(410)-392-3440
Mailing Address
PO Box 84
Childs, MD 21916

Physical address
Fair Hill Fairgrounds
4640 Telegraph Road
Elkton, MD 21921

(410)-392-3440

Fair Schedule & Dates

Schedule of Events

The 2024 Schedule is: (click any item to be taken directly to that day)

 
 

Friday, July 19

Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous Sneak Preview Discount Admission Fee (No animals on grounds until July 20th)
3 – 8 PM
Home Arts & Garden Exhibit Entries received (NO INDOOR ENTRIES RECEIVED ON SATURDAY)
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Midway opens
5:00 PM
Farm Bureau Ambassador
5 – 10 PM
Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
6:00PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
6:30PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
7:30 PM
Detroit Shoot-Out – Classic Tractor pull Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
9:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
9:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant

Saturday, July 20

Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous Old Time Farm Weekend Featuring Case Tractors and Equipment
7 – 11 AM, 2 – 4 PM
4-H Livestock Animals Arrive
8:00 AM
English Show – 4-H Horse and Pony
10:00 AM
4-H Poultry Show
10:00 AM
Light Class Antique Tractor Pull
10:00 AM
Antique Tractor Display (All Day)
2:00 PM
Midway opens
2:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
3:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
4:00 PM
Tug-o-War – Main Arena
5:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
6:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
6:30 PM
4-H Goat Fitting Contest – Stafford Pavilion
6:30 PM
Antique Tractor and Machinery Parade
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Outta Tune (Classic Rock)
8:00 PM
Heavy Class Antique Tractor Pull Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
8:00 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
8:30 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus

Sunday, July 21

Sponsored by: Dixie Land Energy Old Time Farm Weekend Featuring Case Tractors and Equipment
7:30 AM
Registration for Cecil County 4-H Camp 5K Fun Run
7:30 AM
Market animal weigh-in
8:30 AM
English Show – Open Horse and Pony
8:30 AM
Cecil County 4-H Camp 5K Fun Run
9:00 AM
Cavy Show with Rabbit Show to follow
10:00 AM
Lawn Tractor Pull
10 AM – 2 PM
Antique Tractor Display
11:00 AM
Tractor ride thru Fair Hill NRMA
1:00 PM
Home Arts Building opens
1:00 PM
Dairy Goat Show – Swine Barn
2:00 PM
Midway Opens
2:30 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
3:00 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
3:00 PM
4-H Welding Event – Barn B
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Gas and Diesel Truck Pull – Hot Stock Tractors Sponsored by: Dixieland Energy
5:30 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
6:00 PM
Cow Chip Toss – Swine Barn
6:00 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
6:30 PM
4-H Fashion Revue – Stafford Pavilion
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Just Because (Rock/Pop Rock/Classic Rock)
8:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
8:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant

Monday, July 22

Sponsored by: Ourisman Ford Children’s Day
7 – 10 AM
4-H dairy Entries received
10 AM – 2 PM
Children’s Day Activities
11:00 AM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
11:00 AM
4-H Computer and Electric Events – Barn A
11:30 AM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
2:00 PM
4-H Lawn Tractor Event – Field Area Under Tent
2 – 4 PM
4-H Dairy Entries received
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
4:00 PM
Meat Goat Show
4 – 7 PM
Republican Chicken Barbecue – Field Area
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
5:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
6:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Seppe Roxx (Rock and Country)
7:00 PM
Hay Toss
7:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
7:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
8:00 PM
New Double Figure Eight Junk Car Race presented by Stoney Roberts Sponsored by: Ourisman Ford
8:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
8:30 – 9:30 PM
Danny Grant Strolling Show

Tuesday, July 23

Sponsored by: Apple Auto Ag Day
9:00 AM
Sheep Show
10 AM – 2 PM
Ag Showcase – Field Tent
10:00 AM
4-H Bicycle Safety Written Exam – Grandstands Area
12:30 PM
Ag Showcase Pig Roast – Field Tent
2:00 PM
4-H Jumper Show
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
5:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
6:00 PM
Swine Fitting and Showing
6:30 PM
Pedal Tractor Pull
6:30 PM
HC Cowdogs Dog Herding Demonstration – Main Arena
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Redeemed (Gospel Bluegrass)
7:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
7:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
8:00 PM
RODEO: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo Sponsored by: Apple Auto
9:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
9:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant

