Cecil County Fair 2024

Step right up and join us at the Cecil County Fair! Nestled in the heart of Cecil County, Maryland, this beloved event celebrates community, agriculture, and family fun.

As long-time sponsors, Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling invites you to experience the charm and excitement of the fairgrounds. From exhilarating carnival rides to captivating livestock shows and agricultural exhibits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Join us in celebrating the hard work of local farmers, the thrill of live entertainment, and the joy of creating lasting memories with friends and family. The Cecil County Fair, supported by Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling, promises a week filled with laughter, learning, and the warmth of community spirit.

Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling has a long tradition of sponsoring the Cecil County Fair. This year is no different. We will sponsor the Gospel Night on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Join us for all the fun, and don’t forget to stop by our booth to say hello.

*The first ten kids to tell us the “super secret phrase of the day” will win a Hillside stuffed puppy. You can also enter to win 100 or 200 gallons of heating oil. Friday night will be the 100-gallon drawing, and Saturday night will be the 200-gallon drawing.

Come one, come all, and experience the magic of the Cecil County Fair with Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling by your side!

Buy Tickets in Advance
To save time and bypass the ticket queues, it’s a good idea to purchase your fair tickets online or from local outlets in advance. This way, you can enter the fairgrounds swiftly and enjoy the fun immediately.

We’ve added the full schedule of events below. 

• Friday, July 19th
• Saturday, July 20th
• Sunday, July 21st
• Monday, July 22nd
• Tuesday, July 23rd
• Wednesday, July 24th
• Thursday, July 25th
• Friday, July 26th
• Saturday, July 27th

Friday, July 19

Sneak Preview Discount Admission Fee (No animals on grounds until July 20th)

• 3 – 8 PM: Home Arts & Garden Exhibit Entries received (NO INDOOR ENTRIES RECEIVED ON SATURDAY)
• 4 – 10 PM: Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
• 5:00 PM: Midway opens
• 5:00 PM: Farm Bureau Ambassador
• 5 – 10 PM: Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
• 6:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 6:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 7:30 PM: Detroit Shoot-Out – Classic Tractor pull Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
• 9:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 9:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant

Saturday, July 20

Old Time Farm Weekend Featuring Case Tractors and Equipment

• 7 – 11 AM, 2 – 4 PM: 4-H Livestock Animals Arrive
• 8:00 AM: English Show – 4-H Horse and Pony
• 10:00 AM: 4-H Poultry Show
• 10:00 AM: Light Class Antique Tractor Pull
• 10:00 AM: Antique Tractor Display (All Day)
• 2:00 PM: Midway opens
• 2:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 3:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 4 – 9 PM: Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
• 4 – 10 PM: Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
• 4:00 PM: Tug-o-War – Main Arena
• 5:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 6:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 6:30 PM: 4-H Goat Fitting Contest – Stafford Pavilion
• 6:30 PM: Antique Tractor and Machinery Parade
• 7 – 10 PM: LIVE MUSIC: Outta Tune (Classic Rock)
• 8:00 PM: Heavy Class Antique Tractor Pull Sponsored by: Finnegan’s Famous
• 8:00 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 8:30 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus

Sunday, July 21

Old Time Farm Weekend Featuring Case Tractors and Equipment

• 7:30 AM: Registration for Cecil County 4-H Camp 5K Fun Run
• 7:30 AM: Market animal weigh-in
• 8:30 AM: English Show – Open Horse and Pony
• 8:30 AM: Cecil County 4-H Camp 5K Fun Run
• 9:00 AM: Cavy Show with Rabbit Show to follow
• 10:00 AM: Lawn Tractor Pull
• 10 AM – 2 PM: Antique Tractor Display
• 11:00 AM: Tractor ride thru Fair Hill NRMA
• 1:00 PM: Home Arts Building opens
• 1:00 PM: Dairy Goat Show – Swine Barn
• 2:00 PM: Midway Opens
• 2:30 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 3:00 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 3:00 PM: 4-H Welding Event – Barn B
• 4 – 9 PM: Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
• 4 – 10 PM: Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
• 5:00 PM: Gas and Diesel Truck Pull – Hot Stock Tractors Sponsored by: Dixieland Energy
• 5:30 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 6:00 PM: Cow Chip Toss – Swine Barn
• 6:00 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 6:30 PM: 4-H Fashion Revue – Stafford Pavilion
• 7 – 10 PM: LIVE MUSIC: Timeline (Classic Rock)
• 8:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 8:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant

Monday, July 22

Children’s Day

• Sponsored by: Ourisman Ford Children’s Day
• 7 – 10 AM: 4-H dairy Entries received
• 10 AM – 2 PM: Children’s Day Activities
• 11:00 AM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 11:00 AM: 4-H Computer and Electric Events – Barn A
• 11:30 AM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 2:00 PM: 4-H Lawn Tractor Event – Field Area Under Tent
• 2 – 4 PM: 4-H Dairy Entries received
• 4 – 9 PM: Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
• 4 – 10 PM: Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
• 4:00 PM: Meat Goat Show
• 4 – 7 PM: Republican Chicken Barbecue – Field Area
• 5:00 PM: Midway Opens
• 5:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 6:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 7 – 10 PM: LIVE MUSIC: Seppe Roxx (Rock and Country)
• 7:00 PM: Hay Toss
• 7:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 7:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 8:00 PM: New Double Figure Eight Junk Car Race presented by Stoney Roberts Sponsored by: Ourisman Ford
• 8:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 8:30 – 9:30 PM: Danny Grant Strolling Show

