Schedule of Events

THIS LIST OF EVENTS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TO CONFIRM AN EVENT PLEASE CALL 410-442-1022
2008
Jan   Feb   March   April   May   June   July   August   Sept   Oct   Nov    Dec

There are TWO AUCTION COMPANIES using the fairgrounds during the year:
Allen T. Hill Auctions ... Phone: 410-795-3206 call for information
               Associated Auctioneers & Appraisers.. Website: www.gregoryandwarfield.com
   Phone:410-489-7200 most Tuesdays @ 4pm

HUNTER SAFETY COURSES
MUST PRE REGISTER FOR EITHER COURSE

Basic Hunter Safety Classes:
            Must attend both sessions, Wednesday & Saturday.
                                            April - Wednesday the 2nd 7pm -10pm & Saturday the 5th 8am - 4pm
                                  May - Wednesday 21st 7pm -10pm & Saturday 24th 8am - 4pm
                                        August - Wednesday 13th 7pm -10pm & Saturday 16th 8am - 4pm
                                               September - Wednesday 17th 7pm -10pm & Saturday 20th 8am - 4pm

Muzzleloader Classes:
May - Saturday 10th 8am - 4pm
     October - Saturday 4th 8am - 4pm
For additional information call:
 Terry Barth: 410-635-3522 or
Email: huntsafe@comcast.net



JANUARY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK SHOW
Friday the 25th ... noon-6pm .... Free Admission.
2008 International tractors & dumps. Pre-emission trucks for sale.
Indoor pig roast. Snow, or shine.
Information  www.beltwayint.com   or Mel  Fair 301-663-6262 8am-5pm

SPUR & STIRRUP 4H – TACK SALE
Saturday the 26th ... 8am-2pm
Information: Cindy 443-745-5017


FEBRUARY
MARYLAND STATE QUARTER HORSE AMATEURS - TACK SALE
Saturday the 2nd.. 10am-2pm
Joy Woolford 443-336-8598


MARCH
PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS
Preview Friday February the 29th .. Noon to 6pm
Auction Saturday March 1st & Sunday the 2nd. 
 Auction 7:30am
 816-474-1982 9am - 4pm
18th year  of Peak Auctioneering, building materials Auctions at the Howard County Fairgrounds.
All new merchandise. Everything you could want to build or rehab your home or rental units.
www.peakauction.com

HOWARD COUNTY BEEKEEPERS Assoc.
Short course in beekeeping.
March 4, 11, 18, & 25th.
Information: 410-489-2835 7pm – 9pm

CHESAPEAKE REGION ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA 
Saturday the 8th .. 8am - 3 pm rain or shine.
Admission & parking free.
Antique Car, Truck & Cycle flea market.  Antique vehicle car corral
Indoors & Outdoors ...Rain or Shine
Tom Young - 410-653-3108 6-9pm  Jerry Gordon 410-484-1299 6-9pm

SPRING EQUIPMENT AUCTION
Saturday the 15th .. 9am till......
No consignments accepted before the 12th
410-489-7200

DOG OWNERS TRAINING CLUB OF MARYLAND
Sunday the 16th .. 8:00am-6pm
Admission & parking Free!
AKC all breed  Obedience & rally Trials indoors!
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED. PLEASE
Information .. 410-239-2678
Admission: Free

MID ATLANTIC ANTIQUES
Saturday the 29th – Sunday the 30th
100 Quality Antiques Dealers
Americana, formal & county furniture, folk art, fine art, 
Textile early glass & ceramics
Saturday the 29th Early Bird .. 8:30-10 am $15.00
Saturday the 29th .. 10am - 5pm &  Sunday the 30th .. 10am - 4pm $8.00
410-228-8858.. www.simsrogers.com

MARCH MADNESS
 Saturday the 29th & Sunday the 30th
UPPER MARLBORO KENNEL CLUB
All events indoor. 8am -5 pm
Obedience Trials & 3 Rally Trials
Free admission … ?? per car Parking
Information: www.nemkc.org


