THIS LIST OF EVENTS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
For the latest info, please contact us:
Call: 410-442-1022
Fax: 410-489-4427
E-Mail: rmettee@howardcountyfair.com 

2210 Fairgrounds Road
West Friendship, MD 21794


AUCTION COMPANY
Gregory & Associates ... 410-489-7200
Most Tuesdays @ 3 pm
www.GregorysAuctions.com


HUNTER SAFETY COURSES (MUST PRE REGISTER FOR EITHER COURSE)
Basic Hunter Safety:
Must attend both sessions, Wednesday & Saturday.
Wednesday, April 10th 7 - 10 pm & Saturday, April 13th 8 am - 4 pm
Wednesday, May 8th 7 - 10 pm & Saturday, May 11th 8 am - 4 pm

For additional information call: Kenny Livesay: 443-604-4379 or kennylives@mris.com


MWHA, INC. SHOWS
Sundays -April 21st & 28th, May 19th, June 2nd & 16th July 14th & 28th, August 11th
Show time ... 8 am - 4 pm
Rain Dates: Sunday, September 8th (first rain date) and Sunday, September 22nd (second rain date)
Information .. 410-442-2641 or www.mwha.org

Calendar of Events

January

SPUR & STIRRUP 4H- TACK SALE

Saturday, January 12th, 2013.....8am-1 pm
Information: Laurie Gordon  410-442-2507

AKC SANCTIONED ALL BREED DOG SHOWS

January 18th & 19th 2013 Carroll County KC 8 am - 4 pm
Information: Lynne Beard 410-848-3998 9 am - 9 pm
January 17th & 20th 2013 Annapolis KC 8 am - 4 pm
Information: Mike Naas 301-530-5319 Admission $5.00 per vehicle

HOWARD COUNTY MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET

January 27, 2013.....10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Buy, sell, trade motorcycle parts, accessories, etc
Information:  Ken Appel   301-478-3421

February

TOT SWAP CONSIGNMENT SALE

Friday, February 8th - 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday February 9th - 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday February 10th 2013 - 10 am - 4 pm
Free Admission
Over 300 families selling like-new childrens items. Where savvy moms shop, sell & save!
Information: Robyn Rutland - 301-330-2678 - 9 am - 7 pm
www.totswap.net

AKC SANCTIONED ALL BREED DOG SHOWS

February 16th & 17th 2013  MD Kennel Club 8 am - 4 pm
Information: Anne O’Reilly 717-334-0303 9 am - 9 pm

HOWARD COUNTY BEEKEEPERS Assn.

Short course in beekeeping.
February 19th, 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2013
www.howardcountybeekeepers.org
hocobeekeepers@gmail.com

SILVERADO GUN SHOW

Saturday, February 23th 2013.. 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, February 24th 2013 .. 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

March

PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS

Preview Friday, March 1st 2013 Noon to 6 pm
Auction Saturday, March 2nd 2013
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

CHESAPEAKE REGION ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA

Saturday, March 9th 2013.. 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 - 443-744-6338 - 6 - 9 pm

MARYLAND STATE QUARTER HORSE TACK SALE

Sunday, March 10th 2013 .. Noon - 4 pm
Joy Woolford 443-336-8598

SPRING EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Saturday, March 16th 2013 .. 9 am till .... finished
No consignments accepted before March 14th
410-489-7200

KIDS NEARLY NEW SPRING SALE-I

The ultimate children’s sale!
Saturday, March 23rd 2013 .. 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.

HEARTLAND EAST ANTIQUE SHOW

Saturday March 30, 2013 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission $8.00 per Adult
Information; Jennifer A. Sabin Phone 843-812-0282 , email sabinjennifer@hotmail.com

April

SUBURBAN MARYLAND SPRING HOME & LANDSCAPE SHOW

Friday, April 5th 2013, 11 am - 9 pm
Saturday, April 6th 2013, 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, April 7th 2013, 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

PICCADILLY CIRCUS

Wednesday April 10- Sunday April 14, 2013
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

KIDS NEARLY NEW SPRING SALE-II

The other ultimate children’s sale day!
Saturday, April 13th, 2013 .. 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 17th 2013 - Friday, April 19th 2013 .. 9 am - dusk
The Auction will begin Saturday the 20th 2013 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

HOWARD COUNTY MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET

April 21, 2013.....10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Buy, sell, trade motorcycle parts, accessories, etc
Information: Ken Appel 301-478-3421

MWHA, INC. SHOWS

Sunday, April 21st, & 28th 2013 .. 8 am - 4 pm
www.mwha.org

May

MARYLAND SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 4th 2013 .. 9 am - 6 pm & Sunday, May 5th 2013 .. 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

PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS

Preview Friday, May 10th .. Noon to 6 pm
Auction Saturday, May 11th 2013 
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

MWHA, INC. SHOWS

Sunday, May 19th, 2013 .. 8 am - 4 pm
www.mwha.org

MARYLAND FM MEMORIAL DAY HAMFEST

Sunday May 26, 2013 .. 8:00 am-2:00 pm
This is an Amateur Radio Flea Market type event
Admission:  $6.00.. Under 12 free
Reservation & Information: 301-641-5313  3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MFMA Inc. P. O. Box 351 Hanover, MD 21076 

