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Join us at our seasonal fests! These events are a special occasion for community members to showcase their talents and accomplishments. This includes everything from cherished home hobbies to impressive schoolwork and dedicated club projects. Beyond the exhibits, it’s a day packed with engaging, hands-on activities for both youth and adults, all while celebrating the beauty of the changing seasons. In Hudson County, our fairs are proudly co-hosted with the RCE Learning Garden in Lincoln Park during the Spring (Earth Day) and Fall (October) seasons. Discover details and guidebooks for fair contest entries, plus how you can get involved as a volunteer, by scrolling down!
For information on 4-H fairs in other counties throughout New Jersey, be sure to visit our statewide website.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 | 11AM-2PM | @ RCE Learning Garden in Lincoln Park, Jersey City
Rain Date: TBD
Hudson County RCE invites all residents including youth and adults to participate in the RCE Earth Day Celebration! During the event, youth can submit projects in our Gardeners Contest to win ribbons and cash prizes. 4-H Clubs, Scouts, schools groups, homeschool groups, and individuals are encouraged to submit projects!
Gardeners Contest Spring 2026
Hudson County RCE invites all residents including youth and adults to participate in the county Gardners Contest! All projects will be showcased and awarded based on the Danish judging system. Each submission will receive a ribbon and judge notes. Projects can be submitted in any of the divisions: Homegrown, Food & Nutrition, and Arts & Crafts. All gardeners or environmental enthusiasts are encouraged to submit projects!
Want to submit a project in the Gardeners Contest?
FALL GARDEN FEST
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | 11AM-2PM | @ RCE Learning Garden in Lincoln Park
Rain Date: October 11th, 2025
Hudson County RCE invites all residents including youth and adults to participate in the RCE Fall Garden Fest! During the event, youth can submit projects in our Gardeners Contest to win ribbons and cash prizes. 4-H Clubs, Scouts, schools groups, homeschool groups, and individuals are encouraged to submit projects!
Gardeners Contest Fall 2025
Hudson County RCE invites all residents including youth and adults to participate in the county Gardners Contest! All projects will be showcased and awarded based on the Danish judging system. Each submission will receive a ribbon and judge notes. Projects can be submitted in any of the divisions: Homegrown, Food & Nutrition, and Arts & Crafts. All gardeners or environmental enthusiasts are encouraged to submit projects!
Want to submit a project in the Gardeners Contest?