APRIL
POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB
Saturday the 12th .. 8am-5pm
Annual Breed Specialty & Obedience Trial
Information: 703-503-5184

GREAT DANE CLUB OF MD
Saturday the 12th .. 8am-5pm
Information: 410-377-9679
 
HOWARD CO. ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION
13th Annual Consignment Sale
Consignments 4/16 - 4/18 .. 8am - 8pm
Saturday the 19th - registration 7am .. Auction 9am
12th Annual Consignment Sale of tractors, farm & garden equipment,
building supplies, tools, antiques, boats, cars, trucks, trailers & more.
Information: 410-531-2569

MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS
Sunday the 20th .. 8:30am - 4pm
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org

KIDS NEARLY NEW SALE
Session I - Saturday, April 26th. 8am – 1pm
Session II - Sunday the 27th. 8am - 12 noon
140 Booths filled with families and services selling kids stuff.
New & used clothing, toys, books etc for infants - teen size 16
 Sale of children’s furniture, clothes, books, toys & equipment. 
410-823-6039 evenings 6 – 9pm .. E-mail: kidnearlynewsale@aol.com
Web site www.kidsnearlynewsale.com


MAY
MARYLAND SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL
Saturday the 3rd.. 9am - 6pm  & Sunday 4th .. 9am - 5pm
Sheep shows, sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, working sheep dogs,
gourmet lamb cooking, demonstrations & workshops concerning
all facets of the Sheep Industry.
Free Admission & Parking
Information: 410-531-3647 .. www.sheepandwool.org

MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS
Sunday the 11th .. 8:30am - 4pm
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org

MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS
Sunday the 18th .. 8:30am - 4pm
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org

MARYLAND FM MEMORIAL DAY HAMFEST
Sunday 25th .. 8am - 2pm
This is an Amateur Radio Flea Market type of Event.
Admission: Donation $6.00 .. under 12 free
Reservation &Information: 301-641-5313 3pm-9pm
MEMA Inc. P.O. Box 351 Hanover MD 21076


JUNE
MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS
Sunday 8th & 15th .. 8:30 am- 4pm
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org


SPA, POOL & PATIO SHOW
June 6, 7 & 8th
 Friday 2pm-8pm; Sat. 9am-8pm & Sunday 10am-10pm
FREE ADMISSION
www.spasarefun.com
Free parking & Admission

MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS
Sunday 15th .. 8:30 am- 4pm
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org


KELLY MILLER CIRCUS???
Friday the 20th ???? 4:30, & 7:30; Saturday the 21st ??? 2:00 & 5:30
Advance tickets available at circus ticket booth on the 20th 9am to noon
 11 & under $5.00 .. Adults $9.00
Tickets before show: Children 11 & under $6.00 .. Adults $12.00
Tent Circus Rain or Shine


JULY
DOG CLUSTER
4 AKC All-Breed Dog Shows
             Approx. 1500 – 2500 dogs each day in approx. 140 different Breeds.
                     Approx. 40 -50 Vendors selling Dog Items & Food Supplies
Thursday the 3rd - Catoctin Kennel Club
Friday the 4th - Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club
 Saturday the 5th - Upper Marlboro Kennel Club
Sunday the 6th - National Capital Club
Show hours ..7:30am-5pm .. Parking $5.00 ?? .. Admission: FREE
THIS IS AN AKC SHOW
PLEASE …. NO STROLLERS OR DOGS NOT ENTERED IN SHOWS
For all Information: www.nemkc.org

POW WOW
Gates open at 11 am
Saturday the 12th - 11 am - 7 pm & Sunday the 13th 11 am - 6 pm
Rain or shine, in the event of rain the POW WOW will move inside.
Admission: Ages 13-up $6.00 ??; Under 13 $5.00
An opportunity for the public to interact with American Indians.
Native American Dancing/Singing, craft Demonstrations/Story Telling;
Native American food items. Pony Rides; Face Painting
This is a rain or shine event and in the event of rain will be moved inside.
Information: Barry Richardson - 252-257-5383 7 am – 11 pm;
E-mail: powwow@vance.net

MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS
Sunday the 13th & 20th .... 8:30am-4pm
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org


BRATS – BALTIMORE RADIO AMATEURES & TELEVISION SOCIETY
Sunday the 20th .. 8 am – 2 pm
Maryland Ham fest and Computer fest.
Tailing & indoor tables available.
Adults $6.00 .. under 12 Free
Information: 410-461-0086 voice & fax .. www.bratsatv.org


AUGUST
THE 63rd HOWARD COUNTY FAIR 
August 2nd – 9th Daily Hours 8am – 11pm
Admission: $5 .. (10 years & up) … $2 (Seniors, 62 & up)
August 2nd Preview day: 8am-11pm, rides open noon – 11pm
5th thru 9th .. 8:am-11pm - Rides open 1pm – 11pm
Saturday the 9th rides 11am – 11pm
Sunday the2nd - Grand Opening & West Friendship Volunteer Fire Dept. Parade 
& Baltimore’s Marching Ravens
Ride Specials: Monday & Wednesday: “ALL YOU CAN RIDE” for $18 ($15 with coupon)
Tuesday & Thursday: “DOLLAR RIDE DAY” all rides $1 all day.
Tuesday the 5th “SENIOR DAY” FREE ENTRY FOR FOLKS 62 & UP – all day.
Rides: Saturday the 9th- 11am-11pm
Agricultural Judging: Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Rabbits, & Poultry 
Home Arts: Baked Goods, Fruits & Vegetables, Candies, Farm Crops,
Wood working, Photography, Fine Arts & much more.
Live Bands & other Entertainment, Petting Zoo, & Pony Rides
Displays of Howard County Businesses & Services & Commercial Vendors. 
Carnival Rides & a BIG choice of Food & Ice Cream 
Information: 410-442-1022

 MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS
Sunday 17th ... 8:30am-4pm
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org


PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS
Preview Friday the 22nd .. Noon to 6pm
Auction Saturday the 23rd & Sunday the 24th 
Registration 7:30am Auction Starts 9am
Large Building Materials Auction
Daily updates on materials received at www.peakauction.com
Information: 410-489-7570 .. fax 410-489-7571 

IN THE ZONE AGILITY
Friday the 29th thru Sunday the 31st.


SEPTEMBER
MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS
Sunday 7th .. 8:30am-4pm
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org

GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL MD
Saturday 13th
Information: Nelika Watson .. 410-358-9711 8:30am - 5pm

BALTIMORE COUNTY RABBIT CLUB
Saturday September 20th

MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOC. SHOWS
Sunday 21st .. 8:30am-4pm
Information .. 410-442-2641
www.mwha.org

SILVERADO GUN SHOW
Saturday the 20th .. 9am - 5pm
Sunday the 21st .. 10am - 3pm
Over 400 Tables of all types of Firearms & related items.
All Firearm transactions subject to all Federal, State, & Local Laws.
Adults .. $7.00, Over 62 $4.00, Children under 12 & parking free
Information: 301-874-5012
 www.silveradogunshow.com

ATLANTIC COAST GEM & MINERAL EXPO.
Saturday the 27th .. 10am - 6 pm
Sunday the 28th .. 10am - 5pm
Quality Dealers from all over the U.S.
Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils for sale.
Jewelry making & gem cutting & related demonstrations.
Exhibits & activities for children (mine for gem stones).
Admission: $5.00 .. Over 65 .. $4 .. Under 12 free
www.gemcuttersguild.com …. 410-832-5906 – evenings


