Don't Miss The Somerset County 4-H Fair

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Somerset County 4-H Fair located at North Branch Park in Bridgewater has been a county tradition since 1948 and will return on Aug. 9, 10 and 11.

The fair offers free admission and parking and is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with free professional and amateur entertainment.

Free shuttle buses run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day of the fair from Raritan Valley Community College Rt. 28, North Branch. Pets should be left at home.

The Somerset County 4-H Fair recognizes the accomplishments of 1,000 Somerset County 4-H members and is a showcase for visitors to see a wide variety of 4-H projects in action.

Twirling, go karts, rockets, magic, model airplanes, remote-controlled cars, model trains and other 4-H clubs compete and perform. The Arts Tent, Science Tent and Prep Tent (for the youngest 4-H’ers) are packed with exhibits, activities for visitors, demonstrations and performances.

Ten other 4-H tents house a variety of animals including dairy cows, beef, alpaca, horses, dogs, herpetology, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits and small animals. Most animal tents have a petting area and information about how to join 4-H.

While at the fair maps and schedules of daily events such as dog, horse and livestock shows can be found at the Information Tent.

The Fair is sponsored by the Somerset County 4-H Association and the Board of Chosen Freeholders in support of the 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H Members, volunteer Fair Managers, 4-H Club Leaders, and parents work together, making this the largest event in Somerset County. Other partners include the Somerset County Park Commission and Raritan Valley Community College.

For more information about the Fair, how to join 4-H or how to volunteer to assist, call the 4-H Office at 908-526-6644 or visit the website HERE.

(Video and Screenshot via Somerset County 4-H)

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