POTTSTOWN PA – It’s part quilt-making, part animal and pet show, part music, part hay ride, and all fun.
It’s the annual Montgomery County 4-H Fair, which is scheduled to involve dozens of participants from Pottstown, and Lower Pottsgrove and Limerick (PA) townships, beginning today (Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010) and continuing through Saturday at the 4-H Center on Route 113 in Creamery PA, one mile south of Route 73 near Skippack.
- This event has been added to The Post calendar.
Cucumbers grown by Collegeville's Jenna Keim won a red ribbon during last years fair.
Most of the area residents taking active roles in the fair are contestants who have entries in its several home talent competitions, like baking, cooking, growing prize vegetables and fruits, or raising award-winning livestock. The results of their labors and many other projects will be on display inside the 4-H Center Building, as well as outside on the fairgrounds.
In addition, there are free activities for the public to participate in and enjoy.
The fair opens tonight from 6:30 – 9:30, featuring a 4-H mounted drill team presentation, swine show, dairy goat show, pony rides, horse-drawn hay rides, large animal costume class, and special 4-H member and leader recognition awards. In the activity tent, a DJ will provide music and games for youths of all ages. The Graterford Mounted Guard will make a presentation in the horse show rings, and other fun activities for youth also include a kiddie pedal tractor contest and a pedal train ride.
On Friday, the fair is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. It features poultry, rabbit, pygmy goat, beef and dairy 4-H shows. The Elmwood Park Zoo will feature several exotic animals during its demonstration at 11:30 a.m. Preceding that, at 10:15 a.m., will be an award-winning magic show titled “The Magic of Nutrition” that has been featured at numerous schools across the state.
In the activity tent Friday are demonstrations about alpacas (1:30 p.m.) and a special program on “Pet Emergency Preparedness” by the county Animal Rescue Team (1 p.m.). The afternoon will feature music and games by the D.J., a 4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Club obstacle training course, and various children’s crafts. The “World’s Largest Sausage Patty” will be cooked, courtesy of Hatfield Quality Meats, and sold to benefit the 4-H Livestock Club.
As evening approaches, people can watch various horse demonstrations, see the sheep show, and bid on items in the silent auction. Starting at 6:30 p.m., clap along to the popular Daisy Jug Band, which has performed at Musikfest in Bethlehem and at numerous major events along the East Coast.
Key events Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. include the Can-Do Canine drill team, 4-H dog club grooming and showmanship, seeing eye puppy demo, model rocket launch, and open pet show. Equine events include a Parade of Breeds starting at 11 a.m. and a natural horsemanship presentation starting about 1 p.m. “Moms Morning Out” will be at 10:30 a.m. inside the air-conditioned building, and will offer a presentation and information on making healthy meals.
Fair attendees can get their picture taken on a pony (at selected times), visit and learn about agriculture at the Mobile Agriculture Lab, buy fabric at the fabric sale, take a ride on a pedal-powered train, see various tractors on display, and watch quilts being made. Pony rides are available at various times all three days of the fair.
In addition to all activities listed, there are children’s craft areas and food sales throughout the fair. Again this year is a silent auction on both Thursday and Friday night. Bids open at 7 p.m. in the back of the activity tent.
Parking fee is $5 per vehicle (any additional donations are gladly accepted) to help cover fair costs. Numerous vendors will also be on hand to offer education and/or products.
Related:
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- WoodMobile, Ag Lab On Exhibit At 4-H Fair
- Annual 4-H Fair Offers A Wee Bit Of Everything
- Baking Contest Returns To 4-H Fair
- Start Planning Now For 4-H Fair Contests
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I remember as we were growing up the county fair was always such a big deal that we looked forward to all year long. The lights, the smells, the food, and the rides and games were always an exciting time for a small kid. Of course this was pretty much before the days of the big amusement parks like we have today.