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🌱 Patch AM: How today’s Hunterdon 4-H Fair keeps the old Flemington Fair spirit alive

And on the Flemington Patch calendar - Ice Cream Social & Foam Party at the Primrose School of Hillsborough

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In today's newsletter:

  • How today's Hunterdon 4-H Fair keeps the old Flemington Fair spirit alive
  • Ready for a short trip from Flemington to a vibrant arts festival?
  • How a Flemington racer fared in a national drag racing showdown

Also on today's calendar: Ice Cream Social & Foam Party at the Primrose School of Hillsborough and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 250+ 4-H Members Taking Part in Hunterdon County Fair (tapinto.net) — Hunterdon County's 4-H and Agricultural Fair, the successor to the historic Flemington Fair, returns Aug. 19–23 with 250 local 4-H members showing animals, plants, and projects. The piece mixes practical details with rich memories of Flemington's old fairgrounds, state-level 4-H shows, and even antique tractors donated by Grandview Grange of Flemington, inviting residents to experience both tradition and today's exhibits.
   

2. Croton Arts Festival 2026 (njmonthly.com) — An arts festival is coming to Croton, just outside Flemington, giving local residents an easy day trip for pottery, jewelry, painting, and more. Families can let kids make their own pinch pots while browsing work from regional artists, including a special appearance by painter Annie Haslam, all in a relaxed, creative outdoor setting minutes from town.
   

3. Bogan, Picillo lead winners at NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals (nhra.com) — A Flemington, N.J. racer, Shawn Fricke, reached the Super Comp final at the NHRA Testo Chesapeake SPORTSnationals before being edged out by Maryland's Jeff Kundratic. The event featured racers from across the East Coast in multiple drag racing classes, with detailed final-round and qualifying results highlighting strong showings from several New Jersey drivers.
   

4. August 12th: This Day in History (blogspot.com) — Tucked into this long "On This Day" history roundup is a nod to Flemington, where a local statue honors Civil War veterans. While most of the piece races through global and U.S. milestones, that brief mention highlights how even Flemington's memorials connect to wider American history and the wars remembered on August 12.
   

5. Three N.J. counties have waited more than 165 years for an Assembly Speaker (newjerseyglobe.com) — New Jersey's Assembly speakership has long bypassed Hunterdon County, whose last speaker, Alexander Wurt of Flemington, served nearly two centuries ago. The article tracks how different counties have fared in claiming this powerful Trenton role and explains what political shifts would be needed for places like Sussex or Hunterdon to see one of their own wield the gavel again.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Tour of Institute for Natural History Arts & Insect Workshop →
    Hunterdon Parks & Rec Deer Path Park - 120 West Woodschurch Road Flemington NJ 08822
    8:30 am
  • Giggles, Glue, and Storytime Too! (Offsite Program)
    Somerville Library Somerville branch - Somerset County Human Services Building
    1:00 pm
  • Giggles, Glue, and Storytime Too! (Human Services Building)
    Somerville Library Somerville branch - Somerset County Human Services Building
    1:00 pm
  • Canvas Painted Shoes at Human Services
    Somerville Library Somerville branch - Somerset County Human Services Building
    3:00 pm
  • Summer Sips Mocktail Mixology
    Somerville Library Somerville branch - The Somerset Business Hub
    6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Morning chores are under way on the farm, but the goats think breakfast is taking way too long.
    The poultry gets first priority since they are locked up overnight, which leads to a funny morning routine by the duck pond. After checking on the… (Nextdoor Pittstown)
  • Checking on the morning farm parade during routine feeding time.
    The newest chicks are having a massive growth spurt with fully feathered feet, and the mamas are busy photobombing. Also keeping a close eye on the… (Nextdoor Pittstown)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Flemington. Apply here.
  • Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Brand New Hotel Opening - The Union Hotel Flemington, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, Flemington, NJ in Flemington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flemington here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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