The first Calvert County fair was held in 1886 on the farm of Dr. Talbott in Smithville, what is now Dunkirk. The first fair was primarily for horse racing, showing cattle and tobacco and providing men with a chance to visit one another. A lot has changed sine the 1886 event. There are loads of fun activities, sights and sounds throughout the weekend for everyone to enjoy.
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the 123rd Calvert Fair begins when gates open at 4 p.m. and the opening ceremony is held at 4:45 p.m.
Here is a schedule of planned events during the event. There is sure to be some activity just perfect for everyone.
123rd Calvert County Fair Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 1:
Senior Citizens & Handicapped Day – 9 am to 2 pm
Free Admission & Free Lunch for Seniors & Handicapped Persons.
Fair Opens – 9 am
Calvert High School Chorus (Outdoor Stage) – 9:30 am
“Elvis” Jim Godbold (Main Hall) – 10 am
Carnival Open for Seniors & Handicapped Persons – 10 a.m. to 12 Noon
Lunch for Senior & Handicapped Persons (Free) – 12 Noon
Bingo (Main Hall) – 1:30 pm
Carnival Opens for Everyone – Wristlet Night – Discount with Coupon – 5 pm
Coupons can be printed from www.rosedaleattractions.com
4-H & Open Goat Show – 6 pm
Little Miss/Little Prince Show 2 (Ages 6-8) Main Hall – 6:30 pm
All Contestants Must Be Pre-Registered
Entertainment During the Day and Evening: Granpa Cratchet Show, Southern Barnyard Runners, Kachunga & the Alligator, Unlimited DJ Productions
Friday, October 2: 21st Annual Youth Day
Youth under 18 Free Gate Admission Until 4 pm
Calvert County Public Schools Closed
Special Challenge for 2009 Youth Day Attendees (Preschool – Age 18)
Let’s Provide a Mountain of Food to Feed the Hungry! Bring a can of food & leave it at the entry gate 9 am – 4 pm
Special Youth Day Events are Scheduled 9 am – 4 pm
Fair & Carnival Open – Special Discount Prices for Youth – 9 am
4-H & Open Swine Show – 9 am
Bike Drawing Registration (Drawing at 4 pm) 9 am – 3:45 pm
Art Contest – 9 am – 1 pm – Sponsored by Optimist Club of Calvert
Black Belt Academy of Martial Arts – 9:30 am
Spelling Bee Grades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8 – 9:45 to11 am
Granpa Cratchet Show – 10 am
Hoopshooting – 10 am – 12 noon – Sponsored by the Solomons Optimist Club
Baseball Fast Pitch – 10 am – 2 pm – Sponsored by Sheriff’s Dept.
Games and Contests on Track – 10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon
Sequence of Events – 3-legged Race; Sack Race; Pyramid Race; Bean Bag Toss; Frisbee Toss; John Deere Tricycle Race; Balloon Race; Wheelbarrow Race
4-H and Open Sheep Show – 11 am
Calvert School of Dance – 11 – 11:45 am
Hula Hoop, Jump Rope, Limbo. Dance, and Hog-Calling Contests
Sensei Russell Hardesty Karate Show – 1 – 1:30 pm
K-9 Demonstration – 1 pm & 3 pm
Punt, Pass, & Kick Contest for Ages 8-18 – 1:30 pm
Julie Rogers Studio of Dance – 1:30 – 2:15 pm
Granpa Cratchet Show – 2:30 pm
Diane Herbert Dancers – 3 – 3:45 pm
Closing of Bike Registration – 3:45 pm
Bike Drawing for Girl’s and Boy’s Bikes 4 pm.
Youth Day 2009 Officially Closed – 4 pm
Regular Gate Admission and Carnival Prices Begin at 4 pm
Southern MD Mini-Pullers (L
