(410)-392-3440
Mailing Address
PO Box 84
Childs, MD 21916

Physical address
Fair Hill Fairgrounds
4640 Telegraph Road
Elkton, MD 21921

(410)-392-3440

Fair Schedule & Dates

Schedule of Events

The 2025 Schedule was: (click any item to be taken directly to that day)

 
 

Friday, July 18

Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous Sneak Preview Discount Admission Fee (No animals on grounds until July 19th)
3 – 8 PM
Home Arts & Garden Exhibit Entries received (NO INDOOR ENTRIES RECEIVED ON SATURDAY)
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Midway opens
5 – 10 PM
Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
6:00PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
6:30PM
Majestik Spectacular
7:00 PM
Farm Bureau Ambassador Contest – Stafford Pavilion
7:30 PM
Detroit Shoot-Out – Classic Tractor pull Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
8:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
9:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular

Saturday, July 19

Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous Old Time Farm Weekend Featuring Minneapolis Moline Tractors and Equipment
7 – 11 AM, 2 – 4 PM
4-H Livestock Animals Arrive
8:30 AM
4-H and Open Jumper Show
10:00 AM
4-H Poultry Show
10:00 AM
Light Class Antique Tractor Pull
10:00 AM
Antique Tractor Display (All Day)
2:00 PM
Midway opens
2:00 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
2:30 PM
Majestik Spectacular
3 – 8 PM
Bake Sale – Tent beside Barn A
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
4:00 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
4:00 PM
Tug-o-War – Main Arena (MUST PRE-ENTER)
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4:30 PM
Majestik Spectacular
5:00 PM
4-H Goat Fitting Contest – Stafford Pavilion
6:00 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
6:30 PM
Antique Tractor and Machinery Parade
7:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Walking Lemons (Classic Rock/Country/Pop)
8:00 PM
Heavy Class Antique Tractor Pull Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
8:00 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
9:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular

Sunday, July 20

Sponsored by: Dixie Land Energy Old Time Farm Weekend Featuring Minneapolis Moline Tractors and Equipment
7:30 AM
Market animal weigh-in
8:30 AM
Open English Horse and Pony Show
9:00 AM
Rabbit and Cavy Show
10:00 AM
Lawn Tractor Pull
10 AM – 2 PM
Antique Tractor Display
11:00 AM
Tractor ride thru Fair Hill NRMA
1:00 PM
Home Arts Building opens
1:00 PM
Dairy Goat Show – Swine Barn
2:00 PM
Midway Opens
2:00 PM
Cow Pie Bingo – Field Tent
2:00 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
2:30 PM
Majestik Spectacular
3:00 PM
4-H Welding Event – Barn B
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
4:00 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
4:30 PM
Majestik Spectacular
5:00 PM
Gas and Diesel Truck Pull – Hot Stock Tractors Sponsored by: Dixieland Energy
6:00 PM
Cow Chip Toss – Swine Barn
6:00 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
6:30 PM
4-H Fashion Revue – Stafford Pavilion
7:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Olivia Reynolds (Original and Country)
8:00 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
9:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular

Monday, July 21

Sponsored by: Blanford’s Tree Service LLC Children’s Day
7 – 10 AM
4-H Dairy Entries received
8:30 AM
4-H English Horse and Pony Show
10 AM – 2 PM
Children’s Day Activities
11:00 AM
4-H Computer and Electric Events – Barn A Tent
11:00 AM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
11:30 AM
Majestik Spectacular
2:00 PM
4-H Lawn Tractor Event – Field Area Under Tent
2 – 4 PM
4-H Dairy Entries received
4 – 7 PM
Republican Chicken Barbecue – Field Area
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
4:00 PM
Meat Goat Show
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
5:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
6:00 PM
Hay Toss
6:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular
6:30 PM
HC Cowdogs Dog Herding Demonstration – Main Arena
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: The Everafter (Rock and Originals)
7:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
8:00 PM
RODEO: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo Sponsored By: Blanford’s Tree Service LLC
9:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular

