One of the best parts of summer at Deep Creek Lake is the annual Garrett County Agricultural Fair. This summer is the 61st year the fair has taken place. It will be held from July 29 through August 5, 2017. Reithoffer Shows is back for their 6th year and has some amazing rides awaiting you. Antique tractors and farm equipment will also be on display throughout the week.
Ride List
Auto Mania … Dizzy Dragon … Drive In … Full Tilt … Gondola Wheel … Himalya … Hot Wheelz … Kiddie Carousel … Kiddie Scrambler … Lolly Swing … Merry Go Round … Planes … Scrambler … Slide … Speedway … Starship 3000 … Spider Man … Tango … Tornado … Wacky Worm … World of Disney … Yo-Yo … Zipper
Entertainment
This year’s entertainment has something for everyone. Our traditional fan-favorite truck and tractor pulls, mud bog and demo derby as well as two exciting nights of Maryland High School rodeo action with local starts competing.
The exhibit and livestock barns will hold the Garrett County youth and their projects. Be sure to stop by and ask any questions you may have about the animals or the projects they’ve been working on.
Farm Queen & Court Program
To be eligible to compete in the Garrett County Farm Queen program and hold the title of Farm Queen, or court member, candidates must meet all of the eligibility requirements at the time of the Farm Queen Program and throughout the period of time that the selected individual(s) hold the title of Farm Queen or court member.
Admission
$10 Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri.
$15 Thurs and Sat
$7 Non-ride tickets purchased in advance.
Children over the age of 2 but under 36” tall pay $5 admission (no rides included). If children are under 36” tall and want to ride they must pay regular admission price. There are a limited number of rides for those under 36” tall.
Admission for all includes rides, entertainment and track events.
Tickets can be purchased at First United McHenry (Grantsville and Friendsville locations), Slopeside Market, Deep Creek Shop and Save, all First Peoples locations, Double G, Southern States Oakland, and Gregg’s Pharmacy.
Food
All of the food offered outside of the carnival is prepared and served by volunteers working for one of the many non-profit organizations in Garrett County. Fair week offers the opportunity for these non-profits to raise money for their particular cause.
Pets
No pets are allowed on the grounds with the exception of handicap service dogs and contestants in the pet show.
We’d like to wish all of you a fun-filled time at the fair this year! Hope to see you there!
The Garrett County Agricultural Fair is held at on the fairgrounds at 270 Mosser Road, McHenry, Maryland, 21541.
