Stratham Hill Park Fairgrounds
270 Portsmouth Ave
Stratham, NH 03885
United States
We are excited to announce the return of the Stratham 4-H Summerfest! All New Hampshire 4-H youth have the opportunity to show animals during this one-day public event on July 15. Animal shows include dairy, beef, sheep, goats, dogs, rabbits and working steer.
Strafford and Rockingham County 4-H youth are invited to display their projects in the exhibit hall.
Outside of the event itself, there will be opportunities for 4-H'ers to get together for special 4-H-only events on Friday night.
In addition to the animal shows and 4-H building exhibits, we will also have forestry and tractor driving contests and County 4-H Presents presentations.
The 4-H Stratham Summerfest will be open to the public from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 15.
At the Summerfest, the finished results of 4-H member and volunteer leader efforts are on display, emphasizing practical life skills gained through a broad variety of 4-H projects and activities. These projects are displayed in the 4-H Building, livestock barns, and show rings.
Caitlin Wollack
Strafford County 4-H Program Manager
caitlin.wollack@unh.eduMike Harris
Rockingham County 4-H Program Manager
michael.harris@unh.eduJanell George
Rockingham County 4-H Administrative Assistant
janell.george@unh.eduBettina Sietz
Strafford County Administrative Assistant
bettina.sietz@unh.edu
Schedule
Friday, July 14th, 2023
4-H Friends and Alumni Potluck and Forestry Competition
Saturday, July 15th, 2023
10:00 Animal Shows begin
4:00 Softball Game / Opening Ceremony with 4-H Award
5:00 4-H Awards
Animal Shows
Many 4-H members work on projects related to agriculture and animal husbandry. 4-H members from across New Hampshire show their animals and practice their skills, not only as they pursue ribbons and fair premiums, but also as they work to educate other fair visitors about responsible agricultural practices.
The 2023 Stratham 4-H Summerfest Animal Premium Book provides a list of guidelines and classes for each animal exhibit.
All entries for animals and classes must be completed through 4H Online. Deadline: Saturday July 1st.
Building Exhibits
Exhibits in the 4-H Building at Stratham Summerfest include individual and club/program displays on cooking, rocketry, shooting sports, gardening, sewing and textiles, GPS navigation, communications skills, wind power, hiking and environmental stewardship, service learning, and much more!
The 2023 4-H Building Premium Book provides you with a list of information about exhibit guidelines, classes and item descriptions. Contact us with any questions about guidelines or class selections.
All entries for 4-H building exhibits must be completed through 4H Online. Deadline: Saturday, July 1st, 2023
We invite Rockingham and Strafford County 4-H Clubs, Groups and Families to create a display for the 4-H Building to showcase 4-H projects and activities over the past year!
Deadline: Saturday July 1st
Potted Flower Arrangement Competition
4-H Clubs and Families may enter an ornamental potted flower arrangement for the 2023 Flower Arrangement Competition!
Arrangements may plant any assortment of flowers, ornamental grasses, and herbs to create a living piece of art! To enter, indicate that you will be participating on your Display Space Request Survey.
King Arthur Baking Competition
Youth Baking Competition Recipe: Fourth of July Flag Cobbler. See Building Premium Book for details and register via 4H Online .
Volunteer Opportunities
Can you help with 4-H Building Clean-up on any of the following dates?
June 21st (Wednesday) 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
July 8th (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Please RSVP to Caitlin.Wollack@unh.edu with the clean up day(s) you plan to attend.
Can you help staff the 4-H Exhibit Hall during the Fair? It is ideal for both Club Leaders and youth who want to showcase their Club and recruit new members and for parents of youth who are showing animals. Typical duties include looking cool behind the 4-H information and merchandise table, laughing with friends (who you asked to volunteer with you), sharing warm greetings with fairgoers, and getting free 4-H clothing for being so generous with your time and knowledge about 4-H. Expect to help direct people to other locations on the fairgrounds, hand out 4-H program information to interested new families, and take care of merchandise transactions.
Please email Caitlin.Wollack@unh.edu if you are interested in volunteering in the 4-H Exhibit Hall.
We need help judging 4-H project entries on Thursday, July 13, 5 PM - 7 PM and Friday, July 14, 4 - 6 PM
Please email Caitlin.Wollack@unh.edu if you are interested in judging 4-H project entries.
Pictures from last Stratham Summerfest
