SALISBURY, Md. – The Wicomico County Fair, organized by the Wicomico Farm & Home Show and Wicomico County, returns this Friday through Sunday at WinterPlace Park. The event will celebrate 85 years of fair traditions, and it is presented by Perdue Farms, Toyota and the Pohanka Automotive Group.
The Wicomico County Fair serves to showcase the importance of agriculture on the Eastern Shore during a weekend-long, family-friendly event.
“We are excited to be back following last year’s COVID-related hiatus,” said Zach Evans, Wicomico County Fair chair. “We can’t wait to see everyone back at WinterPlace Park.”
Fair events include the Maryland High School Rodeo, Mason Dixon Deputies-sanctioned mounted shooting competition, livestock shows, petting farm, unicorn rides, hayrides, garden tractor pulling, axe throwing, watermelon, pie and hot wing eating competitions, car and Jeep shows, UMD Extension courses, live music, fireworks and more.
The event will follow current COVID-19 guidance from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html.
Pets are not permitted on festival grounds, with the exception of service animals. Service animals must be registered and provide proof of vaccination. Visit https://www.wicomicofair.com/about/faq for more information.
Blue Ribbon Drive will be closed to traffic from Thursday at 4 p.m. through Sunday to ensure pedestrian safety.
A ribbon cutting will take place Friday at 4 p.m. See the attached invitation for details.
This event is rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, visit the Fair’s Facebook page for closure announcements.
Admission and parking at the Fair are free. For more information, visit www.WicomicoFair.com.
Are they going to try to make people wear a mask? Not going, just asking for a friend…