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News about the 2008 and the 2009 festivals can be found here.

2008 Animal Health Forms Requirements

Important! Attention all exhibitors and vendors bringing animals to the Festival. This includes sheep, goats, camelids, and rabbits regardless of state of origin. The festival requires that you have these two documents when you arrive:

1. A 2008 Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) or a current (within 30 days) interstate health certificate issued by the state of origin for out of state animals.
2. A “Livestock Exhibitor’s Self Certification of Animal Health” must be filled out by the owner/caretaker prior to loading and must be presented upon request to the designated Festival or MDA Animal Health Official. This form can be found either on the reverse side of the 2008 MDA Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or on the Maryland Department of Agriculture's 2008 Fair and Show Livestock Exhibition page.

Animals failing to meet health requirements will be denied entry or be removed from the festival. Questions regarding animal health requirements for Maryland Fairs and Shows should be directed to: