THURSDAY, JULY 18
OPENING PARADE: 4 p.m.
Kick off for the Official Grand Opening. The Parade begins at the rear of the Fairgrounds. Local dignitaries, entertainment and 4-H members will all proceed around Betty Jean Lane for viewing by fairgoers. Music by Cape May County String Band. Parade will end at the main stage.
GRAND OPENING CEREMONIES: Following Opening Parade
Official opening of the festivities takes place at the Main Stage and at the Flagpole on the Fairgrounds. Features dedication ceremony, flag-raising, special guests and patriotic music.
EXHIBITS & VENDORS: Noon to 9 p.m.
4-H youth and adult project entries on display in the Lockwood 4-H Youth Center (front of the Fairgrounds) featuring: foods, clothing, crafts, woodworking, marine science, vegetables, plants, artwork and more. Open to the public from Noon to 9 PM. Also open throughout the Fairgrounds are many educational and non-profit exhibitors, as well as commercial vendors.
CHICKEN BBQ: From 5 pm ‘til it’s gone
A very popular tradition at the Fair! The BBQ is sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Agriculture, and features delicious BBQ chicken, farm fresh vegetables , chips, cranberry sauce, roll and butter, beverage and desert. Served by volunteers and local dignitaries. Take-out also available. Tickets available on the Fairgrounds from 4 p.m. on in the Chicken BBQ Ticket Booth. $12.50 adults; children (12 and under) $7.
AMUSEMENTS
Wizard’s Festival of Fun Amusement Rides: 5 – 9 p.m. Wizard’s Festival of Fun features clean and safe rides for the whole family. Special Family Nite offer Saturday…unlimited rides at a special price of only $20 from 6 to 10 p.m.
LIVESTOCK EVENTS:
4-H Rabbit Showmanship and Judging: 8 a.m. at Coover Livestock Pavilion. Evaluation of 4-H project rabbits made by qualified judge for breed characteristics, conformation and condition.
4-H Goat Showmanship and Judging: Noon at Coover Livestock Pavilion. 4-H members will show their goat projects for a score of good, very good or excellent (Danish Scoring System). The 4-H’ers are also judged on their showmanship ability.
4-H Livestock Auction Bidders’ Reception: 4 – 6 p.m. The 4-H Livestock Committee offers a private tented reception for auction bidders.
4-H Livestock Auction: 6:30 p.m. at Livestock Barn
Project market lambs and hogs are sold to the highest bidder. A unique opportunity to fill your freezer with fresh meat – also great to split with a friend! Bidders welcome!
HORSE EVENTS:
Showmanship & Grooming and Halter Day: 8:30 a.m. on throughout the afternoon at Horse Show Arena (rear of fairgrounds).
Horse show where 4-H horse club members demonstrate their in-hand skills and exhibit their horses’ conformation, competing for the best model horses. The day also includes a pleasure driving class and the versatility division in the afternoon, testing horse and rider skills in tough English and western competition to determine the most versatile horse and rider combination.
Evening Equine Events: Following Livestock Auction in the Horse Show arena at rear of Fairgrounds.
Moonlight Riders Drill Team Exhibition: Horse Show Ring Cape May County’s 4-H mounted drill team will unveil their exciting new routine of choreographed riding set to music. This will be the team’s tenth year of performances.
Graduating Seniors Exhibition Class: This equine event honors our graduating high school seniors and youth members in their final year of 4-H.
Fancy & Funny Equine Costume Classes: Elaborate and hilarious costume displays featuring 4-H horse club members and their project animals.
Parents, Leaders, & 4-H Alumni Horse Show Classes: Three fun and playful classes for 4-H moms, dads, leaders, and 4-H alumni.
4-H ACTION ACTIVITIES: 11 am to 2 pm at Lockwood 4-H Youth Center & 4-H Fairgrounds. Fun, educational activities designed especially for registered campers ages pre-school to 12 years. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants.
“4-H LIFE ON THE FARM” – Fun Action Activity – Dig for potatoes, collect eggs, and more at this hands-on exhibit for kids. Outside Lockwood Center – schedule posted at the Lockwood 4-H Youth Center.
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT:
Cape May County String Band: 5 p.m.
Strut your stuff or tap your toes to this unique style of music.
John Walter Cape Community Band: 6 p.m.
Sit back, relax and let the music take you away! This swinging band made up of Cape May County community members is always a popular feature at the Fair!
Lynn Cromback: 7 p.m.
Cloggers: 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
EXHIBITS & VENDORS: Noon to 9 p.m.
4-H youth and adult project entries on display in the Lockwood 4-H Youth Center (front of the Fairgrounds) featuring: foods, clothing, crafts, woodworking, marine science, vegetables, plants, artwork and more. Also open throughout the Fairgrounds are many educational and non-profit exhibitors, as well as commercial vendors.
CHICKEN BBQ & FISH FRY: From 5 p.m. ‘til it’s gone
A very popular tradition at the Fair! The BBQ is sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Agriculture. The meal features your choice of delicious chicken or fried fish, and includes farm fresh vegetables, chips, cranberry sauce, roll and butter, beverage and desert. Served by volunteers and local dignitaries. Take-out is also available. Tickets available on the Fairgrounds from 4 p.m. in the Chicken BBQ Ticket Booth. $12.50 adults; children (12 and under) $7.
