106th Mercer County 4-H Fair Returns This Weekend

MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The 106th Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair will be held this weekend.

The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Howell Living History Farm. Admission and parking are free to all attendees.

The Fair is a community event, celebrating agriculture, innovation, and the talent of Mercer County residents.

"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," County Executive Dan Benson said.

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. Food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will be available for purchase.

The opening ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26, in the Show Tent. A country dance with a string band and a caller is scheduled for 6 p.m. 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 County.

For more information about 4-H or about entering projects in the fair, contact Altaira Bejgrowicz at the Mercer County 4-H Office at (609) 989-6830 or bejgrowicz@njaes.rutgers.edu. For updates on Mercer County 4-H, visit mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/category/departments/4h.

Howell Living History Farm is located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township.

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