COURT HOUSE – The 2013 Cape May County 4-H Fair opens July 18 with a parade around Betty Jean Lane at 4:00 p.m. Riding on horseback, walking with banners and driving in cars and trucks loaned by Kindle Auto Plaza, 4-H clubs will parade around the fairgrounds following the route named in honor of retired County 4-H Agent Betty Jean Webersinn. The parade will be followed by official opening ceremonies for the 2013 4-H Fair.
Opening Ceremonies are expected to include remarks by Robert P. Goodman, executive dean of the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and executive director of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station; Freeholder Director Gerald Thornton; Rutgers Board of Managers Member Steve Carnahan and additional local dignitaries. “We are so grateful to our supporters in the community; including our Freeholder liaison Will Morey, County Sheriff Gary Shaffer and County Clerk Rita Marie Fulginiti,” offers current County 4-H Agent Julie Karavan. “4-H fosters positive youth development. We are fortunate to have friends who support our program throughout the year.”
In addition to club based programs, 4-H partners with local schools, libraries, and other agencies to offer hands-on experiential learning activities inside and outside the classroom. This year, 4-H has offered programs in cooperation with Cape ASSIST, Belleplain State Forest, NJ Audubon Nature Center of Cape May, Ocean Academy, Wildwood Schools, Cape May County Library and Cape May County Park & Zoo. In addition, 4-H engages youth in regional, state and national leadership programs such as South Jersey Teen Conference, Citizen Washington Focus and 4-H National Congress.
The 4-H Fair is made possible by countless volunteers offering their time and talent each year.
The 2013 4-H Fair is conducted under the leadership of Fair Co-Chairs John Webersinn, Ron Day and Ken Morey. The annual showcase of youth is held at the 4-H fairgrounds, 355 Courthouse – S. Dennis Road in Cape May Court House, NJ. The celebration features 4-H project displays, small animal and livestock shows and exhibits, live entertainment, horse shows, commercial exhibitors, a pet show, amusement rides, games, great food, and interesting and informative demonstrations.
The fair’s traditional, tasty barbecued chicken dinner will be served all three evenings of the fair from 5:00 til’ it’s gone by the Cape May County Board of Agriculture. Always a crowd favorite, Friday’s menu adds a choice of delicious filet of flounder or chicken. The cost of the dinner is $12.50 for adults. Tickets are available prior to the fair at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension office, at 355 Court House – South Dennis Rd. in Cape May Court House and during the event on the 4-H Fairgrounds at the Bar-b-que Ticket Booth beginning at 4:00 p.m. each evening.
The public hours for the fair are noon to 9:00 p.m. each day. General admission to the fair is free.
There is also limited, premium parking available for a $5.00 suggested donation in the Atlantic Cape Community College’s parking lot next door to the fairgrounds, at 355 Court House-S. Dennis Rd.
The 4-H Youth Development program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County. Volunteers are always needed to assist at the 4-H Fair. Please call (609)465-5115 ext 605 for more information. Learn more about the Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program at the 4-H Foundation website cmc4h.com
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