The 2010 Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair kicks off Friday, July 30, and continues through Aug. 6, with the final wrap-up Aug. 7. The annual agricultural fair benefits Carroll youngsters through 4-H programs. The fair will open daily, with free admission. Daily events include pig and duck races and "chick parades."

Food concessions are available throughout the fair and include pit beef, turkey, ham, hot dogs, french fries, pizza, ice cream and more. The dining hall will be open for lunch and dinner. Below is the schedule of events. For details, go to www.carrollcountyfair.com or call 410-848-FAIR.

Every event in the schedule below is special, but the items highlighted in bold are expected to be fan favorites.

Staples, including the fair parade Aug. 1 and the cake auction Aug. 4, are joined by new attractions such as the Antique Tractor Square Dances on July 31 and a performance by The Band Perry Aug. 6.

Also, back for its third year, is the popular Combine Demolition Derby, July 31, beginning at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded, and the cost for spectators is $10 for ages 8 years and older; free for ages 7 and younger.

CARROLL COUNTY 4-H AND FFA FAIR

FRIDAY, JULY 30

   9 a.m. -- Tractor Operator contest and certification.

   9 a.m. -- Garden Tractor/Small Engine Operator contest.

   10 a.m. -- Fair Beautification Exhibits Judging.

   11 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Plants and Flowers entered and judged.

   noon-5 p.m. -- Poultry Exhibits entered.

   1:30 p.m. Garden Products judging.

   2-5 p.m. -- Garden Products, Mechanical Arts and Photography Department entered.

   3-5 p.m. -- Clothing, Silk and Dried Floral Exhibits and Art Department Exhibits entered.

   5 p.m. -- Tractor Pull, adults $10; children 7 and under free.

   7:30 p.m. -- Tractor and Semi Truck Pull, interstate tractor pullers, adults $10; children 7 and under free.

SATURDAY, JULY 31

   8 a.m. -- Breeding Swine, Sheep and Meat Goat exhibits in place.

   8 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Carroll County Farmers' Market.

   8:30 a.m.-noon -- Woodworking exhibits entered and judged.

   9 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Indoor buildings closed for judging.

   9 a.m. -- Bicycle Contest, Breeding Beef Heifer exhibits in place, Breeding Swine Show followed by Breeding Meat Goat, Breeding Beef Heifer and Breeding Sheep.

   9-11 a.m. -- Ag Commodities, Canning, Club Books, Natural Resources, Home Environment and Family Life exhibits entered and judged; Wool exhibits entered.

   9 a.m.-noon -- Clover exhibits entered and judged.

   9 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Robotics Demo.

   10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Antique Tractor Show.

   10 a.m. -- Alpaca Show.

   10 a.m.-noon -- Lost Arts exhibits entered and judged.

   11 a.m. -- Antique Tractor Square Dancing, free.

   Noon -- Children's Pedal Pull registration.

   1 p.m. -- Children's Pedal Pull.

   1-10 p.m. -- Indoor exhibits open to the public.

   1 p.m. -- Antique Tractor Square Dancing, free.

   3 p.m. -- Purchase Power Judging contest.

   4 p.m. -- Clover Food Bake Sale.

   4:30 p.m. -- Family Fun Fest.

   6 p.m. -- Combine Demolition Derby, adults $10; children 7 and younger free.

   7-10 p.m. -- Market Livestock arrives.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1

   7-9 a.m. -- Market Livestock arrives.

   8 a.m.-8 p.m. -- Dairy Goat exhibits arrive.

   9 a.m.-9 p.m. -- Indoor exhibit building open.

   9 a.m. -- Dog Show, Market Goat Weigh-in.

   9 a.m.-noon -- Rabbit exhibits entered.

   10 a.m. -- Non-denominational church service.

   10 a.m. -- Weigh-in of Market Swine and Sheep; Automotive contest.

   Noon -- Children's Pedal Pull registration.

   Noon -- Mule Show and Jump.

   Noon -- Lawn mower racing.

   1 p.m. -- Children's Pedal Pull.

   3 p.m. -- Billy Harrison and the Haywire Band.

   3 p.m. -- Clover Small Pet Show.

   4 p.m. -- Small Animal Dress -Up.

   6 p.m. -- Parade.

   7:30 p.m. -- Carroll County Farm Bureau Ambassador Contest.

   8 p.m. -- Dairy Goat orientation.

   8 p.m. -- The Legends, a 1950s, '60s and '70s band, in concert.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

   8 a.m. -- Rabbit Exhibits Judged.

   8 a.m. -- English Horse Show.

