Fair on a Budget

At the Fair there is FUN to be had for everyone and for every budget!

Admission Discounts

Senior Day
Tuesday, August 18 – Free admission for ages 62 and over from 10 am to 5 pm

Military Day
Thursday, August 20 – Free admission all day for active military in uniform or with a valid military ID.

Group rates are available for 15 people or more - tickets are $7 per general admission ticket. Advance ticket sales for group rates are available at the Fair Office through August 13.  Group tickets must be purchased in one single transaction and picked up prior to the first day of Fair. 

Ride Discounts

Friday, August 14 – One-day ride Megapass wristbands will cost $15.00, from 3 pm to midnight only.

One-day ride Megapass wristband, available online only, through August 15 at midnight for $20.00. (Does not include Fair admission fee).

Monday, August 17 & Wednesday, August 19 – Family Day Ride Special brought to you by Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union
One-day ride Megapass wristbands will cost $15.00 from noon until 5 pm, you may ride until midnight.

Free Entertainment

We provide fun for everyone!  Check out the Free Entertainment page for full descriptions.

Animals

Animal exhibits in Old MacDonald’s Barn are open each day beginning at 3pm Friday, August 14th.

The Barns display all types and breeds of various animals, such as:

  • Cows
  • Goats
  • Horses
  • Pigs
  • Poultry
  • Rabbits
  • Sheep
  • Alpaca
  • and sometimes babies too!

Contests

There are many contests you may participate in for free or with a low entry fee, such as:

  • Flower Arranging
  • Veggie Races
  • Toilet Decorating
  • Skid Steer Loader
  • Hermit Crab Races
  • Cheese Carving
  • You Be The Judge
  • Coloring
  • Christmas Tree Decorating

Shows, Displays, and Demonstrations

There is an abundance of 4-H, livestock and exhibits on display at the Fair.  Be sure to visit the Mooo-ternity Ward & Milking Parlor!

  • Mooo-ternity Ward – You can check-in frequently to see if a calf is on its way or taking its first steps. You will be able to view the pregnant cows and those that are a few days old with their mothers all day long. 
  • The Milking Parlor – where you can Milk a Cow by hand for $1, on various days and times. This is an excellent educational experience that demonstrates where our milk comes from.

The Fair has many interesting displays and demonstrations, such as:

  • Home Arts in Bldg. #6 – Here you can see baked goods, quilts, sewing projects, etc.
  • 4-H in Bldg. #6 – Where you can see the 4-H projects ranging from Farm & Garden to art projects.
  • Arts & Crafts in Bldg. #3 – Entries of all ages are displayed where you can view the community’s works of art. 
  • Photography in Bldg. #3 – Entries of all ages are displayed where you can view the community’s photographs.
  • Farm & Garden in Bldg. #2 – Here you can see fresh vegetables, honey, flowers, and more!
  • Old Timers in Bldg. #2 – Provides a look back at true craftsmanship!  Wood working, canning, and more can be seen!

Please see each building for demonstration schedule.

Animal shows are held in our Cattle, Swine, and Sheep & Goat Pavilions on various days and times.*

Horse events are held in the Horse Arena on various days and times*