Far Hills Race Meeting returns for 105th year, raising millions for local health care

It is a fall tradition that has been bringing thousands of people to Far Hills for more than a century. Well, the unique part is it's 105 years. Not many institutions last that long. Started very small, a lot bigger now, and it's a great community event. The Far Hills Race Meeting is back this year with racegoers gathering on Moreland Farm. For many, it is more than just a day at the races. It is a family tradition that's been passed down through generations. I've been coming to this event since before 1980 and I've had this spot since 1982. And decades later, three generations of the family are still sharing the same spot. My mother was the one who got these spots, worked her way all the way up to these spots on the finish line, so I was always happy about her. But beyond the races, the event has a bigger purpose. Over the years, the Far Hills Race Meeting has raised more than $22 million for local health care. six beneficiaries and we're so proud and happy of the relationships that we have with them and giving these community events money from the community that we raised from this one day event a year that we give back. They have supported many programs over the years including our surgical areas, our behavioral health services and most recently and most generously to our oncology patients. The event also brings opportunities for vendors to connect with the crowds. I I have a lot of artwork that features horses and equestrian styles, so this seems like a really good place to be for me. 105 years later, the tradition continues, all for a good cause. Gotta come. You can't not come. It's the best event of the year. In Somerset County, Jennifer Portoran, News 12, New Jersey.