Talbot County Fair

2023 Talbot County Fair

Schedule of Indoor Exhibits and Animal Shows

(Dates/Times are Subject to Change)

Schedule will continue to be updated

 

Tuesday, July 11               

4:30–6:30 p.m.                        Entry of NON-PERISHABLE Indoor Exhibits:  4-H/FFA Dept. C - O* 

 

Wednesday, July 12

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.                Non-Perishable Indoor Exhibits Judging and Display Setup

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.               4-H Ambassador Program (Collier Pavilion)

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.               4-H Campfire (Altvater Pavilion)

 

Thursday, July 13

7:00–8:00 a.m.                        Entry of Spring in the Ring Dairy Workshop Participants’ Cattle

8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.                Spring in the Ring Dairy Workshop

12:00 noon–4:00 p.m.            Vendors/Food Vendors Set Up

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.              Entry of 4-H and Open Meat/Pygmy Goats

3:00 p.m.                                 Entry of Dairy Cattle not participating in Spring in the Ring

4:00 p.m.                                 40th Annual Talbot County Fair Officially Opens

4:00 p.m.                                 Meat and Pygmy Goat Show (Swine Barn)

5:00 p.m.                                 Talbot County Fair Opening Ceremony

5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.               Midway Games and Vendors Open, Inflatable Entertainment Open, Escape Room Open

5:30 p.m.                                 Dairy Show (Main Pavilion)

6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.               Evening Entry of PERISHABLE Indoor Exhibits (vegetables and fruits, baked goods, flowers and plants)

9:00 p.m.                                 Fair Closes

 

Friday, July 14

9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.             Children’s Day

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.              Entry of 4-H and Open Market Hogs

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.                Morning Entry of PERISHABLE Indoor Exhibits (vegetables and fruits, baked goods, flowers and plants)

3:00 p.m.                                 Dog Show (Main Pavilion)

3:00p.m.–6:00 p.m.                4-H Fashion Show Interview Judging

4:00 p.m.                                 Market Hog Show (Swine Barn)

time to be determined           Baked Goods Silent Auction

4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.               Pit Beef Dinner to benefit the Talbot County Fair     

4:00–7:00 p.m.                        Painting with St. Michaels Art League

4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.               Midway Games and Vendors Open, Inflatable Entertainment Open, Escape Room Open

5:00 p.m.                                 K-9 Police Dog Demonstration

                                                Fire Department Smoke Truck Demonstration

7:00 p.m.                                 4-H Fashion Revue (Collier Pavilion)

9:00 p.m.                                 Fair Closes

 

Saturday, July 15

7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.                Entry of 4-H and Open Beef and Sheep

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.                Entry of Open Rabbits and Cavies

9:00 a.m.                                 Rabbit and Cavy Show (Main Pavilion)

10:00 a.m.                               Poultry Show (Main Pavilion)

11:00 a.m.                               Beef Show (Main Pavilion)

11:00 a.m.                               Eastern Shore Jousting

11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.            Midway Games and Vendors Open, Inflatable Entertainment Open, Escape Room Open

                                                  Fire Department Smoke Truck Demonstration

12:00–4:00 p.m.                      Painting with St. Michaels Art League

2:00 p.m.                                 Watermelon-Eating Contest

2:00 p.m.                                 Sheep Show (Main Pavilion)

2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.               Inflatable Entertainment Open

4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.               BBQ Chicken Dinner to benefit the Talbot County Fair

5:00 p.m.                                 Farm Bureau Ambassador Contest

6:00 p.m.                                 Fair Indoor Exhibits Awards

7:00 p.m.                                 Livestock Auction

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.               BINGO

8:00 p.m.                                 Indoor Exhibits released to fair exhibitors    

9:00 p.m.                                 40th Annual Talbot County Fair Closes         

 

The schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Check the website for updates.

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