FAIR SCHEDULE
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2026 FULL SCHEDULE (Below)
| Schedule may change without notice |
| Mid-late June, Online entry opens — sign up to enter your items! |
| http://www.thegreatfrederickfair.com/exhibit – This is your go-to page for everything you need to enter items in the Fair. View the full list of departments, see what you can enter, access online registration website, and find all the important dates and drop-off times. |
| ALL Youth and Open Livestock Exhibitors MUST pre-register online by August 15 at 11:59 p.m. No late entries will be accepted. Visit http://www.thegreatfrederickfair.com/exhibit to register. |
| ENTRY INFO FOR NON-LIVESTOCK ENTRIES/BUILDINGS: Online entry deadline is August 15 at 11:59 p.m. for all online building entries. Youth Building (Bldg. 12) – Pre-registration is REQUIRED online.| Household Building – Pre-registration is OPTIONAL. | Farm & Garden Building – NO online pre-registration available EXCEPT for Home Brew, Wine, Cider & Mead. ALL entries must be physically brought to the fairgrounds during the listed drop-off dates/times. Full schedule at www.thegreatfrederickfair.com/exhibit |
| Animal Drop-Off & Pick-Up – See Arrival/Release Schedule |
| 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Youth Building Entry Drop-Off – Bldg. 12 | |
| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Farm & Garden Entry Drop-Off – Fleece, Beer, Wine, Mead & Cider ONLY – Bldg. 14A | |
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Household Building Entry Drop-Off – The Null Bldg. (9) All entries EXCEPT Baked Goods |
| 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Standardbred Horse Show – Elm Street Development, Ryan Homes & NV Homes Equine Arena – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park~ Winbak Farm ~ |
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| 2 – 8 p.m. | Farm & Garden Building Entry Drop-Off – Bldg. 14A | |
| 6 p.m. | Fair Kick Off: Youth Royal Ambassador Contest & Youth Pass Pick Up – Visit Frederick Grandstand Stage |
| 2 – 8 p.m. | Farm & Garden Building Entry Drop-Off – Bldg. 14A | |
| Household Building Entry Drop-Off – The Null Bldg. (9) Baked Goods ONLY |
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| Parking fees begin at 9 a.m.; admission at 4 p.m. | ||
| 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Kid Zone – Free fun for all ages! gffair.com/free | |
| 5 p.m. | Household Building Opens to Public – The Null Bldg. (9) | |
| Farm & Garden Building Opens to Public – Bldg. 14A – Grange Day | ||
| 5 p.m. | DEADLINE to purchase Advanced Carnival Wristband/Admission Combo – The Jack Pass – Online Only – Ends at 5 p.m. | |
| 5 p.m. – Close | Carnival Midway Opens – Wristbands $37 ($) | |
| 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Office of Agriculture | |
| Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors | ||
| 6 p.m. | Horse Barrel Racing Expo – Elm Street Development, Ryan Homes & NV Homes Equine Arena – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 7 p.m. | 2026 Agricultural Awards Ceremony: Farm Family, Agri-Business, Ag-Advocate, Young Farmer, Top Ag Professionals; Landscapers Contest Winners Announced – Presented By: Ruppert Landscaping; 4-H Character Counts – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Daughtry – Presented by Team Reeder of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. & Carter Machinery – Grandstand ($) ~ As part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series ~ {Opener at 6:30 p.m.; Headliner 8 p.m.} |
| 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Youth Building Entry Drop-Off – Bldg. 12 | |
| 9 a.m. | Household Building Opens to Public – The Null Bldg. (9) | |
| Farm & Garden Building Opens to Public – Bldg. 14A – Grange Day | ||
| Open Class Boer Goat Show #1 – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | ||
| Youth Horse & Pony Show – English – Elm Street Development, Ryan Homes & NV Homes Equine Arena – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | ||
| 10 a.m. | *Carnival Midway Opens – 10 a.m. – Close.Wristbands $37 ($) Wristbands not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. | |
| 10 a.m. | Horse Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Kid Zone – Free fun for all ages! gffair.com/free | |
| 11 a.m. | Mullet Contest – Grandstand – Sponsored by All About Men Barbershop | |
| Noon – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Office of Agriculture | |
| Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors | ||
| Taste of “Home Grown Frederick” – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 | ||
| 1 p.m. | Homemade Hit & Miss Engine Ice Cream Demo – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 | |
| Open Class Boer Goat Show #2 – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | ||
| 3 p.m. | Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Registration begins at 2:30), Presented by Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC. | |
| 3 p.m. | All Other Buildings Open to Public | |
| Open Class Boer Goat Show #3 – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | ||
| 3 – 5 p.m. | “Egg-citing” Activities: Crafts, Demos and More – Bldg. 14 | |
| 5 p.m. | Homemade Hit & Miss Engine Ice Cream Demo – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 | |
| Taste of “Home Grown Frederick” – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 | ||
