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Welcome To The NRI 4-H Fair

We’re so glad you’re here! Since 1904, the NRI 4-H Fair has brought together families, farmers, youth, and friends to celebrate Foster’s rural traditions, community spirit, and agricultural roots.

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Whether you're joining us for the first time or the fiftieth, we invite you to explore our exhibits, cheer on our 4-H youth, enjoy delicious local food (don’t miss the clam cakes and chowder!), and take part in one of Rhode Island’s oldest fair traditions.

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Welcome to the fair — where history lives, youth shine, and community comes together!

About The Fair

The Northern Rhode Island (NRI) 4-H Fair has been a part of Foster’s rich tradition since 1904, when it began as a community dinner fundraiser for the town hall, organized as part of the town’s Old Home Days celebration.

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Over the years, this gathering evolved into what is now a full-fledged fair, still renowned for serving its original clam chowder and clam cake recipe on Friday nights — a beloved tradition that has remained unchanged for over a century.

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The fair is guided by two dedicated groups: the Old Home Days Committee, which oversees the event as a whole, and the NRI 4-H Committee, which organizes and hosts all 4-H-related youth programming, shows, and activities.

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While the exact date of the collaboration between Old Home Days and 4-H is not documented, the partnership has continued to support local agriculture, education, and community involvement, making the fair a living celebration of Foster’s past, present, and future.

Meet Our Fair Supervisors

  • Nicole Wahtera – Rabbit

  • Mikayla Kelsall – Sheep & Goat

  • Shelly Fitzgerald – Poultry

  • Chip Tucker – Swine  

  • Khaelan Tucker – Beef

  • Destiny Sincavage – Dairy

  • Shaunna Vanasse – Exhibit Hall

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