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2009 THIS LIST OF EVENTS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO CONFIRM AN EVENT PLEASE CALL 410-442-1022 For up to date changes use only this site: www.howardcountyfair.com
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
HUNTER SAFETY COURSES
There are TWO AUCTION COMPANIES using the fairgrounds during the year. Allen T. Hill Auctions ... 410-795-3206 call for information Gregory & Associates ... 410-489-7200 most Tuesdays @ 4pm www.GregorysAuctions.com
JANUARY AKC SANCTIONED ALL BREED DOG SHOWS January 16th & 17th Carroll Co. KC 8am - 4pm Information: Lynne Beard 410-848-3998 9am-9pm January 18th & 19th Annapolis KC 8am - 4 pm Information: Mike Ness 301-530-5319 Admission $5.00 per vehicle ...
SPUR & STIRRUP 4H – TACK SALE Saturday the 31st ... 8am-2pm Information: Cindy 443-745-5017
FEBRUARY MARYLAND STATE QUARTER HORSE AMATEURS - TACK SALE Saturday the 7th.. 10am-2pm Joy Woolford 443-336-8598
HOWARD COUNTY BEEKEEPERS Assoc. Short course in beekeeping. February 17 & 24 March 3, 10,& 17 Information: 410-489-2835 7pm – 9pm
GOBAL FORCE AUCTION Saturday February 28 Registration 7:30 ... Auction starts at 9am ... Removal by 3/4/09 Contractors of skid loaders, excavators, trucks & trailers Online Bidding at EquipmentFacts.com Information: 240-818-2622 ... www.gforceauction.com
MARCH PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS Preview Friday March 6th.. Noon to 6pm Auction Saturday the 7th & Sunday the 8th Registration 7:30 Auction 9am Information ... 816-474-1982 9am - 4pm 18th year of Peak Auctioneering, building materials Auctions at the Howard County Fairgrounds . All new merchandise. Everything you could want to build or rehab your home or rental units. www.peakauction.com
HOWARD COUNTY ANTIQUE MACHINERY CLUB Basket Bingo Friday the 6th opens @ 5:30 ... bingo starts @ 7 Admission: Advance $15 at door $20 Proceeds go to the LIVING FARM HERITAGE MUSEUM 20 Regular games, 3 specialty games, 3 raffles & 50/50 raffle Information: 410-988-8069
CHESAPEAKE REGION ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA Saturday the 14th .. 8am - 3 pm rain or shine. Admission & parking free. Antique Car, Truck, & cycle flea market. Antique vehicle car corraL Indoors & Outdoors ... Rain or Shine Tom Young - 410-653-3108 - 6-9pm.. Jerry Gordon 410-484-1299 - 6-9pm
DOG OWNERS TRAINING CLUB OF MARYLAND Sunday the 15th .. 9:00am-6pm Admission & parking Free! AKC all breed Obedience & Rally Trials indoors PLEASE NO UNENTERED DOGS ALLOWED. Information .. 410-239-2678 & leave a message Admission: Free
SPRING EQUIPMENT AUCTION Saturday the 21st .. 9am till .... finished No consignments accepted before the 18th 410-489-7200
MID ATLANTIC ANTIQUES Saturday the 28th 10am- 5pm .. Sunday the 29th 10am-4pm Admission: $8.00 per person. Americana, formal & county furniture, folk art, fine art, Textile early glass & ceramics SPECIAL PREVIEW - Friday the 27th … 5 – 8pm Admission $50.00 a benefit for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation www.CBF.org .. www.simsrogers.com ... 410-228-8858
UPPER MARLOBOR KENNEL CLUB Saturday the 28th & Sunday the 29th All events indoor. 8am -5 pm Obedience Trials & Rally Trials Free admission
APRIL SUBURBAN MARYLAND SPRING HOME SHOW Friday April 3, 11am - 10pm Saturday April 4, 10am -8pm Sunday April 5 , 10am - 6pm Adults $9.00. Children are free Whether you are a new homeowner, or someone who has lived in your house for years, anyone with an interest to update, enhance, and create a new look or amenity for their home will enjoy the HOME SHOW. For more information call toll-free 888-560-EXPO(3976) or visit our website at www.mdhomeshow.com
POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB Saturday the 11th .. 8am-5pm Annual Breed Specialty & Obedience Trial Information: 410-879-8581
GREAT DANE CLUB OF MD Saturday the 11th .. 8am-5pm Information: 410-377-9679
HOWARD CO. ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION The 14th ANNUAL Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club. Tractors, farm & garden equipment, golf carts, building supplies’ tools, antiques, boats, cars, trucks, trailers, & much more Consignment drop-of Wednesday the 15th - Friday the 17th .. 9am - dusk The Auction will begin Saturday the 18th at 9am A 5% buyers fee for all items sold for $1,000.00 or less will go towards the LIVING FARM HERITAGE MUSEUM Information: 410-531-2569 or 410-988-8165 9am - 9pm
Kids Nearly New Spring Sale I The ultimate children’s sale! Saturday, April 18, 2009 8am- noon Main Exhibition Building 140 spaces filled with families, crafters & services selling their kids stuff! NB to TEEN / SMALL ADULT sizes clothing, toys, games, books, videos/DVD, sports furniture, equipment, decorations, maternity outside play sets, home schooling, etc, etc... No ATM on site, Food is available Contact:web site:www.kidsnearlynewsale.com email: kidnearlynewsale@aol.com Please do not park in NO PARKING LANES or block other cars in
Kids Nearly New Spring Sale II The other ultimate children’s sale day! Sunday, April 19, 2009 8am- noon Main Exhibition BuildingAnother day... a different group of families 140 spaces filled with families, crafters, and services selling their kids stuff! NB to TEEN / SMALL ADULT sizes clothing, toys, games, books, videos/DVD, sports
MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS Sunday the 19th. 8am - 4pm Information .. 410-442-2641
MAY MARYLAND SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL Saturday the 2nd .. 9am - 9pm & Sunday 3rd .. 9am - 5pm Sheep shows, sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, working sheep dogs, gourmet lamb cooking, demonstrations & workshops concerning all facets of the Sheep Industry. Free Admission & Parking Information: 410-531-3647 .. www.sheepandwool.org
MARYLAND FM MEMORIAL DAY HAMFEST Sunday 24th .. 8am - 2pm This is an Amateur Radio Flea Market type of Event. Admission: Donation $6.00 .. under 12 free Reservation & Information: 301-641-5313 3pm-9pm MFMA Inc. P.O. Box 351 Hanover MD 21076
MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS Sunday the 10th & 17th ... 8am - 4pm Information .. 410-442-2641
SPA, POOL & PATIO SHOW May 29-31 .. Friday 12-8; Sat. 9-8 & Sunday 10-5 FREE ADMISSION www.spapoolpatio.com Free parking & Admission
JUNE
MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS Sunday 7th, & 14th .. 8 am- 4pm
JULY DOG CLUSTER 4 AKC All-Breed Dog Shows Approx. 1500 – 2500 dogs each day in approx. 140 different Breeds. Approx. 40 -50 Vendors selling Dog Items & Food Supplies Thursday the 2nd - Catoctin Kennel Club Friday the 3rd - Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club 8am-6pm Information 410-218-5607 Saturday the 4th - Upper Marlboro Kennel Club Sunday the 5th - National Capital Club Show hours ..7:30am-5pm .. Parking $5.00 .. Admission: FREE THIS IS AN AKC SHOW PLEASE …. NO STROLLERS OR DOGS NOT ENTERED IN SHOWS See you at the show For all Information: www.nemkc.org
