State fair schedule

August 21, 2008

127th Maryland State Fair Schedule of Events

Aug. 21

8:30 a.m. Dog show obedience, upper Grandstand

9 a.m. Horse and pony show -- junior and intermediate, Horse Show Ring

9:30 a.m. Learn to earn and safety event (lawn tractor), lower Grandstand

9:30 a.m. Small engine, electric/energy and computer events, upper Grandstand

Noon Dog show -- fitting and showmanship, upper Grandstand

1:30 p.m. Bicycle safety, lower Grandstand

5 p.m.-close $15 ridemania (cost includes admission and rides only)

7:30 p.m. Dairy steer showmanship, Cow Palace

8 p.m. Dairy animal fit out contest, Cow Palace

Aug. 22

Wine Day -- Maryland Foods Pavilion

8 a.m. Lamb show, Sheep Barn

9 a.m. Dairy cow showmanship (all breeds), Cow Palace

9 a.m. Horse and pony show -- senior western, Horse Show Ring

10 a.m. rides, games and food, Midway

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Military Day activities, Home Arts Building

10 a.m. Photo challenge, Home Arts Building

10 a.m. Poultry show, Poultry/Rabbit Building

10 a.m. Birthing center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits, New Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m.: University of Maryland Agricultural Fair Tours, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Public cow milking lessons, Cow Palace

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

Noon Goat show, Sheep Barn

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

1 p.m. Thoroughbred horse racing, Grandstand

2 p.m. Beef steer show, Cow Palace

2-4 p.m. Horticulture Demonstration, Home Arts Building

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

6 p.m. Hog show, Swine Barn

7 p.m. Shepherd's lead contest, Sheep Barn

7:30 p.m. Animal costume contest, Horse Show Ring

7:30 p.m. Miss Maryland Agriculture Contest, Cow Palace

Kitchen Craft cooking times Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

7:30 p.m. 1964 The Tribute concert, racetrack infield

7:55 p.m. Lottery drawing, Entertainment Row

Aug. 23

Maryland Pork Day -- Maryland Foods Pavilion

8 a.m. Swine Showmanship, Swine Barn

8:30 a.m. Meat Goat Showmanship, Sheep Barn

9 a.m. Horse and Pony Show -- senior English, Horse Show Ring

9 a.m. Dairy show, Cow Palace

10 a.m. Rides, games and food, Midway

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

10 a.m. 7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits/scales, New Building

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture Fair tours, Cow Palace

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cow milking lessons, Cow Palace

Noon Sheep showmanship contest, Sheep Barn

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

1:30-2:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

1 p.m. Thoroughbred horse racing, Grandstand

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Maynard Huddleston and his Strolling Band, Farm and Garden Building

1 p.m. Rabbit and cavy show, Poultry/Rabbit Building

2 p.m. Beef showmanship contest, Cow Palace

2 p.m. Purchase power contest, Home Arts Building

4 p.m. Dairy goat showmanship contest, Sheep Barn

7:30 p.m. Livestock sale, Cow Palace

7:30 p.m. Dairy goat fitting, Sheep Barn.

Aug. 24

Maryland Watermelon Day, Maryland Foods Pavilion

9 a.m. Horse and pony show -- junior and intermediate, Horse Show Ring

9 a.m. Dairy show, Cow Palace

9 a.m. Breeding swine show, Swine Barn

9 a.m. Dairy breeding goat show, Sheep Barn

10 a.m. Rides, games and food, Midway

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits/scales, New Building

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture tours, Cow Palace

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cow milking lessons, Cow Palace

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon Breeding sheep show, Sheep Barn

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

1 p.m. Thoroughbred horse racing, Grandstand

1:30-2:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

2 p.m. Beef heifer show, Cow Palace

2 p.m. Chocolate championship, Home Arts Building

5 p.m. Egg demonstration, Home Arts Building

8 p.m. Extracting honey with Central Maryland Beekeepers, Farm and Garden Building

Aug. 25

9 a.m. Pony Hunter horse show, Horse Show Ring

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits, New Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture tours, Cow Palace

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

Noon Rides, games and food, Midway

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

1 p.m. No live horse racing -- simulcasting only, Grandstand

3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

7 p.m. The Battle Of The Beast" Pro Bull Riding event, Horse Show Ring

8 p.m. Extracting honey with Central Maryland Beekeepers, Farm and Garden Building

Aug. 26

Maryland Seafood Day, Maryland Foods Pavilion

8:30 a.m. Fitting and showing horse show, Horse Show Ring

9 a.m. Dairy Goat Show, Sheep Barn

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits, New Building

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture tours, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

Noon Rides, games and food, Midway

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

1 p.m. No live horse racing -- simulcasting only, Grandstand

7 p.m. Fashion revue, Cow Palace

8 p.m. Extracting honey with Central Maryland Beekeepers, Farm and Garden Building

Aug. 27

Maryland Fruit and Veggie Day, Maryland Foods Pavilion

9 a.m. Dairy goat show, Sheep Barn

9 a.m. Pony performance show, Horse Show Ring

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits, New Building

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture tours, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

