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Marshfield Fair now in 157th season

August 23, 2024 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

The Marshfield Fair, the premier event for Plymouth County 4-H members and young people from across New England, offers open youth participation for kids ages 5-19 exhibiting livestock shows, equine events, dog shows and numerous agricultural opportunities.
Young people play an active role participating at the fair, including offering demonstrations, interacting with fairgoers, care and maintenance of the barns, and fair planning.
Youngsters learn valuable life skills through raising and showing animals including responsibility for others, public speaking, leadership, and community service. 4-H members and others also gain experience in animal science, local agriculture and volunteer experience.
The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society presents many awards for excellence in scholarship, livestock, agriculture, and country craftsmanship.
Among these is the Cave Canem Challenge Cup, honoring longtime Plympton resident Rita LaPointe, volunteer leader, teacher, and friend of 4-H young people. It is awarded to the Junior or Senior 4-H dog exhibitor who earns the highest total combined score in both Marshfield Fair Dog Shows.
The Marshfield Fair runs through Sunday, August 25.

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