Jaden O'Dell, 10, Cecil County, tries to get Black and White Dairy Steer "Ollie" to move after judging in the Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening. "Ollie" was named "Dairy Steer Grand Champion" and "Rate of Gain Champion" (3.21 lbs/day).

Jaden O'Dell, 10, Cecil County, tries to get Black and White Dairy Steer "Ollie" to move after judging in the Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening. "Ollie" was named "Dairy Steer Grand Champion" and "Rate of Gain Champion" (3.21 lbs/day). (Jeffrey F. Bill)

Maryland State Fair 2022 | PHOTOS

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The Maryland State Fair is held at the Timonium Fairgrounds.

Colored lights fill the midway after sunset on opening weekend of the 2022 Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds.

Colored lights fill the midway after sunset on opening weekend of the 2022 Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Jaden O'Dell, 10, Cecil County, tries to get Black and White Dairy Steer "Ollie" to move after judging in the Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening. "Ollie" was named "Dairy Steer Grand Champion" and "Rate of Gain Champion" (3.21 lbs/day).

Jaden O'Dell, 10, Cecil County, tries to get Black and White Dairy Steer "Ollie" to move after judging in the Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening. "Ollie" was named "Dairy Steer Grand Champion" and "Rate of Gain Champion" (3.21 lbs/day). (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Jaden O'Dell, 10, Cecil County, and her Black and White Dairy Steer "Ollie" won "Dairy Steer Grand Champion" and "Rate of Gain Champion" (3.21 lbs/day) at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening.

Jaden O'Dell, 10, Cecil County, and her Black and White Dairy Steer "Ollie" won "Dairy Steer Grand Champion" and "Rate of Gain Champion" (3.21 lbs/day) at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Logan Cady of Silo Creek Farm in New Windsor waits in the show ring with his Hereford heifer, who won the Grand Champion prize in the April Junior Yearling division at the Maryland State Fair.

Logan Cady of Silo Creek Farm in New Windsor waits in the show ring with his Hereford heifer, who won the Grand Champion prize in the April Junior Yearling division at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Competitors in the Class 4 swine showmanship category compete in the show ring with their pigs at the Maryland State Fair.

Competitors in the Class 4 swine showmanship category compete in the show ring with their pigs at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Entries in the preserved food category, adorned with ribbons, are on a shelf in the Home Arts building at the Maryland State Fair.

Entries in the preserved food category, adorned with ribbons, are on a shelf in the Home Arts building at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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McKellen Rain, 20, of S.A.C. Farm of Hampstead grooms calf "Missy" at the Maryland State Fair.

McKellen Rain, 20, of S.A.C. Farm of Hampstead grooms calf "Missy" at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Caleb Sellman of Westminster grew this first place sunflower at the Maryland State Fair.

Caleb Sellman of Westminster grew this first place sunflower at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Niraj Suresh of Rockville, left, an animal science major at the University of Maryland, holds a napping 2 week old crossbred piglet as Baltimore County police officers Kristen Dziedzic, center, and Cpl. Daniel Knox, right, visit them at the Maryland State Fair.

Niraj Suresh of Rockville, left, an animal science major at the University of Maryland, holds a napping 2 week old crossbred piglet as Baltimore County police officers Kristen Dziedzic, center, and Cpl. Daniel Knox, right, visit them at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Niraj Suresh of Rockville, who is an animal science major at the University of Maryland, holds a napping 2 week old crossbred piglet at the Maryland State Fair.

Niraj Suresh of Rockville, who is an animal science major at the University of Maryland, holds a napping 2 week old crossbred piglet at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Alison Roles, 11 of Low Key Acres farm in Keymar, relaxes with her yearling Shropshire ewe "Tilley" at the Maryland State Fair.

Alison Roles, 11 of Low Key Acres farm in Keymar, relaxes with her yearling Shropshire ewe "Tilley" at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Rubber duckies float in a midway pond at the Maryland State Fair.

Rubber duckies float in a midway pond at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Sheila Clanton of Baltimore enjoys a taste of funnel cake at the Maryland State Fair.

Sheila Clanton of Baltimore enjoys a taste of funnel cake at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Stuffed animals wait for winners at one of the games on the midway at the Maryland State Fair.

Stuffed animals wait for winners at one of the games on the midway at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Visitors ride on "Vertigo" against a beautiful blue sky at the Maryland State Fair.

Visitors ride on "Vertigo" against a beautiful blue sky at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Kelsey Zepp, 16 of New Windsor's Country Acres Farm, walks with her red angus calf Mimi after showing her at the Maryland State Fair.

Kelsey Zepp, 16 of New Windsor's Country Acres Farm, walks with her red angus calf Mimi after showing her at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Zachary Rose, 13, left, and his brother Carson Rose, 11, right, relax before showing their crossbred hogs at the Maryland State Fair. They are from Clear Meadow Farm in White Hall.

Zachary Rose, 13, left, and his brother Carson Rose, 11, right, relax before showing their crossbred hogs at the Maryland State Fair. They are from Clear Meadow Farm in White Hall. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Abby Jarrell, 11 of Henderson MD naps with her Yorkshire pig Tilly at the Maryland State Fair.

Abby Jarrell, 11 of Henderson MD naps with her Yorkshire pig Tilly at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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In the Sheep and Swine Barn, a sow feeds her piglets Friday evening at the Maryland State Fair.

In the Sheep and Swine Barn, a sow feeds her piglets Friday evening at the Maryland State Fair. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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"Swifty Swine" piglets race at the Maryland State Fair.

"Swifty Swine" piglets race at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Visitors ride the "Typhoon" on the midway at the Maryland State Fair.

Visitors ride the "Typhoon" on the midway at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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A crowd cheers for the "Swifty Swine" piglet race at the Maryland State Fair.

A crowd cheers for the "Swifty Swine" piglet race at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Donavan White, who is visiting from Atlanta, rides the Space Port at the Maryland State Fair.

Donavan White, who is visiting from Atlanta, rides the Space Port at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Faty Sy, 18 of Baltimore, rides a mechanical bull at the Maryland State Fair.

Faty Sy, 18 of Baltimore, rides a mechanical bull at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Marc Osborn of Orlando FL plays the "Strolling Piano" at the Maryland State Fair.

Marc Osborn of Orlando FL plays the "Strolling Piano" at the Maryland State Fair. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Fair goers walk up and down the mid-way at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening.

Fair goers walk up and down the mid-way at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Fairgoers ride the "Hydra" at the Maryland State Fair Friday Evening.

Fairgoers ride the "Hydra" at the Maryland State Fair Friday Evening. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Fair goers ride the "Spaceport" and the "Giant Wheel" on the mid-way at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening.

Fair goers ride the "Spaceport" and the "Giant Wheel" on the mid-way at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Ni-Jai Brown, 2, Randallstown, plays "Water Game Fun" with the help from her Grandmother, Kim Walton on the Mid-way Friday evening at the Maryland State Fair.

Ni-Jai Brown, 2, Randallstown, plays "Water Game Fun" with the help from her Grandmother, Kim Walton on the Mid-way Friday evening at the Maryland State Fair. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Crystal Gearhart, from State College, PA., blow-dries her Boer Goat, 2-year old, "Camo-Cami" after a bath at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening.

Crystal Gearhart, from State College, PA., blow-dries her Boer Goat, 2-year old, "Camo-Cami" after a bath at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Alyssa Costa, 15, of Country Colors Boer Goats & Livestock in Emmitsburg and member of the High Ridge 4H Club in Manchester, poses for a picture after placing 7th of 17 with 8 month old "O'Malley" for Showmanship at the Maryland State Fair.

Alyssa Costa, 15, of Country Colors Boer Goats & Livestock in Emmitsburg and member of the High Ridge 4H Club in Manchester, poses for a picture after placing 7th of 17 with 8 month old "O'Malley" for Showmanship at the Maryland State Fair. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Lucas Barnett, 15, blow-dries their Shorthorn Bull "Jax" as Lorelai Barnett, 9, combs him after a bath at the Maryland State Fair. They will be competring in an "Open Show" Sunday.

Lucas Barnett, 15, blow-dries their Shorthorn Bull "Jax" as Lorelai Barnett, 9, combs him after a bath at the Maryland State Fair. They will be competring in an "Open Show" Sunday. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Lloyd Arbaugh, 9, from Westminster, a 7th generation dairy farmer poses for a picture with his Red and White Holstein "Bubba" after winning "Reserve Dairy Steer Champion" at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening.

Lloyd Arbaugh, 9, from Westminster, a 7th generation dairy farmer poses for a picture with his Red and White Holstein "Bubba" after winning "Reserve Dairy Steer Champion" at the Maryland State Fair Friday evening. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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Colleen Haines, 16, Hampstead, sits outside the sheep and swine building while waiting for her next competition, Registered Senior Dowe Kid, after competing in Showmanship class Friday evening at the Maryland State Fair.

