CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Who is behind the planning of a successful 4-H Fair? The answer is a handful of dedicated individuals that make up the Cape May County 4-H Foundation, Inc. who donate their experience, energy and time to create the annual 4-H Fair. The board members have been meeting all spring to discuss changes and new events coming to the fair this July.
4-H Fair attendees can look forward to exciting entertainment, a variety of activities for young and old alike, diverse food vendors, and educational and fun exhibits.
Some returning events include a color run, a butterfly garden, a children’s pet show (open to all), livestock and horse shows, a Market Animal Auction, Farmers’ Market, bouncy houses, and a bigger and better Maker Space that combines even more elements of innovation, do-it-yourself skills, crafts and technology.
Thanks to the work of the Rutgers Master Gardeners, the Irma McVey Memorial Herb Garden will be open for touch, taste and smell tours, plus there will be a number of “How To” Talks taking place throughout the fair.
The 2017 4-H Foundation Board includes Ron Day, 4-H Foundation President and 4-H Fair Chair, Cliff Lockwood, Vice-President, Maria Schumann, 4-H Fair Secretary, Carol Sawyer, 4-H Foundation Treasurer, Carol Porch, Pam Gaskill, Elvina Johnson, Jessica Pikolycky, Matt Stiles and Ross Unkle.
Volunteers and company sponsors are always needed to assist at the 4-H Fair. Learn more about the Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program and the 4-H Fair at the 4-H Foundation website cmc4h.com. Please call (609) 465-5115 ext. 605 for more information.
The annual 4-H Fair runs July 20, 21 and 22 at the 4-H Fairgrounds located at 355 Court House – South Dennis Rd. in Cape May Court House. Admission is free!
The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and the Rutgers 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, natural origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.