2010 GRANDSTAND & FREE ENTERTAINMENT

"Information is accurate when posted and is subject to change"

Schedule of Events for the Fair

Children prices are for ages 7 & under

GRANDSTAND TICKETED EVENTS

BATTLE OF THE BEAST RODEO ~ GRANDSTAND

Times

Saturday, August 14th 7:30P
Sunday, August 15th 7:30P

Each show will consist of the top “IBR” bull riders, competing on some of the toughest bulls in the world of rodeo. Other events may include cowgirls barrel racing, mutton bustin, ring of fear, and the wild cow milking contest.   We welcome your family and friends to join us and witness the Battle of the Beast!

Admission: $12.00 each, Children $7.00  (separate from fair admission) 

http://www.jbarwranch.com

 

TRACTOR PULL ~ GRANDSTAND

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Monday, August 16th 7:30P

Competing tractors pull weighted sleds and the farther the tractor goes the resistance progressively gets greater.

Admission: $12.00 each, Children $7.00 (separate from fair admission) 

MONSTER TRUCKS ~ GRANDSTAND

Times

Wednesday, August 18th 7:30P
Thursday, August 19th 7:30P

Join us for a night of Monster Truck action! The following trucks will perform for both nights of the Fair: BIG FOOT, RAP ATTACK, VIPER, TOW MATER, WAR WIZARD, BAD HABIT, SCREAMIN DEMON AND BARS LEAK ELIMINATOR.

Admission: $12.00 each, Children $7.00 (separate from fair admission) 

DEMOLITION DERBY ~ GRANDSTAND

Times

Friday, August 20th 7:30P
Saturday, August 21st 7:30P

Drivers competing against each other ramming their vehicles into one another. The last driver whose vehicle is still operational is awarded the victory. An added plus to this event will be our demolition trailer racing.

Admission: Adults $12.00 each Children $7.00 (separate from fair admission) 

Click here for Demolition Derby Rules and Application.

Click here for Trailer Racing Rules and Application.

 

Crazy Trailer Racing will follow the Derby

Monster Truck Rides
Grandstand ~

Times

Wed, Aug 18-Thurs, Aug 19 12:00P - 5:00P

Enjoy riding on a real Monster Truck. Pack up the family and ride together!  Seats are locating in the bed of the Monster Truck, small children must be accompanied by parent, all ages welcome!

Admission: $10.00 each (separate from fair admission) 

FREE EVENTS

HOGWAY SPEEDWAY
RACING PARK ~ FREE

Show Times

Fri, Aug 13 4:00P, 6:00P, 8:00P
Sat, Aug 14 - Tues, Aug 17 and Fri, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 21 12:00P, 2:00P, 4:00P, 6:00P, 8:00P
Wed, Aug 18 - Thur, Aug 19 12:00P, 4:00P, 6:00P, 8:00P

There are five races per show, we race hard headed goats, also we race ducks, and we have a ruckie race. For each race 4 volunteers are picked to cheer there animal to the finish line. The winner receives a blue ribbon that says " my pig won at hogway speedway".

STILT WALKER
STROLLING ACT ~ FREE

She juggles, dances, and creates an atmosphere of fun and excitement. Don't miss her at this year's fair.

Show Times: Various times throughout the grounds.

http://www.carriemcqueen.com/

MODIFIED ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL - GRANDSTAND

Times

Fri, Aug 13 6:00P

Come experience these unique vehicles in the grandstand on our opening night.

 

So you think you can DANCE? RACING PARK STAGE

Be a part of Barnyard Boogie at the fair and join our "So you think you can DANCE" competition. 

Singles, doubles and groups are welcome. (Group sizes are limited to six(6) people.) There will be 20 contestants dancing each evening on Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14 at 6:30pm (10 dancers will be selected each evening to go onto the semi-finals.) Semi-finals will be Friday, August 20 at 7pm (10 dancers will be selected to go onto the finals.) Finalists will dance their last dance on Saturday August 21 at 7pm and find out who this year's winner will be.

1st place wins $300
2nd place wins $200
3rd place wins $100

New 2010 Competition!!

So you think you can DANCE? Rules

To contact us regarding the competition or to sign up click HERE

SKID STEER LOADER COMPETITION ~ GRANDSTAND

Times

Tuesday, August 17th 6:30P

Equipment operators will demonstrate their skills maneuvering Skid Steer Loaders while performing operations in a timed controlled course.

Skid Steer Loader Competition Rules and Application.

FAME NASCAR RACING
NEXT TO CHEESE BOOTH ~

Running daily starting Friday, August 8th.  Race against other fair-goers for trophies and a chance to win the Montgomery County Fair's Grand Championship!

