The 4-H Online entry system is open add will remain open for entries though July 1st. Livestock exhibitors need to check the entry system and see if they need to complete the AHQA from the state.
- All Indoor entries need to be pre-registered by July 1st.
- All Market animals (Market Goat, Market Sheep, Market Steer, Market Swine, Poultry and Rabbit have been pre-entered and are already registered for their respective shows. NEW Poultry and Rabbits do not need an additional entry.
- All Breeding (Beef Heifers, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Meat Breeding Goats, Pygmy Goats, Sheep and Swine) need to entered on the Howard County Fair site.
- Dog Agility, Dog Rally, Dog Show and Horse and Pony show need to be entered on the 4-H Online entry system.
Change for Creative Writing for the fair. With the office being closed June 30 - July 4th we are encouraging youth to email their story to either Rick hodiak@umd.edu or Chris crein@umd.edu Please submit your story as a pdf.
Information for State Animal Health
We are looking for your support. We have special awards for the 2026 Howard County Fair in need of sponsorship. Since we had no awards last year we may have a number of awards that become available. Please check availability often.
If you have any problems please contact Rick Hodiak
By virtue of entering, exhibitors hereby acknowledge having read the rules of the Howard County Fair and the department(s) they are entering. Furthermore, exhibitors agree to follow said rules and understand that failure to do so may results in penalties up to and including being banned from the fairgrounds. Exhibitors accept that all decisions made as a result of not following the rules by the Howard County Fair Board or their designee are final.
General Rules of the Howard County Fair - PLEASE READ
4-H General Rules - PLEASE READ
Maryland State Fair pages are published and the online entry system is open until July 15th.