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Our very first 4-H Fair was held in 1924! Click below to access a great historical photo documentary created by Matt Pohl, (New Haven County 4-H Volunteer) for our 75th anniversary. We are so luck to have such an amazing history with photos that really tell the story. Times have certainly changed but the 4-H dedication and enthusiasm remains the same.
Alumni from our 1924 4-H Fair at the 75th anniversary celebration, with past president Melynda Naples
August 3, 2021
Here are a few historical photos from 1924 and the list of our very first officers!
First Fair of its Kind
First Fair of its Kind
Our first Fair was held on Samuel Russell's farm, Ridgewood Farm in Middletown, Connecticut, on Saturday, August 30, 1924. The Fair was managed by youth and was billed as the "First Fair of it's Kind in New England" for this distinction. In 1924, the Fair was named Middlesex County 4-H Club Fair & Live Stock Show. In addition to 4-H member exhibits of home arts, crafts, sheep, and beef cattle from New Haven, Middlesex and Hartford counties; there were youth demonstrations by the YMCA and exhibits by The Boy Scouts.
4-H t shirt design 2016 - assembled by Mikayla Alger
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