Name: Food Preservation
Start: 2026-08-23T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Tolland County Agricultural Center

Tolland County Agricultural Center

Local Event: Food Preservation 

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Food Preservation 

The 90th Hartford County 4-H Fair returns to 56 Egypt Road in Somers, CT, August 14–16, celebrating 90 fairs of 4-H tradition and community.
Enjoy livestock and 4-H exhibits, food trucks, live music, robotics, kids’ activities, demonstrations, and more. On Saturday from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, visitors can get up close with big vehicles at Touch-a-Truck, featuring utility vehicles, tractors, garbage trucks, and more. Barrel train and wagon rides, Doodlebug pulls, a horse draw, and the 90th Fair Celebration are also part of the weekend.
Fair hours are 8:00 AM–9:30 PM Friday and Saturday and 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Sunday. Admission is $7, seniors $4, and free for military with ID and children 3 and under. Parking is free.
For the full schedule and event details, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hartfordcounty4hfair.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener">hartfordcounty4hfair.org</a>
Come celebrate 90 fairs and support Hartford County 4-H youth!

Local Event: 90th Hartford County 4-H Fair Comes to Somers This Weekend

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Join us for the 15th Annual KIDSAFE CT Jerry Bundy Car Show on Saturday, August 15! 
Join us for an exciting day featuring amazing vehicles from all eras, delicious food from local businesses and fun activities for kids—all to support foster care services and ensure that children thrive.Every day, there are hundreds of youth in CT in need of a home. When you show up to this event, you’re also showing up for them and providing one more reason to hope. Whether you come to show or admire cars, support the cause or take the next step, your presence makes a difference.
WHEN: 8/15/26, 9am-2pm, rain or shine! (Gates open at 9am, judging ends at 12pm, parade and awards at 1pm)
WHERE: Tolland County Agricultural Center, on the grass (24 Hyde Ave, Vernon, CT 06066)
REGISTER: <a href="https://thevillage.org/event/kidsafe-ct-car-show/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExekdUeEZkOUg5MFJTaUVMa3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR62zeVgqsYOca_vpHzGGNxsnLjgmHhHdtPnIFGF93I100bKoJDMoPVRsUDh5A_aem_qDwEaEweJz1QovjYx2I-EA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://thevillage.org/event/kidsafe-ct-car-show/</a>
(Car registration is $10. Admission is free for spectators!)
--- Founded in 2011 under the leadership of Richard “Jerry” Bundy, this event unites hundreds of car enthusiasts and local families for a fun-filled day that helps ensure that children thrive. After Jerry’s passing in 2024, we are proud to continue this event in memory of the extraordinary support Jerry provided to KIDSAFE CT and the greater Vernon community.
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