THE CHARLES COUNTY FAIR

12th Annual Maryland Dogfest
2024-04-27 - 2024-04-28 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Make plans to join us for the 12th Annual ​Maryland DogFest, to be held at the Charles ​County Fairgrounds on April 27 & 28, 2024. This ​exciting, one of a kind event will be enjoyed by ​families and dogs of all ages. All leashed dogs ​are invited to attend with their owners.

Roller Derby Match - 301 Derby Dames vs. Wilkes Barre Roller Derby
2024-04-20 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Roller Derby in Southern Maryland!

Pullers of Southern Maryland
2022-07-16 18:30 - 23:00 | MD

Virgin Island Association Annual Gathering
2022-06-26 13:00 - 18:00 | MD

301 Derby Dames vs. Frederick Roller Derby
2022-05-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Come see the 301 Derby Dames take on Frederick Roller Derby. Doors open at 5pm, and the game whistle blows at 6pm.
Expect to see hard hits, fancy footwork, and fast paced jams. This is going to be the best Saturday night out, and is family friendly too. The game will be held at the Charles County Fairgrounds located at 8440 Fairground Rd, La Plata, MD.
Buy your tickets with cash or card at the door. Admission prices are as follows:
Adults $10
Kids $5
Littles (5 and under) FREE with paid adult.
Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink will be permitted. Free Parking. Our venue is handicap accessible. We have plenty of bleacher seating or your can bring your own chair.
We love our fans, and love it when you’re loud! #wewannahearyoucheer #bethegiantkiller
Following the bout, meet and mingle with the skaters at Apehangers Bar and Grill for a night of drinks, and dancing!
*Must be 21 to enter Apehangers.

Gospel Unity Concert - A Pre-Easter Celebration
2022-04-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Concert is 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM; gates opening at 12:30 PM
Cost $15 for adults; $7 for children 12 and under; 6 and under free

Charles County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp and Activity Fair
2022-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Plan your summer! This Summer Camp & Activity Fair is the perfect opportunity to speak with camp representatives from across the region while enjoying an afternoon of fun activities, games, delicious fair food!
Vendor spaces are available – learn more at https://bit.ly/3GS3q0n.

Jurassic Wonder Dinosaur Drive-Through
2022-02-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | MD
Jurassic Wonder is an animatronic (Robot) dinosaur show where dinosaurs come alive right before your eyes Just like in the Movies! They move around and make real dinosaur sounds!
Suitable for ages 1-12.

When you visit you can play on your cell phone. (Or Through your car speakers.)
https://youraudiotour.com/tours?utf8=✓&search=Jurassic+Wonder
Unlock code is 1234
Buy tickets Online Now and get ready to be “Dinosaurized”.
$12 per carload
https://jurassicwonder.com/

301 Derby Dames Blood Drive
2022-02-11 13:00 - 18:00 | MD
By appointment only, for your safety. Just follow the QR Code and give. Give for your neighbor, give for a stranger. Just give.

Charles County Fair Food Drive-Thru
2022-02-06 12:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-04 05:00 - 20:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States

Charles County Fair Food Drive -Thru
2022-02-05 12:00 - 20:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States

Kris Kringle Christmas Market - Day 3
2021-12-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Modeled after the famous markets in Germany, this annual event at the fairgrounds offers light displays, holiday food, handmade crafts from local artists/crafters, children activities, shopping, music, and much more.
Activities will include Santa’s arrival, Christmas tree lighting, Strolling Carolers, music from local school choruses and bands, an array of sales by local non-profit groups such as the Boy Scouts, children’s activities run by the 4H club, a lighted holiday path and Christmas Village. The McConchie School House will also be open.
If you would like to be an exhibitor at the this year’s Kris Kringle Christmas Market,contact Larry Lathrop, Vendor Coordinator, at 301-643-9158 or
email him at kriskringlechristmasmarket@gmail.com
If you would like to become a sponsor at this year’s Kris Kringle Market, contact Dena Lebo, Sponsorship Coordinator, 443-278-4042.

