Local Entertainment: Somerset 4H Theme for August is Jungle! in 2025

SOMERSET COUNTY – The Somerset County 4-H Fair is back again this August for more summer fun! Join Somerset County 4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, and the Somerset County 4-H Association this summer in celebrating a jungle-themed 4-H Fair, taking place on August 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2025. The 4-H Fair is free and will run from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M at North Branch Park in Bridgewater, NJ each day, offering three days of entertainment, food, and family fun for all ages. Dedicated members of the 4-H youth organization will host a diverse range of activities found in various tents at the fairgrounds. Attendees can look forward to experiencing the pride of community engagement and enjoying the animal exhibits, science exhibits, and art displays created by talented 4-H members, as well as local vendors, offerings from other departments of the Somerset County Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and a variety of offerings from Somerset County.

"We hope that everyone is ready for an unforgettable experience at the Somerset County 4-H Fair!” says Somerset County CEDH and 4-H Agent, Lisa Rothenburger. “From kid-friendly hands-on activities to amazing exhibits showcasing the 4-H member’s work, there’s something for everyone. Join us as we celebrate community, learning, and a whole lot of fun—you won’t want to miss it!" The Somerset County 4-H Fair was voted as an “Outstanding Event” by Somerset County Tourism in 2020. This year will be the 77th Fair.

Beyond its members, the value of 4-H extends to the larger community. Through various community outreach projects and public events, 4-H contributes to youth development and education throughout Somerset County. The Fair serves as a showcase of the accomplishments of 4-H youth members, allowing them to take pride in their work and share their knowledge with the community.

The 4-H Association takes great pride in the accomplishments of its members throughout the year, and the Fair serves as an opportunity to showcase the time and energy invested in the 4-H program.

For more information about the Somerset County 4-H Fair, please visit: https://4histops.org/fair.

The Somerset County 4-H Fair is sponsored by (as of June): A Peace of Om Yoga, Alstede Farms, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 726, Bagel Garden - Kenefic Inc., Basil Bandwagon Natural Market, Beatrice Chiropractic Care, Bobbi's Canine Coiffures, LLC, Chiang & Jones Family Dentistry, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aeries 2137, Gentle Dental Branchburg, Golden Corner, Gray's Florist, Hunterdon Dermatology LLC, Kingwood Foreign Auto Service, Laufer, Dalena, Jensen & Doran, L.L.C, Leonard C Sitrin, PHD, Loew & Patel Orthodontics, Nickolas Oakley, DVM, Premier Energy Group LLC, Riverwalk Physical Therapy, Round Valley Animal Hospital (Dr. Lorraine Marks), Sal's Talk Of The Town Barber Shop, Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, Somerset County 4-H Anime & Manga Club, Somerset County 4-H The Clover Ensemble, Somerville Elks Lodge #1068, The Center School, The Delaney of Bridgewater, and Time to Eat Diner.

4-H is the largest nationwide youth development organization in America, offering resources to youth through engaging clubs & activities, volunteer opportunities, and informative workshops to create compassionate, responsible, and skilled citizens in the community and beyond.

About the RCE Somerset County 4-H Youth Development Program

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers University, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status , domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, and any other category protected by law.

For information on how you can become involved in 4-H as a member or volunteer leader contact the Somerset County 4-H Office at 908-526-6644 or by visiting their website at 4histops.org. 

Visit the New Jersey 4-H website at http://www.nj4h.rutgers.edu/ to learn about

4-H Youth Development Program opportunities.

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