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The 4‑H fair is for community members to showcase their work and accomplishments they are proud of and can come from home hobbies, schoolwork, or club projects. Also, youth and adults come together for a day fulled of fun, hands-on activities to celebrate the change of seasons. The Essex County fairs are held in partnership with the Essex County Environmental Center annual Earth Day and Fall Fest celebrations. Below are guidebooks for fair contest entries and info for volunteers! You can visit our state website for information on visiting 4‑H fairs in other counties!
Spring 2023
Essex County 4-H invites all youth K-12 to participate in the county 4-H Spring Fair. The fair will be held in partnership with the Earth Day Celebration at the Essex County Environment Center on April 22nd. A detailed fair submission book can be found at below. All projects will be showcased and awarded based on the Danish judging system. Each submission will receive a participation ribbon and judge notes. Youth can submit projects in any of the spring divisions including Indoor Gardening, Arts and Crafts, Small Animals, Writing Technology, Photography and Environmental Education. 4-H Clubs, Scouts, schools groups and homeschool groups are encouraged to submit projects!
We are inviting youth and families to sign up to volunteer the day the Spring Fair or to bring a bake sale item!
Sign up to Volunteer at the 2023 4-H Spring Fair »
Fall 2023
Essex County 4-H invites all residents including youth and adults to participate in the county 4-H Fall Harvest Showcase! The showcase will be held in partnership with the Fall Family Festival Celebration at the Essex County Environment Center on September 24th. A detailed fair submission book can be found below. All projects will be showcased and awarded based on the Danish judging system. Cash prizes are awarded for Best in Division and Best in Class, sponsored by the Essex County 4-H Leaders Association. Each submission will receive a participation ribbon and judge notes. Residents can submit projects in any of the fall divisions including Gardening, Food and Nutrition, and Fruits and Vegetables. All Essex county gardeners and foodies are encouraged to submit projects!
RSVP for Entering Harvest Projects Here
We are inviting youth and families to sign up to volunteer the day the Fall Fair or to bring a bake sale item!