvert County Idol (Pavilion)
9:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
10:00 pm Calvert County Fairand Carnival Closes for the night

Sunday, October 1st, 2023

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 Calvert County Fair and Carnival Officially Close for 2023
6:00 pm Livestock Removal

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

11:00 am - 7:00 p.m. Removal of all exhibits and pick up of awards for Adults

11:00 am – 8:00 pm Removal of all exhibits and pick up of awards for Youth/4-H
(Must bring pink copy of entry form)
Awards will be paid at the office on Monday after picking up exhibits.

Fair Date: September 27 - October 1, 2023

Location: Calvert County Fairgrounds - 140 Calvert Fair Drive Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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