Competition
Overview
The Maryland State Fair offers opportunities for people of all ages to enter their most prized items, whatever they may be. There are two main areas (4-H and OPEN CLASS) in which to enter in the Maryland State Fair.
CLICK ON OPEN SHOWS OR 4-H ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SCREEN TO GET SPECIFIC CLASS INFORMATION!
First, you can be a 4-H member enrolled in the 4-H program. Maryland 4-H Youth Development offers Clover Programs for youth ages 5-7 and 4-H Club programs for youth ages 8-18 (Age 18 as of January 1 of the current year). 4-H is in each Maryland county and Baltimore City, as well as Europe and Korea through a partnership with the CSREES/USDA Army and Air Force. The purpose of 4-H is to teach children and youth important life skills, as well as public speaking, leadership, etc. Contact your local 4-H Offices for names of clubs and leaders near you. To view more information on the 4-H classes, click 4-H to your left.
Second, anyone and everyone can enter in the OPEN Class portion of the Maryland State Fair. There is the Farm & Garden Department, which is home to vegetables, fruit, farm crops, wine, honey and flowers. There is the Home Arts Department, which is home to crafts, baking, sewing, photography, etc. There is the Livestock Department, which is home to large animals such as dairy, beef, sheep, etc. Finally, there is Horses, which includes all types of horses. To view more Open classes, click Open Shows to your left.
Click here for the 2010 4-H/Open Maryland State Fair Schedule!
