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County Fair Primed for Opening

63rd edition runs today until Aug. 20 at Gaithersburg fairgrounds.

Kim Grimes, Neighbor
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The barns and grandstand are prepped, Midway rides are up and frying oil is hot and ready: the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is primed to kick off at 3 p.m. today in Gaithersburg, bringing nine days of food, fur and family fun.

"It's Udderly Terrific" is the theme for this, the AgFair’s 63rd edition, which runs from 10 a.m. until midnight through Aug. 20.

The fairgrounds are 16 Chestnut St. Admission is $10 per person; kids 11 years old or younger get in free. Nine-day passes are $75. Parking is $5 (Perry Parkway entrance), but the shuttle from Lakeforest Mall is free.

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Opening weekend highlights include:

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Friday

  • Pig Races 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (next to Pepco Community Stage)
  • Chainsaw Carving Demo 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (near Barn 10)
  • RC Car Racing 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (near The Cheese Booth)
  • “Fair’s Got Talent” 7 p.m. (Pepco Community Stage)
  • Lawnmower racing 7:30 p.m. (grandstand)
  • Toilet Decorating entries arrive until 8 p.m.

Saturday

  • Carnival opens at noon
  • 4-H Horse Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Flower Arranging Contest 10 a.m.
  • 4-H Bake Sale noon to 10 p.m. (outside Building 6)
  • Pig Races noon, 2 p.m, 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Milk A Cow By Hand 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Milking parlor)
  • RC Car Racing 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Veggie 500 Races 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Community Square)

Sunday

  • Draft and Mule Show 8:30 a.m. (Horse Arena)
  • Shepherd’s Lead 10 a.m. (Sheep Show ring)
  • Carnival noon to midnight
  • Pig Races noon, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Milk A Cow By Hand 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Milking parlor)
  • Saddle Gals and Guys 3 p.m. (Horse Arena)
  • 4-H Bake Sale noon to 10 p.m.
  • 4-H Parade 6 p.m.
  • King and Queen Coronation 7 p.m. (Pepco Community Stage)
  • 4-H Cake Auction 8 p.m. (Cattle Show Pavilion)

Put these grandstand highlights on your calendar:

  • Vintage Super Tractor Pull 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 $12 adults, $7 kids 7 and under
  • Skid Steer Loader Competition 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16
  • Monster Truck Madness 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 and Thursday Aug. 18 $12 adults, $7 kids 7 and under
  • Demolition Derby 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20 $12 adults, $7 kids 7 and under
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