Kris Kringle Christmas Market - Day 2
2021-12-11 09:00 - 20:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States

Kris Kringle Christmas Market - Day 1
2021-12-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States

Vikings Con IV: Vahalla
2021-11-06 11:00 - 2021-11-07 18:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Fully immersive Viking-themed event that celebrates all things Viking!

Trunk or Treat - Sponsored by the 301 Derby Dames
2021-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Join us Saturday, October 30th at the Charles County Fairgrounds for our second annual Drive Thru Trunk-or-Treat!
Businesses, organizations, and individuals will decorate and set up a trunk or table 8-10 feet apart. Candy will be prepackaged and distributed through your vehicle window by masked and gloved individuals.
Tune your radio to our station and enjoy the music and festivities safely from your vehicle. We’ll need your help voting for the best decorated trunk, and your favorite Jack o’-lantern! Costumes are encouraged, but for your safety everyone must remain in their vehicles at all times.
This is a free, family friendly event, hosted by the 301 Derby Dames. We are collecting nonperishable food items that will benefit our local food bank!
Interested in sponsoring the Drive Thru Trunk-or-Treat? We’ve got plenty of advertising opportunities. Interested in decorating a trunk? Contact us at 301derbydames.management@gmail.com for more information.

9th Annual Maryland Dogfest
2021-10-16 10:00 - 2021-10-17 16:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
9th Annual Maryland DogFest
October 16th & 17th, 2021
10am-4pm both days
Make plans to join us for the 9th Annual Maryland DogFest, to be held at the Charles County Fairgrounds on October 16th and 17th, 2021. This exciting, one of a kind event will be enjoyed by families and dogs of all ages. All leashed dogs are invited to attend with their owners.

SOMD Pinups, PISTONS and Paws
2021-10-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Pinups, PISTONS, and Paws

With each coming year, we host a party, adoption event, and car show to celebrate the release of our new calendars! We invite local rescues and businesses to set up tables to help promote themselves, and have different activities for kids and adults! This year’s “car show” (ALL VEHICLES ARE WELCOME), we will include pre-1970 vehicles and more modern vehicles (post 1970).

We would also like to welcome East Coast Prostreets car club, who will be our cohosts. They will be helping with organizing, promotion, and the judging of our car show this year! We are very honored that they offered their assistance in this endeavor!

This is a pet and kid friendly event!
Event Timing: October 9, 2021 10am-2pm
Event Address: Charles County Fair Grounds
Contact us at SOMDPinups4paws@gmail.com or call 301-904-9330
Admission: $5 or one pet care item (food, litter, beds, etc).

Charles County Fair
2021-09-16 13:00 - 2021-09-19 15:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States

"For The Cool In You" Wine & Music Festival Weekend
2021-08-29 08:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-28 08:00 - 16:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
12 PM until Dark
Featuring Two Days of Live Music????????
Day 1 – Raheem DeVaughn | Brencore All-Stars Band Ft. Jamar Dukes Maze Tribute| Special Guest Band| DJ Ezzy
Day 2 – Maysa | Jazz Marcus Johnson| Secret Society| DC Vybe | DJ Bustaspeakaz

Hosted by guy Lambert and Spotlight Over The City
*5 Genres of Music*
*Wine Vendors (Taste over 28 Different Types of Wine)
*Merchandise Vendors
*Food Vendors
Single Day Tickets or Weekend Passes
Tickets AVAILABLE NOW! PURCHASE using this link: Ticket LInk
*Alcoholic beverages MAY NOT be brought onto the premises. Coolers will be checked at the gate by Sheriff Department. Only unopened wine purchases can be taken from the venue.*
*Picture ID required to sample and purchase wine*
*Must Be 21 To Enter*
*Free Parking Provided*
Remember your lawn chairs and/or blankets!!!
“No Grills, pets, hookahs or cooking devices permitted”
RAIN OR SHINE – ADVANCE TICKETS SALES ONLY

Red Cross Blood Drive - 301 Derby Dames
2021-08-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States

Customized Community Market - Good Vibrations Weekend
2021-07-25 08:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-24 06:00 - 12:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States

Tractor Pull - Pullers of Southern Maryland
2021-07-17 14:30 - 19:30 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Details

Modified Tractors, Two Wheel Drive Tractors, Super Stock/Pro Stock Tractors, Hot Farm Tractors AND Four Wheel Drive Trucks.

