Events

Northeastern Kennel Club Dog show

By Dave Johnson / May 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Northeastern Kennel Club Dog show

The Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club has an exciting event scheduled for July 3rd and 4th, 2026. It’s the NEMKC All Breed Dog Show, which will take place at the Howard County Fair Grounds. If you’re a dog lover, this is a great opportunity to see a variety of breeds in action! 🐶🏆

National Capitol Kennel Club Dog Show

By The Howard County Fair / July 10, 2023 / Comments Off on National Capitol Kennel Club Dog Show

The National Capital Kennel Club hosts all-breed dog shows annually as part of the July Independence and October Fall Fest Clusters held at the Howard County Fairgrounds. In 2026, their show dates are as follows: Sunday, July 5, 2026 Sunday, October 11, 2026

Christmas In July

By The Howard County Fair / July 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Christmas In July

Over 100 vendors, Christmas crafts of all kinds! Music, fun, food. Santa will be here! Check out our Facebook page for more information.

The Rockin’ A Horse show

By Dave Johnson / March 18, 2025 / Comments Off on The Rockin’ A Horse show

The Rockin’ A is a new horse show series, catering to all western, speed and ranch riders. Skill levels​ are from beginner to advanced . . . a new show series that the whole family can participate in.

Whispering Winds American Indian Pow Wow

By The Howard County Fair / June 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Whispering Winds American Indian Pow Wow

Annual Whispering Winds Pow-Wow and show. The pow-wow is an opportunity for the public to interact with American Indian dancers, singers, drummers, artists and crafts persons.  Also, this event is an attempt by Pow-Wow to educate the public about American Indians, past and present, through the arts.  Fun activities for children and adults include dance…

Maryland Western Horse Association

By Dave Johnson / February 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Maryland Western Horse Association

MWHA is a family-oriented horse organization. MWHA holds open shows at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Our class lists includes: Halter, Lead-line, Western Pleasure, Barrel Racing, English Pleasure, Ranch, Open In Hand Trail and many more. email mwhaclub@gmail.com to learn more! Come on out and make some new friends and have FUN, FUN, FUN!!! Find us through Facebook, Twitter, ​Instagram and…

Whispering Winds American Indian Pow Wow

By Dave Johnson / April 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Whispering Winds American Indian Pow Wow

Annual Whispering Winds Pow-Wow and show. The pow-wow is an opportunity for the public to interact with American Indian dancers, singers, drummers, artists and crafts persons.  Also, this event is an attempt by Pow-Wow to educate the public about American Indians, past and present, through the arts.  Fun activities for children and adults include dance…

I-95 Card Fest

By Dave Johnson / June 16, 2026 / Comments Off on I-95 Card Fest

A 2-day show featuring trading card games (TCG) such as Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and vintage Dragon Ball cards, along with sports cards (football, basketball, baseball, soccer), autographs, and collectibles. Saturday, Early Bird Entry: 9am, Main Show Hours: 10am – 5pm. Sunday, Early Bird Entry: 9am, Main Show Hours: 10am – 3pm…

I-95 Card Fest

By Dave Johnson / June 16, 2026 / Comments Off on I-95 Card Fest

A 2-day show featuring trading card games (TCG) such as Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and vintage Dragon Ball cards, along with sports cards (football, basketball, baseball, soccer), autographs, and collectibles. Saturday, Early Bird Entry: 9am, Main Show Hours: 10am – 5pm. Sunday, Early Bird Entry: 9am, Main Show Hours: 10am – 3pm…

2026 – The 80th Howard County Fair

By The Howard County Fair / August 8, 2025 / Comments Off on 2026 – The 80th Howard County Fair

Tickets available for purchase at our main gate. Online ticket sales are close because of technical issues. We take cash, credit cards, Google, and Apple pay at the front gate. Our 80th annual Howard County Fair! Open from 8a-10p, daily, rides open until 11p. 13 years and over: $10 per person, 62 and over: $5…

Maryland Western Horse Association

By Dave Johnson / February 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Maryland Western Horse Association

MWHA is a family-oriented horse organization. MWHA holds open shows at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Our class lists includes: Halter, Lead-line, Western Pleasure, Barrel Racing, English Pleasure, Ranch, Open In Hand Trail and many more. email mwhaclub@gmail.com to learn more! Come on out and make some new friends and have FUN, FUN, FUN!!! Find us through Facebook, Twitter, ​Instagram and…

The Rockin’ A Horse show

By Dave Johnson / March 18, 2025 / Comments Off on The Rockin’ A Horse show

The Rockin’ A is a horse show series, catering to all western, speed and ranch riders. Skill levels​ are from beginner to advanced . . . a new show series that the whole family can participate in.