The 74th annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival was held at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon from Aug. 1-4. The event featured ticketed carnival games and rides, 4-H exhibits, and shows, fair food, live entertainment and farm animals. It also served as a showcase for 4-H members to demonstrate their work and earn accolades for their projects. 

“This event was a blast to plan,” said India Pearson, 4-H Extension Agent, Fairfax County. Fairfax County 4-H members work hard, living the 4-H motto,  ‘To make the best better’ a reality, she said. “This year was no exception,” Pearson said.

4-H offers ten clubs in Fairfax County, each providing a specific project and allowing youth to explore various interests. For more information about Fairfax County 4-H programming, visit www.fairfaxcounty4h.com.

The Fairfax County Park Authority, Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Fairfax County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension,  Fairfax County Park Foundation, and Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park partnered to present this year’s event.