2021 Great Frederick Fair Schedule of Events
July 1 - August 15 ONLINE ENTRY REGISTRATION OPENS
Youth and Open Livestock MUST pre-register by August 15 at 11:59 p.m.
Farm & Garden and Household pre-registration is optional
NOTE: Schedule is subject to change without notice
| Saturday, Sept. 11 | |
| 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Youth Building Entries Received – Bldg. 12 |
| Youth Booth/Display Entries Received – Bldg. 12 | |
| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Beer, Wine, Mead & Cider Entries Received – Bldg. 14A |
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Home Arts & Crafts Building Entries Received – The Null Bldg. (9) (Photography, Fine Arts, Mutli-Media, Afghans, Quilts, Childrens and Middle High/School) |
| Wednesday, Sept. 15 | |
| 3 – 8 p.m. | Home Arts & Crafts Building Entries Received – The Null Bldg. (9) (all exhibits EXCEPT Baked Goods, Photography, Fine Arts, Multi-Media, Afghans, Quilts, Childrens and Middle/High School) |
| 3 – 8 p.m. | Farm and Garden Building Entries Received – Bldg. 14A |
| Thursday, Sept. 16 | |
| 3 – 8 p.m. | Home Arts & Crafts Building Entries Received – The Null Bldg. (9) (Baked Goods Only) |
| 3 – 8 p.m. | Farm and Garden Building Entries Received – Bldg. 14A |
| Friday, Sept. 17 | |
| 9 a.m. | Judging – Home Arts & Crafts Building Exhibits – (CLOSED) |
| Judging – Farm and Garden Building Exhibits – (CLOSED) | |
| 3 – 10 p.m. | Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors |
| 5 p.m. – Close | Carnival Midway Opens – Wristbands $25 ($) |
| 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Economic Development & Flying Dog |
| 5 p.m. | Horse Carriage Arena Racing – Outdoor Equine Arena – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 7 p.m. | Farm Family, Agri-Business, & Ag-Advocate of the Year – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 7:30 p.m. | TobyMac w/ Ryan Stevenson – Presented By: Eddie Mercer Agri-Services – Grandstand ($) |
| GFF Ag Ambassador Contest & Recognition – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| Saturday, Sept. 18 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. | FFA Corsages and Plan & Plant Entries Received – Bldg. 12 |
| 9 a.m. | Home Arts & Crafts Building Opens to Public – The Null Bldg. (9) |
| Farm and Garden Building Opens to Public – Bldg. 14A | |
| Open Class Dairy Goat Show – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| Youth Horse & Pony Show – English – Outdoor Equine Arena – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 10 a.m. | *Carnival Midway Opens – 10 a.m. – Close.Wristbands $30 ($) Wristbands not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. |
| 10 a.m. | Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Youth Baked Goods, Plan & Plant, Garden & Field Crop Entries Received – Bldg. 12 |
| 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Interactive Demonstration – USDA Agriculture Research Service FDWSRU – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 12 Noon – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Economic Development & Flying Dog |
| 1 p.m. | Homemade Hit & Miss Engine Ice Cream Demo – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 3 p.m. | All Other Buildings Open to Public |
| 3 – 10 p.m. | Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors |
| 5 p.m. | Homemade Hit & Miss Engine Ice Cream Demo – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 6 p.m. | Horse Pull – Outdoor Equine Arena – Pleasants’ Horse Park (FREE) |
| 6:30 p.m. | Youth Pretty Cow Contest- Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 7:30 p.m. | Rodney Atkins & Shenandoah – Presented By: A&B Luck Plumbing & Heating and Pleasants – Grandstand ($) |
| Sunday, Sept. 19 | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Draft Horse & Mule Show – Outdoor Equine Arena – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 8:30 a.m. | Youth Dairy Cattle Show- All Breeds – Bldg. 32 -South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public |
| Youth Rabbit Breeding Show – Bldg. 14 | |
| 10 a.m. | Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| Noon – Close | Carnival Midway Opens – ($) |
| 12 Noon – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Economic Development & Flying Dog |
| 1 p.m. | Stick Horse Workshop – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| Horseshoeing Demonstration – Mr. Roland Offutt – Horse Barns, Bldg. 23 | |
| 1 p.m. | Youth Swine Breeding Show – Bldg. 25 – Middletown Valley Bank Arena |
| 1 – 3 p.m. | Karaoke w/ the King DJ – Douglas Ray Phebus – Bldg. 14A – Farm & Garden |
| 2 p.m. | Youth Sheep Fitting & Showing – Bldg. 28 – Barrick & Sons Arena |
| Youth Poultry Showmanship – Bldg. 14 | |
| 3 p.m. | The Eddie Mercer Agri-Services Vintage Art Auction – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Ring |
| Approx. 4 p.m. | Landscapers Contest Winners Announced – Presented By: Ruppert Landscaping – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Ring |
| 3 – 10 p.m. | Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Kids Craft/Activity – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 5 p.m. | Youth Cake Auction – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Ring |
| 7:30 p.m. | Marshall Tucker Band & Outlaws – Presented By: Michelob Ultra and Team Reeder of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. – Grandstand ($) |
| Monday, Sept. 20 | |
| 9 a.m. | Youth and Open Poultry Judging – Bldg. 14 |
| All Buildings Open to Public | |
| Youth Beef Showmanship – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Ring | |
| Youth Dog Show – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Home Arts & Crafts Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) |
| 10 a.m. | Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 12 noon | Story Time – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| Youth Sheep Breeding Show – Bldg. 28 – Barrick & Sons Arena | |
