Harford County Farm Fair 2017: Schedule Of Events, Ticket Prices

BEL AIR, MD — The Harford County Farm Fair is in full swing. The 30th annual event runs from Monday, July 24, to Saturday, July 29.

The family-friendly celebration of Harford's heritage and agricultural roots offers everything from tractor pulls to pie baking contests.

See the full schedule below.

The 30th annual Harford County Farm Fair will take place from July 24 to July 29 in the 600 block of North Tollgate Road in Bel Air. Hours Monday to Thursday are 3 to 10 p.m.; admission is $5. Hours Friday and Saturday are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; admission is $8. Children under 12 are free with an adult.

OPEN DAILY

4-H Exhibits Building
Home Arts and Farm & Garden Building
Artisans Village and Buy Local Showcase
Vendors Village and Commercial Exhibits
CARNIVAL by Oscar’s Amusement Co.

Monday, July 24, 2017

• OPEN 3:00-10:00 PM
• KIDWAY OPEN Until 8:00 PM
• 8:00 AM-12:00 PM – 4-H Swine, Sheep and Goat Weigh-In
• 9:00 AM – 4-H Beef Heifer Check-In
• 12:00 PM – 4-H Rabbits and Poultry on Grounds
• 12:00 PM – Celebration Luncheon – Pavilion
• 1:30 PM – Miss Harford County Farm Bureau Contest – Pavilion
• 2:00 PM – 4-H English Horse Show – Ring 3
• 4:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 4:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 5:00 PM – 4-H Beef Heifer Show – 4-H Show Ring
• 6:00 PM – 4-H Fashion Revue – Pavilion
• 6:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 6:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 7:00-8:00 PM – Performance by Aimee O’Neill – Entertainment Stage

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

• OPEN 3:00-10:00 PM
• KIDWAY OPEN Until 8:00 PM
• 1:00 PM – 4-H Dairy Check-In
• 2:00 PM – 4-H Western Horse Show – Ring 3
• 3:00 PM – 4-H Rabbit Show – Barnyard
• 3:00 PM – 4-H Swine Show – 4-H Show Ring
• 4:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 4:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 5:00 PM – Muddy Creek Vaulters – Ring 2
• 6:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 6:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 6:30 PM – Harford Chef’s Challenge – Pavilion
• 7:00 PM – Muddy Creek Vaulters – Ring 2
• 8:00-9:00 PM – Performance by On A High Note – Entertainment Stage

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

• OPEN 3:00-10:00 PM
• KIDWAY OPEN Until 8:00 PM
• 8:00 AM – 4-H Poultry Show – Barnyard
• 1:00 PM – 4-H Beef Steer Weigh-In
• 3:00 PM – 4-H Archery Contest – Ring 3
• 4:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 4:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 5:00 PM – 4-H Dog Agility Contest – Ring 2
• 5:00 PM – 4-H Sheep Show – 4-H Show Ring
• 6:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 6:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 6:30 PM – Horse Pull Demonstration – Track
• 6:30-7:30 PM – Performance by Chosen – Entertainment Stage
• 7:00 PM – 4-H Market Goat Show – 4-H Show Ring

Thursday, July 27, 2017

• OPEN 3:00-10:00 PM
• KIDWAY OPEN Until 8:00 PM
• 3:00 PM – 4-H Small Pet, Cat and Cavy Show – Home Arts Tent
• 3:00 PM – Registration for Literary Spelling Bee – Pavilion
• 4:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 4:00 PM – Literary Spelling Bee – Pavilion
• 4:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 5:00 PM – 4-H Beef Steer Show – 4-H Show Ring
• 5:30 PM – Antique Tractor Pull – Track
• 6:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 6:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 6:30-7:30 PM – Performance by Aimee O’Neill – Entertainment Stage

Friday, July 28, 2017 – Kids Day!

