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OPEN CLASS LIVESTOCK
Frederick County/Out of County
Livestock Barns
FARM AND GARDEN
Frederick County Residents
Open Buildings
Farm & Garden Building Arrival Schedule/Rules – Dates and Times – 2026
Farm & Garden
Products Display, Corn, Grains & Seeds, Hay, Straw, Silage, Garden Fruits & Vegetables, Spuddy Buddy, Pumpkin Pals, Fleece, Gourds
Pomological
Honey & Beeswax, Apples, Grapes, Native Fruit, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Nuts, Berries, Figs, Wines, Meads, Cider, Beer
Horticulture
Cut Flowers, Arrangements, Potted Flowers/Plants, Fresh or Living Herbs, Jr. Horticulture
HOUSEHOLD
Frederick County Residents
Open Buildings
Household Bldg. Arrival Schedule/Rules – 2026
Baked Goods
Breads, Cakes, Candies, Cookies, Pie
Food Preservation
Fruits, Meats, Vegetables, Dried Foods, Jellies, Jams, Preserves, Butters, Marmalades, Pickles, Syrups, Salsa, Sauces, Condiments, Dried Herbs
Home Furnishing
Afghans, Latch Hook, Quilts, Quilted Clothing, Rugs, Weaving, Skeins, Knitted Articles
Clothing
Adults, Children’s, Sewn Garments
Needle Arts
Animals & Dolls, Counted Thread/Stamped, Crocheted, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Pillows, Knitted Items, Seasonal Decorations
Arts and Crafts
Carpentry, Carved Wood, Ceramics, Crafts, Taxidermy, Shoes, Mailbox
Fine Art
Acrylics, Oil, Pen/Ink, Pencil & Crayon, Watercolor, Mixed Medium
Photography (adult)
Black & White or Color
Children’s 10 & Under
Baked Goods, Jellies, Jams, Collections, Crafts, Drawings & Paintings, Models (no legos), K’Nex & Legos, Needlework, Photography
Middle/High School Students (Age 11-17)
Fine Arts, Baked Goods, Jellies, Jams, Collections, Crafts, Clothing, Home Furnishings, Models, K’Nex & Legos, Woodworking, Photography
YOUTH
Ages 8-18 Enrolled in 4-H, FFA or GFF
Livestock Barns | Building 12
Livestock Arrival/Release Schedule – 2026
Dairy Cattle
Beef Cattle
Sheep
Swine
Dairy Goats
Meat Goats
Poultry
Rabbits
Horse & Pony
Dog
Camelids (Alpaca/Llama)
Garden & Field
Art
Craft
Ag. Tech Sciences
Youth Bldg. Entry Rules & Arrival Schedule – 2026
Soap & Candle Making
Entomology
Photography
Sewing
Fleece/Skeins
Decorated Textiles
Cakes/Pies & Baked Goods
Sample – dairy free frosting recipe
Food Preservation
Home Furnishing & Family Life
Posters
Flowers
Club Entries
Sprouts
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