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How to Enter an Exhibit
Entering your exhibits is easy!
Before the Fair:1. Get a copy of the free Catalog of Classes at a St. Mary's County Library.
2. Read the General Rules and Regulations, and the specific rules for each department.
Pre-Registration (not required):
You may obtain a Exhibitors Registration Number on the Saturday before the Fair from 10AM to 2 PM at the Fair Office (to avoid the Wednesday rush). DO NOT bring your exhibits on Saturday.
Entries:Exhibitors register and enter their exhibits on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. See specific entry hours listed in the Catalog of Classes
Entries may be picked up at the close of the fair Sunday after 6 PM until 8 PM for departments G through T or you may pick them up on Monday from 10 AM to 6 PM except for Photography & Arts & Crafts pick up is 1PM to 6 PM and flower pick-up is Sunday only.
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Down load the Catalog of ClassesYou can view or download a copy of the catalog by clicking on the icon on the left.
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Hours and Prices
Thursday
Gates open at 3:00 PM, exhibit buildings open at 4:00 PM
Exhibit buildings close at 9:00 PM.
Carnival opens at 5:00 PM, closes at 10:00 PM (wristbands available)
Friday
Gates open at 9:00 AM, Exhibit buildings open at 9:00 AM, close at 9:00 PM.
Carnival opens at 10:00AM, closes at 10:00 PM
Saturday
Gates open at 9:00 AM. Exhibit buildings open at 9:00 AM, close at 9:00 PM.
Carnival opens at 10:00 AM, closes at 10:00 PM
Sunday
Gates open at 9:00 AM. Exhibit buildings open at 9:00 AM, close at 6:00 PM.
Carnival opens at 11:00 AM, closes at 7:00 PM (wristbands available)
Gate Admission:
Daily: Adult ticket $7, children 6 to 12 $1, children under 6 free
Friday elementary, middle and high school students admitted FREE until 5:00 PM
Season passes: Adult $15, children 6 to 12 $2.
Carnival Prices:
The rides take from 1 to 5 Carnival tickets.
Carnival tickets cost $1 or a strip of 25 tickets costs $20.
Friday (kids day) 10:00AM to 5 PM, all rides are 1 ticket (children only).
Thursday and Sunday, wristbands are available for $30.
a $5 discount coupon is available at schools, and on-line Click here for coupon
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Fair Points of Contact
Our mailing address is:
St. Mary’s County Fair Association, Inc.
Box 243
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Our physical address is:
42455 Fairgrounds Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
General Vendor information, click here
Food Vendors - Jackson Goddard email Jackson Goddard
Outside Commercial Space - Cindy Spalding
Inside Commercial Space - Willie Goddard 301 475 5190 after 8:00PM
Horse Pull - Bruce Barnes 301 769 4197
Jousting Tournament - Henry J. Fowler, 301 884 3390
Queen of Tolerance Pageant - Debbie Brookins, email Debbie
Click here for the Queen of Tolerance information
Speech Contest - Molly Frink, 301 373 2432
Click here for Speech Contest details
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Parade - Nace Bowman - 301 904 2190 Email Parade Committee
Click here for the Parade Registration Form -
Need a map and directions?For a map and directions to the Fairground, click here for a Google Map
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Want to be a commercial vendor?Inside commercial space (Comm 1 and 2 buildings), the POC is Willie Goddard, 301 475 5190 in the evening or email WillieOutside Commercial Space POC is Cindy Spalding. Email CindyFood Vendors, the POC is Jackson Goddard. email Jackson
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Emily Jane Imhoff from Leonardtown High School is the 2018 Queen of Tolerance , Thank you to the 2018 scholarship sponsors Penn Line, Booz Allen Hamilton, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, the McNilis Group and Norris Lawn Service!
Click here for more 2018 Queen of Tolerance information. 2019 information coming soon!
Click here for more 2018 Queen of Tolerance information. 2019 information coming soon!
Kids Day - Friday - is Smoke / Vape Free Day
Please help us provide a total clean air environment for Kids Day. All other Fair
days, smoking is already prohibied in the exhibit buildings, barns, grandstand, picnic area, and carnival.
For help quitting, visit the Health Department website by clicking the view more button below.
Mobile Glass Studio to be featured all 4 days at the 2019 County Fair.
The Thurston Baxter Farm Museum Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Farm Museum during the Fair. Bill Clements will be there to answer any questions about how these implements were used to produce the food for our country.
The Heritage
is a history of the St. Mary's County Fair. This document is a product of the Publications Class of Leonardtown High School 1988-89. Sponsor/Teacher Myra Raspa, and students Angela Coblentz, Sharon Dunn, Kimberly Kliner, Julie Miles, Brian Nevada, Karen Raley, Andrew Stone and Christina Welander.Free Green Screen Photos
Come to the Extension Building to get a free photo with a background of your choice. We will email the file to you so you can forward to your friends to show them what a good time you are having at the Fair.
Come to the Extension Building to get a free photo with a background of your choice. We will email the file to you so you can forward to your friends to show them what a good time you are having at the Fair.
