Andrew Martins, Managing Editor
A long standing event nearly 100 years running will return to the Howell Living History Farm this weekend, as the Mercer County 4-H Fair will take place on July 29 and 30.
According to event organizers, the fair will celebrate the organization’s long-standing collaboration with Mercer County and Howell Farm by featuring family-friendly activities, such as arts and crafts, animal shows and farm tours.
With this being the fair’s 99th year, officials said the theme this weekend will be “99 Ways to Shine in 4-H.”
Children’s activities, hay rides, music and exhibits will take place throughout the fair. Plenty of food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will also be available. The opening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on July 29. For more information and a complete fair schedule, visit http://mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/fair.
The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are free.
4-H is a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension that provides research-based, hands-on learning experiences for youth in Mercer County. The fair is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase projects they have worked on throughout the year.
Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and maintained by the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
