Yeehaw! Harford County Farm Fair is Here

Rise and shine! The Harford County Farm Fair starts bright and early Thursday, with a 7:30 a.m. prayer breakfast, followed by a host of activities like archery and a cat show, capped off by fireworks—and that’s just day one. The farm fair runs from Thursday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 3.

All events are held at the Harford County Agricultural Center at 608 North Tollgate Road in Bel Air during the fair, which is designed to promote the county’s agricultural heritage.

Each day there’s a carnival along with exhibits, performances, activities and music. See the detailed schedule here. A few highlights are listed below.

Thursday, July 31; 10 a.m.­–10 p.m.; “Senior Day”

7:30 a.m. Prayer breakfast

10 a.m. Cat, cavy and small pet show

1 p.m. Archery shoot

5:30 p.m. Antique tractor pull

6 p.m. Miss Harford County Farm Bureau Contest

9:15 p.m. Fireworks display

Friday, Aug. 1; 10 a.m.­–10 p.m.

9 a.m. Alpaca show

12:30–2 p.m. Step 2 It Dance Academy

5:30 p.m. Dog agility contest

6:45 p.m. Presentation of the Pulling Award

7 p.m. Lucas Oil truck and tractor pull

7:30 p.m. Farm Fair Talent Contest (preliminary round)

Saturday, Aug. 2; 10 a.m.­–10 p.m.; “Kid’s Day”

10 a.m. Rooster crowing contest

10 a.m. Micro mini truck pull

12 p.m. Pie eating contest

2 p.m. Watermelon eating contest

5 p.m. Draft horse pulling demonstration

7 p.m. Lucas Oil truck and tractor pull

7:30 p.m. Farm Fair Talent Contest (finals)

Sunday, Aug. 3; 10 a.m.­–6 p.m.

8 a.m. Vesper service

10 a.m. Dog show

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Horseshoe pitching contest

1 p.m. Muddy Creek Vaulters demonstration (horse gymnastics)

1 p.m. Spelling bee

2 p.m. Judging of Fresh Baked Peach Pie Contest and Seasonal Sensations Culinary Competition

2 p.m. Lawn tractor event

2–5 p.m. Rodeo

Admission is $5 for military; free for kids under 4; $4 for ages 5 to 11; $5 for age 60 and up on Thursday only; and $8 for adults.

Parking is at Bel Air High School, Red Pump Elementary School, Vale Road field or the Tollgate Road “blue” lot. More info on parking is here. There are shuttle buses from the schools to the fair for free.