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Howard County Fair Grounds
2012 Schedule
410-442-1022 voice ... 410-489-4427 fax
2210 Fairgrounds Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
rmettee@howardcountyfair.com
THIS LIST OF EVENTS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TO CONFIRM AN EVENT PLEASE CALL 410-442-1022
For up to date changes use only this site: www.howardcountyfair.com
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
HUNTER SAFETY COURSES
MWHA, Inc. Horse Shows
AUCTION COMPANY
Gregory & Associates ... 410-489-7200 most Tuesdays @ 3 pm
www.GregorysAuctions.com
JANUARY
SPUR & STIRRUP 4H – TACK SALE
Saturday, January 14th ... 8 am -1 pm
Information: Laurie Gordon - 410-442-2507
AKC SANCTIONED ALL BREED DOG SHOWS
January 20th & 21st Carroll County KC 8 am - 4 pm
Information: Lynne Beard 410-848-3998 9 am - 9 pm
January 19th & 22nd Annapolis KC 8 am - 4 pm
Information: Mike Naas 301-530-5319
Admission $5.00 per vehicle ...
FEBRUARY
AKC SANCTIONED ALL BREED DOG SHOWS
February 18th & 19th MD Kennel Club 8 am - 4 pm
Information: Anne O’Reilly 717-334-0303 9 am - 9 pm
SILVERADO GUN SHOW
Saturday, February 25th .. 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, February 26th .. 9 am - 3 pm
Over 400 Tables of all types of Firearms & related items.
All Firearm transactions subject to all Federal, State, & Local Laws.
Adults .. $8.00, Over 62 $7.00, Children under 12 & parking free
Information: 301-874-5012
www.silveradogunshow.com
HOWARD COUNTY BEEKEEPERS Assn.
Short course in beekeeping.
February 21st, 28th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
www.howardcountybeekeepers.org/
hocobeekeepers@gmail.com
MARCH
PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS
Preview Friday, March 2nd.. Noon to 6 pm
Auction Saturday, March 3rd
Registration 7:30 Auction 9 am
Information ... 816-474-1982 9 am - 4 pm
18th year of Peak Auctioneering building materials
Auctions at the Howard County Fairgrounds.
All new merchandise.
Everything you could want to build or rehab your home or rental units.
www.peakauction.com
GOBAL FORCE AUCTION
Saturday, March 3rd
Registration 7:30 am ... Auction starts at 9:00 am
Removal by March 12, 2012
Equipment includes skid loaders, excavators, trucks, trailers, and many other items
Online bidding at equipmentfacts.com
Information: 240-818-2622 ... www.gforceauction.com
CHESAPEAKE REGION ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE
CLUB OF AMERICA
Saturday, March 10th .. 8 am - 3 pm rain or shine.
Admission & parking free.
Antique Car, Truck, & cycle flea market. Antique vehicle car corral
Indoors & Outdoors ... Rain or Shine
Tom Young - 410-653-3108 - 6 - 9 pm
Jerry Gordon 410-484-1299 - 6 - 9 pm
SPRING EQUIPMENT AUCTION
Saturday, March 17th .. 9 am till .... finished
No consignments accepted before March 14th
410-489-7200
MARYLAND STATE QUARTER HORSE AMATEURS
TACK SALE
Sunday, March 18th .. Noon - 4 pm
Joy Woolford 443-336-8598
KIDS NEARLY NEW SPRING SALE-I
The ultimate children’s sale!
Saturday, March 24th .. 8 am - 1 pm
Main Exhibition Building
140 spaces filled with families,
crafters & services selling their kids stuff!
NEW BORN to TEEN / SMALL ADULT sizes
clothing, toys, games, books, videos/DVD, sports
furniture, equipment, decorations, maternity
outside play sets, home schooling, etc., etc...
ATM on site, Food is available
Contact: web site: www.kidsnearlynewsale.com
E-mail: kidnearlynewsale@aol.com
Please do not park in NO PARKING LANES or block other cars .
SUBURBAN MARYLAND HOME SHOW
Friday, March 30th, 11 am - 9 pm
Saturday, March 31st, 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, April 1st, 10 am - 6 pm
FREE ADMISSION & parking
Event designed for homeowners in all stages of
remodeling, landscaping and decorating their home.
Information call toll-free 888-560-EXPO(3976) 9 am - 6 pm
http:/www.acshomeshow.com
APRIL
PICCADILLY CIRCUS
Wednesday April 11- Sunday April 15
Show Times: Wed-Fri 4:30 & 7:30 pm
Sat 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30 pm
Sun 1:00, 3:30 & 6:00 pm
Ticket prices and purchases go to:
www.TheFunCircus.com
GREAT DANE CLUB OF MD
Saturday, April 14th .. 8 am - 7 pm
Information: 410-377-9679
& 410-987-1032
KIDS NEARLY NEW SPRING SALE-II
The other ultimate children’s sale day!
