The Howard County Fair

What:

Eight days of animal shows, exhibits, rides, contests, entertainment and demonstrations.

When:

Aug. 4 through 11, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Where:

Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairground Road, West Friendship. Take Exit 80 off Interstate 70.

Admission:

$5 for guests ages 10 and older, $2 for those ages 62 and older, free for children younger than 10.

Parking:

Free at the fairgrounds.

Information:

www.howardcountyfair.org, or 410-442-1022.

Daily highlights

Amusement rides and games begin at noon Aug 4, at 11 a.m. Aug. 11 and at 1 p.m. every other day. A petting zoo and education center is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chain-saw carving, pig races and performances by magicians and clowns happen throughout the day.

Saturday, Aug. 4 (Preview Day)

Members of the armed forces and their families admitted free with military identification.

7 a.m.:

horse and pony show

4 p.m.:

threshing demonstration

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.:

Back Pages Band

Sunday, Aug. 5

8:30 a.m.:

draft horse and mule show

11 a.m.:

10th annual antique auto show

12:30 p.m.:

pie-eating contest

1 p.m.:

pretty animal contest

2 p.m.:

grand opening parade

2:30 p.m.:

25th annual cow milking contest

3 p.m.:

Miss Howard County Farm Bureau contest

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.:

Big Package Band

Monday, Aug. 6

All you can ride for $18, or $15 with Pizza Hut coupon.

8:30 a.m.:

4-H and open beef cattle show

9 a.m.:

gaited classic and Paso Fino horse shows

5 p.m.:

4-H market lamb show

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.:

Almost Recess, a cappella group

8:00 p.m.:

slow tractor race

Tuesday, Aug. 7

Senior citizens ages 62 and older admitted free all day

Amusement rides $1 each all day

9 a.m.:

Shetland and Welsh pony shows

9:30 a.m.:

4-H rabbit show

5 p.m.:

third annual mule-pulling contest

7 p.m.:

Saddle Guys and Gals equestrian drill team demonstration

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.:

Big Cam and the Lifters

Wednesday, Aug. 8

All you can ride for $18, or $15 with Pizza Hut coupon.

9 a.m.:

miniature horse show

10 a.m.:

English/Western play day horse show

4 p.m.:

4-H swine shows

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.:

Richie Fields and Big Time Country

Thursday, Aug. 9

Amusement rides $1 each all day

9:30 a.m.:

4-H dog agility contest

10 a.m.:

4-H and open dairy cattle show

6 p.m.:

Howard County Iron Chef competition

6 p.m. and 7 p.m.:

Spur & Stirrup 4-H equestrian drill team demonstration

7 p.m.:

amateur variety talent show

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.:

The Browingsville Cornet Band

Friday, Aug. 10

8 a.m.:

quarter horse show

6:15 p.m. :

4-H livestock sale

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.:

Alibi

Saturday, Aug. 11

9 a.m.:

4-H rocketry contest

10:30 a.m.:

baby contest and miniature parade

10:30 a.m.:

30th annual horse pull

3 p.m.:

30th annual antique tractor pull

5 p.m.:

parade of floats

7 p.m.:

4-H all-star showmanship contest

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.:

Jay Henley and the Stone Broke Band