4-H Fair Fun in 90-Degree Heat

COURT HOUSE — Rabbits panted. Pigs rested. Horses trotted in the heat. Ducklings ate.
All the while, dedicated Cape May County 4-H members endured the 90-plus degree temperature and dust at the 4-H Fair grounds on Court House-South Dennis Road.
It was the last of the three-day fair that draws members, families, neighbors and tourists to see the exhibits and merchants who support the local youth organization.
This was, after all, the third week in July, and the heat was enough to help corn ripen and tomatoes get their Jersey Fresh taste and texture.
Everyone at the fair agreed, the heat was better then rain that pelted the fair in some past years, although they wished for some dampening of the dust.
The Saturday night events, including the Cavalcade of Winners, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., will conclude the fair, but before then many hungry diners will taste the freshly barbecued chicken and all the fixings, put together by volunteers and enjoyed under the shade of tall trees in the midst of the fairgrounds.
p> LIVE ANIMAL DEMONSTRATIONS: Livestock Barn Area
Demonstrations of 4-H project animals – including the “Duck Slide” — will be given throughout the day. Times are posted at the Lockwood 4-H Youth Center.
“4-H LIFE ON THE FARM” ACTIVITY: Outside Lockwood 4-H Youth Center
This takes place on the Fairgrounds, and is lots of fun. Registration with “Action Activities” in the Lockwood 4-H Youth Center. Schedule to be posted at Main Stage (outside Lockwood 4-H Youth Center).
CHICKEN BBQ: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
A very popular tradition at the Fair! The BBQ is sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Agriculture and features delicious BBQ chicken, lima beans, chips, cranberry sauce, roll and butter, beverage and desert. Served by volunteers and local dignitaries. Take-out is also available. Tickets available on the Fairgrounds: Adults $9.50; children (12 and under) $6.00.
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT:
Joe Cantaffa’s Rock & Roll Chorus with featured guest, The Rebelettes: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 8:00 p.m./ Main Stage
A group of talented teens with a unique contemporary take on a cappella music, will perform rock and pop songs with a handful of their members using their voices to mimic musical instruments and featured guest “The Rebelettes”.
Family Night at the Amusement Rides: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. /Rides Area
Unlimited rides for the special price of only $15.00.
Hamer’s School of Karate: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. / Main Stage
Martial Arts Demonstration under the direction of Butch Hamer.
STROLLING ENTERTAINERS:
In addition to the attractions and events listed above for the main stage, the following “strolling entertainers” will be performing on the Fairgrounds at various times throughout the three days of the 4-H Fair:
Vappo The Clown:
Enjoy the antics of the clown riding his Calli-O-Bike through the Fairgrounds as he plays for you and performs funny acts.
Fire House 3:
Making the rounds — and making music to add to the festive atmosphere.
Exotic Bird Show:
Macaw Parrots are a specialty, so be sure to watch for the NJ Bird Man.
The Turtle Singer:
Live turtle encounters, turtle feeding, turtle Q & A’s, turtle races, turtle leash-walking, turtle tricks, turtle tunnels. Free turtle stickers, prizes and free candy worms! Presented by Karen Buckley.
4-H CAVALCADE OF WINNERS: Front Stage / 8 p.m.
This is the “grand finale” of 4-H Fair activities. Presentation of awards to youth and adults for outstanding project exhibits, displays, as well as to various show winners.
SPECIAL SUNDAY HORSE EVENT! (July 20)
4-H Team Penning: 1:00 p.m. / Horse Show Ring
This 2nd annual addition to our 4-H Fair consists of a fast-paced and exciting cow-sorting competition between teams of three 4-H members mounted on horseback. The objective is for the team of three riders to separate three same-numbered cattle from a large herd and drive the three cows into a small pen at the opposite end of the arena, without allowing the rest of the herd to follow. The fastest team wins.
Additional entertainment may be announced the day of the event.
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.