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Updated Friday, July 24, 2026. The Morris County 4-H Fair is back at High View Farms in Mount Olive for a three-day run from July 24 through July 26, 2026, with free admission and a suggested $5 parking donation. Below you will find the full 2026 schedule for all three days, hours, directions, the food truck lineup, and answers to the questions visitors ask most.
The fair is one of the longest-running family events in Morris County, NJ, showcasing the year-round work of local 4-H members in grades K through 13. Visitors can expect 4-H project animals including goats, chickens, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs, along with hands-on exhibits, club displays, and demonstrations across the farm.
This year’s theme is “Color the World with 4-H,” designed by sixth grader Gwennevierre M., a member of six different Morris County 4-H clubs.
Activities planned for the weekend include monster truck rides, hayrides, face painting, fairy hair, search and rescue dog demonstrations, chicks hatching, farm tour tractor rides, a basket raffle, games, and a Sunday car show. Local food trucks and community vendors will be on site all three days.
Fair hours are Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The location is High View Farms, 416 Sand Shore Road, Mount Olive, NJ 07828.
A note for visitors: only 4-H project dogs and official service dogs, including Seeing Eye puppies, are permitted on the fairgrounds.
Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are still open. Diamond level sponsors this year include the Morris County Board of Agriculture, High View Farms, and Hoffman’s Supply Home & Garden Center.
For full schedules, sponsorship details, and volunteer sign-up, visit the Morris County 4-H Association.
Morris County 4-H Fair 2026 Hours
- Friday, July 24, 2026: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday, July 25, 2026: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Sunday, July 26, 2026: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where the Morris County 4-H Fair Is and What Parking Costs
The fair takes place at High View Farms, 416 Sand Shore Road, Mount Olive, NJ 07828, in the Flanders section of Mount Olive Township, just off Route 206 and a short drive from Interstate 80.
Admission is free for all three days. Parking is on site at the farm, with a suggested $5 donation per vehicle that goes directly back to Morris County 4-H youth programs. Bring a few dollars in cash for parking, the food trucks, the basket raffle, and the 50/50 drawings.
Morris County 4-H Fair 2026 Schedule
Here is the full day-by-day schedule for the 2026 fair. Times come from the Morris County 4-H Association and are subject to change on site.
All Three Days
Running every day of the fair: face painting, monster truck rides, chicks hatching, farm tour tractor rides, fairy hair, search and rescue dog demonstrations, farm animals, and free hands-on activities throughout the grounds.
Friday, July 24, 2026 Schedule
- 10:00 AM: Fair opens
- 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM: Games
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Paint the Morris County 250th Traveling Mural
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: The Raptor Trust
- 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM: Crafts with the Buckanears 4-H Club
- 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Talent Show
- 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM: Cupcake Decorating
- 3:00 PM: Radical Racers 4-H Club RC Racing
- 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM: Bev Hahn in “Hamilton”
- 4:00 PM: Pigeon Release
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: CityLive Presents Rockin’ Moo-sic & Movement
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Games with the Roxbury Library
- 4:00 PM: Watermelon Eating Contest
- 5:00 PM: Parade of Clubs and Opening Ceremony, with the Morris County Board of County Commissioners taking part and a ribbon cutting to close it out
- 6:00 PM: Goat Berry Bingo
- 6:00 PM: Small Animal Quiz Bowl
- 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM: STEM Activity
- 6:30 PM: 4-H Dog Show, Junior Showmanship
- 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM: The Magic of Recycling
- 8:00 PM: 50/50 winner drawing, fair closes
Saturday, July 25, 2026 Schedule
- 10:00 AM: Fair opens, all-day basket raffle begins
- 10:00 AM: 4-H Poultry Show
- 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM: Miss Lisa the Singing Librarian
- 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM: Craft with the 4-H Crafty Creatures Club
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Fishing Showmanship
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM: 4-H Archery and Popcorn
- 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM: Spinner Beth Dux
- 10:30 AM: 4-H Dog Show, Agility
- 11:00 AM: 4-H Rabbit, Cavy and Small Animal Show
- 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Rare Breeds, meet Hamish the Skye Terrier
- 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Model Rocket Launch
- 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM: Double Dutch demo with the 4-H Crazy Frog Hoppers Club
- 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM: Bill the Juggler
- 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM: Cupcake Decorating
- 1:00 PM: Open Pet Show
- 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Morris County Sheriff’s K9 demonstration
- 2:00 PM: 4-H Graduation Ceremony
- 2:00 PM: Bee Showmanship
- 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM: Interactive pH activity with County College of Morris biology and chemistry faculty
- 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM: Games with the Roxbury Library
- 3:00 PM: Dress-a-Pet and Cage Contest
