Mark your calendar! County fair is coming Sept. 15-18!

The fair is approaching and everyone needs to finish their projects. Entries are always needed for the senior building at the Fair — age 60 and older — two entry maximum per class.

Entry selections include:
Needle Arts: crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, sewn garments, decorated baskets, pillows, embroidery, counted cross stitch, quilting, rugs, decorated accessories, dolls, and more. Arts and Crafts: watercolors, oils, acrylics, drawings, ceramics, pottery, woodcarving. Christmas decorations, toys, decorative items, photographs, calligraphy, jewelry, and more.

Collections:
Scrapbooks, stamps, coins, and more.

Entries must have been completed between Sept. 2015 and Sept. 2016 excluding collections with new additions. In August, Fair books will be available at senior centers or libraries.

Ten pairs of volunteers are needed to monitor the senior building. Each pair will commit to a block of time beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, through 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18. Senior building volunteers will serve two purposes; to keep an eye on the projects and to promote the senior centers. DETAILS: 301-638-4420.

How to Enter Your Fair Items
On Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 1-8 p.m., entries will be accepted in the senior building. Each exhibitor will be assigned an exhibitor number which is to be used throughout the Fair, regardless of the number of departments you are entering. Make sure you give your complete mailing address when you receive your exhibitor number. You can obtain your exhibitor number, entry forms, and tags as follows:

Sunday, September 11: The Fair office will be open from 10 a.m-2 p.m. to issue exhibitor numbers and necessary entry materials. DO NOT BRING YOUR EXHIBITS AT THIS TIME. Exhibitors from the previous three years do not need to obtain a new number. You may also use blank entry forms from previous years.

Wednesday, September 14: Between 1-8 p.m. you may get your exhibitor number and entry forms/tags at the entry table at the fairgrounds, and complete these forms before taking your exhibit to the Senior Building.

July 15-September 11: Visit www.CharlesCountyFair.com/exhibitor and click the link in the “On the Web” box at the bottom of the page.