Racing Times:  Various Races  on
Saturday's 2:00pm - 8:00pm
all other Fair Days 5:00pm - 8:00pm

STEVE TRASH
COMMUNITY SQUARE

"You can't do everything to protect our environment..but you can do something."

The's the eco-empowering message that green entertainer Steve Trash - Rockin' Eco Hero and Kid Comedian - brings to adoring fans all over the planet with his live ecological illusions, magic tricks and family-friendly fun show.

Visit the Steve Trash website

EQUIPMENT EXPO ~ GRANDSTAND

Times

Tuesday, August 17th 11:00A-5:00P

This event will give you the opportunity to purchase equipment from a push motor to a large excavator.

If you are an equipment dealer and are interested in vendor space, please contact Marnie at 301-926-3100 or marnie@mcagfair.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES
RACING PARK STAGE ~ FREE

Times

Sat, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 21 1:00 PM Daily

Youths and adults from the community will be performing their talents on our Racing Park stage daily at 1:00pm.

Montgomery County Talent Performs on the Racing Park Stage Daily

CHAINSAW CARVER
FARMERS TRIANGLE

Times

Fri, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 21 Daily

On-site carvings are Joe King's specialty. Each tree is unique within its own self which makes every sculpture "on of a kind:.

Visit Joe King's website

 

SPONGE BOB- KIDZONE

Times

Sat, Aug 14 & Sun, Aug 15 12, 2, 4 & 7p

Come see Sponge Bob live and in person in our KidZone located in Community Square.

CAPITALACCORD CHORUS
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Sat, Aug 14th 3:00p

A progressive women's chorus performing four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. Their repertoire ranges from jazz to pop, through standards and show tunes.

TYLER TOLIVER - COUNTRY
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Sat, Aug 14th 5:00p

Tyler Toliver, is a fresh new face on the country music scene. His original songs tug at the heartstrings of United States military and their families around the globe.

CLARE SARSONY- TOP 40
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Sun, Aug 15th 11:00a

Clare is a 14 year old singer & acoustic guitarist who plays a mix of songs popular today and enjoys writing some of her own music.  - making her performances popular with kids from Elementary thru High School. 

PAY THE TAB- POP-ROCK
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Sun, Aug 15th 3:00P

Pop-Punk/Alt-Rock band based in Montgomery County, Maryland. With band members ages ranging from 24-27.

ST JOHN'S JAZZ ENSEMBLE - JAZZ
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Mon, Aug 16th 5:00p

They have approximately 20 members ranging from grades 10-12 performing jazz, swing, latin and funk big band charts.  St. John’s is a private Catholic High School and is run by the LaSallian Christian Brothers .

FLOWER HILL STRING BAND - BLUEGRASS
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Mon, Aug 16th 7:00p

They play a mix of bluegrass, Celtic, fiddle tunes and gospel, most of their songs are well known. 

CELTIC CROSS
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Tues, Aug 16th 5:00p

Rhythms that groove and smooth harmonies are what Celtic Cross is all about. Enjoy a celebration of traditional Celtic fiddle tunes, Celtic fusion, and dance in this hour-long performance!

ROCKVILLE SWING BAND
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Tues, Aug 17th 7:00p

This exciting mix of musical talent plays traditional swing charts from the Golden Era, as well as contemporary big band arrangements

BO ROO -
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Wed, Aug 18th 5:00p
"Bo Roo" is an alternative/funk band based out of Damascus, MD. Since forming in 2005, Bo Roo has gained a solid reputation as an electric group that offers a wide variety of original compositions and popular cover songs that the whole family will enjoy!

A+ DROPOUTS
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Wed, Aug 18th 7:00p

These kids spend their weekdays filling their report cards with A+s, but when the school bell rings, they rock the nation's capital with their high energy shows.

HEART OF MD CHORUS - SWING
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Thurs, Aug 19th 5:00p

We are a fun-loving dedicated group of 30+ women who truly live up to our name. Our repertoire ranges from moving ballads to lively, choreographed up-tunes.

HARMONY EXPRESS - SWING
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Thurs, Aug 19th 7:00p

A men's a capella chorus based in Germantown, Maryland. Their repertoire includes 20th century popular music, traditional favorites, and good old barbershop harmony favorites.

VICTOR LITZ - SWING
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Fri, Aug 20th 3:00p

 

SIDE FX - SWING
RACING PARK STAGE

Times

Sat, Aug 21st 5:00p
"More than just music" is the motto the band lives by. Exploring new sounds and combining rhythm and beats that together offer the unexpected.

 

 

 

 

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