NORWICH – This Saturday, thousands of brightly-colored eggs will be hidden away at the Chenango County Fairgrounds for Norwich’s annual Easter Egg hunt.

The event is sponsored by the Maydole Hose Company, the Norwich Business Improvement District and the Norwich Merchants Association.

Rain or shine, the Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. for ages up to four years old and at 10:15 a.m. for ages 5 to 8.

Fire Chief Tracy Chawgo said organizers will be hiding more than 4,000 eggs at the fairgrounds.