4-H FALL FAIR & GARDENERS CONTEST (Project Drop Off)

September 18, 2026
3:00pm - 6:00pm

4-H FALL FAIR & GARDENERS CONTEST
Project Drop Off: Friday, 3pm-6PM and Saturday 2PM-5PM
Project Public Showcase: Sunday, September 20th; 11am to 3pm
For all ages. All residents, including youth and adults, are invited to participate in the 4-H Fall Fair & Gardeners Contest! The fair is held in partnership with the Fall Family Festival at the Essex County Environmental Center. All projects will be showcased and awarded based on the Danish judging system. Each submission will receive a ribbon and judge notes, with Best in Class and Best in Division receiving cash prizes! Projects can be submitted in any of the fall divisions: Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs, Outdoor Gardening, Food & Nutrition, and Arts & Crafts. For more information, visit: https://essex.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/youth/fairs/.