   8 a.m. -- Beef Steers weigh in.

   9 a.m.-10 p.m. -- Indoor exhibit building open.

   9 a.m. -- Poultry Exhibits judged.

   9 a.m. -- Dairy Goat Fitting and Showing, followed by Breeding Show.

   9 a.m.-7 p.m. -- Dairy Cattle, Dairy Steers, Dairy Goat exhibits entered.

   1-2 p.m. -- Livestock Skill-A-Thon

   2 p.m. -- Poultry Showmanship Contest.

   3 p.m. -- Beef Clip Out Contest.

   5 p.m. -- Mini Fashion Review.

   6 p.m. -- Sheep Showmanship, Shepherd classes and Club groups.

   6 p.m. -- Little Farmer Contest, for ages 3-8. Sign up at 5 p.m.

   7:30 p.m. -- Car Demolition Derby.

   7:30 p.m. -- Dairy Exhibitor Orientation.

   8:30 p.m. -- Dairy Fit Out Contest.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3

   7:30-8:30 a.m. -- Dairy Steer Weigh- in.

   9 a.m. -- Swine Showmanship.

   9 a.m. -- Dairy Judging Contest.

   9 a.m.-9 p.m. -- Indoor exhibit building open to public.

   9 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Children's Day events.

   9:30 a.m. -- Horticulture judging contest.

   3 p.m. -- Dairy Goat Team Fit-Out.

   4 p.m. -- Shepherds Lead contest.

   5:30 p.m. -- Market Sheep Show.

   6 p.m. -- Little Farmer Contest, for ages 3-8. Sign up at 5 p.m.

   7 p.m. -- Wild West Night events, including Calf Scramble, Mutton Bustin' and Barrel Racing.

   7 p.m. -- Salem Bottom Boys band.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

   8 a.m. -- Western Horse Show.

   9 a.m. -- Rabbit Fitting, Show.

   9 a.m. -- Meat Goat Show.

   9-11:30 a.m. -- Food exhibits entered and judged.

   9 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Red Building closed for judging.

   1-5 p.m. -- Nathan Blizzard Hall closed for cake auction preparation.

   1-10 p.m. -- Medford and Alesia buildings open.

   2-4 p.m. -- Cakes on display.

   5-10 p.m. -- Blizzard Hall open.

   6 p.m. -- Little Farmer Contest, for ages 3-8. Sign up at 5 p.m.

   6 p.m. -- Market Swine Show.

   6 p.m. -- Exhibitor Pre-purchase sale, not included in cake auction.

   6:30-10:30 p.m. -- Bake Sale (items not included in the Cake Auction).

   7 p.m. -- Cake Auction

   7 p.m. -- Horse Pull.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

   8 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Senior Citizen exhibits entered and judged.

   8:30 a.m. -- Dairy Cattle Fitting and Showing; followed by Dairy Breed Show.

   9 a.m.-10 p.m. -- Indoor exhibit building open.

   10 a.m.-noon -- Small Pet exhibits entered and judged. Small pets released after judging.

   10 a.m. -- Poultry Judging contest.

   11 a.m. -- Beef Cattle Fitting and Showing Contest.

   Approximately 2 p.m. -- Dairy Steer Fitting and Showing Contest and Dairy Steer Show.

   1 p.m. --Written Rabbit Judging.

   1 p.m. -- Senior Citizen Social.

   5 p.m. -- Market Steer Show.

   6 p.m. -- Little Farmer Contest, for ages 3-8. Sign up at 5 p.m.

   7 p.m. -- Indoor exhibit awards.

   7 p.m. -- Skid Steer Rodeo.

   7 p.m. -- DJ Dancing with Blaine.

   7 p.m. -- Rabbit and Poultry Awards.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6

   9 a.m.-10 p.m. -- Indoor building open.

   9 a.m. -- Livestock Judging contest.

   2:30 p.m. -- Senior Citizen exhibits released.

   4-8 p.m. -- Pit Beef and Pork Dinner.

   5:30 p.m. -- Livestock Sale.

   6 p.m. -- Little Farmer Contest, for ages 3-8. Sign up at 5 p.m.

   7 p.m. -- Bob McAndrew, comedian.

   8 p.m. -- The Band Perry, country and rock, adults $10; children 7 and under free.

   8 p.m. -- Silent Auction closes; winners posted at 9 p.m.

   10 p.m. -- Raffle winner announced.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

   8 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Carroll County Farmers' Market

   8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. -- Poultry Exhibits released.

   9:30 a.m. -- Indoor exhibits released.

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