For the remainder of the week, Chubb Park in Chester Township will be transformed from bucolic fields to family-friendly festival filled with furry creatures.
The annual Morris County 4-H Fair is ready to open its tents to the public, putting on its show from Wednesday evening, July 15 and run through the end of the weekend.
Activities will range from pony rides to hay rides, a petting zoo, animal shows, fireworks, tricky tray, car and motorcycle show, watermelon eating and cake decorating contests, live entertainment, food, and amusement rides.
Members of the 4-H club will also display their animals and projects.
“The 4-H Fair is a showcase and celebration of the wonderful achievements of 4-Hers from around the county,” said Kelly Dziak, Morris County 4-H Program Associate in a statement. “It is great opportunity for all in the community to come out for wholesome family fun.”
Fair hours are Wednesday, 6 to 10 p.m.; Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking is $5 per vehicle and there is no admission fee. Parking on Friday after 6 p.m. is $10 for the fireworks show.
For more information about the fair and other 4-H events, go here.
About Morris County 4-H
The 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. This is accomplished by using the knowledge and resources of caring adults:
- To provide informal, educational programs for youth in grades 1-13 (one year out of high school)
- To improve community partnerships and collaborations
- To strengthen skills for adults working with youth through publications and training
- To encourage responsibility, community awareness, and character development in youth
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