The Chester County 4-H Fair will be held from Monday, Aug. 7, through Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Romano 4-H Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), Honey Brook.

During the annual event, 4-H members will demonstrate their skill in the handling and care of farm animals, including beef cattle, dairy cows, breeding sheep, market lambs, swine, goats and horses.

A livestock sale of beef, sheep, goats and swine will highlight the animal events on Wednesday, Aug. 9, starting at 6 p.m. Fair week will wrap up with the Chester County 4-H Horse Show on Aug. 12.

In addition to the live animal shows, 4-H youths will display various projects, including arts, crafts, woodworking, sewing, robotics, pet care, photography, citizenship/leadership, foods and nutrition, wildlife, vegetables and plants. The tabletop exhibits will open on Aug. 7 after 4 p.m. and will remain on display throughout the week. The public is encouraged to visit and view the projects or any of the live animal shows.

Returning in 2023 are 4-H member-guided tours on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Local groups, including day care centers, school groups and camps, are encouraged to schedule a guided tour between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Chester County 4-H members will be on hand to talk to visitors about the different animals and exhibits. To register for a guided tour, email the Penn State Extension Chester County Office at ChesterExt@psu.edu.

4-H is a national youth development program for youths ages 5 to 18. Clubs meet at local homes, schools, churches or community centers and are guided by experienced adult volunteers using educational projects designed especially for 4-H clubs. The Head, Heart, Hands and Health of 4-H involves more than 2,500 young people in the Chester County.

For more information about the Chester County 4-H Fair, visit http://www.extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h/counties/chester and choose the post from July 20, "Chester County 4-H Fair to be held August 7-12, 2023."