The annual Northampton County 4-H Fair will be held Friday, Aug. 10, through Sunday, Aug. 12, at the Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth.

Free and open to the public, the three-day event will include various displays of 4-H work, animal shows, a silent auction, games and food.

Friday and Saturday will again be offered as a Community Days. These events are open to youth and youth groups. Demonstrations will be offered 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on various topics of interest to youth. Other attractions include a petting zoo, make-it and take-it demonstrations and other items of interest to youth.

Anyone interested in bringing a group to Community Days should contact Brad Kunsman, 4-H program manager, at 610-746-1970.

Friday will start with the rabbit and cavy show at 10 a.m., followed by the sheep and goat skill-a-thon at 11 a.m. The swine show begins at 5 p.m.

Saturday's activities begin at 9 a.m. with the beef and dairy show, followed by the poultry show at 2 p.m. A dog handling and agility presentation is set for 3 p.m. The 4-H Fashion Review begins at 4 p.m. and will be followed by the club banner parade and the best in show awards presentations.

Anyone may participate in the old-fashioned cake walk at 6 p.m. It will be followed by an evening of games for the whole family.

Sunday, the horse show starts at 8 a.m. and the chicken barbecue begins at noon. The silent auction closes at 2 p.m. and items may be picked up 2:30-4:30 p.m.

During the events, the display building will be open with exhibits of completed 4-H projects, club booths depicting our theme for the year and the silent auction.

For more information, visit extension.psu.edu/ Northampton/programs/4-h or call 610-746-1970, weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Adult volunteers are always needed to mentor 4-H members. Any adult interested in helping with a club may also call Kunsman at the 4-H offices.