Did you know apple picking, farm-to-table restaurants, and goat yoga are all available in Somerset County? The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and the Somerset County Business Partnership are launching a new “Seeded in Somerset” agritourism initiative that connects the County’s rich agriculture to businesses, residents, and tourists.

The purpose is to raise awareness about the County’s homegrown agricultural products and experiences. This initiative will help promote farms and businesses that sell locally grown food and sustainable, handcrafted goods.

“We are thrilled to be launching this program to help the public become more aware of all that Somerset County has to offer. Seeded in Somerset shines a light on the County’s agricultural amenities, including seasonal pick-your-own experiences, farm-to-table dining, agricultural tours, and unique farm stays,” said Somerset County Commissioner Sara Sooy. “We’ve incorporated this agritourism theme in Somerset County’s tent at the 4-H Fair, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on August 6, 7, and 8, 2025.”

The location of the Somerset County 4-H Fair is 355 Milltown Road in Bridgewater.

What’s Happening in the 4-H Fair County Tent?
Staff from more than 15 County divisions will be available to answer questions and provide information about free programs and services. Interactive demonstrations will take place in the center of the County Tent on the following dates and times:

          Wednesday, Aug. 6

• 11 to 11:30 a.m. "Farm Fresh Butter Making," by 4-H Master Chefs. In this interactive demonstration, participants will learn how to make butter with milk from Somerset County dairy cows. 
  
  
• 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Winter Seed Sowing,” by Courtney Rendinaro and Lana Fabiyan, Colonial Park Gardens. Participants will learn how to save time and money by sowing seeds in special containers to prepare for spring gardening.
  
  
•  12:45 to 1:15 p.m. “Lola Plants a Garden,” written by Anna McQuin, interactive storytelling with Watchung Librarian Katie Salerno.
  
  
• 3 to 4 p.m. “Paper Flower Bracelet Making for Kids,” by Katie Himics, Somerset County Cultural & Heritage.
  
  
• 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. “Avant-Garden Art,” by Janet Cantore-Watson, Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools (Vo-Tech). Participants will create unique floral greeting cards or buttons.

Thursday, Aug. 7

•  10:45 to 11:30 a.m. “Avant-Garden Art,” by Janet Cantore-Watson, Somerset County Vo-Tech. Participants will create unique floral greeting cards or buttons.
  
  
• 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Intro to Seed Growing,” by Josh Araujo and Roman Fabiyan from Leonard J. Buck Garden will show participants how to grow different types of seeds.
  
  
• 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. “The Watermelon Seed” by Greg Pizolli, interactive storytelling with Bridgewater Librarian Beth Bouwman.
  
  
• 3 to 4 p.m. “Paper Flower Bracelet Making for Kids,” by Katie Himics, Somerset County Cultural & Heritage.

Friday, Aug. 8

• 11 to 11:30 a.m. "Farm Fresh Butter Making," by 4-H Master Chefs. In this interactive demonstration, participants will learn how to make butter with milk from Somerset County dairy cows. 
   
•  11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Growing Ornamental Seeds,” by Nancy Ellison and Amy Westley, Colonial Park Gardens. Participants will learn about decorative seeds, which can also be used as food for birds.
  
  
• 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. “Pine Cone Regrown,” written by Elisa Boxer, interactive storytelling with Montgomery Librarian Hannah Williams.
  
  
• 3 to 4 p.m. “Paper Flower Bracelet Making for Kids,” by Katie Himics, Somerset County Cultural & Heritage.
  
  
• 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. “Avant-Garden Art,” by Janet Cantore-Watson, Somerset County Vo-Tech. Participants will create unique floral greeting cards or buttons.

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About Somerset County
The County of Somerset is committed to excellence and innovation in public service, promoting the well-being of all residents and communities by providing effective, efficient, and responsive leadership.

About the Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP)
The mission of the SCBP is to create vibrant connections among their public/private partners, members, and the business community that will enable them, together, to build a prosperous and sustainable future.