| 6 p.m. | Horse Pull – Elm Street Development, Ryan Homes & NV Homes Equine Arena – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Youth Pretty Cow Contest- Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 7:30 p.m. | POP 2000’s (Chris Kirkpatrick from N*SYNC, LFO, OTOWN, Ryan Cabrera)– Grandstand ($) Presented by Team Reeder of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. and The Great Frederick Fair – Grandstand ($) ~ As part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series ~ |
| 8 a.m. | Youth Dairy Cattle Showmanship (Ayrshires, Guernseys, Jerseys & Milking Shorthorns) – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Draft Horse & Mule Show – Elm Street Development, Ryan Homes & NV Homes Equine Arena – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public | |
| Farm & Garden Building – Frederick County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Day | ||
| Approx. 9:30 a.m. | Youth/Open Dairy Cattle Show (Ayrshires, Guernseys, Jerseys & Milking Shorthorns – Heifers) – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Youth Rabbit Show (Showmanship, Breeding & Market) – Bldg. 14 | |
| 10 a.m. | Horse Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 10 a.m. | Youth Market Goat Breed Show – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Faith at the Fair (A Contemporary Worship Experience with North Valley Church) – Funky Joe’s Bandwagon Stage in the Resthaven Rest Area | |
| 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Kid Zone – Free fun for all ages! gffair.com/free | |
| Noon – Close | Carnival Midway Opens – Wristbands $37 ($) | |
| Noon – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Office of Agriculture | |
| Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors | ||
| Taste of “Home Grown Frederick” – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 | ||
| Noon – 2 p.m. | South Mt. Equine’s Fluff & Stuff ER Stuffy Care Repair – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Youth/Open Dairy Cattle Show (Ayrshires, Guernseys, Jerseys & Milking Shorthorns – Cows) – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 1 p.m. | Sunblock Bracelet Craft – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 | |
| Horseshoeing Demonstration – Horse Barns, Bldg. 23 | ||
| Youth/Open Swine Breed Show – Bldg. 25 – Middletown Valley Bank Arena | ||
| 2 p.m. | Youth Sheep Fitting & Showing – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | |
| 2 p.m. | Youth Poultry Showmanship – Bldg. 14 | |
| 2 p.m. | The Mercer Family Vintage Art Auction – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Arena | |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | “Egg-citing” Activities: Crafts, Demos and More – Bldg. 14 | |
| 4 p.m. | Youth Cake & Baked Goods Auction – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Arena | |
| 5 p.m. | Equine Demo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| Taste of “Home Grown Frederick” – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 | ||
| 5:30 p.m. | PeeWee & Open Class Dairy Showmanship – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Neal McCoy w/ Mark Wills- Grandstand ($) Presented by Aschenbach Auto Group ~Part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series ~ {Opener at 6:30 p.m.; Headliner at 8 p.m.} |
| • Canned Food Drive – $5 Gate Admission w/ Canned Food Item Donation to benefit the Frederick Rescue Mission! (Limit to 1 per person) • Lunch Bunch 11 am – 2 pm – Free Admission for Lunch! |
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| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public | |
| Youth Turkey Show – Bldg. 14 | ||
| Youth Beef Market Show – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Arena | ||
| Youth Dog Show – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | ||
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Household Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) | |
| Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A | ||
| 10 a.m. | Horse Dentist Demo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 11 a.m. | Youth Sheep Breed Show – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | |
| 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Kid Zone – Free fun for all ages! gffair.com/free | |
| 12 p.m. – Close | Carnival Midway Open – Wristbands $37 ($) WB’s not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. | |
| 1 p.m. | Youth Dog Agility Demonstration – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 2 p.m. | Catoctin Kennel Club Dog Demonstrations – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 2 – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Office of Agriculture | |
| Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors | ||
| 3 – 5 p.m. | “Egg-citing” Activities: Crafts, Demos and More – Bldg. 14 | |
| 4 p.m. | Youth Market Goat Show (Market & Showmanship) – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | |
| 6 p.m. | Colt Starter 101 – Jeff Michaels, Split Creek Equine Solutions – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 6 p.m. | Lucas Oil East Coast National Tractor/Truck Pull Night – Presented By: Krietz Auto & Krietz Customs – Grandstand ($) ~ Joseph F. Devilbiss Construction & Brandenburg Electric Motorsport Series ~ (Modified, Super Stock, 2WD Trucks, Semis, 7700 lb. Super Stock Interstate) -{Featuring Mike Kuster & The Catoctin Cowboys playing from 5 -6 pm} |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public | |
| Youth/Open Poultry Judging – Bldg. 14 | ||
| Open Class Sheep Breed Show (Wool Breeds) – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | ||
| Open Class Beef Cattle Show (All Breeds) – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Arena | ||
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Household Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) | |
| Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A | ||
| 10 a.m. | Horse Dentist Demo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Kid Zone – Free fun for all ages! gffair.com/free | |
| 11 a.m. | Jousting Exhibition – Grandstand | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Youth Swine Market Show – Bldg., 25 – Middletown Valley Bank Arena | |
| 2 – 4 p.m. | Youth Poultry & Turkey Skill-A-Thon – Back of Bldg. 12 Youth Building | |
| 2 – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Office of Agriculture | |
| Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors | ||
| 2 p.m. – Close | Carnival Midway Opens – $60 Carload Special – Presented By: WAFY Key 103.1 – – One price includes admission, ride wristbands, and parking for everyone buckled in your vehicle (up to 8 people). Must park in Lot D to get the deal. Cash only at the gate OR buy online ahead at gffair.com/carnival; OR Wristbands $37 each ($) | |
| 3 p.m. | Youth Horse & Pony Show – Western (Pleasure & Performance) – Elm Street Development, Ryan Homes & NV Homes Equine Arena – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | “Egg-citing” Activities: Crafts, Demos and More – Bldg. 14 | |
| 4 p.m. | Youth Beef Fit Out Contest – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Arena, sponsored by Digging & Rigging | |
| 5 p.m. | Youth Sheep Market Show – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Colt Starter 102 – Jeff Michaels, Split Creek Equine Solutions – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 6 p.m. | Youth Goat Team Fit-Out Competition – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 7 p.m. | Demolition Derby, Cars- Presented By: Mark’s Equipment Service and Trick Trucks & Cars – Grandstand ($) ~ Joseph F. Devilbiss Construction & Brandenburg Electric Motorsport Series {Featuring Daisy Road Band 6:00-6:45 PM & DJ, Brian Mo in between heats!} |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public | |
| Open Class Sheep Breed Show – Bldg. 28 (Meat Breeds) – Small Livestock Arena | ||
| Youth Beef Fitting & Showing – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Arena | ||
| Youth Dairy Goat Show – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | ||
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Household Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) | |
| Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A | ||
| 10 a.m. | Horse X-Ray Demo – Dr. Justin Sobota, South Mt. Equine – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Kid Zone – Free fun for all ages! gffair.com/free | |
| Noon | Harness Racing – Grandstand | |
| Celebrity Harness Races – Grandstand | ||
| 2 – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Office of Agriculture | |
| Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors | ||
| 2 p.m. – Close | *Carnival Midway Open – Wristbands $37 ($) WB’s not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. | |
| 3 p.m. | Youth Beef Breed Show – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Arena | |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | “Egg-citing” Activities: Crafts, Demos and More – Bldg. 14 | |
| 5 p.m. | Youth Poultry & Rabbit Dress Up Contest – Bldg. 14, followed by Poultry & Turkey Awards | |
| Youth Swine Fitting & Showing – Bldg. 25 – Middletown Valley Bank Arena | ||
| Equine Demo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | ||
| 6 p.m. | Youth Decorated Lamb and Lead Contest – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | |
| 6 p.m. | Frederick County FFA Greenhand & Character Counts Ceremony – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 7 p.m. | Demolition Derby, Trucks & Vans – Presented By: Mark’s Equipment Service and Trick Trucks & Cars – Grandstand ($) ~ Joseph F. Devilbiss Construction & Brandenburg Electric Motorsport Series ~ – {Featuring Skatt Daddy 6:00-6:45 PM & DJ, Brian Mo in between heats!} | |
| 8 a.m. | Youth Dairy Cattle Showmanship (Brown Swiss & Holstein) – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Youth Horse & Pony Show – Western (Speed & Trail) – Elm Street Development, Ryan Homes & NV Homes Equine Arena – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| All Buildings Open to Public | ||
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Household Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) | |
| Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A | ||
| Approx. 9:30 a.m. | Youth/Open Dairy Cattle Show (Brown Swiss & Holstein – Heifers) – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 10 a.m. | Horse Showcase/Expo – Presented By: The Great Frederick Fair- Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Kid Zone – Free fun for all ages! gffair.com/free | |
| Noon | Harness Racing – Grandstand | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Youth/Open Dairy Cattle Show (Brown Swiss & Holstein – Cows) – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| Approx. 1:30 p.m. | Old Fashion Day, Parade of Antique Cars – Grandstand Approx. 1:30 p.m. Immediately following the races | |
| 2 p.m. | Youth Rabbit Skill-A-Thon Contest – Bldg. 12 Youth Building | |
| 2 – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Office of Agriculture | |
| Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors | ||
| 2 p.m. – Close | *Carnival Midway Open – Wristbands $37 ($) WB’s not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. | |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | “Egg-citing” Activities: Crafts, Demos and More – Bldg. 14 | |
