[EVENT] Essex County 4-H Fall Fair & Gardeners Contest!

[Clara Lappert]

 

You're invited to the 4-H Fall Fair & Gardeners Contest!

Essex County 4-H Fall Fair Harvest Showcase & Gardeners Contest!

The Essex County 4-H Fall Fair is on Sunday, September 21st, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Essex County Environmental Center inside Garibaldi Hall (621A Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068). Our fair is held during the free Essex County Environmental Center's Annual Fall Family Festival. Event Rain Date: Sun, Sept 28th 11-3pm. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a FREE fun-filled day with fall-themed crafts, vendors, a petting zoo, canoe rides, and more! Be sure to stop by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension info table and say hello. We can't wait to see you and your wonderful creations! Fall Harvest Showcase & Gardeners Contest  Whether you have a green thumb or a knack for creating delicious treats, we want you to participate in this year's Fall Harvest Showcase. Essex County 4-H invites all residents, both youth and adults, to submit their best projects in divisions "Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs", "Outdoor Gardening", "Food & Nutrition", and "Arts & Crafts"! All participants receive a ribbon and written feedback, with cash prizes of $50 for "Best of Division", and $15 for "Best in Class" winners! All submitted projects will be on display for the community to enjoy during the Annual Fall Family Festival at the Essex County Environmental Center. For a full list of project categories and submission details, please review the official Project Entry Book. More information about our 4-H Fair can be found on our website: https://essex.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/youth/fairs/     Project Drop-Off/Submission & Judging We have two locations and times to drop off and submit your projects. Please contact us for early drop-off requests:   NEWARK: Friday, September 19th, between 10:00 AM-2:00PM At the Essex County 4-H Newark Office (162 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102) ROSELAND: Saturday, September 20th between 11:00AM-2:00PM At the Essex County Environmental Center inside Garibaldi Hall (621A Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ) To help us prepare for your entry, please submit a Project Entry Form here: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjssNFQIvS8yage We Need Volunteers! Essex County 4-H will be hosting fun crafts, activities, and snack stations for the community, and we need your help! Please use this form to RSVP as a volunteer for set-up, the event, or to bring bake sale items! All youth, their friends, and family members are welcome to volunteer! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE If not sooner, see you at Fair! ~ Essex County 4-H, Essex County 4-H Leaders Association, and the Master Gardeners of Essex County

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Clovers 🍀 and Hearts 💚, 

Essex County 4-H Youth Development

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex County

162 Washington Street.

Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (973) 353-1337

https://essex.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/

The Department of 4-H Youth Development provides educational outreach programming for youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school) through 4-H clubs, special interest programs, school enrichment, afterschool education programs, and overnight camping. Regardless of the subject matter—whether it be science, healthy living or citizenship, 4-H uses a learn-by-doing approach to help youth learn responsibility, community awareness, and character development. Along with Rutgers faculty and staff, volunteers share their knowledge and time with today's youth.