Welcome to our Fair --- September 6 - 9, 2012

Balloon Animals

SOME OF THE ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS YOU WILL SEE, AND THINGS YOU CAN DO, AT THE 2012 PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY FAIR!!!!!

For a PDF version of the Schedule of Events Click HERE!

(Click on the TITLES of the event for more information.)

Prince George's County Fair Beautiful Baby Contest!

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The Prince George's County Fair, is holding a Beautiful Baby Contest, sponsored by the PRINCE GEORGE'S SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT. It will be held at 6:00PM on Thursday, September 6. Come enter your beautiful baby in the contest! Sign-up begins at 5:30PM beside the stage on the floor of the Show Place Arena. Note: The contest is open to Prince George's County Residents only.

The Beautiful Baby Contest is being held inside on the Show Place Arena Stage.

Southern Mix Chorus

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Southern Mix is a men's barbershop chorus located on the LaPlata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland. We operate in cooperation with the Fine Arts Department which provides facilities and other support. If you are a male singer, consider coming to join us any Monday....every Monday night is GUEST NIGHT! Barbershoppers....as we are called....are from all walks of life, nationalities, professions, and interests. What we share is making the sounds of four-part harmony. We have men from all over the Southern Maryland region. We sing in these general areas or wherever we can reasonably travel. You can probably car pool with other members to get started. If you love to sing, maybe haven't sung since high school or college, and are looking for an opportunity to sing popular songs, show tunes, patriotic and inspirational songs....give us a try.

Southern Mix is a men's barbershop chorus located on the LaPlata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland. We operate in cooperation with the Fine Arts Department which provides facilities and other support. If you are a male singer, consider coming to join us any Monday....every Monday night is GUEST NIGHT! Barbershoppers....as we are called....are from all walks of life, nationalities, professions, and interests. What we share is making the sounds of four-part harmony. We have men from all over the Southern Maryland region. We sing in these general areas or wherever we can reasonably travel. You can probably car pool with other members to get started. If you love to sing, maybe haven't sung since high school or college, and are looking for an opportunity to sing popular songs, show tunes, patriotic and inspirational songs....give us a try.

Southern Mix Chorus is performing Saturday afternoon outside on the Race Track Infield Stage.

Appaloosa

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Appaloosa was born in early 1971. The original vision of a full vocal band with steady playing of songs during their performance all the while pleasing the crowd with their party atmosphere is still with Appaloosa today. It's a good chance Appaloosa played your prom, school dance, CYO/Teen Center, social function, favorite night club and maybe even some of the readers' weddings over the years. Appaloosa takes pride in providing a first rate performance and being a strong dance band. This group still kicks!

Appaloosa was born in early 1971. The original vision of a full vocal band with steady playing of songs during their performance all the while pleasing the crowd with their party atmosphere is still with Appaloosa today. It's a good chance Appaloosa played your prom, school dance, CYO/Teen Center, social function, favorite night club and maybe even some of the readers' weddings over the years. Appaloosa takes pride in providing a first rate performance and being a strong dance band. This group still kicks!

Appaloosa is performing Saturday evening outside on the Race Track Infield Stage.

Artistic Dance Academy

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We are located in Upper Marlboro and have been in business for 32 years providing quality training, development and performance opportunities for our students. Our trained faculty offers an exciting and challenging program in which students can focus on dance technique, education, performance and choreography. We teach all ages beginning at 2, and all skill levels in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. We have recreational classes along with a Company that performs and competes. We offer classes year round including summer camps and workshops from guest choreographers throughout the season. All students perform in a variety of community shows and annual Dance Recitals.

We are located in Upper Marlboro and have been in business for 32 years providing quality training, development and performance opportunities for our students. Our trained faculty offers an exciting and challenging program in which students can focus on dance technique, education, performance and choreography. We teach all ages beginning at 2, and all skill levels in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. We have recreational classes along with a Company that performs and competes. We offer classes year round including summer camps and workshops from guest choreographers throughout the season. All students perform in a variety of community shows and annual Dance Recitals.

Artistic Dance Academy is performing Saturday afternoon inside on the Show Place Arena Stage.