Saturday, April 21st, .. 8 am - 1 pm
Main Exhibition Building
Another day... a different group of families
140 spaces filled with families,
crafters, and services selling their kids stuff!
NEW BORN to TEEN / SMALL ADULT sizes
clothing, toys, games, books, videos/DVD, sports
Contact: web site: www.kidsnearlynewsale.com
E-mail: kidnearlynewsale@aol.com
Please do not park in NO PARKING LANES or block other cars
HOWARD COUNTY ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION
The 16th ANNUAL Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club auction.
Consignment drop-off Wednesday, April 18th - Friday, April 20th .. 9 am - dusk
The Auction will begin Saturday the 21st at 9 am
Tractors, farm & garden equipment, golf carts, building supplies’
tools, antiques, boats, cars, trucks, trailers, & much more
A 5% buyers fee for all items sold for $1,000.00 or less
will go towards the LIVING FARM HERITAGE MUSEUM
Information: 410-531-2569 or 410-988-8165 9 am - 9 pm
MWHA, INC. SHOWS
Sunday, April 15th, & 22nd .. 8 am - 4 pm
www.mwha.org
MAY
MARYLAND SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 5th .. 9 am - 9 pm & Sunday, May 6th .. 9 am - 5 pm
Sheep shows, sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, working sheep dogs,
gourmet lamb cooking, demonstrations & workshops concerning
all facets of the Sheep Industry.
Free Admission & Parking
Information: 410-531-3647 .. www.sheepandwool.org
MARYLAND FM MEMORIAL DAY HAMFEST
Sunday, May 27th .. 8 am - 2 pm
This is an Amateur Radio Flea Market type of Event
Admission: Donation $6.00 .. under 12 free
Reservation & Information: 301-641-5313 3 pm - 9 pm
MFMA Inc. P. O. Box 351 Hanover, MD 21076
MWHA, INC. SHOWS
Sunday, May 20th, & 27th .. 8 am - 4 pm
www.mwha.org
JUNE
SPA & POOL
Friday, June 1st - 2 - 8 pm, Saturday, June 2nd - 10 am - 8 pm
& Sunday, June 3rd - 10 am - 5 pm
Free Admission
www.HotTubExpo.com
MWHA, INC. SHOWS
Sunday, June 3rd, & 17th .. 8 am - 4 pm
www.mwha.org
JULY
DOG CLUSTER
4 AKC All-Breed Dog Shows
Approx. 1500 – 2500 dogs each day in approx.
140 different Breeds.
Approx. 40 -50 Vendors selling
Dog Items & Food Supplies
Thursday, July 5th - Catoctin Kennel Club
Friday, July 6th - Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday, July 7th - Upper Marlboro Kennel Club
Sunday, July 8th - National Capital Club
Show hours ..7:30 am-5 pm .. Parking $5.00 .. Admission: FREE
THIS IS AN AKC SHOW
PLEASE .. NO STROLLERS OR DOGS NOT ENTERED IN SHOWS
See you at the show
For all Information: www.nemkc.org
POW WOW
Gates open at 8 am
Saturday, July 14th - 8 am - 9:30 pm Parade of Nations noon
Sunday, July 15th 8 am - 6 pm
The POW WOW will be inside.
Admission: Ages 13-up, $10.00, Ages 3-12 $6.00, Ages 2 and under are free.
An opportunity for the public to interact with American Indians.
Native American Dancing/Singing, craft Demonstrations/Story Telling;
Native American food items. Pony Rides; Face Painting
Information: Barry Richardson - 252-532-0821 7 am – 11 pm;
E-mail: powwow@vance.net
BRATS – BALTIMORE RADIO AM
Sunday, July 22nd .. 8 am – 2 pm
Maryland Ham fest and Computer fest.
Tailing & indoor tables available.
Adults $6.00 .. under 12 Free
Information: 410-461-0086 voice & fax .. www.bratsatv.org
MWHA, INC. SHOWS
Sunday, July 22nd .... 8 am - 4 pm
www.mwha.org
AUGUST
THE 67th HOWARD COUNTY FAIR
August 4th – 11th Daily Hours 8 am - 11 pm
Admission: $5 .. (10 years & up) … $2 (Seniors, 62 & up)
Saturday, August 4th Preview day: 8 am - 11 pm &,
Family Armed Forces Day free all day with valid military ID
Sunday - Grand Opening
West Friendship Volunteer Fire Dept. Parade
Baltimore’s Marching Ravens
Tuesday - “SENIOR DAY” 62 & over free all day
Thursday - Amateur Talent Show 7 pm to ?
