Get Ready To Attend & Exhibit At 106th Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair

MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Mercer County 4-H invite residents to showcase their creative talents and skills at the 106th Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair.

The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 26, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 27. 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,” Mercer County Executive Dan Benson said. “If you’re an artist, craftsperson, or gardener, I hope you’ll consider submitting your latest work at the show.”

There are many ‘Open Division’ categories, open to public entries from both youth and adults. Entrants do not need to be 4-H members to exhibit. Any project created in the past year can be entered into the fair, including arts and crafts, photography, gardening, clothing, baking, woodworking, and more.

Visit https://mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/fair to find full details about exhibiting, as well as a complete schedule of the fair.

Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, July 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Howell Living History Farm. In addition to judging by experts, the fairgoers will vote on their favorite exhibits in each category on Saturday, July 26. Those receiving the most votes will be recognized on Sunday, July 27.

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. Plenty of food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will be available for purchase. The opening ceremony for the fair will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 in the Show Tent. A country dance with a string band and a caller is scheduled for 6 p.m. on 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.

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 https://mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/category/departments/4h/.

Howell Living History Farm is located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530.

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