Mercer County 4-H Fair Set For This Weekend

The 101st annual Mercer County 4-H Fair takes place this weekend at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township, officials announced. The event, set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4, features children’s activities, hayrides, animal shows, music, farm tours, exhibits and more. Admission and parking are free.

Food and beverages, including homemade ice cream, will also be available at the fair, which will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The opening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Show Tent. 4-H Fair exhibits showcase the talents of the general public as well as those of 4-H members.

There are many “Open Division” categories for public entries, including arts and crafts, photography, food, gardening, clothing and woodworking, where your special family recipe, homegrown vegetables or creative project could earn you a blue ribbon.

Visit http://mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/fair for the fair exhibitor catalog and a complete schedule. Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Howell Farm.

4-H, a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 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.

For more information about 4-H or entering projects in the fair, please contact Altaira Bejgrowicz at the Mercer County 4-H Office at 609-989-6830 or bejgrowicz@njaes.rutgers.edu.