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2023 Harford County Farm Fair Kicks Off Saturday
The Harford County Farm Fair kicks off Saturday. There will be local food, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games and more.
HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The Harford County Farm Fair kicks off Saturday and runs through July 29.
The Harford County Farm Fair began in 1987 to celebrate the county's agricultural heritage and provide opportunities for children and adults to explore agriculture.
There will be local food, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games, entertainment and more at the 2023 county farm fair, which will be held at the Harford County Equestrian Center, 608 N. Tollgate Rd., in Bel Air.
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Every day the following activities will take place:
- Agricultural & Environmental Resources Barn
- 4-H Indoor Exhibits & Community Entries Exhibits
- Food Trucks & Vendors / Beer & Wine Vendors
- Inflatables / Straw Maze / Wildlife Adventures
Saturday, July 22
- Open Horse Show
- 4-H Indoor Exhibits & Community Entries Entered
- 4-H Lawn Mower Contest & Bicycle Rodeo
Sunday, July 23
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- 4-H Horse Show
- Horseshoe Pitching Tournament
- Cornhole Tournament
- Music by The Mayo Family Band (2-4 p.m.)
- Concert by ALO (Atomic Light Orchestra) (5-8 p.m.)
Monday, July 24
- 4-H Shows for Poultry / Market Goats / Small Pets
- Farm Fair Chef’s Challenge (6 pm)
- Concert by Jamie Bishop
Tuesday, July 25
- 4-H Shows for Dairy Goats / Beef Cattle
- Talent & Karaoke Contest (6 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 26
- 4-H Shows for Dogs / Sheep / Rabbits
- Literary Spelling Bee (4 pm)
- Draft Horse Pulling Contest (6 pm)
- Music by Gregg Simmons
Thursday, July 27
- 4-H Archery Shoot
- 4-H Swine Show
- Antique Tractor Pull (5 p.m.)
- 4-H Fashion Revue
- Music by Mark Bray & The Steel Soul Cowboys
Friday, July 28
- 4-H Shows for Dairy Cattle / Dog Agility/ Master Showmanship
- Lucas Oil Truck & Tractor Pull (7 pm)
- Music by Grand Illusion - A Styx Tribute Band
- Music by Gregg Simmons
Thursday, July 27
- 4-H Archery Shoot
- 4-H Swine Show
- Antique Tractor Pull (5 p.m.)
- 4-H Fashion Revue
- Music by Mark Bray & The Steel Soul Cowboys
Friday, July 28
- 4-H Shows for Dairy Cattle / Dog Agility/ Master Showmanship
- Lucas Oil Truck & Tractor Pull (7 pm)
- Music by Grand Illusion - A Styx Tribute Band
Saturday, July 29
- Farm Baby Costume Contest (11 a.m.)
- “Fresh Baked” Peach Pie Contest (11 a.m.)
- Mounted Cowboy Shooting Association Competition (11 a.m.)
- Pie Eating Contest (12 p.m.)
- Watermelon Eating Contest (2 p.m.)
- 4-H Livestock Sale & Cake Auction (4 p.m.)
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