Welcome to the 74th Annual
Warren County Farmers Fair, featuring the
11th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, NJ.

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What started as a gathering of farmers, mechanics and manufacturers in 1859, evolved into the incorporation of the Warren County Farmers' Fair in 1937, and more recently mushroomed into an annual event that truly has something for everyone. Where else can you thrill to a hot air balloon ride, eat cotton candy on a carnival midway, watch traditional craftsmen at work, get down-and-dirty in a Mud Bog competition, and cheer your neighbor on in a tractor pull... all in the same place? Yes, the Farmers' Fair, featuring one of New Jerseys' popular Hot Air Balloon Festival is truly a family affair.

Let the fun begin...
The Fair officially opens at 8 AM on Sunday, July 31, and runs through Saturday, August 6, 2011.

Sunday, July 31, Harmony Speedway Historical Society presents Dirt Track Heroes. Meet legends like Sam Beavers and Carl Van Horn. See original rebuild cars that used to run the race track in Harmony and other dirt tracks. Memoribila, photos and other stock cars will be on display.

balloon festival new jerseyWelcome back to the 11th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Warren County New Jersey! Balloon launches, balloon rides, and tethered rides. There will be a mass balloon launches, tethered rides and a walk-a-bout balloon EVERY NIGHT!. We will also have the "monster balloon" either tethered or flying as the hare balloon each night ot the fair. (All balloon activity weather permitting.) This NJ Hot Air Balloon Festival show is included in one low admission price to the Fair! Wednesday night we will have the Bicycle Balloon Race.

This County Fair has grown to be "The Ultimate Twofer" – two events for the price of one. If you are wondering how a Farmers' Fair and a Balloon Festival end up coming together, I guess you can say farm animals and ballooning go way back. Click here for a history of ballooning.

Also welcome back the 14th Annual Traditional Arts Expo. Return to the days when baskets were handmade, and spinning was a daily household chore. Local traditional artists from area Guilds will demonstrate their work.

Sorry ladies, Ryan Pelton will not be performing this year at the Fair.

Daily Farm Events & Exhibits give everyone the opportunity to savor the bounty of Warren County's fine agricultural community. The Open Horse Show, pony rides, baking & canning exhibits, 4-H/FFA exhibits... can't you just taste Grandma's apple pie right now?

Old Cars, Antique Cars and Fast Cars will plentiful at the 2011 Fair.

Food and Entertainment to satisfy every possible taste. Stroll the fun-packed Fairgrounds and taste the many delicious flavors of the Fair. From farm-fresh ice cream to strawberry shortcake, just bring a big appetite and enjoy it all!

And if you see our directors when you visit the fair be sure to give them a big thank you for all they do to prepare a memorable event for you and your family!

Wristband Specials on Rides
Sunday 12-4 pm & 6 - 10 pm  $2 per rids
Monday – Friday 12-4 pm   Wristbands $15
Monday – Thursday 6-10 pm  Wristbands $22

The amusement rides at the fair hold breathtaking fun and games for young and old alike.

 

Fair Hours
Sunday & Weekdays
11 am - 10 pm
Saturday
8 am – 10 pm

Vendors & Exhibit Buildings are open:
11am -10pm

Home and Garden Building
11am - 9 pm
Traditional Arts Building
11am - 9 pm

Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for ages 5-12. 
Children 4 and Under Free
 FREE PARKING

NEW Weekday Specials –
Monday - Friday - until 4 pm
Admission is $6 for adults and FREE for ages 12 and under. (After 4 pm, admission fees revert back to the regular prices). Paying adults that enter the fair before 4 pm will be allowed re-entry into the fair after 4 pm by showing proof of purchase on the same day. Children who did not pay before 4 will need to pay normal admission for re-entry into the fair after 4 pm. No exceptions.

Click here for 2010 Results

Click here for 2009 Results

Click here for 2008 Results

More photos from 2010 www.ispyphotography.smugmug.com


Links of interest
www.gokidsnj.com
www.visitwarren.com
www.WeGoPlaces.com
Find more things to do in New Jersey on
www.visitnj.org
www.aboutnewjersey.com
www.funnewjersey.com


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