| 2 p.m. – Close | Carnival Midway Open – Wristbands $25 ($) WB’s not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. |
| 2 – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Economic Development & Flying Dog |
| 3 – 10 p.m. | Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors |
| 4 p.m. | Youth Market Goat Show – Bldg. 28 – Barrick & Sons Arena |
| Youth Beef Heifer Show – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Ring | |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Kids Craft/Activity – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 5 – 7 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 6:30 p.m. | Lucas Oil East Coast National Tractor/Truck Pull Night – Presented By: Krietz Automotive Repair – Grandstand ($) |
| (Modified, Super Stock, 2WD Trucks, Semis) | |
| Tuesday, Sept. 21 – Governor’s Day | |
| 8 a.m. | Open Class Sheep Breeding Show (Wool Breeds) – Bldg. 28 – Barrick & Sons Arena |
| 8:30 a.m. | Open Class Dairy Cattle Show (Ayrshires, Guernseys, Holsteins – Heifers)- Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public |
| Open Class Beef Cattle Show (All Breeds) – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Ring | |
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Home Arts & Crafts Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) |
| Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A | |
| 10 a.m. | Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| Horse Dentist Demo – Ashley Dillow, Aspire Equine Dentistry – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 11 a.m. | Jousting Exhibition – Grandstand (Free) |
| Noon | Story Time – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Open Class Dairy Cattle Show (Ayrshires, Guernseys, Holsteins – Cows)- Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 2 – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Economic Development & Flying Dog |
| 2 p.m. – Close | Carnival Midway Opens – $60 Carload Special – Presented By: WAFY Key 103.1 – Parking in Lot D Required (Off Moncacy Blvd.) |
| 3 p.m. | Youth Rabbit Agility Contest – Bldg. 14 |
| 3 – 10 p.m. | Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Kids Craft/Activity – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 5 p.m. | Youth Goat Team Fit-Out Competition – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 6 p.m. | Youth Sheep Market Show – Bldg. 28 – Barrick & Sons Arena |
| 5 – 7 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 7 p.m. | Demolition Derby,Cars- Presented By: Mark’s Equipment Service & Milex Complete Auto Care of Frederick – Grandstand ($) |
| Wednesday, Sept. 22 – Agriculture Day | |
| 8 a.m. | Open Class Sheep Breeding Show – Bldg. 28 (Meat Breeds) – Barrick & Sons Arena |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public |
| Youth Beef Market Steer Show – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Beef Show Ring | |
| Youth Dairy Goat Show – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Home Arts & Crafts Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) |
| Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A | |
| 10 a.m. | Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Grandstand Entertainment – TBA (Free) |
| Noon | Harness Racing – Grandstand (Free) |
| Celebrity Harness Races – Grandstand (Free) | |
| Story Time – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) | |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Kiddie Carnival Rides Open ($) |
| 2 – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Economic Development & Flying Dog |
| 2 p.m. – Close | *Carnival Midway Open – Wristbands $25 ($) WB’s not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. |
| 3 – 10 p.m. | Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Kids Craft/Activity – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 5 p.m. | Youth Swine Fitting & Showing – Bldg. 25 – Middletown Valley Bank Arena |
| 6 p.m. | Youth Decorated Lamb and Lead Contest – Bldg. 28 – Barrick & Sons Arena |
| Frederick County FFA Greenhand & Character Counts Ceremony – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Youth Poultry & Rabbit Dress Up Contest – Bldg. 14 |
| 7 p.m. | Demolition Derby, Trucks & Vans and Figure 8 – Presented By: Mark’s Equipment Service & Milex Complete Auto Care of Frederick – Grandstand ($) |
| Thursday, Sept. 23 – Old Fashion Day | |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public |
| Youth Swine Market Show – Bldg, 25 – Middletown Valley Bank Arena | |
| Open Dairy Cattle Show (Milking Shorthorns) – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Home Arts & Crafts Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) |
| Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A | |
| 10 a.m. | Equine Showcase/Expo – Presented By: The Great Frederick Fair- Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Frederick County History Day – Grand Rental Events’ Community Tent – Visit Frederick |
| 10:30 a.m. | Open Dairy Cattle Show (Brown Swiss & Jerseys- Heifers) Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Grandstand Entertainment – TBA (Free) |
| Noon | Harness Racing – Grandstand (Free) |
| Story Time – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) | |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Kiddie Carnival Rides Open ($) |
| Approx. 1:30 p.m. | Old Fashion Day, Parade of Antique Cars – Granstand (Free) Approx. 1:30 p.m. Immediately following the races |
| 1:30 p.m. | Open Dairy Cattle Show (Brown Swiss & Jerseys- Cows) Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Parade of Horse Breeds – Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 2 p.m. | Youth Rabbiy Skill-A-Thon Contest – Bldg. 14 |
| 2 – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Economic Development & Flying Dog |
