Gloucester County 4-H Fair Returns With New Attractions
Witness an old-time county fair and celebrate agriculture and innovation at the annual Gloucester County 4-H Fair. Held July 24-27 at the 4-H Fairgrounds (275 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill,…
Witness an old-time county fair and celebrate agriculture and innovation at the annual Gloucester County 4-H Fair. Held July 24-27 at the 4-H Fairgrounds (275 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill, New Jersey), the fair offers a range of activities for visitors to explore. Equestrian competitions, livestock judging, and other 4-H projects will be on display in arenas, pens, and stalls throughout the fairgrounds.
Below are some of the activities and programs offered at this year's fair:
- Announcement of the 4‑H Ambassadors and Equestrians of the Year
- Annual livestock auction
- Beef show
- Contests for the public (baking and cooking, mullet contest, skillet and tire toss, and more)
- Dairy show
- Dog show
- Goat show
- Herpetology show
- Hog show
- Horse shows and events:
- Draft horse pull
- Dressage competition
- Exceptional rider horse show for youth with special needs
- Horse costume contest
- Horse management contest
- Knock-down-and-out competition
- Stall and barn decoration contests
- Western horse shows
- Livestock costume contest
- Parade of tractors
- Rabbit, cavy, and small animal shows
- Sheep show
Visitors to the fair can also view the accomplishments of 4‑H children who have worked throughout the year on various educational programs. Endless displays of 4-H projects complement daily rides and games, as well as magic shows, musical acts, tractor parades, and craft exhibits. Bring your appetite for food from the fair, including a nightly barbecue featuring sides of locally grown produce and locally made desserts.
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