- 3:00 PM: Radical Racers 4-H Club RC Racing
- 3:00 PM to 3:35 PM: STEM Activity
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Johnny Woods Band
- 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM: Watermelon Eating Contest
- 4:00 PM: Pigeon Release
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Reelers Square Dance Club
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Cupcake Decorating
- 5:00 PM: 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl
- 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Bach to Rock performances
- 6:00 PM: Goat Berry Bingo
- 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM: Rock Painting
- 6:30 PM: Basket raffle drawings
- 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Luisa Valentin
- 8:00 PM: 50/50 winner drawing, fair closes
Sunday, July 26, 2026 Schedule
- 9:00 AM: Fair opens
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Car show hosted by the Dog Pound Cruisers to benefit animal rescue
- 9:00 AM: Rare Breeds, meet Hamish the Skye Terrier
- 10:00 AM: 4-H Poultry Showmanship
- 10:00 AM: 4-H Dog Show, Rally
- 10:00 AM: Science and Horse Quiz Bowls
- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Hawks and Hounds Falconry
- 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM: Maker Space with the 4-H Crafty Creatures Club
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM: Spinner Beth Dux
- 11:00 AM: 4-H Herpetology Show
- 11:30 AM: 4-H Dog Show, Obedience
- 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM: Rizzo’s Wildlife World
- 12:00 PM: 4-H Sheep Showmanship
- 1:00 PM: Poultry and Herpetology Quiz Bowls
- 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM: Cupcake Decorating
- 2:00 PM: Radical Racers 4-H Club RC Racing
- 2:00 PM: Seeing Eye demo with the Paws-4-A-Cause Puppy Raising Club
- 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: School of Rock performances
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Awards Ceremony
- 4:00 PM: 50/50 winner drawing, fair closes for 2026
Food Trucks and Vendors at the 2026 Fair
Food is on site all three days, so you do not need to leave the grounds to eat. The 2026 food truck lineup includes Benji’s Taqueria & Mexican Grill, Moo & Oink, Tommy Scoops, Johnny Zeppoli, Exotic Lemonade, and pretzels from the Mt. Olive Kiwanis.
Crafters and vendors set up alongside them, including Carisse Art, Created by Jaz, Face Painting by June Paints, Fairy Hair, Flowers by the River, Foxhills Farm, Gardensleeves, K&J Barkery, Riamede Farms, Roots and Rivers, Sour Bellies, Stone House Creations, and Wild Rose Flower Co. The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Morris County and the Morris and Somerset County Beekeepers Association also have booths.
What to Know Before You Go
- Leave the dog home. Only 4-H project dogs and official service dogs, including Seeing Eye puppies, are permitted on the fairgrounds.
- Bring cash. Parking is a suggested $5 donation per vehicle, and the basket raffle, 50/50 drawings, and some vendors run on cash.
- Wear bright colors. The 2026 theme is “Color the World with 4-H,” and visitors are encouraged to dress for it.
- It is a working farm. The fairgrounds are outdoors and mostly grass and gravel, so closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water bottles are worth packing.
- Friday evening is the big moment. The Parade of Clubs and opening ceremony start at 5:00 PM on Friday, July 24.
Morris County 4-H Fair 2026 FAQ
When is the Morris County 4-H Fair in 2026?
The Morris County 4-H Fair runs Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, 2026. Hours are 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday.
Where is the Morris County 4-H Fair held?
At High View Farms, 416 Sand Shore Road, Mount Olive, NJ 07828. The farm is in the Flanders section of Mount Olive Township in western Morris County.
How much does the Morris County 4-H Fair cost?
Admission is free. Parking carries a suggested $5 donation per vehicle that supports Morris County 4-H youth programs.
Is the Morris County 4-H Fair good for young kids?
Yes. It is one of the most kid-friendly events on the Morris County summer calendar. Monster truck rides, hayrides, farm tour tractor rides, chicks hatching, face painting, fairy hair, cupcake decorating, and dozens of free hands-on activities run throughout all three days.
Can I bring my dog to the 4-H Fair?
No. Only 4-H project dogs and official service dogs, including Seeing Eye puppies in training, are allowed on the fairgrounds.
Is there food at the Morris County 4-H Fair?
Yes. Food trucks are on site all three days, including Benji’s Taqueria, Moo & Oink, Tommy Scoops, Johnny Zeppoli, Exotic Lemonade, and Mt. Olive Kiwanis pretzels.
Who runs the Morris County 4-H Fair?
The fair is hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Morris County through the Morris County 4-H Association, and it showcases the year-round project work of 4-H members in grades K through 13.
What is the 2026 Morris County 4-H Fair theme?
“Color the World with 4-H,” designed by Gwennevierre M., a sixth grader who belongs to six different Morris County 4-H clubs. Clubs work the theme into their displays, banners, and shirts, and visitors are encouraged to wear their brightest colors.
More Morris County Events This Summer
- Morris County Summer Festivals 2026, the full guide to fairs, carnivals, and free concerts across the county
- Morris County events this week, updated daily
- Morris County farmers markets 2026, days, hours, and towns
- Best restaurants in Morris County, NJ, if you want a sit-down meal after the fair
Planning around the rest of the season? Our guide to carnivals and firemen’s fairs in Morris County lists every midway in the county from May through Labor Day.
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