| 2 p.m. – Close | *Carnival Midway Open – Wristbands $25 ($) WB’s not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. |
| 3 – 10 p.m. | Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Kids Craft/Activity – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Parade of Horse Breeds – Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 5 – 7 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 6 p.m. | Youth Beef Awards Presentations – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Ring |
| 6:30 p.m. | Youth Pretty Goat Contest – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 7:30 p.m. | ZZ Top – Presented By: Michelob Ultra and Smoketown Brewing Station – Grandstand ($) |
| 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Youth Exhibitor Dance (Private) – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Ring |
| Friday, Sept. 24 FAIR DAY FRIDAY/KID’S DAY | |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public |
| Youth Camalids Show – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena | |
| Northeast Texas Longhorn Regional Show – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Ring | |
| 10 a.m. | Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 10 a.m.- Close | Carnival Midway Opens – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. All rides reduced by 1 ticket ($) Regular Ticket Prices after 5 p.m. |
| 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Home Arts & Crafts Building Demonstrations – The Null Bldg. (9) |
| Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A | |
| Fun with Microscopes! Demonstration – USDA Agriculture Research Service FDWSRU – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) | |
| 11 a.m. | Ice Cream in a Bag Demonstration – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Grandstand Entertainment – TBA (Free) |
| Noon | Harness Racing – Grandstand (Free) |
| Story Time – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Parade of Horse Breeds – Grandstand (Following Harness Racing) |
| 2 p.m. | Ice Cream in a Bag Demonstration – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 2 – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Economic Development & Flying Dog |
| 2:30 p.m. | Model Horse Show – Equine Expo Tent – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 3 – 10 p.m. | Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors |
| 4 p.m. | Youth Goat Obstacle Course – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 5 p.m. | Ice Cream in a Bag Demonstration – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Parade of Horse Breeds – Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 5 – 7 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 7 p.m. | Selection of the Open Class Dairy Supreme Champions – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 7:30 p.m. | Whiskey Myers & The Steel Woods – Presented By: South Side Tire & Auto and PVI Office Furniture – Grandstand ($) |
| Saturday, Sept. 25 | |
| 9 a.m. | All Buildings Open to Public |
| Open Class Boer Goat Show #1 – Bldg. 28 – Small Livestock Arena | |
| Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park | |
| 10 a.m. | GFF Youth Livestock Sale – Turkeys & Rabbits – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Ring |
| 10 a.m. | *Carnival Midway Opens – 10 a.m. – Close. Wristbands $30 ($) Wristbands not sold after 8 p.m. Regular Ticket Prices after 8 p.m. |
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Farm & Garden Building Demonstrations – Bldg. 14A |
| 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Music & More – Grand Rental Events’ Community Tent |
| 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Grandstand Entertainment – TBA (Free) |
| Noon | Harness Racing – Grandstand (Free) |
| Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull – City Streets Country Roads Bldg. 44 (Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.) | |
| Noon – 10 p.m. | Homegrown Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Showcase – Bldg. 13 – Fred. Co. Economic Development & Flying Dog |
| 1 p.m. | Open Class Boer Goat Show #2 – Bldg. 28 – Barrick & Sons Arena |
| GFF Youth Livestock Sale – Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats – Bldg. 18 – South Side Tire & Auto Show Ring | |
| 1:15 p.m. (Approx.) | Racing Under Saddle Race – Grandstand (Free) – Rosecroft Raceway and Colby Hubble Racing |
| 1:30 p.m. | Parade of Breeds, Horse Drawn Carriages and Horses & Hounds (Free) – Grandstand |
| 2 p.m. | Youth Obstacle Course Challenge: Goats vs. Alpacas – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 2:30 p.m. | Horse & Hounds Demo – Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park – Equine Arena |
| 3 – 10 p.m. | Beer Garden – Under the MICHELOB ULTRA sign, next to Farm & Garden – Michelob Ultra, Wantz Distributors |
| 3:30 p.m. | Parade of Youth Goats – Bldg. 32 – South Mt. Creamery Large Arena |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Kids Craft/Activity – City Streets Country Roads – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Parade of Horse Breeds – Equine Showcase/Expo – Infield – Pleasants’ Horse Park |
| 5 – 7 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration – City Streets Country Roads Kitchen – Bldg. 44 (Free) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Jon Pardi w/ Drew Parker – Presented By: DARCARS Toyota of Frederick – Grandstand ($) |
| 8 p.m. | Youth & Open Class Livestock Released, except for Poultry and Rabbits |
| Sunday, Sept. 26 | |
| 8 a.m. | Youth & Open Poultry and Rabbits Released – Bldg. 14 |
| 9 a.m. | Youth Horse & Pony Show – Western and Theraputic Riding – Outdoor Equine Show Arena |
| 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Youth Building Exhibits Released – Bldg. 12 |
| 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Home Arts & Craft Building Exhibits Released – The Null Bldg. (9) |
| Farm & Garden Building Exhibits Released – Bldg. 14A | |