Animal shows will be among the many activities offered at the Mercer County 4-H Fair. Photo by Chad Ripberger

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The 104th Mercer County 4-H Fair featuring children’s activities, hayrides, animal shows, music, farm tours, exhibits and more will be held Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. Admission and parking are free.

Plenty of food and beverages, including homemade ice cream, will be available at the fair, which will run from 10:00am to 8:00pm Saturday and from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Sunday. The opening ceremony will take place at 1:00pm. Saturday in the Show Tent.

4-H Fair exhibits showcase the talents of the general public as well as those of 4-H members, and it’s not too late to enter. There are many “Open Division” categories for public entries, including arts and crafts, photography, gardening, clothing, baking and woodworking. Please visit http://mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/fair, where you will find information about exhibiting at the fair and more. Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, July 27, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Howell Farm. In addition to judging by experts, fairgoers will vote on their favorite exhibits in each category on Saturday, July 29, and those receiving the most votes will be recognized on Sunday.

Click here for 4-H Fair schedule and map.

4-H, a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, provides research-based, hands-on learning experiences for youth in Mercer County.

Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, seven miles north of Washington Crossing. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530.