Putnam County 46th Annual 4-H Fair

This Weekend – Spend time at the Putnam County 4-H Fair

The Putnam County 46^th Annual 4-H Fair, held at the Veterans Memorial Park, 301 Gipsy Trail Road in Carmel, begins with Opening Ceremonies at 12 noon on Friday July 28^th and continues until closing on Sunday July 30^th at 5 pm.  (check our website for specific Fair hours at Putnam.cce.cornell.edu) This event, sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension, offers Pony Rides (Friday) an auction (Saturday 2pm), Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ Dinner (Saturday 5pm) and the Oasis Club, a fishing organization of the Putnam Federation of Sportsmen, will sponsor a fishing contest on Sunday morning from 8am to 12 Noon. 

Throughout the weekend there is much to see and do.  Entertainment at Shady Grove Theater, Plants for Sale, Touch ‘a’ Truck exhibit, enjoy the Food Court, Games Tent, Craft Tent, Dog Obedience demonstration, Tony’s World of Science and Magic, Antique Tractors on display, Civil & Revolutionary War encampment to experience, and a sight to behold – Draft Horses, Oxen and a Camel! 

Interested in learning more about your community?  Visit the Putnam County Health Department, the Putnam County Veterans Service Agency, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services, and the Putnam County Historian. The Kent Police Department, Carmel Police Department, and Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, will also be ‘on grounds’ in their own tents.  The Discover Putnam Tent will host agencies and organizations that will be available to share information and answer questions. 

Check our website for additional information and an update on the items available at the Country Living Auction: Putnam.cce.cornell.edu or call our office at 845-278-6738.  Remember Admission and Parking are Free.