Worcester County Fair
Snow Hill, Maryland – With rain in the forecast for Friday, August 9, 2024, Worcester County Fair Festivities will move indoors to the recreation center in Snow Hill for day one of the three-day fair, with the Matthew Street Band to perform live on the main stage from 6-8 p.m.
Earlier that afternoon, beginning at 4:30 p.m., join county officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the fair. Sweet desserts will follow at 5 p.m. with the cake auction. Food trucks will offer everything from classic favorites to gourmet delights. There will also be live music, vendors, exhibits where local talent shines, and children’s activities will include a bounce house, carnival games, and face painting. The 4H livestock tent will be open Friday evening, and the showing will take place contingent upon the weather. Due to the inclement weather forecast, the Jimmy Charles Band concert will not take place Friday; however, WCRP officials are working to reschedule this concert to take place at an upcoming county event. More information on that concert will be available in the near future.
The Worcester County Fair, which runs August 9-11, is being hosted by Worcester County Recreation and Parks (WCRP). Join WCRP for a weekend filled with wholesome fun and cherished traditions. Festivities on Saturday and Sunday will take place at John Walter Smith Park, which is located at 6022 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill, celebrates the fruits of harvest, handiwork of local artisans, and the prowess of farmers, young and old alike, who raise crops and blue-ribbon quality livestock. The lineup of fair activities throughout the weekend includes live entertainment, food and alcoholic beverage vendors, a car show, games, children’s activities, farm animals, and farm-fresh food and beverages.
This year, the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department is hosting the County Fair. Join us for a weekend filled with wholesome fun and cherished traditions.
You'll be met with the aroma of delicious food vendors offering everything from classic favorites to gourmet delights. Walk through rows of vibrant stalls showing handcrafted treasures and unique wares, each telling a story of our community's creativity and passion. Explore the exhibits, where local talent shines bright, from our agriculture to arts and beyond. Meet with fellow neighbors, friends, and visitors alike as you dive into the heartwarming spirit of Worcester County. With something for everyone, young and old, it's a celebration you won't want to miss.
Worcester County, located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is Maryland’s only seaside county, known for Ocean City’s clean sandy beaches, outdoor recreation, steamed crabs and the famous wild pony herd on Assateague Island State Park and National Seashore.
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John W. Smith was born near Snow Hill, in Worcester County, Maryland on February 5, 1845. He was the the Governor of Maryland from 1900 until 1904.
John Walter Smith Park, located on Public Landing Road in Snow Hill, serves as the athletic complex to citizens in the central section of the County.
This location is where Worcester County Department of Recreation & Parks programming and maintenance operations are administered and where the 2024 Worcester County Fair is taking place.