Tuesday, July 22

Sponsored by: Stafford Farm Market Ag Day
9:00 AM
Sheep Show
10 AM – 2 PM
Ag Showcase – Field Tent
10:00 AM
4-H Bicycle Contest – Grandstands Area
12:30 PM
Ag Showcase Pig Roast – Field Tent
2:00 PM
4-H Jumper Show
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
5:00 PM
Swine Show
5:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
6:30 PM
Pedal Tractor Pull
6:30 PM
Majestik Spectacular
6:30 PM
HC Cowdogs Dog Herding Demonstration – Main Arena
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Redeemed (Gospel Bluegrass)
7:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
8:00 PM
RODEO: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo Sponsored by: Stafford Farm Market
9:30 PM
Majestik Spectacular

Wednesday, July 23

Sponsored By: W.L. Gore & Associates Military Appreciation Day
9:00 AM
Dairy Steer Show with Beef Show to follow
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
5:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
7:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular
7:00 PM
Pie Eating Contest – Stafford Pavilion
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Time Line (Classic Rock)
7:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
7:30 PM
Wood Carving, Blown Glass, & Ironworks Live Auction – Field Tent
8:00 PM
Double Figure Eight Junk Car Race presented by Stoney Roberts Sponsored by: W.L. Gore & Associates
9:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular

Thursday, July 24

Sponsored By: Hillside Heating and Cooling Gospel Night
10:00 AM
Dairy Cattle Show
11:00 AM
4-H ATV Event – Field Area
2:00 PM
4-H Small Engine Event – Field Area
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
5:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
6:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: GOSPEL NIGHT – Featuring: Carolina the Band, The Guardians, Greater Vision and The Nottingham Four (Sponsored by Sen. Jason Gallion)
6:30 PM
Majestik Spectacular
7:00 PM
All-Star Showmanship Contest
7:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
8:00 PM
Demolition Derby: Featuring the School Bus Heat (Sponsored By: Hillside Oil)
9:15 PM
Majestik Spectacular

Friday, July 25

Sponsored by: Elkton Recycling 4-H Appreciation Day
8:30 AM
4-H Western Horse Show
10:00 AM
4-H Small & Large Pets Show, followed by the 4-H Pygmy/PygmyX/Mini Goat Show
12:00 noon
4-H Farm Tractor Safety Event – Field Area
2:00 PM
Camelid Show – Stafford Pavilion
4 – 9 PM
Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
5:00 PM
Midway Opens
5:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
6:30 PM
4–H Pretty Animal Contest – Stafford Pavilion
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Leadfoot (Rock and Roll)
7:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular
7:00 PM
Power Wheels Derby – Main Arena
7:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
8:00 PM
Demolition Derby Sponsored By: Elkton Recycling
9:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular

Saturday, July 26

Sponsored by: Blanford’s Tree Service LLC Demo Derby Day
8:30 AM
Open Western Horse Show
8:30 AM
4-H Dog Show Check In – Field Tent
9:00 AM
Pretty Baby Contest
9:00 AM
4-H Dog Show – Field Tent
9:00 AM
4-H Livestock Sale Social
10:00 PM
4-H Livestock Sale & Baked Goods Sale – Stafford Pavilion
1 – 7 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
1:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
2 – 7 PM
Mobile Glass Blowing – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
2:00 PM
Midway Opens
2:00 PM
Demo Derby Matinee
3:30 PM
Clover Show and Tell
3:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
4:30 PM
4-H Awards Ceremony – Stafford Pavilion
5:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
6:00 PM
Youth Big Wheel Contest – Grandstand Area
7:00 PM
Majestik Spectacular
7:00 PM
Wood Carving, Blown Glass, & Ironworks Live Auction – Field Tent
7:00 PM
Power Wheels Derby – Main Arena
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Jolly Monroe (Rock & Country)
7:30 PM
Captain Jim Master of Magic and Lt. Lady Louisa
8:00 PM
Demolition Derby (Sponsored by Blanford’s Tree Service LLC)
9:00PM
Majestik Spectacular

Sunday, July 27

Clean-up Day
8:00 AM – noon
Home Arts & Farm and Garden Exhibits picked up/claimed
2:00 PM
All Livestock must be removed by this time & pens must be clean

Stage Sponsored by Sen. Jason Gallion

All events and times are subject to change

All Midway opening and run times are weather dependent.

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Mailing Address
PO Box 84
Childs, MD 21916

Physical Address
Fair Hill Fairgrounds
4640 Telegraph Road
Elkton, MD 21921

Phone: (410)-392-3440