Tuesday, July 23

AG Day

• 9:00 AM: Sheep Show
• 10 AM – 2 PM: Ag Showcase – Field Tent
• 10:00 AM: 4-H Bicycle Safety Written Exam – Grandstands Area
• 12:30 PM: Ag Showcase Pig Roast – Field Tent
• 2:00 PM: 4-H Jumper Show
• 4 – 9 PM: Mobile Glass Studios Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
• 4 – 10 PM: Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
• 5:00 PM: Midway Opens
• 5:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 6:00 PM: Swine Fitting and Showing
• 6:30 PM: Pedal Tractor Pull
• 6:30 PM: HC Cowdogs Dog Herding Demonstration – Main Arena
• 7 – 10 PM: LIVE MUSIC: Redeemed (Gospel Bluegrass)
• 7:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 7:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 8:00 PM: RODEO: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo Sponsored by: Apple Auto
• 9:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 9:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant

Wednesday, July 24

Military Appreciation Day

• 8:30 AM: Jumper Horse Show
• 9:00 AM: Swine Show with Dairy Steer and Beef Shows to follow
• 4 – 9 PM: Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
• 4 – 10 PM: Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
• 5:00 PM: Midway Opens
• 5:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 6:30 PM: Cecil Celebrities: Barnyard Event – Swine Barn
• 6:30 PM: HC Cowdogs Dog Herding Demonstrations – Main Arena
• 7:00 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 7:00 PM: Pie Eating Contest – Stafford Pavilion
• 7 – 10 PM: LIVE MUSIC: A. J. Love (90’s Rock and Country)
• 7:30 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 7:30 PM: Wood Carving, Blown Glass, & Ironworks Live Auction – Field Tent
• 8:00 PM: RODEO: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo Sponsored By: Apple Auto
• 9:00 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 9:30 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus

Thursday, July 25

 (Sponsored By: Hillside Heating & Cooling)

• 10:00 AM: Dairy Cattle Show
• 11:00 AM: 4-H ATV Event – Field Area
• 2:00 PM: 4-H Small Engine Event – Field Area
• 4 – 9 PM: Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
• 4 – 10 PM: Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
• 4:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 5:00 PM: Midway Opens
• 6:00 PM: LIVE MUSIC: GOSPEL NIGHT – Featuring: The Browders, Carolina the Band, Hyssongs, The Nottingham Four, & Redeemed (Sponsored by Sen. Jason Gallion)
• 6:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 7:00 PM: All-Star Showmanship Contest
• 7:30 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 8:00 PM: Demolition Derby: Featuring the School Bus Heat (Sponsored By: Hillside Heating & Cooling)
• 8:30 – 10:00 PM: Danny Grant Strolling
• 9:15 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus

Friday, July 26

4-H Appreciation Day

• 8:30 AM: 4-H Western Horse Show
• 10:00 AM: 4-H Small & Large Pets Show, followed by the 4-H Pygmy Goat Show
• 12:00 noon: 4-H Farm Tractor Safety Event – Field Area
• 2:00 PM: Camelid Show – Stafford Pavilion
• 4 – 9 PM: Mobile Glass Studios – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
• 4 – 10 PM: Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
• 5:00 PM: Midway Opens
• 5:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 6:30 PM: 4–H Pretty Animal Contest – Stafford Pavilion
• 7 – 10 PM: LIVE MUSIC: Scott Bandy (Originals and Country)
• 7:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 7:00 PM: Power Wheels Derby – Main Arena
• 7:30 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 8:00 PM: Demolition Derby Sponsored By: Elkton Recycling
• 8:30 – 10:00 PM: Danny Grant Strolling Show
• 9:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus

Saturday, July 27

Demo Derby Day

• 8:30 AM: Open Western Horse Show
• 8:30 AM: 4-H Dog Show Registration
• 9:00 AM: Pretty Baby Contest
• 9:00 AM: 4-H Dog Show – Field Area Under Tent
• 11:00 AM: 4-H Livestock Sale Social
• 12:00 PM: 4-H Livestock Sale – Stafford Pavilion
• 1 – 7 PM: Marty Long is Uprooted – Extreme Chainsaw Carving
• 1:30 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 2:00 PM: Midway Opens
• 2:00 PM: Demo Derby Matinee
• 2 – 7 PM: Mobile Glass Blowing – Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Blacksmith Demonstrations
• 3:30 PM: Clover Show and Tell
• 4:00 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 4:30 PM: 4-H Awards Ceremony – Stafford Pavilion
• 6:00 PM: Youth Big Wheel Contest – Grandstand Area
• 6:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus
• 7:00 PM: Wood Carving, Blown Glass, & Ironworks Live Auction – Field Tent
• 7:00 PM: Power Wheels Derby – Main Arena
• 7 – 10 PM: LIVE MUSIC: Eleventh Hour (Southern Rock and Country)
• 7:00 PM: Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
• 8:00 PM: Demolition Derby (Sponsored by Ourisman Ford)
• 8:30 – 10:00 PM: Danny Grant Strolling Show
• 9:00 PM: Amazing Anastasini Circus

We hope to see you at the fair! While you’re here, make sure to check out our post on how to make the most out of your fair experience. See you soon!