2023 Talbot County Fair
Schedule of Indoor Exhibits and Animal Shows
(Dates/Times are Subject to Change)
Tuesday, July 11
4:30–6:30 p.m. Entry of NON-PERISHABLE Indoor Exhibits: 4-H/FFA Dept. C – O*
Wednesday, July 12
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Non-Perishable Indoor Exhibits Judging and Display Setup
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. 4-H Ambassador Program (Collier Pavilion)
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. 4-H Campfire (Altvater Pavilion)
Thursday, July 13
7:00–8:00 a.m. Entry of Spring in the Ring Dairy Workshop Participants’ Cattle
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Spring in the Ring Dairy Workshop
12:00 noon–4:00 p.m. Vendors/Food Vendors Set Up
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Entry of 4-H and Open Meat/Pygmy Goats
3:00 p.m. Entry of Dairy Cattle not participating in Spring in the Ring
4:00 p.m. 40th Annual Talbot County Fair Officially Opens
4:00 p.m. Meat and Pygmy Goat Show (Swine Barn)
5:00 p.m. Talbot County Fair Opening Ceremony
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Midway Games and Vendors Open, Inflatable Entertainment Open, Escape Room Open
5:30 p.m. Dairy Show (Main Pavilion)
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Evening Entry of PERISHABLE Indoor Exhibits (vegetables and fruits, baked goods, flowers and plants)
9:00 p.m. Fair Closes
Friday, July 14
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Children’s Day
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Entry of 4-H and Open Market Hogs
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Morning Entry of PERISHABLE Indoor Exhibits (vegetables and fruits, baked goods, flowers and plants)
3:00 p.m. Dog Show (Main Pavilion)
3:00p.m.–6:00 p.m. 4-H Fashion Show Interview Judging
4:00 p.m. Market Hog Show (Swine Barn)
time to be determined Baked Goods Silent Auction
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Pit Beef Dinner to benefit the Talbot County Fair
4:00–7:00 p.m. Painting with St. Michaels Art League
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Midway Games and Vendors Open, Inflatable Entertainment Open, Escape Room Open
5:00 p.m. K-9 Police Dog Demonstration
Fire Department Smoke Truck Demonstration
7:00 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue (Collier Pavilion)
9:00 p.m. Fair Closes
Saturday, July 15
7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Entry of 4-H and Open Beef and Sheep
8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Entry of Open Rabbits and Cavies
9:00 a.m. Rabbit and Cavy Show (Main Pavilion)
10:00 a.m. Poultry Show (Main Pavilion)
11:00 a.m. Beef Show (Main Pavilion)
11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Midway Games and Vendors Open, Inflatable Entertainment Open, Escape Room Open
12:00 p.m. Eastern Shore Jousting
12:00–4:00 p.m. Painting with St. Michaels Art League
2:00 p.m. Watermelon-Eating Contest
2:00 p.m. Sheep Show (Main Pavilion)
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Inflatable Entertainment Open
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. BBQ Chicken Dinner to benefit the Talbot County Fair
5:00 p.m. Farm Bureau Ambassador Contest
6:00 p.m. Fair Indoor Exhibits Awards
7:00 p.m. Livestock Auction
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. BINGO
8:00 p.m. Indoor Exhibits released to fair exhibitors
9:00 p.m. 40th Annual Talbot County Fair Closes
The schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Check the website for updates.
NO PETS ALLOWED on the fairgrounds! Emotional support animals are not permitted on fairgrouds, as they are not recognized under the ADA (Americans with Dsabilities Act) https://www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/
https://www.talbotcountyfair.org/schedule