POW WOW Gates open at 11 am Saturday the 11th - 11 am - 7 pm & Sunday the 12th 11 am - 6 pm Rain or shine, in the event of rain the POW WOW will move inside. Admission: Ages 13-up $8.00; Under 13 $6.00 An opportunity for the public to interact with American Indians. Native American Dancing/Singing, craft Demonstrations/Story Telling; Native American food items. Pony Rides; Face Painting This is a rain or shine event and in the event of rain will be moved inside. Information: Barry Richardson - 252-257-5383 7 am – 11 pm; E-mail: powwow@vance.net
CHESAPEAKE FORKLIFT SAFETY RODEO July 18, 2009 7am – 5 pm Information: www.atlanticlift.com/rodeo.html
BRATS – BALTIMORE RADIO AMATEURES & TELEVISION SOCIETY Sunday the 19th .. 8 am – 2 pm Maryland Ham fest and Computer fest. Tailing & indoor tables available. Adults $6.00 .. under 12 Free Information: 410-461-0086 voice & fax .. www.bratsatv.org
MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS Sunday the 19th & 26th .... 8am-4pm
AUGUST THE 64th HOWARD COUNTY FAIR August 8th – 15th Daily Hours 8am – 11pm Admission: $5 .. (10 years & up) … $2 (Seniors, 62 & up) August 8nd Preview day: 8am-11pm, rides open noon – 11pm 9th thru 14th .. 8:am-11pm - Rides open 1pm – 11pm Saturday the 11 rides 12am – 11pm Sunday the 9th - Grand Opening & West Friendship Volunteer Fire Dept. Parade & Baltimore’s Marching Ravens Tuesday the 11th “SENIOR DAY” FREE ENTRY FOR FOLKS 62 & UP – all day. Agricultural Judging: Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Rabbits, & Poultry Home Arts: Baked Goods, Fruits & Vegetables, Candies, Farm Crops, Wood working, Photography, Fine Arts & much more. Live Bands & other Entertainment, Petting Zoo, & Pony Rides Displays of Howard County Businesses & Services & Commercial Vendors. Carnival Rides & a BIG choice of Food & Ice Cream Information: 410-442-1022 PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS Preview Friday the 21nd .. Noon to 6pm Auction Saturday the 22nd & Sunday the 23rd Registration 7:30am Auction Starts 9am Large Building Materials Auction Daily updates on materials received at www.peakauction.com . Information: 816-474-1982 .. fax 816-474-4405
GOBAL FORCE AUCTION Consignments 9am - 5pm August 21-28 Registration Saturday August 29th at 7:30 ... Auction starts at 9am Removal August 30 - September 2, 2009 Contractors of skid loaders, excavators, trucks & trailers Online Bidding at EquipmentFacts.com Information: 240-818-2622 ... www.gforceauction.com
IN THE ZONE AGILITY Friday the 28th thru Sunday the 30th
MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS Sunday 16th ... 8am-4pm
SEPTEMBER KOREAN SOCIETY OF MARYLAND Korean festival with traditional dances, performances, food, and arts. Saturday the 5th 10am - 6pm Information: 410-625-2442 .. 9-3
KID NEARLY NEW SALE Saturday, September 12th .. 8am – 12 noon 143 Booths filled with families and services selling kids stuff for teens (16) - infants.. Back-to-school, holiday/dressy outfits, maternity, Halloween costumes, toys, games, educational items,, books, videos, electronics, furniture, cribs, decorative items. Handmade gift items, new/unused items great for gift giving. Name brand clothing in alll sizes ... great condition ... low prices! Lots of items for the older kids 6-14. Bring walking shoes ... small bills .. shopping bags . kid’s size/measurements ... Friend, neighbor... and a way to take the great stuff home! advise ... Easier to shop/buy without the kids 410-823-6039 evenings 6 – 9pm .. E-mail: kidnearlynewsale@aol.com Web site kidsnearlynewsale.com
FLASH POINT Fly Ball Tournament Saturday the 12th & Sunday the 13th.