• OPEN 9:00-10:00 PM
• KIDWAY OPEN Until 8:00 PM
• 9:00 AM – 4-H Dairy Show – 4-H Show Ring
• 11:00 AM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 12:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 12:00 PM – Horses of Harford - Parade of Breeds – Ring 2
• 1:00 PM – 4-H Dairy Goat Show – 4-H Show Ring
• 2:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 2:00 PM – Horses of Harford - Parade of Breeds – Ring 2
• 2:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 3:00 PM – 4-H/FFA Tractor Driving Contest – Ring 3
• 4:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 4:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 5:00 PM – 4-H Clover Parade – 4-H Show Ring
• 6:00 PM – 4-H Master Showmanship – 4-H Show Ring
• 6:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 6:45 PM – Presentation of Pulling Award – Track
• 7:00 PM – Lucas Oil Truck & Tractor Pull – Track
• 7:00 PM – Farm Fair Talent Contest – Pavilion
• 8:30-10:00 PM – Performance by Twenty Dollar Prophet – Entertainment

Saturday, July 29, 2017

• OPEN 9:00 AM-10:00 PM
• KIDWAY OPEN Until 8:00 PM
• 8:00 AM – Setup for 4-H Dog Show – 4-H Show Ring
• 8:30 AM – 4-H Dog Show – 4-H Show Ring
• 9:00 AM – Registration for Horse Shoe Pitching – Ring 4
• 10:00 AM – Horse Shoe Pitching Contest – Ring 4
• 10:00 AM – 4-H Alumni Horse Show – Ring 2
• 10:00 AM-5:00 PM – Pony Rides – Barnyard Tent
• 10:30 AM – Farm Baby Contest – Pavilion
• 11:00 AM – 4-H Bicycle Rodeo – 4-H Show Ring
• 11:00 AM – Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association – Ring 3
• 11:00 AM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 11:00 AM-1:00 PM – Upper Chesapeake’s Teddy Bear Clinic – Kidway
• 11:30 AM-12:30 PM – Performance by Tom Leitzer – Entertainment Stage
• 12:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 12:00 PM – Pie Eating Contest – Pavilion
• 12:00-2:00 PM – Registration for “Fresh Baked” Peach Pie Contest – Home Arts Tent
• 1:00 PM – 4-H Lawn Mower Contest – 4-H Show Ring
• 1:00-2:00 PM – Performance by Matthew Wirtz – Entertainment Stage
• 2:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 2:00 PM – Horses of Harford - Parade of Breeds – Ring 2
• 2:00 PM – Judging of “Fresh Baked” Peach Pie Contest – Home Arts Tent
• 2:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 2:00 PM – Watermelon Eating Contest – Pavilion
• 2:30-3:30 PM – Performance by Bryan Dunaway – Entertainment Stage
• 3:00 PM – Coon Mule Jumping – Ring 2
• 4:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 4:00 P – Horses of Harford – Parade of Breeds – Ring 2
• 4:00 PM – The Marvelous Mutts – Behind Pavilion
• 4:00-5:00 PM – Performance by No Drama – Entertainment Stage
• 4:30 PM – 4-H Awards – 4-H Show Ring
• 5:00 PM – 4-H Livestock Auction – 4-H Show Ring
• 5:30-6:30 PM – Performance by Na Fianna Pipe Band – Entertainment Stage
• 6:00 PM – Barnyard Bingo – Kidway
• 7:00 PM – Lucas Oil Truck & Tractor Pull – Track
• 7:00-8:00 PM – Performance by Amber Rahman – Entertainment Stage
• 10:00 PM – Official Closing of 2017 Farm Fair
• 10:00 PM – Animals Released at Conclusion of Auction

Sunday, July 30, 2017

• All Day – Cleanup of Barns and Exhibit Areas
• 10:00 AM-2:00 PM –Home Arts and Farm & Garden Exhibits Released – Home Arts Building
• 12:00-2:00 PM – 4-H Indoor Exhibits Released – 4-H Building

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