Noon Rides, games and food, Midway

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

1 p.m. No live horse racing -- simulcasting only, Grandstand

3 p.m. Alpaca showmanship, Cow Palace

3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

6:30 p.m. Alpaca demonstrations, Cow Palace

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

8 p.m. Extracting honey with Central Maryland Beekeepers, Farm and Garden Building

Aug. 28

9 a.m. Jersey dairy cattle show, Cow Palace

9 a.m. Non-thoroughbred/thoroughbred horse shows, Horse Show Ring

10 a.m. Dairy show, Cow Palace

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits, New Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture tours, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

Noon Rides, games and food, Midway

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

3 p.m. Milking shorthorn show, Cow

3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

5:30 p.m. Welsh pony show, Horse Show Ring

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Ag Day music by Shelley Abbott and Co, Farm and Garden Building

1 p.m. No live horse racing -- simulcasting only, Grandstand

7:30 p.m. Foreigner, Racetrack infield

8 p.m. Extracting honey with Central Maryland Beekeepers, Farm and Garden Building

Aug. 29

Maryland Lamb Day -- Maryland Foods Pavilion

9 a.m. Welsh pony show, Horse Show Ring

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits, New Building

10 a.m. Dairy cattle show, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture tours, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

7 p.m. Great Baking Bonanza, Home Arts Building

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

Noon Rides, games and food, Midway

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

1 p.m. Thoroughbred racing, Grandstand

3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

8 p.m. Extracting honey with Central Maryland Beekeepers, Farm and Garden Building

7 p.m. Travis Tritt and Keith Anderson, Racetrack infield

Aug. 30

All Natural Turkey Day -- Maryland Foods Pavilion

10 a.m. Rides, games and food, Midway

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits, New Building

10 a.m. Draft horse and mule show, Horse Show Ring

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture tours, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cow milking lessons, Cow Palace

11 a.m. The Great American Spam Championship, Home Arts Building

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

12:30 p.m. Berkshire swine show, Swine Barn

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

1 p.m. Thoroughbred racing, Grandstand

1 p.m. Angus beef cattle show, Cow Palace

1 p.m. Simmental beef cattle show, Cow Palace

1:30-2:30 p.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

3 p.m. Hampshire Swine Show, Swine Barn

5:30 p.m. Bake for the Cure baking contest, Home Arts Building

7 p.m. Crossbred Barrow swine show, Swine Barn

7:30 p.m. Lightweight horse-pulling contest, Horse Show Ring

8 p.m. Extracting honey with Central Maryland Beekeepers, Farm and Garden Building

Aug. 31

Maryland Beef Day, Maryland Foods Pavilion

8:30 a.m. Hereford beef cattle show, Cow Palace

8:30 a.m. Sheep shows, Sheep Barn

8:30 a.m. Shorthorn beef cattle show, Cow Palace

9 a.m. Draft horse and mule conformation and hitch show, Horse Show Ring

9 a.m. Red and white Holstein show, Cow Palace

10 a.m. Rides, games and food, Midway

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits, New Building

10 a.m. Durock swine show, Swine Barn

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture tours, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

11 a.m. Charolais beef cattle show, Cow Palace

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cow milking lesson, Cow Palace

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

Noon Brown Swiss futurity, Cow Palace

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

12:30 p.m. Brown Swiss dairy cattle show, Cow Palace

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

1 p.m. Thoroughbred racing, Grandstand

1:30-2:30 p.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park

2 p.m. Spots swine show, Swine Barn

3 p.m. Poland China swine show, Swine Barn

3 p.m. Pie crust baking, Home Arts Building

5 p.m. Crossbred gilts swine show, Swine Barn

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Antique/classic vehicle display, Grandstand

7:30 p.m. Heavy weight horse-pulling contest, Horse Show Ring

8 p.m. Holstein futurity, Cow Palace

8 p.m. Extracting honey with Central Maryland Beekeepers, Farm and Garden Building

Sept. 1

Maryland Lamb Day -- Maryland Foods Pavilion

8:30 a.m. Sheep shows, Sheep Barn

9 a.m. Chester White Swine Show, Swine Barn

9 a.m. Shetland pony show, Horse Show Ring

9:30 a.m. Holstein dairy cattle show, Cow Palace

10 a.m. Rides, games and food, Midway

10 a.m. Birthing Center, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Natural Resources exhibits, New Building

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Department of Agriculture exhibits and activities, Farm and Garden Building

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Commercial exhibits, Exhibition Hall

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maryland State Fair Museum, New Building

10 a.m.-8 p.m. University of Maryland Agriculture tours, Cow Palace

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Home arts demonstrations, Home Arts Building

10 a.m. Yorkshire swine show, Swine Barn

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cow milking lessons, Cow Palace

Kitchen craft cooking times: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., Exhibition Hall

Noon-10 p.m. Adrenaline Ball, Entertainment Row

Noon-8 p.m. Kids tractor pull and monster truck rides, next to Swine Barn

12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Swifty Swine pig racing and "swimming pigs," next to Swine Barn

1 p.m. Thoroughbred racing, Grandstand

1:30-2:30 p.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Masters of the Chainsaw," State Fair Park