Southern Maryland Boot Scooters

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The Boot Scooters dance team was formed during the summer of 1995 by Bobby Phipps. We are a group of energetic friends that love to dance. We perform at most of the local county fairs, car shows and charity events. We performed on TNN's Club Dance several times. We practice every Wednesday evening from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM at the Hotel Charles in Hughesville. We give free beginner's line dance lessons from 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM every Wednesday to anyone who is interested. If you're interested in joining our team, please contact us. There is no charge to be a member of this group except for the price of your dance shirts (approximately $15 each). If you can count to 8 ... you can learn to line dance!!

The Boot Scooters dance team was formed during the summer of 1995 by Bobby Phipps.
We are a group of energetic friends that love to dance. We perform at most of the local county fairs, car shows and charity events. We performed on TNN's Club Dance several times.
We practice every Wednesday evening from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM at the Hotel Charles in Hughesville. We give free beginner's line dance lessons from 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM every Wednesday to anyone who is interested.
If you're interested in joining our team, please contact us. There is no charge to be a member of this group except for the price of your dance shirts (approximately $15 each).
If you can count to 8 ... you can learn to line dance!!

The Southern Maryland Boot Scooters are performing Saturday & Sunday on both stages.

Balloon Man Dennie Huber

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Balloon Man Dennie Huber, from Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a magician and a balloon artist. His act includes entertainment for the entire family. In fact, his act is one of the few where he Sings while performing. He makes, and hands out, plenty of colorful balloon creations and wacky balloon hats. He show is good, clean fun for the entire family.

Balloon Man Dennie Huber is performing daily inside on the Show Place Arena Stage.

Chain Saw Artists Heath & Hillary Bender

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My name is Heath Bender. My wife, Hillary and I are chainsaw artists located in northeastern Pennsylvania. I created my first piece in 1991 and have made my living from my art since 2003. We have traveled all over the country for many competitions, benefits and shows. Most of our pieces, which reflect wildlife from the United States, are carved out of eastern white pine. We have however carved pieces in a variety of hardwood and softwood species. The subject matter is not limited to wildlife as we have created just about anything you can imagine! Their creations may be available at the Fair for you to take home - More info to come. If you would like a special piece carved just for you, check with Heath and Hillary, and they might be able to do it for you.

My name is Heath Bender. My wife, Hillary and I are chainsaw artists located in northeastern Pennsylvania. I created my first piece in 1991 and have made my living from my art since 2003. We have traveled all over the country for many competitions, benefits and shows. Most of our pieces, which reflect wildlife from the United States, are carved out of eastern white pine. We have however carved pieces in a variety of hardwood and softwood species. The subject matter is not limited to wildlife as we have created just about anything you can imagine!

Their creations may be available at the Fair for you to take home - More info to come. If you would like a special piece carved just for you, check with Heath and Hillary, and they might be able to do it for you.

Chain Saw Artists Heath & Hillary Bender are displaying their craft in the Race Track infield.

NASCAR Simulator & Race Cars

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Welcome to Fast Action Motorsports Entertainment (F.A.M.E.)! F.A.M.E. is one of the premier Motorsports Entertainment companies on the East Coast. F.A.M.E. has thrilled and entertained tens of thousands of people of all ages from 3 to 83 with hands-on interactive racing excitement at fairs, festivals, NASCAR races, Air Shows, malls, corporate events, and parties from New York to Texas to Florida.

Welcome to Fast Action Motorsports Entertainment (F.A.M.E.)!

F.A.M.E. is one of the premier Motorsports Entertainment companies on the East Coast. F.A.M.E. has thrilled and entertained tens of thousands of people of all ages from 3 to 83 with hands-on interactive racing excitement at fairs, festivals, NASCAR races, Air Shows, malls, corporate events, and parties from New York to Texas to Florida.

Fast Action Motorsports Entertainment is located in the Race Track Infield.

One Flight up!

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NEW THIS YEAR - This exciting, energetic, 7 piece variety group (a.k.a. OFU) specializes in Fun, Popular and Upbeat Dance Music, covering multiple generations and genres. OFU is a unique blend of sweet vocals, strong instrumentation and a kickin' groove that is sure to WOW you and get cha up on yur feet. Whether Rock, Funk, R&B, Blues, Jazz are your bag, One Flight Up is the perfect band for Corporate Parties, Dance Parties, Fund Raisers, Reunions, Festivals, Grand Openings, Main Stage Events, Weddings, Christmas Parties, New Years Parties, you name it ...

