Residents are invited to showcase their creative talents and skills at the 106th Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair.
The Fair is an inspirational community event, celebrating agriculture, innovation, and the talent of Mercer County residents. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 26, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 27. Admission and parking are free to all attendees.
“Each year our 4-H Fair provides an astounding showcase for the talents of our youth, while drawing families from across Mercer County and beyond for a weekend of wholesome family fun,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson. “If you’e an artist, craftsperson, or gardener, I hope you’ll consider submitting your latest work at the show.”
There are many “Open Division” categories, open to public entries from both youth and adults. Entrants do not need to be 4-H members to exhibit. Any project created in the past year can be entered into the fair, including arts and crafts, photography, gardening, clothing, baking, woodworking, and more.
Visit https://mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/fair to find full details about exhibiting, as well as a complete schedule of the fair. Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, July 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Howell Living History Farm. In addition to judging by experts, the fairgoers will vote on their favorite exhibits in each category on Saturday, July 26. Those receiving the most votes will be recognized on Sunday, July 27.
Across both days of The Fair, visitors can enjoy animal shows, live music, farm tours, exhibits, children’s activities, hayrides, magic shows, and pony rides. Plenty of food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will be available for purchase. The opening ceremony for the fair will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 in the Show Tent. A country dance with a string band and a caller is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 27.
Mercer County 4-H is a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension which provides research-based, hands-on learning experiences for youth across Mercer. For more information about 4-H, or about entering projects in the fair, please contact Altaira Bejgrowicz at the Mercer County 4-H Office at (609) 989-6830 or [email protected].
For updates on Mercer County 4-H visit https://mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/category/departments/4h/.
Howell Living History Farm is a facility of the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township.
