Monday, August 20, 2012
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair saw another successful festival in 2012. Festivities ended Saturday night.
The 64th annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair came to a close Saturday night as volunteers dismantled rides, cleaned up the barns, closed up stands and said goodbye to one another until next summer. The county fair held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds saw an estimated 220,000 guests, about the same number as last year, according to Martin Svcrek, the executive director of the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Inc. Great weather conditions welcomed festival-goers throughout most of the week, except for a few rainstorms and a power outage. Running the fair required many volunteers, an estimated 2,000 to 2,400 volunteer hours, according to Gerda Sherwood from Laytonsville, herself a volunteer at the Dairy Barn. Sherwood said …
Monday, August 13, 2012
The 64th annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opened its gates this weekend, welcoming those from all around the state for a week of festivities.
The 64th annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opened this weekend, drawing guests from all over the county and other parts of Maryland. The fair kicked off Friday at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, welcoming families and friends to join in this year’s celebration, “Sew It, Grow It, Show It.” Aside from the rain storm Saturday night, the fair has seen huge crowds thus far. “It’s been busy,” Thomas Poole, the supervisor at the fair’s rabbit barn, said. “If we have weather like this for the rest of the week, we’ll continue to have good crowds.” The agricultural accomplishments of Montgomery County were on full display as guests wandered through the rows of stables and pens filled with sheep, pigs, chickens, cows, rabbits and other …
Thursday, August 11, 2011
August signals the return of the beloved county fair.
The dog days of summer have been especially doggish this year, but there's nothing quite like the annual county fair to put a spring in your step and a twinkle in your eye. Well then, get ready, get set for the 63rd Montgomery County Agricultural Fair's opening day Friday, Aug. 12, from 3 p.m. to midnight. "It's Udderly Terrific" is this year's theme, which makes a lot of sense given the rise in poultry, swine and rabbit entries this year. Farmers and 4-H members increased their entries—animals being show in the open category—from 2007 to 2010 by 6 percent, according to The Gazette. For some fair enthusiasts, more rabbits and chickens will be just the ticket to buy a ticket. The fair continues through Aug. 20, so you'll have plenty of time…
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
American Farmland Trust’s contest to find "America’s Favorite Farmers Markets" gives Bethesdans a chance to recognize Bethesda farmers markets
Although I am really enjoying my CSA share this year, my true love is a farmers market. There's the excitement of farmers displaying the results of their hard work and attention, providing details and offering tastes of fruit and produce. There's the excitement of the buyers choosing their favorites, searching, touching, planning their meals around the week’s bounty. There's the chance to see the creativity of local cheese makers, bakers, herbalists and purchase products made fresh on the farm. It’s a new experience each week. You see the seasons change, catch up on news, make friends and run into them every week. Whether it’s a local market or one you’ve discovered while traveling, you’re always a part of a farmer’s market. Fill your bag…
Sandie Lee Cherock
9:41 am on Monday, August 20, 2012
I did not like the Fair. It was my first time and I will never go back. The parking fee was outrageous, since we also had to pay a $10.00 admissions fee. Kids 11 and under could get in free, which was good. However, there was no discounts for seniors. Food prices were outrageously high and the games were rigged. That was on the news. I thought the animals were poorly kept. I saw the goats and … more ›