Fair hours of operation:

·         Friday, August 12,

3:00 pm – midnight

·         Saturday, August 13 to Saturday, August 20,

10:00 am - midnight

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Carnival hours of operation:

·         Friday, August 12,

3:00 pm – midnight

·         Saturday, August 13 to Saturday, August 20,

noon – midnight

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General Admission: $10, Children 11 & under are FREE (Free same day re-admission, get your hand stamped at the gate before departing)

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Parking: $5 per car at the fairgrounds

FREE parking and shuttle bus service from Lakeforest Mall, located at Lost Knife Rd. and Odenhal Ave.

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Carnival one-day ride Megapass wristband $25-See below for Ride Discounts

ADMISSION DISCOUNTS

Senior Day - Tuesday, August 16 – Free admission for ages 62 and over from 10 am to 5 pm

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Military Day - Thursday, August 18 – Free admission for active military in uniform or with a valid military ID from 10 am to 5 pm.

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Group rates are available for 15 people or more. Tickets are $7 per general admission ticket, through August 11.

RIDE DISCOUNTS

Friday, August 12 - One-day ride Megapass wristbands will cost $9.95, from 3 pm to midnight only, Sponsored by HOT 99.5

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One-day ride Megapass wristband, available online only, through August 13 at midnight for $20.00

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Monday, August 15 & Wednesday, August 17 – Family Day Ride Special - One-day ride Megapass wristbands will cost $15.00 from noon until 5 pm, you may ride until midnight.

BROWN BAG

Food and beverages may be brought into the fair.   Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted.

GRANDSTAND COUPONS

$2 off all Grandstand tickets. Print coupons from the website,  www.mcagfair.com

CHILLY MALL VENDOR BOOTHS

$$$$ Chilly Mall Discounts - Vendors offering 10% off a single item, buy one get 2nd 50% off and more!  See signs posted at participating vendors and save $$.  Must show the Fair Brochure to receive discounts.  One discount per person per booth.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

“The FAIR’s got TALENT!” competition –

Friday, August 12, Saturday, August 13, Friday, August 19 & Saturday, August 20 at 7 pm on the PEPCO Community Stage
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Lawn Mower Racing –
Friday, August 12 at 7:30 pm in the Grandstand

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Draft Horse Pull –
Saturday, August 13 at 6 pm in the Grandstand
 
Draft Horse and Mule Show – Sunday, August 14 at 10 am in the Grandstand

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4-H Parade – Sunday, August 14 at 6 pm on Maple Ave.

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Fair Royalty Coronation – Sunday, August 14 at 7 pm on the PEPCO Community Stage

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Equipment Expo –
Tuesday, August 16 at 4 pm in the Grandstand

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Skid Steer Loader Competition – Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 pm in the Grandstand

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Michelle’s Magic Poodles – Daily at 3 pm on the PEPCO Community Stage

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“Garden Talk” – Daily at 3 pm in Farmer’s Triangle

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Honey Bee Demonstrations – Daily at 4 pm in Farmer’s Triangle

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Pig, duck and goat races – Daily at  various times in Racing Park*

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Carrie McQueen Stilt Walker – Daily at various times and places*

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StatueViva – Daily at various times and places*

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Chainsaw Chix – Daily at various times  in Farmer’s Triangle*

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Fame Car Racing – Daily at various times near the Cheese Booth* 

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Raptor’s Bird Show – Various days and times on the PEPCO Community Stage*

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 Dora the Explorer,  August 19 & 20 at 12, 2, 4, & 7 pm

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Community Dance & Musical Performances – Daily at various times on the PEPCO Community Stage*

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Maryland Agricultural Showcase – Daily, outside Building #6, upper grounds

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KidZone at Community Square – ALL the activities & games in this area are FREE, such as:

·         Steve Trash Eco-Magician – Daily at various times*

·         Michelle’s Magic Poodles – Daily at noon

·         The Wonderland’s Wonderless Game Show – Daily at 1 pm

·         The Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum Game Show – Daily at 3 & 5:30 pm

·         A "Very Merry Un-birthday To You" Tea Party - Daily at 7  pm

·         Disney's “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” Live Theater Performance – Daily at 8 pm

·         Many other activities occur throughout the day.

SHOWS, DISPLAYS & DEMONSTRATIONS 

There is an abundance of 4-H, livestock and exhibits on display at the fair.

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The Birthing Center - check-in frequently to see if a calf is on its way or taking its first steps.

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The Milking Parlor - where you can Milk a Cow by hand for $1, on various days and times.*

The Fair has many interesting displays and demonstrations, such as:

·         Home Arts in Bldg. #6

·          4-H in Bldg. #6

·         Arts & Crafts in Bldg. #3

·         Photography in Bldg. #3

·         Farm & Garden in Bldg. #2

·         Old Timers in Bldg. #2

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Please see each building for demonstration schedule.

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Animal shows are held in our Cattle, Swine, and Sheep & Goat Pavilions on various days and times.*

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Horse events are held in the Horse Arena on various days and times*

ANIMALS

Old MacDonald’s Barn exhibits  and teaches about many different animals. (This barn is open August 12)

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The Barns display all types and breeds of various animals, such as:

·         Cows

·         Goats

·         Horses

·         Pigs

·         Poultry

·         Rabbits

·         Sheep

·         and sometimes babies too

(These barn displays do not open until Sunday, August 14)

CONTESTS

 There are many contests you may participate in for free or with a low entry fee, such as:

·         Flower Arranging

·         Veggie Races

·         Skid Steer Loader

·         Hermit Crab Races

·         Cheese Carving

·         Toilet Decorating

·         You Be The Judge

·         Coloring

Please visit www.mcagfair.com for contest rules.

OTHER DEALS

 Montgomery Central Derwood Lions Club- free vision, hearing and glaucoma testing.

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Senior Day Food Booth Discounts for Seniors only:

·         FB#2-Free cup of coffee with the purchase of an apple crisp

·         FB #5 - Free cup of coffee with any purchase

·         FB #6 - Free cup of coffee with any purchase

·         FB # 37 – Free cup of ice tea with $5.00 purchase

·         FB #49-Free cup of coffee with any purchase

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Many vendor booths will have free giveaways and drawings.

For more information, additional schedules and details on the fair,

visit the website at:

www.mcagfair.com

or call

301-926-3100