Friday - Health and Wellness Day Opens 10 am
Saturday, August 11th - Parade of Floats
RIDES
Rides open Sat & Sun noon – 11 pm
Rides open Mon, Wed & Fri - 3 pm - 11 pm
Rides open Tue & Thur 1 pm - 11 pm
RIDE SPECIALS
>Both Saturdays- Pay One Price (POP) $15
(Sold from Noon till 4 pm-Good all day until closing);
POP $20 (after 4 pm till 8 pm - Good till closing)
>Sunday/Monday/Wednesday/Friday - POP $18
>Tuesday - POP $12
>Thursday - Dollar Ride Day- Rides $1 Each all day
DAILY EVENTS.
Ag Judging: Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Rabbits, & Poultry
Home Arts: Baked Goods, Fruits & Vegetables, Candies, Farm Crops,
Wood working, Photography, Fine Arts & much more.
Live Bands & other Entertainment, Kids & Critters Barn, & Pony Rides
Displays of Howard County Businesses,
Services & Commercial Vendors.
Carnival Rides & BIG choice of Food & Ice Cream
Information: 410-442-1022
PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS
Preview Friday, August 24th .. Noon to 6 pm
Auction Saturday, August 25th & Sunday, August 26th
Registration 7:30 am Auction Starts 9 am
Large Building Materials Auction
Daily updates on materials received at www.peakauction.com .
Information: 816-474-1982 .. fax 816-474-440M
MWHA, INC. SHOWS
Sunday, August 12th ... 8 am - 4 pm
www.mwha.org
SEPTEMBER
SPA & POOL
Friday, September 7th - 2 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, September 8th - 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, September 9th - 10 am - 5 pm
Free Admission ... www.HotTubExpo.com
KIDS NEARLY NEW FALL SALE I
Saturday, September 8th .. 8 am – 1 pm
140 Booths filled with families and services selling
kids stuff for teens (16) - infants..
Back-to-school, holiday/dressy outfits, maternity, Halloween costumes,
toys, games, educational items, books, videos, electronics,
furniture, cribs, decorative items.
Handmade gift items, new/unused items great for gift giving.
Name brand clothing in all sizes ... great condition ... low prices!
Lots of items for the older kids 6 -14.
Bring walking shoes ... small bills .. shopping bags .
kid’s size/measurements... Friend, neighbor...
and a way to take the great stuff home!
Easier to shop/buy without the kids
410-823-6039 evenings 6 – 9 pm ..
E-mail: kidnearlynewsale@aol.com
Web site: kidsnearlynewsale.com
SILVERADO GUN SHOW
Saturday, September 15th .. 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, September 16th .. 9 am - 3 pm
Over 400 Tables of all types of Firearms & related items.
All Firearm transactions subject to all Federal, State, & Local Laws.
Adults .. $8.00, Over 62 $7.00, Children under 12 & parking free
Information: 301-874-5012
www.silveradogunshow.com
ATLANTIC COAST GEM & MINERAL EXPO.
Saturday, September 22nd .. 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, September 23rd .. 10 am - 5 pm
Quality Dealers from all over the US.
Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils for sale.
Jewelry making & gem cutting & related demonstrations.
Exhibits & activities for children (mine for gem stones).
Admission: $5.00 .... Under 12 free
www.gemcuttersguild.com …. 410-832-5906 – evening
KIDS NEARLY NEW FALL SALE II
Saturday, September 29th .. 8 am – 1 pm
140 Booths filled with families and services selling
kids stuff for teens (16) - infants..
Back-to-school, holiday/dressy outfits, maternity, Halloween costumes,
toys, games, educational items, books, videos, electronics,
furniture, cribs, decorative items.
Handmade gift items, new/unused items great for gift giving.
Name brand clothing in all sizes ... great condition ... low prices!
Lots of items for the older kids 6 -14.
Bring walking shoes ... small bills .. shopping bags .
kid’s size/measurements... Friend, neighbor...
and a way to take the great stuff home!
Easier to shop/buy without the kids
410-823-6039 evenings 6 – 9 pm ..
E-mail: kidnearlynewsale@aol.com
Web site: kidsnearlynewsale.com
MWHA, INC. SHOWS
Sunday, September 9th & 23rd (Rain Dates).. 8 am - 4 pm
OCTOBER
SUBURBAN MARYLAND FALL HOME & LANDSCAPE SHOW
Friday, October 5th, 11am - 9 pm
Saturday, October 6th, 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, October 7th, 10 am - 6 pm
FREE ADMISSION
Event designed for homeowners in all stages of
remodeling, landscaping and decorating
their home. All will enjoy the HOME SHOW.
