Odenton Singer To Perform At Anne Arundel County Fair, Rides And Family Events Also Slated

CROWNSVILLE, MD —The Anne Arundel County Fair returns to Crownsville this week. The fun starts Wednesday, and it runs through Sunday.

Wednesday is Scout Day. Uniformed scouts can enter for free with a paying adult. A portion of proceeds this day will benefit the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Wednesday will also feature an opening ceremony and wine judging.

On Thursday, attendees can snag a $15 unlimited ride wristband until 5 p.m. Tickets are free for visitors 55 and up, children 9 and younger as well as guests with disabilities from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday highlights include a variety show and bingo.

Friday boasts activities for preschoolers and elementary students, a jousting demonstration and a concert from Oracle, a six-piece cover band.

Saturday touts a children's tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest and a scarecrow-making workshop.

Rounding out the fair, Sunday will spotlight cute kid and watermelon-eating contests. Odenton singer Jackson Dean will cap off the evening with a country performance.

A Wild West show, pig races and a carnival will run each day.

Tickets cost $10 for attendees 10 and older. Younger guests are free. Visitors must buy their tickets with cash. ATMs will be available.

A map of the Anne Arundel County Fairground and a full list of all the attractions are posted at this link. Visit aacountyfair.org/fair-week for all other questions.

Here is a list of the week's main events.

Wednesday, Sept. 15

• 10:00 a.m. -Judging in Wine Department
• 5:00 p.m. - Grounds, Exhibit & Commercial buildings open to the public
• 5:00 p.m. - Quilting demonstration presented by:
• 7:00 p.m. - The Eternal/Friendship Quilters (Exhibit building)
• 6:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony (Flag poles in front of office), Carnival Midway opens family night (pay one price) and Pig Races (Barn area)
• 7:00 p.m. - Fair Royal Ambassador Contest (upper stage)
• 7:30 p.m. - Wild West Show (Barn Area)
• 8:00 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn area)
• 10:00 p.m. - Buildings and grounds close

Thursday, Sept. 16

• 9:00 a.m. - Grounds Open to the Public
• 11:00 a.m. - Anne Arundel Senior Centers’ Variety show (Upper stage) and Bingo following after the Variety Show
• 1:00 p.m. - Wild West Show (Barn Area)
• 2:00 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 5:30 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn area)
• 6:00 p.m. - Carnival Midway Opens - Family Night
• 7:00 p.m. - Light and Heavy Weight Draft Horse pulling contest (Track Area)
• 7:30 p.m. - Wild West Show (Barn Area)
• 8:30 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit and Commercial Buildings close and Grounds Close

Friday, Sept. 17

• 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Children’s Activities for Pre-School through elementary age groups
• 10:00 a.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 12:00 p.m. - Wild West Show (Barn Area)
• 4:00 p.m. - Grounds, Exhibit & Commercial buildings open to the public
• 5:30 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 6:00 p.m. - Carnival Midway Opens
• 6:30 p.m. - Jousting Demonstrations (Tractor Pull Area)
• 7:00 p.m. - 4-H & Open Swine Show
• 7:00 p.m. - Dance the Night with Oracle (upper stage)
• 7:30 p.m. - Wild West Show (Barn Area)
• 8:30 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit and Commercial Building Close
• 11:00 p.m. - Grounds Close

Saturday, Sept. 18

• 9:00 a.m. - Grounds and Exhibit Building Open to the Public, Carnival Midway Opens and 4-H & Open Sheep Show
• 10:00 a.m. - Chesapeake Treasures Smocking Club (Exhibit Building) and Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 11:00 a.m. - Children’s Tug of War (Field by Lower Stage)
• 12:00 p.m. - Wild West Show (Barn Area) and Antique Tractor Pull (Track Area)
• 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Scarecrow Making Workshop (Barn Area)
• 1:00 p.m. - Wool Spinning Demonstration (Exhibit Building)
• 2:00 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 2:30 p.m. - Pie Eating Contest Registration at Information booth
• 3:30 p.m. - Pie Eating Contest (Behind Information Booth)
• 4:00 p.m. - 4-H Awards Presentation (Picnic Stage) and Wild West Show (Barn Area)
• 6:00 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 7:00 p.m. - 4-H Livestock Sale (Barn)
• 8:00 p.m. - Wild West Show (Barn Area)
• 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit and Commercial Buildings Close
• 11:00 p.m. - Grounds Close

Sunday, Sept. 19

• 9:00 a.m. - Grounds and Commercial Bulding Open
• 9:30 a.m. - Cute Kid Check in (Upper Stage)
• 10:00 a.m. - Exhibit Building Open to the Public, 4-H & Open Dairy Goat Show and Cute Kid Contest (Upper Stage)
• 11:30 a.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 12:00 p.m. - Carnival Midway Opens
• 1:00 p.m. - Wild West Show (Barn Area) and Chesapeake Bay Decorative Painters (Exhibit)
• 1:30 p.m. - Watermelon Eating Contest Registration (Info Booth)
• 2:00 p.m. - 4-H & Open Dairy Cattle Show and Watermelon Eating Contest (Behind Exhibit
• Building)
• 2:30 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 4:00 p.m. - Presentation of the “Best In Show” Awards (Upper Stage) and Wild West Show (Barn Area)
• 5:00 p.m. - Pig Races (Barn Area)
• 6:00 p.m. - Jackson Dean Concert
• 8:00 p.m. - Grounds Close

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