(Brookfield, NY – July 2013) The Madison County Youth Bureau is again coordinating free activities in the events tent Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 174th Madison County Fair, 1968 Fairgrounds Road, Brookfield.
This the fifth year for the Youth Tent and 14 organizations will be present to offer families the opportunity to participate in games, crafts and fun. Balloons will be available while supplies last. Families that visit at least nine booths in the Youth Tent will be eligible to receive a free family board game. All activities in the Youth Tent are free with paid admission to the Fair.
“We have 14 organizations participating in the Youth Tent this year, which is the most we have ever had at the Fair,” said Joanne Eddy, director of the Madison County Youth Bureau. “It is wonderful to see so many local organizations support this event and offer free activities for children and youth. I am sure all those who come to the Fair Saturday will have a very enjoyable time.”
Groups will host youth activities throughout the day in the Youth Tent. The theme of the Fair this year is Madison County Goes Green, and some booths in the Youth Tent will follow along with the theme.
* The Great Swamp Conservancy will host frog activities, crafts, and games at the ‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’ booth.
* The Madison County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host the Recycle-Sort Game. Kids can learn from the recycling staff what things are recyclable and what are not.
* Check out Things That Bug You with the Bug Lady.
* Play mini golf with the Youth Bureau, and get your face painted by Project Café teens from Cazenovia.
* Come meet the Colgate Raider and say hello to the Dairy Princess.
* Visit the Sheriff’s Office’s Safe Child ID booth or take a break at the Library Corner.
* Explore 4-H with fun mini-projects, and see the annual Madison County 4-H Photo Contest display.
* Play a game with the Madison County Literacy Coalition/Madison County Reads Ahead, and play the Canal Fact Game with the Chenango Canal Association Towpath Trail.
* Play the NO, RUN and TELL Safety Game with Liberty Resources.
* Decorate a flower pot and make a flower to go in it with Heritage Farms.
It is recommended that each family stop at the Youth Bureau booth first and pick up a punch card before visiting the booths to be eligible to win a free family board game.
Entry to the Fair is only $3 per person; 4-year-olds and under are free. All activities in the tent are free Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, to view the Fair flyer and photos from past years’ Youth Tent events, visit madisoncounty.ny.gov/youth-bureau/home.