90th Annual Charles County Fair September 12-15, 2013 La Plata, Maryland
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Admission
Age 11 and over: $5.00
Age 10 and under: Free
4 Day Passes: $12.00
All School Children admitted
FREE on Friday, September
14th after 9:00am
Location
8440 Fairgrounds
Road
La Plata, Maryland
FREE Parking on-site and at
our satellite location at the
Government building in
La Plata!
About Charles County
Charles County, Maryland,
founded in 1658, is located in the
southern part of the Washington,
DC Metropolitan area on
Maryland's western shore
between the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers in
historic Southern Maryland.
Every September, the Charles County Fair Board is proud to put on an old-fashioned county fair
with farm animals, a carnival, displays of all kinds, demonstrations, and plenty of food.
The fair celebrates Charles County's 355 years of agricultural heritage and history.
The Charles County Fair is located on over
30 acres just south of La Plata, Maryland.
Exhibits as varied as livestock, field corn, arts and crafts,
quilts and flowers are shown in our Greens area.
Over 790 exhibitors entered over 6,800 exhibits in 2011.
Entertainment, special events, and activities for all ages
as well as four stages filled with games, shows, music, a
baby show, pig races, pony rides and performers of all sorts
add up to fun for the whole family. Lawnmower racing is one
of several events added in recent years. Our carnival midway
is full of rides and contests for all ages. We even have a
"kiddie" midway for those young ones among us. If you get
hungry, there are plenty of choices from traditional county fair
food to more healthy alternatives, even crab cakes!
Site updated on April 2, 2013
Baby Show Info
Related Info/Links (So. MD Fairs)
Queen Nicotina Information
General Rules and Regulations
Charles County Fair History
Map of Fairgrounds
Location (from Google Maps)
Printable Directions
Fair Sponsors
Fair Highlights Video
Printable Schedule
Pet Show (9:30 am Friday)
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Quick Links
Pets are not allowed on the grounds during the fair with two exceptions.
Service animals are always allowed for those authorized to have them and the
participants of the dog and pet shows may bring their animals into the fair for the
duration of the event. Once the show is concluded, the animal must be
removed from the grounds.
Online Livestock Entries will be accepted until
Saturday, August 31st at 11:59 pm.
All other online entries will be accepted until
Sunday, September 8th at 11:59 pm.
Click here for a printable entry form
Bring all exhibits to the fairgrounds on
Wednesday, September 11th, unless otherwise
noted in the specific department rules.
All inquiries about fair entries should be directed
to entry@charlescountyfair.com
Your continuing support allows us to upgrade the fair and
its facilities each year and to pay for our annual 4th of July
fireworks. We also host many affairs and events during the
year such as tool shows, hunting expos, fund raisers, lobster
feasts, dog shows, tractor pulls, and family reunions.
Please Remember...
Shuttle bus users will receive a coupon
for $1 off normal admission price!
The Charles County Fair, Inc. is a non-profit organization and is NOT affilated
with the Charles County Government or any other official agency.
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Special Announcement!
Official Statement of the
Charles County Fair Board
Fire at the Fairgrounds on April 2, 2013
At approximately 3:00 pm, there was a report of a building fire at the Charles County Fairgrounds.
Subsequently the Livestock Show Ring and all attached Livestock Barns were destroyed. Thanks to
hundreds of firefighter, EMS and law enforcement personnel the fire was contained to the Livestock Area.
There were no injuries or loss of human lives. The Fair Board will be immediately planning the re-building
process. We are in the process of reviewing all upcoming events to be held at the Fairgrounds. Most of
our Rental Facilities are intact and we are fully operational. Please check our website at
www.CharlesCountyFair.com for the status of upcoming events.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Charles County Fair, we would like to thank all the firefighter,
EMS and law enforcement personnel that responded to our emergency. We look forward to seeing all our
Loyal Fairgoers and Patrons at our upcoming Events.