Colleen Haines, 16, Hampstead, sits outside the sheep and swine building while waiting for her next competition, Registered Senior Dowe Kid, after competing in Showmanship class Friday evening at the Maryland State Fair. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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The Judge takes a look at Patsy, a male Yorkshire, as Billy Comegys, 11, moves him around the swine show ring for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

The Judge takes a look at Patsy, a male Yorkshire, as Billy Comegys, 11, moves him around the swine show ring for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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Billy Comegys, 11, and Patsy, a male Yorkshire make their way around the swine show ring for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

Billy Comegys, 11, and Patsy, a male Yorkshire make their way around the swine show ring for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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The Judge (center-right) looks over the contestants as Billy Comegys, 11, and Patsy, a male Yorkshire make their way around the swine show ring for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

The Judge (center-right) looks over the contestants as Billy Comegys, 11, and Patsy, a male Yorkshire make their way around the swine show ring for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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Billy Comegys, 11, from Queenstown, thanks the Judge after he and Patsey, won a fourth-place ribbon for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Yorkshire Purebred Market - Heavyweight Division, Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

Billy Comegys, 11, from Queenstown, thanks the Judge after he and Patsey, won a fourth-place ribbon for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Yorkshire Purebred Market - Heavyweight Division, Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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Billy Comegys, 11, from Queenstown, and Patsey, a male Yorkshire, leave the swine show ring after competing in the 4-H 4-H/FFA Yorkshire Purebred Market - Heavyweight Division, Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

Billy Comegys, 11, from Queenstown, and Patsey, a male Yorkshire, leave the swine show ring after competing in the 4-H 4-H/FFA Yorkshire Purebred Market - Heavyweight Division, Swine Show Friday night. They will also be competing in the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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Colored lights fill the midway after sunset on opening weekend of the 2022 Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds.

Colored lights fill the midway after sunset on opening weekend of the 2022 Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Colored lights fill the midway after sunset on opening weekend of the 2022 Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds.

Colored lights fill the midway after sunset on opening weekend of the 2022 Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Colored lights fill the midway after sunset on opening weekend of the 2022 Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds.

Colored lights fill the midway after sunset on opening weekend of the 2022 Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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One of Billy's pigs, Patsy, a male Yorkshire pig, lays down in his pen after a practice in the swine ring at the Maryland State Fair. Billy, 11, and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

One of Billy's pigs, Patsy, a male Yorkshire pig, lays down in his pen after a practice in the swine ring at the Maryland State Fair. Billy, 11, and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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Billy Comegys, 11, brushes Patsy, a male Yorkshire pig, as Hank, right, looks on, at the Maryland State Fair. Billy and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

Billy Comegys, 11, brushes Patsy, a male Yorkshire pig, as Hank, right, looks on, at the Maryland State Fair. Billy and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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Billy Comegys, 11, relaxes after caring for his two pigs, Hank, a Cross bred female and Patsy, a Yorkshire male at the Maryland State Fair. Billy and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

Billy Comegys, 11, relaxes after caring for his two pigs, Hank, a Cross bred female and Patsy, a Yorkshire male at the Maryland State Fair. Billy and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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Billy Comegys, 11, gives water to one of his pigs, Hank, a female Cross-bred pig, at the Maryland State Fair. Billy and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

Billy Comegys, 11, gives water to one of his pigs, Hank, a female Cross-bred pig, at the Maryland State Fair. Billy and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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Billy Comegys, 11, gives, Patsy, a male Yorkshire pig, a marshmellow treat before brushing him at the Maryland State Fair. Billy and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon.

Billy Comegys, 11, gives, Patsy, a male Yorkshire pig, a marshmellow treat before brushing him at the Maryland State Fair. Billy and his mother, Heather Comegys are preparing for the 4-H 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show Friday night and the 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship Saturday afternoon. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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Alyssa Costa, 15, of Country Colors Boer Goats & Livestock in Emmitsburg and member of the High Ridge 4H Club in Manchester, poses for a picture with one of her kids, "Playboy," at the Maryland State Fair.

Alyssa Costa, 15, of Country Colors Boer Goats & Livestock in Emmitsburg and member of the High Ridge 4H Club in Manchester, poses for a picture with one of her kids, "Playboy," at the Maryland State Fair. (Jeffrey F. Bill)

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