Schedule of Events
The 2026 Schedule is: (click any item to be taken directly to that day)
- Friday, July 24th
- Saturday, July 25th
- Sunday, July 26th
- Monday, July 27th
- Tuesday, July 28th
- Wednesday, July 29th
- Thursday, July 30th
- Friday, July 31st
- Saturday, August 1st
- Sunday, August 2nd
Friday, July 24
Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
Sneak Preview
Discount Admission Fee
(No animals on grounds until July 25th)
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
5:30PM
Scotts World of Magic
6:00PM
All American Pig Races
6:30 PM
Detroit Shoot-Out – Classic Tractor pull
Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
7:00 PM
Farm Bureau Ambassador Contest – Stafford Pavilion
8:30 PM
Scotts World of Magic
9:00 PM
All American Pig Races
Saturday, July 25
Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
Old Time Farm Weekend Featuring John Deere 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 (subject to change) Except Market Fowl
10:00 AM
Light Class Antique Tractor Pull
10:00 AM
Antique Tractor Display (All Day)
2:00 PM
Midway opens
3 – 8 PM
Bake Sale – Tent beside Barn A
4 – 10 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
4:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
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
All American Pig Races
5:30 PM
Antique Tractor and Machinery Parade
6:00 PM
Heavy Class Antique Tractor Pull
Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
6:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
6:30 PM
All American Pig Races
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: AJ Peterson Band (Rock and Country)
8:30 PM
Scotts World of Magic
9:00 PM
All American Pig Races
Sunday, July 26
Sponsored by: Dixie Land Energy
Old Time Farm Weekend
Featuring John Deere Tractors and Equipment
7:30 AM
Market animal weigh-in
8:00 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
3:00 PM
4-H Welding Event – Barn B (No Live Welding)
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
Scotts World of Magic
4:30 PM
All American Pig Races
5:00 PM
Gas and Diesel Truck Pull – Hot Stock Tractors
Sponsored by: Dixie Land Energy
6:00 PM
Cow Chip Toss – Swine Barn
6:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
6:30 PM
4-H Fashion Revue – Stafford Pavilion
6:30 PM
All American Pig Races
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Scott Bandy (Original and Country)
8:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
8:30 PM
All American Pig Races
Monday, July 27
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 – 12 PM
Children’s Day Hand’s On Activities
11:00 AM
4-H Computer and Electric Events – Barn A Tent
11:00 AM
Scotts World of Magic
11:30 AM
All American Pig Races
12 – 2 PM
Children’s Day Barnyard Tales
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
5:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
5:30 PM
All American Pig Races
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: 21 Sunday’s Band (Rock, Country, and Blues)
7:30 PM
Scotts World of Magic
8:00 PM
RODEO: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo
Sponsored By: Blanford’s Tree Service LLC
9:00 PM
All American Pig Races
Tuesday, July 28
Sponsored by: Stafford Farm Market
Ag Day
9:00 AM
Sheep Show
10:00 AM
4-H Bicycle Contest – Grandstands Area
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Ag Showcase Luncheon – Field Tent
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
5:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
5:30 PM
All American Pig Races
6:30 PM
Pedal Tractor Pull
6:30 PM
HC Cowdogs Dog Herding Demonstration – Main Arena
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Jeff Dillard (Bluegrass)
7:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
7:30 PM
All American Pig Races
8:00 PM
RODEO: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo
Sponsored by: Stafford Farm Market
9:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
9:30 PM
All American Pig Races
Wednesday, July 29
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
5:00 PM
All American Pig Races
5:30 PM
Scotts World of Magic
7:00 PM
Pie Eating Contest – Stafford Pavilion
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: Spank (Classic Rock)
7:00 PM
All American Pig Races
7:30 PM
Scotts World of Magic
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
Thursday, July 30
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
5:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: GOSPEL NIGHT – Featuring: The Nottingham Four, The Browders, and Southbound (Sponsored by Sen. Jason Gallion, Nottingham Baptist Church, Charlestown Baptist Church, Liz & John Belew, Dixie Land Oil, and Blanford’s Tree Service)
5:00 PM
All American Pig Races
5:30 PM
Scotts World of Magic
7:00 PM
All-Star Showmanship Contest
7:00 PM
All American Pig Races
7:30 PM
Scotts World of Magic
8:00 PM
Demolition Derby: Featuring the School Bus Heat
(Sponsored By: Hillside Heating and Cooling)
Friday, July 31
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
3:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
3:30 PM
All American Pig Races
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
Scotts World of Magic
5:30 PM
All American Pig Races
6:30 PM
4–H Pretty Animal Contest – Stafford Pavilion
7 – 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC: A Blonde Moment (Classic Rock)
7:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
7:00 PM
Power Wheels Derby – Main Arena
7:30 PM
All American Pig Races
8:00 PM
Demolition Derby
Sponsored By: Elkton Recycling
Saturday, August 1
Sponsored by: Blanford’s Tree Service LLC
Demo Derby Day
7:30 AM
4-H Market Broiler and Duck Show
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
11:00 AM
4-H Livestock Sale Social
12:00 PM
4-H Livestock Sale (also featuring other items) – Stafford Pavilion
1 – 7 PM
Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
2 – 7 PM
Mobile Glass Blowing – Glass Blowing Demonstrations
and Blacksmith Demonstrations
2:00 PM
Midway Opens
2:00 PM
Demo Derby Matinee (Sponsored by Blanford’s Tree Service LLC)
3:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
3:30 PM
Clover Show and Tell
3:30 PM
All American Pig Races
4:30 PM
4-H Awards Ceremony – Stafford Pavilion
5:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
5:30 PM
All American Pig Races
6:00 PM
Youth Big Wheel Contest – Grandstand Area
7:00 PM
Scotts World of Magic
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
All American Pig Races
8:00 PM
Demolition Derby (Sponsored by Blanford’s Tree Service LLC)
Sunday, August 2
Clean-up Day8:00 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