July 4th Celebration
2021-07-04 11:00 - 18:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
The Charles County Fair Board will be presenting an outstanding Fourth of July
Fireworks demonstration (brought to you by Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts, LLC).
Before the fireworks display, come and enjoy some great food (more vendors than last year!) pony rides and outstanding live music from some local talented people. The grand finale of our celebration will be a digital pyro-musical display shot off and thundering to a multicultural musical blast!
This year we will have a no open flame policy inside the gate. We ask that you do not have a grill with a flame or sparklers as the ground is very dry. If you are using a flame outside of the gate in the parking lot we ask that you practice fire prevention- have water or a fire extinguisher readily available.
Free admission! Gates open at 3:00 pm. For more info, call 301-932-1234!

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Extreme Midget Wrestling and Dwarfanators
2021-07-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
Age Restriction: All Ages!
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Show Time: 8:00 PM
The guidelines for the Dwarfanators Wrestling show fall in line with social distancing restrictions.
TICKET PRICING:
$5 – Additional at the DOOR
$20 – General Admission* (Advanced)
$30 – Ringside**
$40 – V.I.P. Package***
*General admission pricing goes up by $5 at the door! Varies per venue, it is sometimes standing or seated.
**Ringside Seating begins in the 2nd row. Depending on the venue capacity, there can be any number of Ringside seated rows, sometimes as many as 10. Ringside guarantees you a seat in this section. Seats are not numbered or reserved.
***Guaranteed (but not numbered or reserved) 1st-row seating. VIP ticket holders have the privilege to meet and greet the wrestlers after the show.
This is a body slamming activity… MIDGET STYLE!!!
The World’s smallest wrestlers are competing for the title! Midgets vs. Dwarfs in an all-out Pro Wrestling War.
Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling will shock and delight you!
We are the baddest little show on earth! Don’t miss this epic event!!!
NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable unless the show gets canceled. In some circumstances, the show might be rescheduled; the previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. We will send email blasts and post on our Facebook page ahead of time before the rescheduled date so you can clear out your appointments and make it to the event!
Follow the “Dwarfanators” elsewhere!
Facebook: Dwarfanators (https://www.facebook.com/Dwarfanators/)
Instagram: Extremedwarfanatorswrestling (https://www.instagram.com/extremedwarfanatorswrestling/)
Website: https://www.dwarfanators.com/
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dwarfanators

Afro Caribbean Experience - Wine Festival
2021-06-26 08:00 - 16:00 | MD
Join Savage Serenity / Ivy Bark AFRO CARIBBEAN WINE FESTIVAL to celebrate Caribbean Heritage. Come out and enjoy new upcoming Afro Caribbean Artists, live bands, live Dj’s, wine tasting, vendors and food trucks. Rain or shine come out to represent your flag colors, bring your appetite for great music, wine, shopping, food, and enjoy the cultural experience.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afro-caribbean-wine-festival-tickets-153335844639
FAQs
CAN I BUY A TICKET AT THE EVENT?
Yes, tickets will be available at the gate at a higher price. We recommend that you buy them in advance online as a sellout is expected.
HOW MANY WINES CAN WE TASTE?
Your admission ticket entitles you to unlimited wine tasting privileges (PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY! We reserve the right to politely refuse service to anyone we feel is intoxicated.
CAN WE BRING OUR CHILDREN?
Kids 12 and under are free, please note there are no activities for kids!
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Gates will open 15 minutes before event start time.
CHAIRS , TENTS & BLANKETS?
We encourage guests to bring your fold up chairs, pop up tents (for sun or rain, and blankets.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
This is a rain or shine event. The Festival will go on regardless of the weather.
CAN I LEAVE AND RE-ENTER THE FESTIVAL?
All guests will receive general admission wrist bands that will grant you in and out access to the festival.
WHAT NOT TO BRING?
No weapons, No outside alcohol, illegal substances and/or beverages
