Saturday, September 25, 2010 -- For Alpaca Lovers & Fiber Enthusiasts. 10 am - 5 pm. Meet Pet and Feed the Alpacas. Lead an Alpaca Around the Pasture and Get Your Picture Made on a CD. Learn Alpaca Training and Handling Techniques. Obstacle Course Demonstrations. Spinning and Weaving Demonstrations. Needle-Felting Demonstrations. Fiber Demonstrations. Great Buys on Award Winning Alpacas, Including Packages. Mini-Sessions Throughout the Day about these Unique Animals. Browse our collection of exquisite alpaca yarns; Luxurious handmade items; and alpaca gifts at the Alpaca Yarn & Fiber Shop.
website:   http://www.paxriveralpacas.com/
email:      paxriveralpacas@aol.com
phone:     301-627-4924

address:

15775 Mt. Calvert Road  Upper Marlboro, MD

Agriculture is everywhere! Check out the local agriculture-related activities on our calendar. Something agriculture is going on most every day!
website:   http://www.maefonline.com/calendar.php
phone:     410-939-9030

address:

P.O. Box 536, Oakington Road  Havre de Grace, MD 21078

Fun-filled educational exhibits and activities for the whole family! Hay wagon tours, Horses, cows and calves, door prizes, food, and much more! October 2, 2010 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity for the general public to learn about the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, its academic programs, research programs across the state, and how University of Maryland Extension strives to meet the needs of our citizens. Rain or shine, plan to join us for the only Open House in 2010 to be held on site at a research facility. Food vendors are available if you wish to purchase lunch.
website:   http://agnropenhouses.umd.edu/OpenHouseCMREC.cfm
email:      cmason@umd.edu
phone:     301-432-2767 X350

address:

4240 Folly Quarter Road  Ellicott City , MD 21042

website:   http://www.alleganycofair.org/
email:      gstahlman@allconet.org
phone:     301-729-1200

address:

P.O. Box 457  Cumberland, MD 21501

website:   http://www.aacountyfair.org/
email:      info@aacountyfair.org
phone:     410 923-3400

address:

1450 General's Hwy., Rt. 178  Crownsville, MD 21032

Free Parking * Free Admission * Free Family Fun! Held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland.
website:   http://www.baltimorecounty4hfair.org/
email:      bc4hfairboard@baltimorecounty4hfair.org

address:

P.O. Box 1008  Sparks, MD 21152

Calendar containing upcoming events, seminars, and workshops conducted by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Maryland Extension, and Agricultural Experiment Station. Searchable by areas of interest.
website:   http://www.agnr.umd.edu/AGNRCalendar/

The Calvert County Fair dates back to 1886 and is one of Maryland's oldest county fairs. Through the years we have stayed true to our agricultural roots.
website:   http://www.calvertcountyfair.com/
email:      mail@calvertcountyfair.com
phone:     410-535-0026

address:

140 Calvert Fair Drive  Prince Frederick, MD 20678

website:   http://www.caroline-dorchestercountyfair.org/
email:      tourism@cedconline.com
phone:     410-479-0565

address:

Detour Road off Rt. 16 West  Denton, MD 21629

Carroll County agribusinesses or farms can use the Ag Calendar to list upcoming agricultural events or programs in Carroll County or regionally. Examples of such events or programs are: the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair, farm sales, Carroll County Holstein Calf Sale and any other agricultural related event.
website:   http://www.carrollag.org/html/calendar.html
email:      ag@carrollbiz.org
phone:     410-386-2070

The fair is a county event for 4-H and FFA members to exhibit and compete with their year long projects. 1200 exhibitors will enter more than 3000 projects for competitions and displays throughout the week. For Champion exhibits, the county fair is only the beginning of achievements on the state, regional, national & world levels. The Carroll County Fair is proud to be Maryland ’s largest FREE fair. Parking and admission are free. Handicapped parking and shuttle service are available. All monies raised from concessions, raffle, cake auction and donations go to maintaining a free fair.
website:   http://www.carrollcountyfair.com/index.htm
email:      cc4hffafairmanager@yahoo.com
phone:     410-848-3247

address:

700 Agriculture Center  Westminster, MD 21157

Held at Fair Hill Fairgrounds in Elkton, MD visit our web site(http://www.cecilcountyfair.org) for calender of events.
website:   http://www.cecilcountyfair.org
email:      generalinfo@cecilcountyfair.org
phone:     410-392-3440

