Somerset County 4-H Fair Celebrated Virtually Due To Coronavirus

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Since 1947, this year was the first time in history that the Somerset County 4-H Fair had been canceled due to the coronavirus. Despite that, 4-H members, leaders, volunteers, and staff worked together virtually to celebrate the fair.

The 4-H team members created Celebrate the Great which included interactive games, live interviews, a massive member-submitted photo archive, food challenge videos, and more.

Ultimately, Celebrate the Great culminated with a grand finale video which included speeches from prominent Somerset County 4-H leaders, video submissions from followers, congratulations from Somerset County 4-H Freeholder Director Shanel Robinson, footage of the fairgrounds, and special appearances from past members, leaders, and staff.

Looking towards next year, the dates for the 2021 Somerset County 4-H Fair have already been decided: August 11 through 13, 2021.

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