1. THE GROUNDS WILL BE OPEN TO RECEIVE EXHIBITS ON WEDNESDAY OF FAIR WEEK FROM 1:00 PM TO 8:00 PM ONLY. (SEE SPECIAL RULES IN SCHOOL AND FLOWER DEPARTMENTS)
  2. Classes are open to residents of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s Counties unless otherwise noted.
  3. No entry fee will be charged for exhibits.
  4. The Directors of the Fair reserve the right to refuse any entry.
  5. All exhibits while on the grounds shall be under the control of the Fair Board.
  6. Department Superintendents will be responsible to receive exhibits, assign them to their designated classes and see that they are properly placed for display.
  7. All exhibits entered for competition will be entered by number. Names of exhibitors will not be displayed until after judging.
  8. Judges reserve the right not to award a premium, unless in their opinion, it is determined to be meritorious. THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL.
  9. Articles entered in displays or collections are not eligible to compete for individual exhibit premiums.
  10. All articles except Livestock and Flowers will be judged Thursday, beginning at 10:00 AM. (See Flower Department for their schedule).
  11. No premium will be paid on an exhibit unless the Directors are satisfied it is owned and produced by the exhibitor.
  12. No article entered for exhibition shall be removed from the Fairground before 6:00 PM Sunday. This rule will be strictly enforced.
  13. The management will not be responsible for articles left in buildings or on the grounds after 8:00 PM Sunday.
  14. Premiums will be payable no later than 30 days after the fair. Exhibitors must be sure to provide their complete mailing address in order to receive their premium check.
  15. In case of inclement weather during the Fair, the Fair reserves the right to pay such part of the premium as they may be able.
  16. Any changes that are necessary in this catalog will be announced through the local newspapers.
  17. ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS WILL BE TAKEN TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PERSONS AND EXHIBITS WHILE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS, BUT THE FAIR BOARD SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY TO ANY PERSON OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY EXHIBIT.
  18. No Pets Allowed On Grounds Unless They Are Entered In An Event.
  19. SPECIAL RULES FOR ANY DEPARTMENT TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THESE GENERAL RULES. PLEASE READ AND ADHERE TO BOTH THESE GENERAL RULES AND ANY SPECIAL RULES THAT APPEAR UNDER EACH DEPARTMENT.
  20. For all livestock information, refer to Livestock Rules and Regulations.

ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS WILL BE TAKEN TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PERSONS AND EXHIBITS WHILE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS, BUT THE FAIR BOARD SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY TO ANY PERSON OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY EXHIBIT.

SPECIAL RULES FOR ANY DEPARTMENT TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THESE GENERAL RULES. PLEASE READ AND ADHERE TO BOTH THESE GENERAL RULES AND ANY SPECIAL RULES THAT APPEAR UNDER EACH DEPARTMENT.