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2007 deemed a grand champion year
A month after the final layer of frosting was spread on the prize-winning cake, the ripest tomato was picked and the last stitch was crocheted into the homemade afghan, organizers say the 2007 Great Frederick Fair can be judged a success. more »
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Officials declare fair a success
Almost 300,000 people visited The Great Frederick Fair, with only a handful of minor problems. Overall, police and fair officials declared the 145th annual event a success. more »
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Hawkers named Farm Family of the Year
It's unfortunate, but true, said Evelyn Hawker, that a lot of city people don't understand farm life. more »
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Therapeutic riders get a show of their own
The crowds were gone, the midway almost completely packed away and most exhibitors and their displays back home, but the Great Frederick Fair still bubbled with excitement Sunday for the 4-H Western Horse and Pony Horse. more »
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Sharing bunny love
Many 4-H children loved exhibiting their large animal projects at the 145th Great Frederick Fair. Others get as much satisfaction from their smaller animals. more »
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Small businesses at the big fair
Mom and pop operations that sell items for as lowas $5 are as welcome at The Great Frederick Fair as large companies that want to sell a $250,000 combine. more »
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Livestock auction expected to net $450K
Lindsey Murphy was hopeful Thursday that her Champion Limousine beef cattle would bring a good price at the Great Frederick Fair's 4-H beef, sheep and swine sale. more »
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TRIPLE THREAT: Country stars give local fans something to sing about
It was a three-for-one night at the Great Frederick Fair grandstand Thursday as country artists Lorrie Morgan, Aaron Tippin and Mark Chesnutt took the stage. more »
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Volunteers: Keeping the fair alive
Dozens of 4-H volunteers are making sure the events at the Great Frederick Fair run smoothly. more »
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Children's Day a chance to learn about agriculture
It's Friday at the fair. School's out. What do you do? more »
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MDA secretary makes first official visit to Frederick
Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Roger Richardson apologized Wednesday that Gov. Martin O'Malley could not visit The Great Frederick Fair on Tuesday -- Governor's Day. more »
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Firefighters cook up fare, funds
Fire company officials usually try to cool things off, but this week they are bringing the heat, making tons of food at the Great Frederick Fair. more »
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Harness races [video]
Ed Waters, at left holding a camera, a reporter at The Frederick News-Post, rode with Timmy Offutt in one heat of the celebrity harness races at The Great Frederick Fair on Tuesday afternoon. Waters came in second to Comcast's Jay Combs, at righ more »
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Program gives nonfarm kids chance to participate
Since it is against city ordinance to keep a cow in the backyard, some county 4-H members are happy there is a 4-H Dairy Leasing Program. more »
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SMASHED
Tuesday night's demolition derby at The Great Frederick Fair started off with a bang ... and a thud, a scrape and a crunch. The sold-out crowd in the grandstand roared with enthusiasm after each smash. more »
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She loves cows and dreams of champions
Many Frederick County 4-H'ers are looking forward to Thursday night's livestock sale when their prized beef steers, lambs and pigs will go to the highest bidder. more »
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The fair’s huge economic impact
Just how much money is pumped into Frederick County during the nine days of The Great Frederick Fair is difficult to estimate. more »
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A century of watching
For 32 years, Bill Clem has been "talking them down the track" as the announcer at The Great Frederick Fair tractor pull. more »
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Got Questions? Fair visitors’ center a hot bed for answers
You enter the fair gates and lights flash all around. The smell of deep fried foods fills the air. But before you can join in the fun there is something you must do. more »
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4-H program develops young entrepreneurs
More than 6.5 million young people across the U.S. are 4-H members, several thousand of them in Frederick County. more »
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Swine showmanship: Pig owner has high hopes
Michael Poole of Union Bridge has set his sights high. The 4-H member is showing pigs and beef cattle this week at The Great Frederick Fair and his goal is to win a champion rosette. more »
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4-H’ers brave frigid fair temps
Most Frederick County youngsters were cuddled up in their warm beds Sunday morning enjoying a day off from school. more »
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$10K championship cake sets record
Jennifer Nonemaker didn't expect her peppermint chiffon cake to rank grand champion at Sunday night's Great Frederick Fair 4-H Cake Auction, nor could she have imagined it would sell for more than $10,000. more »
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'Redneck Woman' rocks fairgoers
Seven-year-old Brandi Herald was sitting quietly in her seat and singing along with Gretchen Wilson when one of the country singer's staff asked her if she wanted to meet Wilson. more »
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Up with the sun
By Natasha Kenworthy more »
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Wagons roll through the fair
With his tiny cowboy boots and a charming smile, 4-year-old Joseph Hubbard paraded his decorated wagon filled with stuffed toy dogs in front of a small crowd at The Great Frederick Fair on Saturday. One of the dogs suddenly moved, and the crowd squealed as Hubbard's new puppy emerged from the pile of toys and began gnawing one of them. more »
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For the love of horses
Cool air and whipping winds didn't deter enthusiastic equestrians from competing in the 4-H English Horse and Pony Show on Saturday at the Great Frederick Fair. more »
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Fair royalty
All hail Queen Brittany Hyland, 15, of Mount Airy and King Tim Ketterman, 15, of Frederick. more »
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Family keeps state tradition alive
Leon Enfield and his family are not knights in shining armor, but it's tough to see the difference on joust day. more »
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Great Frederick Fair kicks off today
The Great Frederick Fair didn't come fast enough for Ashley Snorton, 14, of Frederick. She would attend every day -- if her mom allowed, she said. more »
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2007 Great Frederick Fair's entertainment lineup released
The Great Frederick Fair is living up to its GREAT Ag-xpectations for grandstand entertainment for this year's 145th annual event for all nine nights, Sept. 14 to 22. more »
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What's great about the Frederick Fair?
Ken Hubbard, 67, was doing Thursday what he's done for 24 years at the Frederick Fairgrounds: cleaning the chairs and grandstand in preparation for The Great Frederick Fair. more »
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