| 5 p.m. | Parade of Goat Breeds – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Parade of Horses – Horse Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 5 – 7 p.m. | Little Loopers Dummy Roping – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park Warm up 5-6 p.m. | |
| 6 p.m. | Youth Pretty Pig Contest – Bldg. 25 – Middletown Valley Bank Arena, sponsored by GT Travel Agency by Dream Vacations | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Youth Pretty Goat Contest – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 7 p.m. | Spinning Contest (Youth & Adult) – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Danny Gokey w/ TBA – Grandstand ($) Presented by The Mercer Family – Grandstand ($) And community partners: C12 MD, Putman Plumbing, Cousins ACE Hardware, Mt. Gate {Opener at 6:30 p.m.; Headliner at 8 p.m.} | |
| 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Youth Exhibitor Dance (Private) – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Arena | |
| Kids 18 & under admitted FREE until 5 p.m. | ||
| 8 a.m. | Youth Alpaca Show – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public | |
| Northeast Texas Longhorn Regional Show – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Arena | ||
| 10 a.m. | Horse Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 10 a.m.- Close | Carnival Midway Opens – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. All rides reduced by 1 ticket ($) Regular Ticket Prices after 5 p.m.- NO WRISTBANDS SOLD ON SITE | |
| 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Household Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) | |
| Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A | ||
| 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Kid Zone – Free fun for all ages! gffair.com/free | |
| Noon | Harness Racing – Grandstand | |
| Noon – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Office of Agriculture | |
| Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors | ||
| 1 p.m. | Youth Champion Showcase & Overall Market Livestock Showmanship Contest – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | |
| 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | STEM Showcase – Kid Zone, Presented by Village Edu and Sponsored by Amazon | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Parade of Horses – Grandstand (Following Harness Racing) | |
| Ice Cream in a Bag Demonstration – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 | ||
| 2:30 p.m. | Model Horse Show – Horse Expo Tent – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | “Egg-citing” Activities: Crafts, Demos and More – Bldg. 14 | |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Parade of Horses – Horse Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 6 p.m. | Taste of “Home Grown Frederick” – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 | |
| 7 p.m. | Supreme LegenDAIRY Showcase – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 6 p.m. | Let’s Sing Taylor! An unofficial tribute to Taylor Swift – Grandstand ($) Presented by The Great Frederick Fair – ~ As part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series ~ |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public | |
| Horse Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | ||
| 9 a.m. | GFF Youth Livestock Sale – (9 a.m.) Turkeys & Rabbits; (Approx. 11 a.m.) Beef, Sheep, Swine & Goats – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Arena | |
| Open Class Dairy Goat Show – Combined Doe – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | ||
| 10 a.m. | Youth Alpaca Costume Contest – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A – Frederick Co. Beekeeping Association Day | |
| 10 a.m. – Close | *Carnival Midway Opens – Wristbands $37 ($) Wristbands not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Youth Obstacle Course Challenge: Goats vs. Alpacas – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 11 a.m. | Kid Zone – Free fun for all ages! gffair.com/free | |
| Noon | Harness Racing – Grandstand | |
| Noon – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Office of Agriculture | |
| Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors | ||
| Taste of “Home Grown Frederick” – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 | ||
| 1 p.m. | Open Class Dairy Goat Show – Jr. Doe – Bldg. 28 – Farmer’s Cooperative Small Livestock Arena | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Parade of Horses, Horse Drawn Carriages and Horses & Hounds – Grandstand | |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | “Egg-citing” Activities: Crafts, Demos and More – Bldg. 14 | |
| 5 p.m. | Taste of “Home Grown Frederick” – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 | |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Parade of Horses – Horse Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Warren Zeiders w/ Chris Darlington – Presented by DARCARS Toyota of Frederick – Grandstand ($) ~ As part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series ~ {Opener at 6:30 p.m.; Headliner at 8 p.m.} |
| 7 a.m. | Youth & Open Poultry and Rabbits Released – Bldg. 14 | |
| 9 a.m. | Youth Market Livestock Released | |
| 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Youth Building Exhibits Released – Bldg. 12 | |
| 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Home Arts & Craft Building Exhibits Released – The Null Bldg. (9) – Premium Check Pick Up | |
| 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Farm & Garden Building Exhibits Released – Bldg. 14A – Premium Check Pick Up |
Schedule is subject to change without notice.
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