The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair held a picnic this past Sunday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first nine barns built at the fairgrounds. Full press release below:
Montgomery County, June 3rd – A picnic with 325 Life Members in attendance celebrated the 75th anniversary of the first nine barns built at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. These nine barns were built on June 4th,1949 in a single day. The picnic was a great success, bringing together lifetime members and their families for a day filled with fun, food, and games. The picnic was hosted on Sunday, June 2nd, at the fairgrounds to celebrate this memorable day in the Montgomery County Fair’s history.
The picnic included exciting events such as a pie-eating contest and ice-cream eating contest. Participants eagerly dove into their treats, with much amusement and cheers from the crowd. Some participants enjoyed it so much they participated in both competitions!
One of the highlights of the day was the cake and pie auction, where delicious and beautifully decorated treats were auctioned off, raising funds for Ag Education at the Fair. The spirited competition saw generous bids, showcasing the community’s support for an important cause.
The picnic lunch, provided by Dickerson Market, was a hit and provided a variety of delicious options for everyone to enjoy.
The Montgomery County Fairgrounds has been a cherished venue for a variety of events and gatherings throughout the years, and this anniversary picnic further showed how much the fairgrounds has offered the community. Everyone at the fairgrounds extends a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who came out to celebrate the Fair and everyone who made it possible.
For more information about future events at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, please visit mcagfair.com.
Media Contact: Olivia Boughton, [email protected], 301-926-3100 ext. 205
