Morris County 2016 4-H Fair

Chester, NJ - The annual 2016 Morris County 4-H Fair is at Chubb Park in Chester, NJ from July 20-24. The Fair will be open Wednesday 6pm until 10pm, Thursday from 4pm until 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am until 10pm, and Sunday from 10am until 4pm.

Daily schedules and Fairground maps are available in the Information Booth. The Exhibit Tent is packed with arts and crafts entries, informational displays, and hands-on activities for visitors. The Entertainment Tent features live musical performances and interactive demonstrations. Other tents house animals belonging to Fair entrants including dogs, horses, goats, reptiles, poultry, rabbits, and small animals. Non-profit organizations will be in the Food Tent selling items ranging from tasty snacks to full meals.

A whole host of fun activities are lined up, including pony and hay rides, watermelon eating and cake decorating contests, a talent show, Dress-a-Pet and Dress-a-Cage contests, a children’s pet show, and of course amusement rides.

The popular

Tricky Tray will once again be a highlight of Saturday evening. The Tricky Tray allows everyone the chance to win a donated gift. Prizes can range from beach gear to gift certificates at local restaurants.

Cow Pie Bingo, a well-known game with a unique agricultural twist will be featured again for the fourth year in a row. Another popular attraction is the Car & Motorcycle Show, where people show off their special set of wheels to an admiring crowd on Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

There is no admission fee to the Fair; however a parking donation of $5 per vehicle is requested. Friday evening, in preparation for the fireworks, parking will be $10 and will include free 3-D Fireworks Glasses.

The Fair is sponsored by the Morris County 4-H Association 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 to make this major event possible. 4-H alumni are invited to stop by the 4-H Information Booth to pick up a special gift.

Dogs may be brought to the Fair on a 6-foot leash. Retractable leashes are not permitted in the park.

All Morris County residents are invited to enter the 4-H Fair, serve as a volunteer at the Fair or participate in the many activities and contests open to the public. Come out and enjoy the "country-fair" atmosphere, great entertainment, delicious food, and informative educational demonstrations.

For more information about the Fair, 4-H clubs, or becoming a 4-H volunteer, visit the 4-H website at http://morris.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/Fair.html or contact the 4-H office (973) 285-8301 or email 4hmorris@njaes.rutgers.edu. All 4-H programs are offered to all youth, grades K -13, on an age-appropriate basis without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, or disability.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, and any other category protected by law. For additional information about 4-H or the Fair visit http://morris.njaes.rutgers.edu or contact the 4-H office at 973-285-8301 or 4hmorris@njaes.rutgers.edu.