AMUSEMENTS
Wizards Festival of Fun Amusement Rides: 5-9 p.m. Wizard’s Festival of Fun features clean and safe rides for the whole family. Special Family Nite offer Saturday…unlimited rides at a special price of only $20.00 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
HORSE EVENTS:
English Day: 8:30 a.m. on throughout the afternoon at Horse Show Arena (Rear of Fairgrounds). English horse show featuring jumping and under saddle classes. Includes a Western Go English division, where 4-H members with stock-type horses try their skills at English events in English tack, and exciting Pairs and Teams classes for groups of two and three riders working in tandem. Includes Future 4-H’er and Leadline participation for young 4-H children.
Moonlight Riders Drill Team Exhibition: 7 p.m. at Horse Show Ring. Cape May County’s 4-H mounted drill team will unveil their exciting new routine of choreographed riding set to music.
LIVESTOCK EVENTS:
4-H Poultry Showmanship and Judging: 9:00 a.m. at Livestock Barn. A qualified judge evaluates 4-H project entries for breed characteristics and condition and the members’ showmanship abilities.
4-H HORSE & LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP ROUND ROBIN:
8 p.m. at Coover Pavilion (Next to Livestock Barns). This entertaining event is a skills competition featuring the top 4-H Showmanship grand champion in each project animal represented at the Fair; horse, hog, goat, sheep, poultry and rabbit. Each competitor must show all six animals according to their species standards. Everyone welcome!
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4-H ACTION ACTIVITIES: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lockwood 4-H Youth Center. Fun, educational activities for registered campers ages pre-school- 12 years. Ribbons for all participants.
“4-H LIFE ON THE FARM” ACTIVITY: Outside Lockwood 4-H Youth Center. This takes place on the Fairgrounds, and is lots of fun. Schedule to be posted at Main Stage (outside Lockwood 4-H Youth Center).
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT:
Touch of Class: 6 p.m.
PPAWS 4-H Seeing Eye Dog Demonstration: 7 p.m. Presentations by members of P.P.A.W.S. (People and Puppies at Work for Sight) 4-H Club, under the direction of club leader, Peter Avagliano. Members of the club will talk about their foster puppy and discuss what life is like for them while raising their project puppies.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
CHILDREN’S PET SHOW – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Registration at 9 a.m. Judging Starts at 10 a.m. on the LYC Main Stage. Any type of small animal is eligible – no large animals, please. Participant ribbons and trophies awarded. This favorite 4-H Fair event is sponsored by Smeltzer & Sons. Don’t miss the fun!
NEW 4-H Foundation Farm & Garden Equipment Auction: Noon
Dust off those lawn ornaments and consign your equipment to the 4-H Foundation Farm & Garden Equipment Auction. Consignments will be accepted up until the start of the bidding – on the 4-H Fairgrounds.
EXHIBITS & VENDORS: Noon to 9 p.m.
4-H youth and adult project entries on display in the Lockwood 4-H Youth Center (front of the Fairgrounds) featuring: foods, clothing, crafts, woodworking, marine science, vegetables, plants, artwork and more. Also open throughout the Fairgrounds are many educational and non-profit exhibitors, as well as commercial vendors.
CHICKEN BBQ & FISH FRY: From 5 p.m. ‘til it’s gone
A very popular tradition at the Fair! The BBQ is sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Agriculture and features delicious BBQ chicken or fried fish, farm fresh vegetables,, chips, cranberry sauce, roll and butter, beverage and desert. Served by volunteers and local dignitaries. Take-out is also available. Tickets available on the Fairgrounds from 4 p.m. on in the Chicken BBQ Ticket Booth. $12.50 adults; children (12 and under) $7.
AMUSEMENTS
Wizards Festival of Fun Amusement Rides: 1-10 p.m. Special Family Night offer Saturday…unlimited rides at a special price of only $20 from 6 to 10 p.m.
NEW FUN LIVESTOCK EVENTS – COOVER PAVILION
Cutest Barn Animal Contest: 12 – 3 p.m.
4-H Livestock Costume Contest: 1 p.m.
Followed by Parent/Leader/ Alumni Showmanship Classes (estimate 3 p.m.)
Followed by Runner Duck Races (estimate 4 p.m.)
Followed by Rabbit Jumping Demonstration (estimate 4:30 p.m.)
HORSE EVENTS
Western Day: 8:30 a.m. at Horse Show Arena. Horse show including all western-style events, such as western pleasure, trail, and reining classes. Includes Future 4-H’er and leadline participation for young 4-H children and a unique English Go Western Division where hunter-type horses compete in three western classes under western tack.
Games Classes: Following Western Day at Horse Show Arena (Rear of Fairgrounds). Thrilling demonstration of 4-H members’ skill in western speed events, including barrel racing, pole bending, the keg race, and the flag race.
“4-H LIFE ON THE FARM” ACTIVITY: Outside Lockwood 4-H Youth Center. Dig for potatoes, collect eggs and more at this hands-on exhibit for kids. Outside Lockwood Center – schedule posted at the Lockwood 4-H Youth Center. Schedule to be posted at Main Stage (outside Lockwood 4-H Youth Center
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
Hamer’s School of Karate: 6 p.m. Martial Arts Demonstration under the direction of Butch Hamer.
4-H CAVALCADE OF WINNERS
8 p.m. on Main Stage. This is the “grand finale” of 4-H Fair activities! Presentation of awards to youth and adults for outstanding project exhibits, displays, as well as to various show winners.
Additional entertainment may be announced the day of the event. Schedule subject to change without notice.
Parking available at Cape May County Technical High School in the Crest Haven Complex. Buses run from noon through closing.
No pets allowed, with the exception of the Children’s Pet Show.