Looking for something different to do this weekend? Try the Atlantic County 4-H Fair

Atlantic County 4-H

MAYS LANDING - The 74th Atlantic County 4-H Fair kicks off Friday, Aug. 11 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 12 at the David C. Wood 4-H Center & Fairgrounds, 3210 Route 50 in Mays Landing.

The 4-H Fair celebrates the accomplishments of 4-H members who work throughout the year learning more about their 4-H project and themselves through their club and other 4-H educational experiences.

Visitors can see for themselves the original maker movement with hands-on, learn-by-doing that has been part of the 4-H slogan since 1902 and part of the 4-H creed: I believe in the training of my hands for the ability it will give me to be helpful, skillful, and useful.

This year's theme is Shake it up with 4-H through personal and life skills development.

The public is invited to enjoy the 4-H projects and demonstrations that highlight what members have been doing all year long. Projects in the Main Building include traditional 4-H projects such as baking, preserving, arts and crafts, and fine arts, but also robotics, STEM and model railroad, which have become and integral part of the maker movement.

The fair brings the feeling of an old-time country fair that includes interaction with animals, demonstrations, musical acts and amusement rides.

Ride wristbands are $20, 2-6 p.m. Friday, and 12-4 p.m. Saturday. Rides open 2-10 p.m. Friday, 12-10 p.m. Saturday.

Entertainent features Alexis Mathis at 4 p.m. Friday and Line Dancing with Jess at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, Alexis Mathis is back at 4 p.m. followed by Western Atlantic County Wind Ensemble at 5 p.m. and the 4-H Variety/Talent Show at 9:15 p.m.

Events on Saturday include the Baby Parade at 12:30 p.m., Pie Eating Contest at 2:30 p.m. and the Pet Parade and Show at 3 p.m.

Good eating is offered both nights: $15 Crab Cake Sandwich Platter starting at 5 p.m. Friday, and the famous $15 Chicken Barbeque starting at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Admission to the fair is free. Parking is $4.

For more information. contact the 4-H Office at 609-625-0056 before the fair or 609-965-1677 during the fair.

4-H Fair Schedule

Friday, Aug. 11 

• 12:30 p.m. Poultry Showmanship (livestock barn)


• 1 p.m. 4-H Equine Event (horse arena)


• 2 p.m. Exhibit Area Open to Public


• 3 p.m. 4-H Equine Event (horse arena)


• 4 p.m. Singing by Alexis Mathis (stage)


• 5 p.m. Bench Dedication (stage)


• 5 p.m. Crab Cake Sandwich Platter (food booth area)


• 5-9 p.m. 4-H Open Car Show


• 5:30 p.m. Mini Fashion Revue Exposition (stage)


• 6 p.m. Goat Showmanship (livestock barn)


• 6 p.m. 4-H Alumni Gathering (Pavilion 1)


• 6 p.m. 4-H STEM Educational Activities (main building)


• 6:15-7 p.m. Tae Kwon Do Demonstration (stage)


• 7 p.m. Whistles, Whiskers & Wabbits Awards (pole barn)


• 7-7:45 p.m. 4-H Clover Cloggers (stage)


• 7 p.m.  4-H Equine Event (horse arena)


• 7:45-8:30 p.m. 4-H Twirlybirds Baton (stage)


• 8:30-10 p.m. Line Dancing with Jess (stage)


• Be sure to visit the Model Railroad Exhibit and Demonstrations daily in the main building.

• 11 a.m. Exhibit Area Open to Public


• 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Baby Parade Registration (Pavilion 1)


• 12:15 p.m. Baby Parade Line-Up (Pavilion 1)


• 12:30 p.m. 4-H Baby Parade


• 1 p.m. 4-H Equine Event (horse arena)


• 1:30-2:30 p.m. Crafts for Kids (main building)


• 2:30 p.m. Pie Eating Contest (outside stage area)


• 3 p.m. Pet Parade and Show (Pavilion 1)


• 4 p.m. Singing by Alexis Mathis (stage)


• 4 p.m. 4-H Chicken Barbecue (food booth area)


• 4:30 p.m. Round Robin (livestock barn)


• 5-6 p.m. Western Atlantic Wind Ensemble (stage)


• 6 p.m. 4-H Equine Event (horse arena)


• 6:15-7 p.m. Tae Kwon Do Demonstration (stage)


• 7 p.m. K-9ers (dog arena)


• 7 p.m. Whistles, Whiskers, & Rabbits Poster Contest Judging (pole barn)


• 7-7:45 p.m. Clover Cloggers (stage)


• 7:45-8:30 p.m. 4-H Twirlybird Baton (stage)


• 8:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Awards (stage)


• 8:45 p.m. 4-H Equine Project Awards (stage)


• 9-9:15 p.m. 4-H Awards & Ambassador Contest (stage)


• 9:15 p.m.  4-H Talent/Variety Show (stage)

Events and times are subject to change.