Wednesday, July 24

Sponsored By: Apple Auto Military Appreciation Day
8:30 AM
Jumper Horse Show
9:00 AM
Swine Show with Dairy Steer and Beef Shows to follow
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
5:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
6:30 PM
Cecil Celebrities: Barnyard Event – Swine Barn
6:30 PM
HC Cowdogs Dog Herding Demonstrations – Main Arena
7:00 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
7:00 PM
Pie Eating Contest – Stafford Pavilion
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: A. J. Love (90’s Rock and Country)
7:30 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
7:30 PM
Wood Carving, Blown Glass, & Ironworks Live Auction – Field Tent
8:00 PM
RODEO: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo Sponsored By: Apple Auto
9:00 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
9:30 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus

Thursday, July 25

Sponsored By: Hillside Oil Gospel Night
10:00 AM
Dairy Cattle Show
11:00 AM
4-H ATV Event – Field Area
2:00 PM
4-H Small Engine Event – Field Area
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
4:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
6:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: GOSPEL NIGHT – Featuring: The Browders, Carolina the Band, Hyssongs, The Nottingham Four, & Redeemed (Sponsored by Sen. Jason Gallion)
6:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
7:00 PM
All-Star Showmanship Contest
7:30 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
8:00 PM
Demolition Derby: Featuring the School Bus Heat (Sponsored By: Hillside Oil)
8:30 – 10:00 PM
Danny Grant Strolling
9:15 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus

Friday, July 26

Sponsored by: Elkton Recycling 4-H Appreciation Day
8:30 AM
4-H Western Horse Show
10:00 AM
4-H Small & Large Pets Show, followed by the 4-H Pygmy Goat Show
12:00 noon
4-H Farm Tractor Safety Event – Field Area
2:00 PM
Camelid Show – Stafford Pavilion
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
5:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
6:30 PM
4–H Pretty Animal Contest – Stafford Pavilion
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Scott Bandy (Originals and Country)
7:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
7:00 PM
Power Wheels Derby – Main Arena
7:30 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
8:00 PM
Demolition Derby Sponsored By: Elkton Recycling
8:30 – 10:00 PM
Danny Grant Strolling Show
9:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus

Saturday, July 27

Sponsored by: Ourisman Ford Demo Derby Day
8:30 AM
Open Western Horse Show
8:30 AM
4-H Dog Show Registration
9:00 AM
Pretty Baby Contest
9:00 AM
4-H Dog Show – Field Area Under Tent
11:00 AM
4-H Livestock Sale Social
12:00 PM
4-H Livestock Sale – Stafford Pavilion
1 – 7 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
1:30 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
2:00 PM
Midway Opens
2:00 PM
Demo Derby Matinee
2 – 7 PM
Mobile Glass Blowing – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
3:30 PM
Clover Show and Tell
4:00 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
4:30 PM
4-H Awards Ceremony – Stafford Pavilion
6:00 PM
Youth Big Wheel Contest – Grandstand Area
6:00 PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus
7:00 PM
Wood Carving, Blown Glass, & Ironworks Live Auction – Field Tent
7:00 PM
Power Wheels Derby – Main Arena
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Eleventh Hour (Southern Rock and Country)
7:00 PM
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
8:00 PM
Demolition Derby (Sponsored by Ourisman Ford)
8:30 – 10:00 PM
Danny Grant Strolling Show
9:00PM
Amazing Anastasini Circus

Sunday, July 28

Clean-up Day
8:00 AM – noon
Home Arts & Farm and Garden Exhibits picked up/claimed
2:00 PM
All Livestock must be removed by this time & pens must be clean

All events and times are subject to change

All Midway opening and run times are weather dependent.

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Dogs and other pets are not allowed at the Fair.

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Mailing Address
PO Box 84
Childs, MD 21916

Physical Address
Fair Hill Fairgrounds
4640 Telegraph Road
Elkton, MD 21921

Phone: (410)-392-3440