The 60th annual St. Maryโ€™s County Fair is underway now. Gates opened at 3 p.m. today and official opening ceremonies are taking place this evening.

See full schedule below.

Donโ€™t miss the 2007 St. Maryโ€™s County Fair Thursday, September 20 through Sunday, September 23 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Route 5 across from the Leonardtown High School.

Since 1947, country and city residents of Southern Maryland have enjoyed the St. Mary’s County Fair.

This four day festival of non-stop agricultural exhibits and entertainment is sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Fair Association, a non-profit volunteer group dedicated to the preservation of our agricultural heritage.

Competitions are open to all residents of Southern Maryland. Cash prizes and ribbons are awarded.

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, Opening Day

3 p.m. – Gates open to public
4 p.m. – Exhibit biddings open to public
5 p.m. – Carnival opens (ride all evening for one price)
5:30 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
6 p.m. – Pjppetone Rockers (FM)
6:30 p.m. – 4-H Goat Show
6:30 p.m. – Masters of the Chainsaw (FM)
7 p.m. – Official Opening (NewAUD)
7 p.m. – Color Guard by Cub Scout Pack 1203
7 p.m. – The Star Spangled Banner, Leonardtown Middle School Chorus
7 p.m. – Introduction of the Queen of Tolerance Court
7 p.m. – Welcome, by John Richards, President, St. Mary’s County Fair Assoc.
7 p.m. – Crowning of the Queen of Tolerance
7:30 p.m. – Masters of the Chainsaw (FM)
8 p.m. – Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition (PAV)
9 p.m. – Exhibit buildings close

Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, School Day

8 a.m. – 4-H Livestock show starts (SR)
8 a.m. – 4-H Horse Show
9 a.m. – Exhibit buildings open
10 a.m. – 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest (4-H building)
10 a.m. – Decorated Wagon Contest (PAV)
1 p.m. – Leonardtown Middle School Band performance (NewAUD)
1 p.m. – 4-H Consumer judging contest (4-H Building)
2 p.m. – Speech contest – David Flood (NewAUD)
2 p.m. – The Star Spangled Banner, Great Mills High School Chamber Singers
2 p.m. – Registration for Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV)
3 p.m. – Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV)
4 p.m. – St. Mary’s County Sheriff Dept. K-9 Demonstration (GS)
5 p.m. – John Lusky Band (PAV)
6 p.m. – Bicycle drawing – school day activities end
6 p.m. – Ice Carving (Doug Mackey, MAS Executive Chef) (EXT)
7 p.m. – Grades Guys and Gals (FSA)
7 p.m. – Horsepull-lightweight(GS)
7:30 p.m. – Boot Scooters line dancing (PAV)
9 p.m. – Exhibit buildings close

* Eddie Robbinette Magic shows 12, 1:30, 3:30 and 5 (TENT)
* Barnyard Runners Pig Races 11:30, 1, 3, and 4:30
* Masters of the Chain Saw 12, 2, 4, and 6
* Puppetone Rockers 1, 3 and 5
* Dick Haines, Stiltwalker

Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, Parade Day

8 a.m. – Open class livestock shows begins
9 a.m. – Exhibit buildings open
10 a.m. – The Star Spangled Banner, Leonardtown High School Route 5 Harmony
10:30 a.m. – Fair Parade
12 p.m. – Daughters of Vida Mid-Eastern Dance Troupe (PAV)
1 p.m. – Jousting (GS)
1 p.m. – Interlocking Building Block Competition
1 p.m. – Hyperspace Super Magic Man, Illusions (NewAUD)
1:30 p.m. – Syncopated Rhythm Dance Team (PAV)
2 p.m. – McKay’s Stuffed Ham Demonstration (EXT)
2:30 p.m.