NEW THIS YEAR - This exciting, energetic, 7 piece variety group (a.k.a. OFU) specializes in Fun, Popular and Upbeat Dance Music, covering multiple generations and genres. OFU is a unique blend of sweet vocals, strong instrumentation and a kickin' groove that is sure to WOW you and get cha up on yur feet. Whether Rock, Funk, R&B, Blues, Jazz are your bag, One Flight Up is the perfect band for Corporate Parties, Dance Parties, Fund Raisers, Reunions, Festivals, Grand Openings, Main Stage Events, Weddings, Christmas Parties, New Years Parties, you name it ...

One Flight up! is performing Sunday afternoon on the Race Track Infield Stage.

The Prince George's County Police Pipe Band

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The Prince George's County Police Pipe Band is a non-profit organization, formed in 1984 by Cpl. Patrick Grogan. The band is now under the direction of Pipe Major Bob Purdy. The band meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-10:00 pm at the FOP Lodge #89 off Route 202 in Prince George's County, Maryland. The band consists of members with different career backgrounds, as well as police and firemen. They are presently rebuilding the band, and are accepting applications for new members, both experienced or novice. They offer free lessons in piping and drumming. The band has performed at the White House, weddings, funerals, private parties, and has marched in many parades in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. It has won many awards and trophies. The contact person is Pipe Major Bob Purdy email bobpurdy@msn.Com, and for bookings the contact person is Dorothy Whitehead, Dotdrummer@Yahoo.com.

The Prince George's County Police Pipe Band is a non-profit organization, formed in 1984 by Cpl. Patrick Grogan. The band is now under the direction of Pipe Major Bob Purdy. The band meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-10:00 pm at the FOP Lodge #89 off Route 202 in Prince George's County, Maryland. The band consists of members with different career backgrounds, as well as police and firemen. They are presently rebuilding the band, and are accepting applications for new members, both experienced or novice. They offer free lessons in piping and drumming. The band has performed at the White House, weddings, funerals, private parties, and has marched in many parades in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. It has won many awards and trophies. The contact person is Pipe Major Bob Purdy email bobpurdy@msn.Com, and for bookings the contact person is Dorothy Whitehead, Dotdrummer@Yahoo.com.

The Prince George's County Police Pipe Band will be performing Saturday outside on the Race Track Infield Stage.

Rosedale Attractions & Shows

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Rosedale Attractions & Shows Inc. is a direct result of the Gaylin family's involvement in the amusement business since 1928. The business has passed from generation to generation, beginning with Eastern Amusement Company, founded by Ann Gaylin, playing the streets of Baltimore City with two rides. When the company set up shop in Rosedale, MD the name was changed to Rosedale Amusement Company, operated by Ann and her husband Thomas Gaylin Sr. and expanded to eight rides. In 1966, Ann and Tom's son, Thomas Jr. (affectionately known as Tucker to everyone who knows him) took over. During this time the company grew to about 25 rides. In 1986 the name was again changed to Rosedale Attractions & Shows, with Tucker's son Tom III continuing the tradition and bringing the show to its current status. The fourth and fifth generations will direct operations in the future.

Rosedale Attractions & Shows Inc. is a direct result of the Gaylin family's involvement in the amusement business since 1928.

The business has passed from generation to generation, beginning with Eastern Amusement Company, founded by Ann Gaylin, playing the streets of Baltimore City with two rides. When the company set up shop in Rosedale, MD the name was changed to Rosedale Amusement Company, operated by Ann and her husband Thomas Gaylin Sr. and expanded to eight rides. In 1966, Ann and Tom's son, Thomas Jr. (affectionately known as Tucker to everyone who knows him) took over. During this time the company grew to about 25 rides. In 1986 the name was again changed to Rosedale Attractions & Shows, with Tucker's son Tom III continuing the tradition and bringing the show to its current status. The fourth and fifth generations will direct operations in the future.

Rosedale Attractions & Shows is located in the Race Track Infield.

Performance on stage

The Prince George's County Fair Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 1010 -- Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773 -- Office 301-442-7393 during the Fair otherwise e-mail info@countyfair.org

The Prince George's County Fair - Upper Marlboro, Maryland - countyfair.org

SOME OF THE ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS YOU WILL SEE, AND THINGS YOU CAN DO, AT THE 2012 PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY FAIR!!!!!

(Click on the TITLES of the event for more information.)

The Prince George's County Fair Association, Inc.