The fair comes early this year, July 28 – August 4 2012. Held as always at the fairgrounds in McHenry with great views of Deep Creek Lake. This year the Garrett County Fair is celebrating its 56th year. One of summers biggest events at Deep Creek. There is something to do for everyone.
I try to visit several fairs over the summer and there really are few that can compare to the Garrett County Fair. Ours still has a focus on agriculture. It really showcases the efforts of the farmer. From the displays in the long barn to the fierce competition in the show ring it spotlights what most of Garrett County is about.
This years admission is $10.00 per person age 1 and up, includes gate admission, parking, entertainment, ALL events at the race track and rides in the carnival. There is another option sold as passes. Passes are good for 6 admissions ($5/day). They include: gate admission, parking, entertainment and ALL events at the race track. (Does NOT include rides in the carnival and CANNOT be transferred for rides in the carnival. Carnival tickets must be purchased at the gate on day of admission.)
Weekly passes are now available at the following locations:Gregg’s Pharmacy, Oakland Southern States, Arrowhead Market, Foodland Fresh, Fratz Tru Value, Friendsville Pharmacy, Slopeside Market and Beachy’s Pharmacy
Below is a video of the 2010 Garrett County Fair.
2012 TENTATIVE Schedule of Event
SATURDAY
8:00 am – 9:00am Superintendent’s Meeting – at the 4H Stage area
11:00 am Regular and Hot Stock Tractor Pull (Light Weights) – at the race track
5:00 pm Regular and Hot Stock Tractor Pull (Heavy Weights) – at the race track
SUNDAY
10:00 am Horse Show – at the race track
6:00 pm Horse Pull
8:00 pm Crowning of “Miss Garrett County Farm Queen” – New Exhibit Center
MONDAY
4:00pm Goat Breeding Show – at the show ring
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Horsemanship Contest – at the Horse Barn
5:30 pm 4-H Fashion Review – on the 4-H Stage
6:00 pm Cow Patty Bingo
6:00 pm Cooking Demonstrations – New Exhibit Center
7:00 pm MUD BOG – presented by Fullerton Productions at the race track
7:00 pm & 9:00 pm AM Radio – Musical Entertainment – New Exhibit Center
TUESDAY Senior Citizen’s Day – FREE admission with proof of age – 60 & up – until 5 pm.
9:30 am ATV Pull – Boley’s Bully Sled Rentals – at the race track
12:00 pm 4-H and FFA Market Goat Showmanship at the show ring
1:00pm Pedal Tractor Pull – Boley’s Bully Sled Rentals
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Jimmy B – Musical Entertainment – New Exhibit Center
4:30 pm Still Kickin Cloggers
4:00 pm Sheep – 4-H & FFA Showmanship – at the show ring
6:00 pm 4-H & FFA Market Sheep Judging – at the show ring
7:00 pm & 9:00 pm The Fabulous Hubcaps – Musical Entertainment Exhibit Center
7:30 pm Garden Tractor Pull – at the race track
WEDNESDAY
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Dairy Show – 4-H & FFA & Adult – at the show ring
11:00 am Baby Crawl
11:45 am – 1:00 pm Pony, Open Horse and Draft Horse judging- Horse Barn
3:30 pm Swine Showmanship – at the show ring
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Queen City Funk and Soul – Musical – Exhibit Center
7:00 pm Modified Truck\Tractor & Street Diesel Pull – at the race track
THURSDAY
11:00 am Pet Show
2:00 pm 4-H & FFA Beef Showmanship – at the show ring
6:30 pm Farmers Parade
7:00 pm Cooter’s Garage Band – Musical Entertainment – New Exhibit Center
7:00 pm Tractor Square Dance – at the race track
7:30 pm Market Beef Show – at the show ring
8:00 pm Antique Tractor Pull
FRIDAY
6:00 pm Costume Animal Parade – at the show ring
7:00 pm Cow Patty Bingo – at the show ring
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Remedy – Musical Entertainment – New Exhibit Center
7:00 pm MOD Turbo Smoker Tractor, Street Licensed Diesel 4×4, Semi Trucks TriAxle Dump Truck Pull
SATURDAY
1:00 pm Wood Cutting Contest
1:30pm – 3:00pm Jimmy B – Musical Entertainment – New Exhibit Center
5:00 pm 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale – at the show ring
6:00 pm & 8:00 pm 4 & 8 cylinder Demolition Derby – Managed by DCVFD
7:00 pm & 9:00 pm Gospel Harmony Boys – Musical Entertainment Exhibit Center
THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE
