Join Me For Some Free Family Fun at the 2012 Somerset County 4H Fair!

Free Family Fun at the 2012 Somerset County 4H Fair!

The 2012 Somerset County 4-H Fair is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 8th, 9th and 10th. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, located between Routes 22 and 202.

Since 1948, thousands of visitors have enjoyed the Somerset County 4-H Fair. The Fair has grown and changed, but there are still no admission or parking fees, no midway or carnival rides. This 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.

Visitors are encouraged to stop by the 4-H Information Tent, across from the footbridge, to pick up Maps and schedules of daily events. these events will include dog, horse and livestock shows. Twirling, go karts, rockets, magic, line dancing, model airplanes, R.C. 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.

If you would like to plan you visit a map and tentative program guide is available at this link: 2012 Somerset County 4H Fair.

Somerset County Government, Raritan Valley Community College, Veterans Services, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Somerset County Library and other non-profit organizations and commercial advertisers have displays, information, contests and free gifts. Under the big top, over 20 community organizations offer a wide variety of meals and snacks. .  All day, professional and amateur entertainment can be enjoyed.

The Somerset County Board of Agriculture will present antique farm equipment and local farmers provide free hayrides and display modern farm equipment.

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. Stevenson- D'Alessio American Legion Post #12 and Johnson & Johnson Ethicon, Inc. are major donors.

"Avoid the fuss, enjoy the bus!" Free shuttle buses will run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily from Raritan Valley Community College in North Branch on Rt. 28, North Branch. The shuttle buses will drop visitors by the footbridge at the entrance to the fairgrounds. The buses run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day of the Fair. For Fair Rules for everyone please follow this link:  2012 Somerset County 4H Fair. 

Due to the crowds and hot weather, visitors are asked to leave their pets at home!

I will be at the Fair in the Comercial tent so please stop by a say hi! I will also be helping my son who is a member of the 4H Bee Club and the 4H RC Car Club. The RC club members will be racing their model cars and trucks twice a day from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm. The Bee club will have a display of live bees. Stop by and see if you can find the queen bee in the display hive!

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