Delaware County 4-H Spring Fair and Open House

Families Invited to the 4-H Spring Fair and Open House

Delaware County 4-H invites everyone to the free Spring Fair and Open House on Saturday, May 5, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Rain or Shine! The Fair is held at the 4-H Farm and Educational Center on the grounds of the Garrett Williamson Foundation, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd., Newtown Square.

Visitors can see and touch the sheep, cattle, and poultry being raised by 4-H members. Members will have educational exhibits about the 4-H clubs and the projects they have completed during the past year.  Horsemanship members will be raising money by offering pony rides. Teen Council will earn money by providing hay rides to interested visitors. Bake sale items, snack bar and the farm gift shop will be available throughout the event.

4-H programs are in all Pennsylvania counties under the sponsorship of Penn State Extension. 4-H programs provide youth development opportunities to children 8 – 18 years. 4-H serves urban, suburban and rural youth with programs ranging from rocketry to animal care; gardening to resident camp; archery to nutrition; and horsemanship to sewing. Programs are offered through clubs operated by adult volunteers, through schools in classrooms and after school programs, through day and resident camp coordinated by 4-H staff. If you are interested in learning more about 4-H programs come to the fair, call the office at 610 690 2655 or visit the website.

There’s still plenty of room in 4-H Day Camp, with extended child care options. Download a brochure from the website or call the office for a hard copy.  Programs offered include:  Archery, Farm Animal Care, Colonial Arts & Crafts, Horsemanship, Rocketry, Farm Animal Art, Woodworking and Candy Making.   4-H Camp Shehaqua, a five-day overnight camp in the Poconos has a few openings.  

Delaware County 4-H and Penn State are committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.