2018 Fairbook

2018 CECIL COUNTY FAIR
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4-H Awards Ceremony About 4-H
Cecil County
4-H Clubs
(ages 8 to 18)
Saturday, July 28, 2018, 4:30 p.m.
4-H youth and their families
are invited to a casual get
together on Saturday, July 28,
2018 at 4:30 p.m. at the Cecil
County Fair to recognize 4-H
youth for their achievements
during the week long events at
the fair.
We will be recognizing youth
for their participation in the 4-H
herdsman contest at the fair and
other special fair 4-H honors.
Look for more information in
the “4-H Talk” newsletter. Hope
to see you and your family at the
4-H gathering.
Cecil County 4-H provides a
supportive setting for all youth
to reach their fullest potential.
4-H clubs are located throughout
Cecil County.
Clover groups are for youth
ages 5-7 as of January 1st and 4-H
Clubs are for youth ages 8-18 as of
January 1st. 4-Hers learn life skills
through a variety of 4-H projects,
like livestock and horses, pets,
nutrition, clothing, photography,
bicycle safety and woodworking.
Although a 4-Her may take any
project, some clubs specialize in a
specific project area.
Since its beginnings at the start of the 20th century, 4-H
has grown into a community of 6 million young people
across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life
skills. 4-H can be found in every county in every state, as
well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and over 80
countries around the world.
The 4-H community also includes 3,500 staff, 518,000
volunteers, and 60 million alumni.
4-H’ers participate in fun, hands-on learning activities,
supported by the latest research of 106 land-grant
universities across the country. The universities deliver
research-driven programs through Extension agents in each
of the more than 3,000 counties in the United States.
For more information about the local 4-H program,
visit our website at http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county.
Stop by the University of Maryland Extension Office, Cecil
County; 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500; Elkton, MD
21921, email adhall@umd.edu or call 410-996-5280.
• A Bit Of Everything
• Barn Stompers
• Calvert Boys & Girls
• Carrot Crunchers
• Cecil Sliders
• Cecil Tech Wizards
• C-Line 1 st Placers
• Junior Council
• Kibbles-N-Kids
• Kids of the Future
• Krazy Kritters
• Making Strides
• Puddle Jumpers
• Rabbit Wranglers
• Reaching for the Stars
• Rising Sun Milk
Squirters
• Stars and Stripes
• Tailwinds Trotters
• Tri-State Trotters
• Young Guns
The Cecil County Fair originated in 1953,
when members of the Calvert, Cecilton and
Colora Granges met over lunch to discuss the
idea. The founding members were Robert
Carrion, Bill Groff, Walt Mason, and Ray
Mueller, Cecil County’s Agricultural Extension
Agent at the time.
The group approached Mr. William
DuPont, who owned the property known
today as Fair Hill Natural Resources. Mr.
DuPont welcomed the idea and was very
supportive. In fact, he helped to share the
expense of the fledgling fair throughout its
first years, along with donating a grandstand
and several outbuildings for displays and
livestock.
In 1954, the first fair was held. It was a oneday
event, held on July 28 from 10 a.m. to 10
History of the Cecil County Fair
p.m. Admission was completely free. Local
individuals, organizations, businesses as well
as the county commissioners provided the
financial support.
There were approximately 752 entries from
204 open and 4-H exhibitors. Prizes were
awarded in many categories, including home
arts, food, flowers, produce, dairy, beef and
horses.
Among the first exhibitors were the Grange,
the Homemakers’ Club and the Cecil County
PTA. The midway consisted of just two booths
– a dart and balloon game and baseball and
bottle game! All comers walked away with a
prize.
Following a calf scramble, where the winner
kept the calf, the evening’s entertainment
concluded with a performance by the North
East High School Band.
In the years that have followed, the fair –
and Cecil County – have changed dramatically.
More than 70,000 people attend the 9-day fair.
The fair celebrates our agricultural heritage,
while providing hands-on learning
opportunities for children and adults to
explore today’s complex food chain – from
animal to vegetable. Entertainment highlights
include the ever-popular demolition derby, a
professionally-sanctioned rodeo, tractor and
truck pulls, plus countless competitions for
4-H youth and county residents to showcase
their skills.
On behalf of the all-volunteer Fair Board,
we want to thank you for attending the Cecil
County Fair and sharing our rich history while
helping us look to the future of farming!
Clover Groups
(ages 5 to 7)
• A Bit Of Everything
• Calvert Boys & Girls
• Cecil Sliders
• C-Line 1st Placers
• Kibbles-N-Kids
• Kids of the Future
• Krazy Kritters
• Making Strides
• Puddle Jumpers
• Rabbit Wranglers
• Reaching for the Stars
• Stars and Stripes
Special Interest
• 4-H Camp
• Cecil County Junior
Fair Board
• Archery
• Robotics
• 4-H Outreach
Groups
Cecil County Junior Fair Board Sponsored Activities and Events
Cecil 4-H Team Goat Fitting Event
Cecil Celebrities Barnyard Event
4-H Scavenger Hunt
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Sunday, July 22, 2018, 7:00 p.m., Stafford
Pavilion
Come see a beauty pageant like no other as
Cecil County 4-Hers work in teams of five to
beautify a goat. With clippers, hairspray and
brushes in hand, You will see a “goatee” like no
other!
Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 6:30 p.m., Stafford
Pavilion
Come check out some of Cecil County’s
celebrities as they try their hand at several
barnyard challenges. The 4-Hers do it, so how
hard can it be? It will surely be a fun time
with participants trying to give it their best
shot!
Pick up a scavenger hunt form at the Main
Gate or at the Fair Office from 9 AM - 6 PM.
AGsplore the barns area to learn and win a
prize.
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