The Charles County Fair, held each September, is well known throughout Charles County, but many may not be aware that Charles County Fair Inc is a nonprofit organization that provides various services for local citizens year-round. Charles County Fair received its 501(c)3 nonprofit status in 1967, making it one of the oldest continuously running nonprofits in Charles County. In addition to the annual fair, the fairgrounds offer a safe location for multiple youth programs, such as Boy Scouts of America and 4-H club events. The fairgrounds are also used as an early voting location and an emergency evacuation center for Charles County Public Schools.
Each Winter, Charles County Fair hosts its Kris Kringle Christmas Market with gift vendors, lights, crafts, food vendors, a tree lighting, Santa visits, children’s activities, music from local school choruses and bands, and more. This year’s Kris Kringle Market will be held December 13-15 with fireworks on the evening of December 14th. For this event, the Charles County Fair also partners with Southern Maryland Food Bank and Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS to collect food and monetary donations for homeless and underserved populations. We love to see partnerships at work to support our county!
This year’s County Fair was held September 13-15 with lovely, sunny weather each day. Fairgoers could take in the sights and numerous events from carnival rides and farm animals, to visiting vendor booths of local nonprofits, businesses, and clubs, a variety of food and treats, games, and more. The Charles County Fair has approximately 200 volunteers to put on the annual event that sees up to 50,000 visitors annually. For more information about the Charles County Fair and their upcoming events, visit: www.charlescountyfair.com. To rent space for an event at the Fairgrounds, head to https://charlescountyfairrentals.com.
Is there a nonprofit in Charles County you’d like to see the Charitable Trust support as a “CommUNITY Story”? Please email Jessica at jminopoli@charlesnonprofits.org.