June

MWHA, INC. SHOWS

Sunday, June 2nd, & 16th 2013 .. 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 4th 2013 - Catoctin Kennel Club
Friday, July 5th 2013 - Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday, July 6th 2013- Upper Marlboro Kennel Club
Sunday, July 7th 2013- 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

Saturday July 13th - 10:00 am - 9:30 pm Parade of Nations noon
Sunday July 14th - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 
Information: Barry Richardson - 252-532-0821   7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Email:  powwow@vance.net 

TOT SWAP CONSIGNMENT SALE
Friday, July 12, 2013 to Sunday, July 14, 2013
Friday, November 8th 2013 - 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday November 9th 2013 - 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday November 10th 2013 - 10 am - 4 pm
Free Admission
Over 300 families selling like-new childrens items. Where savvy moms shop, sell & save!
Information: Robyn Rutland - 301-330-2678 - 9 am - 7 pm
www.totswap.net

MWHA, INC. SHOWS

Sunday, July 14th  &  28th 2013 .... 8 am - 4 pm
www.mwha.org

SILVERADO GUN SHOW

Saturday, July 20th 2013.. 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, July 21th 2013 .. 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

BALTIMORE RADIO AMATEUR TELEVISION SOCIETY

Sunday, July 21st 2013 .. 8 am – 2 pm
Maryland Hamfest and Computerfest
Tailgating & indoor space available
Adults $6.00 .. under 12 Free
Information: 410-461-0086 voice/fax .. www.bratsatv.org

August

The Howard County Fair - 68th Annual

August 3rd – 10th Daily Hours 8 am  - 11 pm
Admission: $5 .. (10 years & up) … $2 (Seniors, 62 & up)
Click here for all the details!

MWHA, INC. SHOWS

Sunday, August 11th 2013... 8 am - 4 pm
www.mwha.org

PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS

Preview Friday, August 23rd 2013 .. Noon to 6 pm
Auction Saturday, August 24th 2013
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 816-474-440 M

EXPRESS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

Saturday, August 31 2013
Registration @ 8:30 am
Auction starts @ 10 am
Information 410-365-2759

September

SPA & POOL

Friday, September 6th 2013 - 2 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, September 8th 2013  - 10 am - 5 pm
Free Admission ... www.HotTubExpo.com

KIDS NEARLY NEW FALL SALE I

Saturday, September 7th 2013 .. 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 8th & 22nd 2013 (Rain Dates).. 8 am - 4 pm 

SILVERADO GUN SHOW

Saturday, September 14th 2013 .. 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, September 15th 2013 .. 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

KIDS NEARLY NEW FALL SALE II

Saturday, September 21st 2013 .. 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

ATLANTIC COAST GEM & MINERAL EXPO.

Saturday, September 28th 2013 .. 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, September 29th 2013 .. 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

October

SUBURBAN MARYLAND FALL HOME & LANDSCAPE SHOW

Friday, October 4th 2013, 11am - 9 pm
Saturday, October 5th 2013, 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, October 6th 2013, 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

CATONSVILLE KENNEL CLUB

Friday, October 11th 2013 ... 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday, October 12th 2013 ... 8 am - 5 pm
Parking Spectators $5.00 per vehicle
Information: Show: 410-798-7728 tapestryhall@ad.com
OR 410-592-6636 Bdrake@comcast.net
Vendors information: Laura Gilchrist tammen@aol.com
Sunday, October 14th, National Capital Kennel Club

FALL EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Saturday, October 19th 2013, 9 am till ...... finished
No consignments accepted before October 17th
410-489-7200 

HOWARD COUNTY MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
 October 27, 2013.....10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Buy, sell, trade motorcycle parts, accessories, etc
Information: Ken Appel 301-478-3421

November

HOWARD COUNTY CRAFT SPECTACULAR

November 1st - 3rd 2013 ... 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

TOT SWAP CONSIGNMENT SALE

Friday, November 8th 2013 - 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday November 9th 2013 - 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday November 10th 2013 - 10 am - 4 pm
Free Admission
Over 300 families selling like-new childrens items. Where savvy moms shop, sell & save!
Information: Robyn Rutland - 301-330-2678 - 9 am - 7 pm
www.totswap.net

HOWARD COUNTY ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY CLUB Basket Bingo

Friday, November 8th 2013 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

MARYLAND ALPACAS AND FLEECE FESTIVAL

November 16th & 17th 2013 . . .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 22nd 2013 - Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club 
Saturday, November 23rd 2013 - Chesapeake Kennel Club
Sunday, November 24th 2013 - Upper Marlboro 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, December 6th .. Noon to 6 pm
Auction Saturday, December 7th 2013 
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

HEARTLAND EAST ANTIQUE SHOW

Saturday December 14, 2013 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission $8.00 per Adult
Information; Jennifer A. Sabin Phone 843-812-0282 , email sabinjennifer@hotmail.com