Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The Howard County Fair is in full swing. Share your pictures with Patch.
The Howard County Fair runs through this Saturday, August 11. Did you snap a picture of the kiddos on a pony ride? Take video footage of the zipper ride in action? If so, be sure to add your photos and videos to the gallery by clicking "upload photos and videos." The fair, at the Howard County Fairgrounds, is open from noon - 11 p.m. daily through Saturday. Admission is $5, $2 for seniors 62 and older and free for kids younger than 10.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
The CDC and the Howard County Health Officer have tips for people to stay safe as swine flu incidents increase across the country.
The Howard County Fair is in full swing, and to enjoy it safely the County health officer is warning residents to be extra cautious, particularly around pigs. That’s because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an increase in the number of swine flu cases in the United States, though not in Maryland. In the past week, the A H3N2v – or swine flu virus – has been reported in Hawaii, Ohio and Indiana. In all of the recent cases, according to the CDC, patients came in contact with pigs before getting sick, and most of them were near those pigs at an agricultural fair. “We want to be sure that local agricultural fair workers and visitors are aware of the situation and informed about precautionary measures they can …
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
The Iron Chef competition at the Howard County Fair offered a taste of the county's agricultural bounty.
Amid the fried dough stands and pit beef booths at the Howard County Fair was a throwback to the area's agricultural roots. On Aug. 11, the fair's Iron Chef event, now in its fifth year, armed contestants with locally produced ingredients and allotted them one hour to turn them into something delicious. Each team received As fresh vegetables sizzled on grills, and meat from grass-fed cattle caramelized inside foil wraps, Laura Neuman, head of the county's Economic Development Authority, stopped by to remind onlookers of this sector of local business. "There are 330 farms in Howard County," said Neuman. "I encourage you to visit them." The Iron Chef competition is one of several "Farm to Table" events within Howard County throughout the …
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Saturday, Aug. 13, is the last day to get in on the action.
The Howard County Fair, which runs from Aug. 6 to Aug. 13, will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Check out our photo gallery to see what we found, and add your own pics to show us what the fair looked like from your perspective. Saturday's fair schedule: 8 a.m. Fair opens; Howard County horse show 9 a.m. 4-H dairy and livestock judging; 4-H rocketry contest 10 a.m. Go green demonstrations; 4-H bicycle contest 10:30 a.m. Baby contest and miniature parade; horse pull 12 p.m. Rides open 12:30 p.m. New zoo revue 1:30 p.m. 4-H worm race 2:30 p.m. 4-H sheep lead contest 5 p.m. Parade of floats 11 p.m. Fair closes Follow this link for ticket prices and additional activities information.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Mark Shrader is always taking pictures. This week we'll feature a few each day from the Howard County Fair which runs daily through Sat., August 13. If you've got some pictures you'd like to share, click "Add your photos and videos." Mark Shrader has lived in Ellicott City for 13 years. He takes his camera everywhere he goes and loves photographing Howard County. You can also see his photographs on www.facebook.com/markshrader.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Mark Shrader is always taking pictures. This week we'll feature a few each day from the Howard County Fair which runs daily through Saturday, Aug. 13. If you've got some pictures you'd like to share, click "Add your photos and videos."
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Mark Shrader is always taking pictures. This week we'll feature a few each day from the Howard County Fair which runs daily through Sat., August 13. If you've got some pictures you'd like to share, click "Add your photos and videos." Mark Shrader has lived in Ellicott City for 13 years. He takes his camera everywhere he goes and loves photographing Howard County. You can also see his photographs on www.facebook.com/markshrader.
Friday, August 5, 2011
If it’s fried Oreos or pie eating contests you’re after -- and who isn't? -- you’re in luck. We’ve got 10 reasons why you shouldn’t miss this year’s annual Howard County Fair
Nothing says summer like a county fair. But while many fairs offer the usual activities such as Ferris Wheel rides and carnival games, the Howard County Fair offers its guests much more. Started in the 1940s originally as a Farm Bureau Picnic, the event eventually blossomed into a full-fledged fair full of contests, livestock events, and local musical acts. Now in its 66th year, the Howard County Fair will start Saturday and run until Saturday Aug. 13. With help from Fair Secretary Bettina Catalano, we’ve compiled a 2011 “Best Of” list. Read on to find out what you can’t miss. LISTEN TO BALTIMORE’S MARCHING RAVENS: Get into football season early by checking out a performance at the fair’s Midway Boulevard by Baltimore’s favorite football…
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Brandie Jefferson
9:04 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Great pictures, Cindy! And congrats to Brooke :) more ›