The Washington State 4-H Foundation will celebrate a half century as one of the primary supporters of Washington State University Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program at a gala Sept. 21 during the Western Washington Fair.

The celebration, which includes a social hour and dinner, begins at 4 p.m., in the Puyallup Fair and Events Center’s Fairview Club. Information about how to purchase tickets is available by emailing 4-hfound@wsu.edu or calling 253-445-4583.

The foundation’s sole mission is to raise funds to enhance and expand state and county 4-H programs.