CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon County officials joined members of the county’s 4-H and agricultural community for the annual Hunterdon County 4-H & Agricultural Fair Banquet Meeting, held Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Beaver Brook Country Club.
Deputy Director Jeff Kuhl and Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren attended along with County Clerk Mary Melfi and Sheriff Fred Brown, according to county officials. The event brought together members of the 4-H fair committee, local small businesses and agricultural supporters for networking and the election of officers.
“The Board of County Commissioners appreciates the ongoing work and dedication of the Hunterdon County 4-H and Fair Committee. Their important efforts help ensure that agriculture – one of the foundations that has defined Hunterdon County since its founding – continues to thrive for future generations,” Kuhl said.
County officials said the Hunterdon County 4-H & Agricultural Fair traces its roots to the historic Flemington Fair, which began in the mid-1800s. After the Flemington Fair ended in 1999, local leaders and 4-H supporters established the current fair in 2000, officials said.
After several years at the former Flemington Fairgrounds, the fair moved in 2004 to the South County Fairgrounds, which officials described as providing a permanent home for the event. Since then, the fair has grown into a summer tradition that highlights youth achievement, agriculture and the county’s farming heritage, officials said.
The Board of County Commissioners has backed the 4-H committee and its efforts at the South County Fairgrounds, citing property improvements in 2025 that included drainage work, pavement upgrades, hydrant installations and water line improvements. Additional expansion and enhancement projects are planned, officials said.
“This Board remains committed to supporting improvements that enhance the fairgrounds for the next generation of farmers, leaders, and community members. Through continued partnerships, investments, and collaboration, we can ensure the long-term success of our farming community and keep the Hunterdon County 4-H Fair among the best in the state,” Van Doren said.
