The Prince George’s County Fair Opens on Sept. 6

The Prince George’s County Fair returns to the Prince George’s Equestrian Center and Show Place Arena from Thursday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 9.

In 1842, the Prince George’s County Fair started as a fun way for local farmers to display their produce and livestock. Today, Maryland’s oldest running fair still features crops and animals, but it has expanded into an event with a little something for everyone – food, crafts, art, games, competitions, carnival rides, food, music, car races, food, dancing and ... oh ... did I mention food?

The fun kicks off at 4 p.m. on Thursday and runs until 10 p.m. Seniors ages 55 and older will get in free on Thursday.

Thursday highlights include:

• Chain saw artist Heath Bender
• Swine show
• Pig races
• FAME Race Cars

On Friday, gates open at 5 p.m., close at 11 p.m., with activities including:

• Pony rides
• Sheep show
• 4-H fashion review
• Marvelous Mutts

Saturday, activities run from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., and include:

• Beef cattle show
• 4-H model rocket contest
• Okinawan Taiko drumming
• P.G. County Police bagpipe band
• Horse pull

On Sunday, the fair runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with events including:

• 4-H bicycle show
• Pony rides
• M-NCPPC Fun Factory
• Dairy cattle show
• Auction of chain saw artist items

For a full schedule of events and activities, download the PDF in the area to the right of this article.

In addition to the scheduled events, the carnival area, with rides, games and that great fair food - funnel cake, deep-fried treats, cotton candy, sandwiches, ice cream and more - will run daily from open to close.

Also, the Beautiful Baby contest returns in 2012. Prince George’s County residents can enter their babies in wither male or female categories in one of four different groups: 6 to 12 months, 13 to 24 months, 25 to 28 months and Twins 6 to 26 months.

Tickets for the Prince George’s County Fair are $6.00 for ages 12 and older, $5.00 for ages 6-11 and children aged 5 and under are free.

 

For more information, visit the Prince George’s County Fair website.