SILVERADO GUN SHOW Saturday the 19th .. 9am - 5pm Sunday the 20th .. 9am - 3pm Over 400 Tables of all types of Firearms & related items. All Firearm transactions subject to all Federal, State, & Local Laws. Adults .. $7.00, Over 62 $4.00, Children under 12 & parking free Information: 301-874-5012 www.silveradogunshow.com
ATLANTIC COAST GEM & MINERAL EXPO. Saturday the 26th .. 10am - 6 pm Sunday the 27th .. 10am - 5pm Quality Dealers from all over the U.S. Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils for sale. Jewelry making & gem cutting & related demonstrations. Exhibits & activities for children (mine for gem stones). Admission: $5.00 .... Under 12 free www.gemcuttersguild.com …. 410-832-5906 – evenings
MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS Sunday 13th & 20th .. 8am-4pm
OCTOBER
SUBURBAN MARYLAND FALL HOME SHOW Friday October 2, 11am - 8pm Saturday October 3, 10am -8pm Sunday October 4, 10am - 6pm Adults $9.00. Children under 16 are free Event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their home will enjoy the HOME SHOW. For more information call toll-free 888-560-EXPO(3976)
CARA HAMFEST Sunday the 4th .. 6:00am – 4pm HAM RADIO, COMPUTER SHOW & Flea Market Admission: Adults $6.00 .. Under 12 Free Information: 410-552-2652
CATONSVILLE KENNEL CLUB October Friday 9th & Saturday the 10th ... 8am - 5pm Parking $3.00 per Car No Friday night “B” Match Information: 410-833-1368 8am - 5pm
MARYLAND KENNEL CLUB Sunday the 11th & Monday the 12th .... 8am - 5pm All Breed Dog Shows Both shows (10/10-13) admission ... $3 per car
FALL EQUIPMENT AUCTION Saturday the 17th 9am till ...... finished No consignments accepted before the 14th 410-489-7200
MID ATLANTIC ANTIQUES 100 Quality Antiques Dealers Americana, formal & county furniture, folk art, fine art, Textiles early glass, & ceramics Saturday the 24th Early Bird .. 8:30-10 am $15.00 Saturday the 24th .. 10am - 5pm & Sunday the 25th.. 10am - 4pm $7.00 Information: 410-228-8858
RAISING K9 AGILITY October 23rd-25th .. 7am-5pm each day. Dog Agility Trail Free admission & parking Information: Raising K9 Agility Club Jaz 410-437-7801
SPA, POOL & PATIO SHOW October 30 - November 1 Friday 12-8; Sat. 9-8 & Sunday 10-5 FREE ADMISSION www.spapoolpatio.com
NOVEMBER HOWARD COUNTY CRAFT SPECTACULAR November 6th - 8th ... 9am - 5pm Admission: $5 daily or 3 day pass $ 7.. Under 10 Free Several hundred juried Crafters participating Information: www.atozcrafts.net - 301-271-4432 .. 9am - 8pm
DOG CLUSTER All-Breed Dog Shows & Obedience Trials approx. 1,500 To 2,400 + dogs each day. in approx. 150 different Breeds Trials each day Approx. 50 Vendors selling dog related products Thursday 19th - National Capital Kennel Club Friday 20th - Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club Saturday 21st - Chesapeake Kennel Club Sunday 22nd - Upper Marlboro Kennel Club All Breed Judging indoors & all Obedience outdoor. Show hours .. 8am-6pm Parking $ 5.00 PLEASE .... NO STROLLERS OR DOGS NOT ENTERED IN SHOW Vendor Information: Dee Emsley 410-658-6033 Information: www.nemkc.org
DECEMBER PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS Preview Friday December 4th .. Noon to 6pm Auction Saturday the 5th & Sunday the 6th Registration 7:30am Auction Starts 9am 9-4 Large Building Materials Auction Daily updates on materials received at www.peakauction.com . Information: 816-474-1982
HUNTER SAFETY COURSES MUST PRE REGISTER FOR EITHER COURSE Basic Hunter Safety: Must attend both sessions, Wednesday & Saturday. April - Wednesday 1st 7-10pm & Saturday the 4th 8am-4pm May - Wednesday 6th & Saturday 9th August - Wednesday 19th & Saturday 22nd September - Wednesday 9th & Saturday 12th Muzzleloader Classes: May - Saturday 30th 8am-4pm October - 3rd 8am-4pm For additional information call: Terry Barth: 410-635-3522 or huntsafe@comcast.net
THIS LIST OF EVENTS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO CONFIRM AN EVENT CALL 410-442-1022
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