2023 Talbot County Fair Schedule
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.