Every September, the Charles County Fair Board puts on an old-fashioned county fair with farm animals, displays of all kinds, demonstrations, and food of various kinds.

Schedule of Events:

September 14, 2023:

4:00 p.m: Grounds Open To Public
5:00 p.m: Buildings Open to Public
4-H Livestock Skillathon Contest
4-H Sheep Show
7:00 p.m: Coronation, Queen Nicotina 86th
9:00 p.m: Band

September 15, 2023:

8:30 a.m: 4-H Livestock Show (Swine, Beef, Goats)
9:00 a.m: Buildings Open
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: School Children’s Day
Free Admission 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m: Pet Show
10:00 a.m: 4-H Poultry Judging/Knowledge Contest
2:00 p.m: 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest
4-H Dog Knowledge Contest
2:00 p.m: 4-H Horsemanship Knowledge Contest
3:00 p.m: 4-H Rabbit Judging Contest
4:30 p.m: 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest
7:00 p.m: Horse Pull — Light Draft; Horse Pull — Heavy Draft

September 16, 2023:

8:00 a.m: Adult Swine Show
9:00 a.m: Buildings Open
9:00 a.m: Baby Show
9:00 a.m: 4-H Dog Show
11:00 a.m: Adult Beef Show
1:00 p.m: 4-H Pretty Animal Contest
3:00 p.m: Children’s Pie Eating Contest
6:00 p.m: Livestock Herdsman Awards Program
6:30 p.m: 4-H Livestock Auction
7:00 p.m: Lawnmower Races

September 17, 2023:

8:00 a.m: 4-H Horse Show (in Horse Show Ring)
9:00 a.m: Adult Sheep Show
10:00 a.m: Buildings Open
12:00 p.m: Adult Goat Show
1:00 p.m: Presentation of Queen and Court
1:00 p.m: Horse Pull – Mini Horse Teams: 34 inches & under, 38 inches & under
4:00 p.m: Presentation of 4-H Trophies
4:00 p.m: Charles County Fair Auction Glass Art & Wood Carvings
6:00 p.m: Exhibits & Livestock Released
7:00 p.m: Commercial Exhibit Buildings Close

Dates: September 14 - 17, 2023

Location:

Charles County Fairgrounds,
8440 Fairgrounds Road,
La Plata, MD 20646.

Admission:

Age 11 and over: $10.00
Age 10 and under: Free
4 Day Passes: $25.00

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