2026 Talbot County Fair Schedule
The Talbot County Fair schedule is subject to change with little notice due to unforeseen circumstances. Please periodically check this website for schedule changes.
Tuesday, July 7
4:30–6:30 p.m. Entry of NON-PERISHABLE Indoor Exhibits
Wednesday, July 8
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Non-Perishable Indoor Exhibits Judging and Display Setup
5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Talbot 4-H Dinner sponsored by Tri-County Ruritan (Collier Pavilion)
6:00 p.m. 4-H Ambassador Program (Collier Pavilion)
7:00 p.m. Talbot 4-H “Campfire” Activities (Altvater Pavilion)
Thursday, July 9 Open to Public 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Entry of 4-H and Open Market Hogs (Swine Barn)
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Children’s Day (Collier Pavilion)
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. 4-H Fashion Show Interview Judging (Collier Pavilion)
4:00 p.m. Fair Opens to the Public
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Midway Games and Vendors Open
5:00 p.m. Talbot County Fair Opening Ceremony
5:00 p.m. Pork Barbecue Dinner by Talbot 4-H Shooting Sports
5:00 p.m. Market Hog Show (Swine Barn)
5:30 p.m. America-Themed Hats Event (Collier Pavilion)
6:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (Main Pavilion)
6:30 p.m. 4-H Fashion Show (Collier Pavilion)
evening Entertainment
Friday, July 10 Open to Public 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Entry of PERISHABLE Indoor Exhibits (vegetables and fruits, baked goods, flowers and plants)
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Entry of 4-H and Open Dairy Cattle (Dairy Barn)
9:30 a.m.–12:00 noon Perishable Indoor Exhibits Judging
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Entry of 4-H and Open Meat and Pygmy Goats
3:00 p.m. Entry of Dog Show Participants
4:00 p.m. Fair Opens to the Public
4:00 p.m. Dog Show (Main Pavilion)
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. St. Michaels Art League Painting (Collier Pavilion)
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Midway Games and Vendors Open
5:00 p.m. Beef Barbecue Dinner by Fairview Church of the Brethren
5:00 p.m. Meat and Pygmy Goat Show (Swine Barn)
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Baked Goods Silent Auction (Collier Pavilion)
6:00 p.m. Dairy Show (Main Pavilion)
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Entertainment
Saturday, July 11 Open to Public 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Entry of 4-H and Open Beef, Dairy Steers, Sheep
8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Entry of Open Rabbits and Cavies
9:00 a.m. Fair Opens to the Public
9:00 a.m. Cavy Show and Rabbit Show (Collier Pavilion)
10:00 a.m. Poultry Show (Main Pavilion)
10:00 a.m. Beef Show (Main Pavilion)
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Vendors Open
12:00 noon Joust by Eastern Shore Jousting Association
12:00 noon–4:00 p.m. St. Michaels Art League Painting (Collier Pavilion)
12:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Midway Games Open
2:00 p.m. Watermelon-Eating Contest (Midway)
2:00 p.m. Sheep Show (Main Pavilion)
3:00 p.m. Apple Pie Contest (Collier Pavilion)
TBD Chesapeake Classic Car Club (Field)
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Baked Goods Silent Auction, bidding ends at 6:45 (Collier Pavilion)
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Chicken Dinner by FFA Alumni
6:00 p.m. Fair Indoor Exhibits Awards Program
7:00 p.m. Livestock Auction (Swine Barn)
8:00 p.m. Indoor Exhibits Released (Collier Pavilion)
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