Pick your own Pumpkins. Free admission and hayrides to the Great Pumpkin Patch run continuously during fall. Also, Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival with Corn Maze, Huge Animal Area, Giant Slides, Straw Mountain, Pirate Ship, Corn Cave, Obstacle Course, Straw Tunnel, Bike Track, Straw Jumping and more $. Pumpkin Barn with Mums, Gourds, Mini Pumpkins, Straw, Corn Stalks, etc. Cut your own Christmas Trees feature, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, Concolor Fir, White and Scotch Pines on over 60 acres. Freash Wreaths, Roping and Greenery shop with retail lot with trees cut freash from our own farm. Open Fall 10-6pm daily and for trees season open Thanksgiving Friday 9-5 pm to Dec. 23 each year.
website:   http://www.gavertreefarm.com
email:      gavertreefarm@aol.com
phone:     301-865-3515

address:

5501 Detrick Road  Mt. Airy, MD 21771

website:   http://www.farmfair.org
email:      info@farmfair.org

address:

PO Box 22  Bel Air, MD 21014

Community Supported Agriculture Farm on 25 Acres of woods and farmland at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. We grow over 80 varieties of Certified Organic Vegetables as well as Hay. We also hold folk music concerts in our barn. Come to our Tomato Festival this year, Sunday August 27th and sample some of our 25 tomato varieties. Reservations Required
website:   http://www.houseinthewoods.com
email:      phil@houseinthewoods.com
phone:     301-607-4048

address:

2104 Mt Ephriam Road  Adamstown, MD 21710

Events calendar for the Howard County Fairgrounds. Directions: The Howard County Fairgrounds are located off Interstate 70. From Interstate 70 exit Rt 32 south and make the first right turn on to Md route 144. Proceed approx. ½ Mile and turn right onto Fairgrounds Road.
website:   http://www.howardcountyfair.org/
phone:     410-442-1022

address:

2210 Fairground Road  West Friendship, MD 21794

Over 90 area alpaca farms will be represented at the annual MABA Alpaca Celebration, Nov. 14,15, 9-3, at the Carroll County Agricultural Center in Westminster, MD. Here's your chance to see these incredibly soft animals up close as well as take in a wide variety of activities. Alpacas will be competing for best fleece and conformation as awarded under the AOBA National Certified Show System. Locally produced yarns and products will be available along with free seminars, and costume classes for the whole family. There are now over 65 alpaca farms in Maryland.
website:   http://marylandalpacas.org
email:      info@alpinealpaca.com
phone:     301-393-5878

address:

700 Agricultural Center Dr.  Westminster, MD 21157

Provides a listing of agricultural fairs and events throughout the state. Also acts as a "hub" for online registration for county and state fairs.
website:   http://maafs.com
email:      bkendall@delawarestatefair.com

address:

P.O. Box 188  Timonium , MD 21094

Ag Day has been a University of Maryland annual event since 1924 (except for one year during WWII) when the Livestock Club held the first student-run fitting and showing contest. From livestock shows to landscape advice to ice cream tasting, Ag Day has something for everyone.
website:   http://www.agnr.umd.edu/Academics/AgDay/AgDay2009/index.cfm
email:      eweiss@umd.edu
phone:     1-877-UMTERPS

address:

University of Maryland  College Park, MD 20742

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that is a part of agricultural education programs at middle and high schools. Today, student members are engaged in a wide range of curriculum and FFA activities, leading to over 300 career opportunities in agriculture.
website:   http://www.mdffa.org/default.php
email:      cbishop@msde.state.md.us
phone:     

address:

200 West Baltimore Street  Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Events for the horticultural industry.
website:   http://www.mnlaonline.org/calendar.html
email:      mnacma@aol.com
phone:     410-823-8684

address:

P.O.Box 726  Brooklandville, MD 21022

The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is held always held the first full weekend in May at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Please accept this as your personal invitation to come to our Festival which is sponsored by the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association. Admission to the Festival and parking are always free!! Come and bring the family, as well as your friends and neighbors, for an enjoyable weekend in Howard County. All buildings are accessible at ground level, permitting the use of wheelchairs and strollers.
website:   http://www.sheepandwool.org/
email:      info@sheepandwool.org
phone:     410-531-3657

address:

P.O. Box 99  Glenwood, MD 21738

Come join us for the "Best 11 Days of Summer" at the Maryland State Fair.
website:   http://www.marylandstatefair.com/
email:      msfair@msn.com
phone:     410-252-0200

address:

P.O. Box 188, 2200 York Road  Timonium, MD 21093

The Maryland State Fair has what you need to make your next event a success. Whether for meetings, parties, dances, receptions, livestock exhibitions and sales, or commercial, antique and craft expositions and shows, our versatile complex can comfortably host your event. The link provided goes straight to the calendar of events.
website:   http://www.marylandstatefair.com/month_round.asp
email:      msfair@msn.com
phone:     410-252-0200 ext. 223

address:

PO Box 188  Timonium, MD 21094-0188

September 16-19, 2010 - Steam Engines (Traction, Portable and Stationary) Gas Engines, Tractors, Huge Flea Market/Crafts area, Good Food. All exhibits are open from 9 a.m. each day - Show closes on Sunday - 5:00 P.M. Food served daily from breakfast until dusk at the Main Kitchen and the Pit Beef/Ham Kitchen There is a food stand located in the tractor pull area which is open during the tractor pulls. 14th Annual Consignment Sale - Thursday @ 2:00 P.M. Antique Tractor Pull - Friday @ 6:00 PM - Run by the Central MD Antique Tractor Club Saw Mill and Shingle Mill - Threshing and Husker/Shredder Rock Crusher In Operation - Tractor Parades - Steam Traction Engine Games Kids' Pedal Pull - Antique Car Display FREE ADMISSION - FREE PARKING
website:   http://www.MarylandSteam.org
email:      info@MarylandSteam.org
phone:     410-374-1252

address:

16000 Carnival Ave  Upperco, MD 21155

Check out the calendar of events for all the special events at Maryland wineries. Or, just stop in. All of Maryland's wineries have regular hours and are open for tours and tastings.
website:   http://www.marylandwine.com/mwa/events/index.shtml

Aside from its top objective of being a showcase for 4-H and FFA members exhibiting livestock and other projects, the agricultural center's purpose is to promote agriculture through education of the community regarding agricultural issues and providing a meeting place for those interested in agriculture to secure growth in future generations. The center is also committed to educating members of urban communities, helping them to acquire an appreciation and understanding of agriculture.
website:   http://www.mcagfair.com
email:      info@mcagfair.com
phone:     301-926-3100

address:

16 Chestnust Street  Gaithersburg, MD 20877

We invite you to join us as we celebrate Montgomery County's agricultural heritage through the Annual Farm Tour & Harvest Sale on the fourth weekend of every July, rain or shine! Spend a day or two in the country petting farm animals, take a wagon ride or have lunch by a scenic pond. Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more. It's an educational experience and a great family outing!
website:   http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/farmtour
phone:     301-590-2823

address:

18400 Muncaster Rd  Derwood, MD 20855

To promote a quality meat goat industry worldwide. To provide our members with the information to help them breed and raise quality meat goats To help our members locate a ready market for their end product To conduct shows and educational meetings
website:   http://www.meatgoat.biz/index.htm
email:      wlantz@umd.edu

Homegrown fun and farm fresh adventures at Summers Farm in Frederick, MD. Fall farm attractions include a cornfield maze, hay rides, pig races, jumping pillow, farm animals, pick your own pumpkins, hay slides, and much more! Enjoy nights at the farm with our flashlight corn maze or reserve a campfire site. Shop at the Country Market! Munch at the Sweet Shoppe and the Barnyard Grill! Fun for kids ages 2 to 92. The festival runs from September 25th to October 31st. Visit www.SummersFarm.com or call 301-620-9316 for more information about hours and ticket prices. Weekdays 1-7pm; Weekends 10am-6pm; Every Fri & Sat in October,6-10:30pm with the last ticket sold at 9:30 pm.
website:   http://www.summersfarm.com
email:      teresa@summersfarm.com
phone:     301-620-9316

address:

5614 Butterfly Lane  Frederick, MD 21703

Held at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD, July 16-22, 2010. Come see the cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, and capons as well as all of the 4-H and home arts exhibits! This year's nightly events boasts Bull Riding, Demolition Durby, Horse Pull, Tractor/Truck Pulls, Modified Mini Rod Pull, Classic Car Show, Chainsaw Carving, Dog & Pig Races, a Giant Sundae Giveaway and local musical entertainment by Fertile Soil and Ernie Bradlely & Grassy Ridge -- so much more! And don't forget the 4-H Market Animal Sale on Thursday, July 22 at 6:00 p.m. At the Ag Center page, click on the link for the schedule.
website:   http://www.agexpoandfair.org/index.shtml
phone:     301-432-6854

address:

7303 Sharpsburg Pike  Boonsboro, MD 21713

At the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum you will learn about our region's beginnings and history, and how our rural and agricultural heritage continue to play a role in Washington County today. Located at the Agricultural Education Center in Boonsboro, Maryland, the Rural Heritage Museum is open weekends from April through mid-December, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and available for group and school tours by appointment. There is no admission charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. We invite you to take a look around our website and then visit us at the museum. It's just a short drive to an earlier time.
website:   http://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/
phone:     240-313-2839 (or 240-420-1713 weekends)

address:

7313 Sharpsburg Pike  Boonsboro, MD 21713