A Putnam County summertime staple, the 4-H Fair, was reimagined this year. The three day event held over the weekend featured concerts under the stars, traditional 4-H exhibits, food trucks, craft vendors, a beer garden and games for children. Cornell Cooperative Extension approached County Executive MaryEllen Odell about partnering for a larger scale festival following two years of a break due to the pandemic. In the past, the 4-H Fair had drawn up to 20,000 visitors in three days. Weekend activities included Eastern Hudson Valley Horse Council Demonstrations, 4-H Miniature Horse Showmanship, and the first annual Duck Derby.