Driving along Route 322 in Honey Brook, one can’t miss the hustle and bustle surrounding the 4-H Romano Center during 4-H Fair week!
Summer in Chester County reaches its pinnacle with the Chester County 4-H Fair, Aug. 8 to 13, and there will be plenty of action as county youth proudly display the many projects they have diligently prepared throughout the year. 4-Her’s demonstrate their skill in the handling and care of farm animals including dairy cows, breeding sheep and market lambs, swine, goats and horses during the numerous animal shows. A Livestock Sale of beef, sheep and swine highlights the animal events on Wednesday, Aug. 10 starting at 5 p.m. Fair week wraps up with the 4-H Horse Show on Saturday, Aug. 13.
In addition to the live animal shows, 4-H youth will display many projects including arts, crafts, service projects, plant science, rocketry, robotics, pet care, photography, sewing, citizenship/leadership, foods and nutrition, wildlife, vegetables and plants and many other general exhibits. The tabletop exhibits open Monday, Aug. 8th after 4 p.m. and will remain on display throughout the week. The public is encouraged to visit and see these or any of the live animal shows. Free tours will be provided for the public on Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. until noon. Please call Toni Stuetz at 610-696-3500 to schedule a guided tour, in advance.
4-H is a national youth development program for children ages eight to 18 years of age. Clubs meet at local homes, schools, churches or community centers and are guided by experienced adult volunteers using educational projects designed especially for 4-H clubs. The Head, Heart, Hand and Health of 4-H realize the involvement of more than 5,000 young people in this Chester County youth leadership program.
For more information about the 4-H Fair and what it offers, visit our website: http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/chester/4-h-fair-chester-county for a complete fair schedule, brochure and catalog.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Toni Stuetz, Extension 4-H Educator, at 610-696-3500 in advance of our participation or visit.
