Exhibit & Sell at the Somerset County 4-H Fair

Reach 40,000+ Visitors at Central New Jersey’s Largest Free Family Event

Be part of one of Central New Jersey’s most beloved summer traditions: the Somerset County 4-H Fair!

For more than 75 years, families have gathered for three full days of Free Family Fun, community pride, and local business support. With over 40,000 attendees, this is one of the county’s largest annual events, offering unmatched visibility and engagement for commercial vendors.

Why Exhibit at the 4-H Fair?

40,000+ Attendees over three days
Highly Engaged, Family-Focused Audience
Strong Community Loyalty & Repeat Visitors
Support a 75+ Year Local Tradition
Direct Sales, Lead Generation & Brand Exposure Opportunities

This is more than booth space — it’s an opportunity to connect directly with families who come ready to explore, shop, taste, and discover.

Commercial Vendor Opportunities

We welcome businesses ready to:

• Sell products on-site

• Promote services

• Book appointments or consultations

• Secure contracts or accept deposits

• Build brand awareness in a trusted community setting

Whether you’re a growing local business or an established regional brand, the Somerset County 4-H Fair provides meaningful face-to-face engagement in a positive, family-centered environment.

About the Fair

Hosted by the Somerset County 4-H Association, the Fair highlights the talents and leadership of hundreds of 4-H members through:

• Agricultural exhibits

• Animal shows

• STEM demonstrations (robotics, rocketry & more)

• Competitions and live demonstrations

• The legendary 4-H Food Tent

• Live entertainment and family activities across 15 acres

Since 1948, this event has brought together generations of families — making it a trusted and anticipated summer tradition throughout Central New Jersey.

Space Types

· 10’ x 10’ space inside the large commercial tent for three days: $350 reserved and payment received before May 1st. (After May 1st price increases to $425)

· 10’ x 10’ under tent with 10' additional frontage marquee space (outside the front entrance of commercial tent and along paved walkway): $500

· 20’ x 20’ space under the gallery tent for three days: $880

· 10’ x 10’ individual tent with 10' additional frontage space: $600

vendor regulations

1. 1. Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 5, 6, and 7. You must complete setup and have your vehicles off the fairgrounds by 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. No late deliveries of display materials will be allowed through the gate. Clean up and dismantling of booths must proceed at 10 p.m. on Friday. All exhibits must be removed by 10 a.m. Saturday, August 8

   2. Set up times for the outside open spaces is Monday, August 3, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Tuesday, August 4, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Daytime set up on Tuesday may be allowed by prior arrangement.

   3. Setup times for inside commercial tent and gallery spaces is Tuesday, August 4, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Wednesday, August 5, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Daytime set up on Tuesday may be allowed by prior arrangement.

   4. State Fire Regulations prevent the use of flammable materials such as hay and straw. Open flames (candles), operational machinery and fuel are also prohibited inside tents. Vendors agree to comply with all requirements imposed by fire officials.

   5. Booths do not need to be manned. As stated above, exhibits must be ready and on display each morning at 10 am and open for public viewing until 10 pm each evening. Somerset County 4-H Association will not be held responsible for loss or damage.  No potentially hazardous items may be left unattended.

   6. Solicitation MUST be restricted to your own exhibit area.

   7. Absolutely NO BALLOONS or Prepared FOOD may be handed out. This includes beverages.

   8. Vendors will not be allowed to use the public address system or have announcements made. If it is necessary for you to have an amplification system to promote your product, you must discuss this with the Commercial Chairperson and Fair Managers prior to the Fair. Vendors may not play music or generate loud noises without prior permission.

   9. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are permitted on the Fairgrounds in any form (including prizes to be given in drawings.)

   10. All prizes offered are to be awarded at the Fair, and winners' names and contact should be available at request to the Commercial Chairperson. Compliance with all laws applicable to any drawing held is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor.

   11. A vendor may NOT bring in a second vendor to share his/her space. Only the vendor signing the contract will be allowed.

   12. Vendors must provide their own table and chairs if desired.

   13. Responses to questions and the resolution of any disputes will be at the sole discretion of the Fair managers. The decision of the Fair managers will be final.