For more information call toll-free 888-560-EXPO(3976)
http://acshomeshow.com
CARA HAMFEST
Sunday, October 7th .. 6 am – 4 pm
HAM RADIO, COMPUTER SHOW & Flea Market
Admission: Adults $6.00 .. Under 12 Free
Information: 410-552-2652
CATONSVILLE KENNEL CLUB
Friday, October 12th ... 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday, October 13th ... 8 am - 5 pm
Parking Spectators $5.00 per vehicle
Information: Show: 410-798-7728 email tapestryhall@ad.com
OR 410-592-6636 email Bdrake@comcast.net
Vendors information: Laura Gilchrist email tammen@aol.com
Sunday, October 14th, National Capital Kennel Club
FALL EQUIPMENT AUCTION
Saturday, October 20th 9 am till ...... finished
No consignments accepted before October 17th
410-489-7200
EXPRESS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
Saturday, October 27th
Registration @ 8:30 am
Auction starts @ 10 am Information 410-365-2759
NOVEMBER
HOWARD COUNTY CRAFT SPECTACULAR
November 2nd - 4th ... 9 am - 5 pm
Admission: $5 daily or 3 day pass $ 7.. Under 10 Free
SANTA: Saturday & Sunday 1 - 4 pm
Several hundred Crafters participating
Information: www.atozcrafts.net - 301-271-4432 .. 9 am - 8 pm
HOWARD COUNTY ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY CLUB
Basket Bingo
Friday, November 9th opens @ 5:30 pm ... bingo starts @ 7 pm
Admission: Advance $15 at door $20
Proceeds go to the LIVING FARM HERITAGE MUSEUM
20 Regular games, 3 specialty games, 3 raffles & 50/50 raffle
Information: 410-988-8069
MD DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING EXPO DAY
November 17th............9 am - 6 pm
Free Admission & Parking $1.00/$2.00 donation
Maryland Deaf Senior Citizens are hosting the MD Deaf and Hard
of hearing Expoy Day. All family, children and friends are welcome.
More than 50 exhibitors and various activities for adults and children
Information: Phil Aiello 240-292-6793 day/evening
2nd MARYLAND ALPACAS AND FLEECE FESTIVAL
November 17th & 18th . . .10 am - 4 pm
Free Admission & Parking
This fun-filled weekend is a must for early
Holiday shopping. Give luxury – Give alpaca
Soft, warm alpaca garments, fine household accessories
Attn.: Fiber Artists, Spinners, Weavers, Knitters
Great opportunity to purchase yarns, batting, raw fleeces
Pen Sales of quality Haucaya and Suri Alpacas
Free Seminars on raising alpacas and uses for alpaca fiber
4H Alpaca Handling Demos, children’s crafts
Great destination for the whole family
Leave your dogs at home
Information: festival@marylandalpacas.org
240-925-6959 or 410-329-3773
www.marylandalpacas.org
DOG CLUSTER
All-Breed Dog Shows & Obedience Trials
approx. 1,500 To 2,400 + dogs each day.
in approximately 150 different Breeds
Trials each day
Approx. 50 Vendors selling dog related products
Friday, November 23rd - Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club
Saturday, November 24th - Chesapeake Kennel Club
Sunday, November 25th - Upper Marlboro Kennel Club
Monday, November 26th - National Capital Kennel Club
All Breed Judging indoors & all Obedience outdoor.
Show hours .. 8 am - 6 pm
Parking $ 5.00
PLEASE .. NO STROLLERS OR DOGS NOT ENTERED IN SHOW
Vendor Information: Dee Emsley 410-658-6033
Information: www.nemkc.org
DECEMBER
PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS
Preview Friday, November 30th .. Noon to 6 pm
Auction Saturday, December 1st & Sunday, December 2nd
Registration 7:30 am Auction Starts 9 am
Large Building Materials Auction
Daily updates on materials received at www.peakauction.com
Information: 816-474-1982
HUNTER SAFETY COURSES
MUST PRE REGISTER FOR EITHER COURSE
Basic Hunter Safety:
Must attend both sessions, Wednesday & Saturday.
Wednesday, April 4th 7 - 10 pm & Saturday, April 7th 8 am - 4 pm
Wednesday, May 9th 7 - 10 pm & Saturday, May 12th 8 am - 4 pm
Wednesday, September 5th 7 - 10 pm & Saturday, September 8th 8 am - 4 pm
Muzzleloader Classes:
Saturday, October - 6th 8 am - 4 pm
For additional information call:
Terry Barth: 410-635-3522 or huntsafe@comcast.net
MWHA, INC. SHOWS
Sundays -April 15th & 29th, May 20th & 27th, June 3rd & 17th July 22nd, August 12th,
Show time ... 8 am - 4 pm
Rain Dates: Sunday, September 9th (first rain date) and Sunday, September 23rd (second rain date)
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org
THIS LIST OF EVENTS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TO CONFIRM AN EVENT CALL 410-442-1022
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