OCTOBER
YORKTOBERFEST 2008
Saturday, October 4th from 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hosted by: Rescue Me - Yorkie Rescue
Admission: $5 adults - $3 children under 10
Doggies vendors, games, and prizes
Information: 410-279-0110 or  410-991-0720/1720
www.yorkierescueme.com

KIDS NEARLY NEW SALE
Saturday, October 4th .. 8am – noon
Main Exhibition Building, Free Admission, Lines form at all entrances around building
140 Booths filled with families or services selling their stuff for teens (16) - infants
Back-to-school, holiday/dressy outfits, maternity, Halloween costumes, toys, games,
educational items, books videos, electronics, furniture, cribs, decorative items,
 Handmade gift items, new/unused items great for gift giving.  Name brand clothing in
all sizes...great condition...low prices!  Lots of items for the older kids 6-14
Bring your walking shoes...small bills...shopping bag...kids' sizes/measurements
...friend, neighbor...and a way to take the great stuff home!
 (advice: Easier to shop/buy without the kids!)
 website: kidsnearlynewsale.com
E-mail: kidnearlynewsale@aol.com
call: 410-823-6039 evenings 6 – 9pm

COLUMBIA AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION
Sunday the 5th. from 6:30am – 4pm
CARS FEST 2008 Hamfest & Electronics & Flea Market
HAM License test.
Admission: Adults $6.00 .. Under 13 Free
Information: 410-552-2652 … 24/7

CATONSVILLE KENNEL CLUB
October Friday 10th & Saturday the 11th from 8am - 10pm 
Friday night “B” Match

MARYLAND KENNEL CLUB
Sunday the 12th & Monday the 13th from 8am - 10pm
All Breed Dog Shows
Both shows (Oct.10th.-13th.) admission ... $3 per car

FALL EQUIPMENT AUCTION
Saturday the 18th - 9am till ... finished
No consignments accepted before the 15th
410-489-7200

MID ATLANTIC ANTIQUES
100 Quality Antiques Dealers
Americana, formal & county furniture, folk art, fine art, 
Textiles early glass, & ceramics
Saturday the 25th Early Bird .. 8:30-10 am $15.00
Saturday the 25th .. 10am - 5pm & Sunday the 26th.. 10am - 4pm $7.00
Information: 410-228-8858

NO SPEED LIMIT FLYBALL
 October ???? .. 8am-4pm each day.
Flyball Tournament
Free admission & parking
Information: ORIOLE DOG TRAINING CLUB
Deborah 410-468-1361


NOVEMBER
HOWARD COUNTY CRAFT SPECTACULAR
November 7th., 8th., &  9th ... 9am - 5pm
Admission: $5 daily or 3 day pass $ 7 .. Under 10 Free
Several hundred juried Crafters participating
Information: www.atozcrafts.net - 301-271-4432 .. 9am - 8pm

DOG CLUSTER
All-Breed Dog Shows & Obedience Trials
approx. 1,500 To 2,400 + dogs each day in approx. 150 different Breeds
Trials each day
Approx. 50 Vendors selling dog related products
           Friday 21st - Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club
Saturday 22nd - Chesapeake Kennel Club
  Sunday 23rd - Upper Marlboro Kennel Club
   Monday 24th - National Capital Kennel Club
All Breed Judging indoors & all Obedience outdoor.
Show hours .. 8am-6pm     Parking ??
PLEASE .... NO STROLLERS OR DOGS NOT ENTERED IN SHOW
Vendor Information: Mary Stacy 410-658-6707
Information: www.nemkc.org


DECEMBER
PEAK BUILDING MATERIALS
Preview Friday December 5th .. Noon to 6pm
Auction Saturday the 6th & Sunday the 7th 
Registration 7:30am Auction Starts 9am 9-4
Large Building Materials Auction
Daily updates on materials received at www.peakauction.com
Information: 410-489-7570 .. fax 410-489-7571


Last update: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

THIS LIST OF EVENTS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TO CONFIRM AN EVENT CALL 410-442-1022