Still going strong after 75 years, 4-H fair returns Labor Day weekend
Visitors can enjoy a variety of food offerings at the annual East Middleboro 4-H Fair. File photo
Visitors can enjoy a variety of food offerings at the annual East Middleboro 4-H Fair. File photo
MIDDLEBORO -- Preparation is underway for an annual event that has been sparkling like a diamond for 75 years.
The 75th East Middleboro 4-H Fair will be held Labor Day weekend.
The fair takes place 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, 183 Thompson St.
Activities include a country auction on Saturday and the annual costume parade, followed by a tractor parade, on Sunday,
This year also marks the return of the chili cook-off featuring 4-H cooking club members!
In the schoolhouse, 4-H members display their talents as they compete for ribbons. In the mornings, breakfast is served, followed by many animal shows.
The East Middleboro 4-H Fair is sponsored and presented solely byvolunteers. Most of the volunteers are members of the East Middleboro Community Committee or 4-H members and their families and friends.
