Monday July 30

The weather today will be a day of showers and thunderstorms likely: high near 71 and a low around 63.

The Garrett County Agriculture Fair is happening today — $10 admission includes rides, entertainment and track events:

Exhibit Barns open 10:00am – 10:00pm

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12:00pm
4-H and FFA Livestock Skill-A-Thon

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1:00pm-11:00pm
Rides Open

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3:00pm
Adult Breeding Sheep, 4-H & FFA Breeding Sheep
Show Ring

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4:00pm
4-H, FFA Sheep Showmanship
Show Ring

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4:00pm
Custom Car Show
Upper Parking Lot

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5:00pm-7:00pm
Horsemanship Contest
Horse Barn

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6:00pm
4-H Fashion Review
Outdoor Stage

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7:00pm
4-H & FFA Market Lamb Show
Show Ring

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7:30pm
Rick K and the All Nighters – Musical Entertainment
Ag Heritage Hall

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8:30pm
Cow Patty Bingo
Show Ring

*from the Garrett County Agriculture Fair schedule and subject to change

Could your organization use a mini-grant? The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area is holding an overview of the mini-grant program via webinar today at 3:00pm. Learn about successful past projects and the application procedures for your own potential mini-grant. Contact Jen Durben, Heritage Area & Groups Director at 301-387-5238 to register.

The inaugural Barrel Ba$h will be held tonight (and tomorrow) at the Garrett County Fairgrounds track (horse barrel racing). Pre-entry has been waived – riders may register up to two hours before the event. $500 dollars added each night and $100 to the fastest time. Entry fee $35 dollars per class.

Maryland State Arts Council’s folklife program, Maryland Traditions, recognizes outstanding stewardship of Maryland’s living traditions. Each year, three awards are made in the categories of person/people, place and tradition. Nominations are due TODAY Monday, July 30.