4-H is a youth development program that helps young people grow through hands-on learning, leadership, and lifelong friendships. As part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Rutgers University, 4-H offers fun, educational experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and real-world life skills through agriculture, animals, science, creative arts, and more.

Using the “learn by doing” approach, 4-H encourages youth to discover their strengths, develop leadership skills, and create a true sense of belonging within their community.

NO ANIMAL SALES: The Farm Fair Board of Trustees has been advised by the Department of Agriculture that the Fair only provides an opportunity for buyers and sellers to exchange information regarding animal sales. Actual sales transactions must take place off the fairgrounds, at the seller’s home or farm. The only official animal sales event conducted at the Fair is the scheduled market sale.

10:00 AM – Open Goat Show

Sponsored by 4-H Goat Gang – South Show Tent

2:00 PM – 4-H Exhibits Open to the Public

3:00 PM – Open Western Horse Show

Questions or Information: burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

4-H Open English Horse Show – Horse Arena -

Questions or Information: burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu

9:30 AM – 4-H Poultry Show Check-In – Small Animal Tent

10:00 AM – 4-H Poultry Show – Small Animal Tent

2:00 PM – 4-H Exhibits Open to the Public

3:00 PM – State Beef Show – “Red, White and Beef” – South Show Tent

10:00 PM – 4-H Exhibits Close / Farm Fair Closes

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Children’s Tour of the Fair

• 4-H Exhibits Open
• Animal Tents Open
• Farmer For A Day Tent Open with Live Animal Presentations
• Children’s Photo Op Center
• Sponsored by the Burlington County Board of Agriculture Women’s Committee

11:00 AM – 4-H Livestock Costume Contest

Sponsored by Fur, Feathers and Four Legged Friends 4-H Club – South Show Tent

11:00 AM, 11:30 AM & 12:00 PM – NJ Bubble Parties. 3 Performances – 4-H Exhibit Tent Area

5:00 PM – 4-H Junior & Senior Equestrian of the Year Contest – North Show Tent

6:00 PM – Burlington County 4-H Recognition Event – North Show Tent

7:30 PM – Burlington County 4-H Cloggers – North Show Tent

10:00 PM – 4-H Exhibits Close / Farm Fair Closes

2:00 PM – 4-H Exhibits Open to the Public

10:00 PM – 4-H Exhibits Close / Farm Fair Closes

NEW JERSEY AGRICULTURE RULES AND REGULATIONS.

NJ Department of Agriculture

lLetter from the Governor 2025 Fair and Show Regulations

NJ 4-H Rutgers Rules & Policies

No pre-registration. The Secretary’s stand will be open for registration and schooling approximately 1 hour before show scheduled start time. VIEW DOCUMENT

https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/horses/horseshow/2023-2024-horseshow-rulebook.pdf

https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/horses/helmetpolicy.php

https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/policies/Code_of_Conduct.pdf

8:00 AM – Open Cloverbud Fun Day – Horse Arena

Questions or Information: burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu

10:00 AM State Dairy Show – South Show Tent

12:00 PM – 4-H Exhibits Open to the Public

1:00 PM – “Kiss The Pig” Contest – North Show Tent

Followed by 4-H Small Animal Club Award Presentations

4:00 PM – Open Game Night – Horse Arena

Questions or Information: burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu

10:00 PM – 4-H Exhibits Close / Farm Fair Closes. See You Next Year at the Fair!

BC 4-H Leaders Council Craft Challenge

The Burlington County 4-H Leaders Council Craft Challenge began in 2017.  The following year, the Mount Holly Women’s League were introduced to the Burlington County 4-H program by Leaders Council President, Carolyn Shelby. Through their conversations, the League agreed to sponsor the craft challenge for all Burlington County 4-H members to be displayed at the Burlington County Farm Fair. 

Beginning in 2019, the League also sponsored a club craft challenge to further generate 4-H members interest in crafting. This humble beginning produced over 200 entries that first year and they were displayed in the 4-H Tent. Since then, the League has generously donated prizes and their time to further 4-H members’ involvement in crafting. Each January, the club leaders select the craft for that year and then the fun begins!

The Best Overall and Reserve Best Overall awards for both the individual and club craft challenges are selected by the League. The awards are announced at the Thursday evening 4-H Award Ceremony held at the fair. League representatives attend to present these awards.

Please stop by the 4-H tent to see this year’s entries!

A very big THANK YOU to the Mount Holly Women’s League from Burlington County 4-H Leaders, members and families for their continued sponsorship of this amazing 4-H tradition.