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86th Annual Warren County Farmers' Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival

Arts and Entertainment

July 3, 2024

From: Warren County Farmers' Fair

The Fair welcomes back the McDaniel Brothers Shows with even more kiddie rides, thrill rides, carnival food and games! Wristband specials and Family & Super Saver Packs will be available.

Enjoy Free musical entertainment throughout the week! Enjoy traditional favorites, Demolition Derbies and other Main Arena events and more. The Fair is lining up more concerts of your local favorites, like TimeWhys and more!

Schedule of Events:

Registration / Drop Offs

Monday, July 22, 2024

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Photography, Home & Garden Bldg.

5 pm: Canning, Home & Garden Bldg.

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden Bldg.

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Handwork, Home & Garden Bldg.

Friday, July 26, 2024

9 am - 12 noon: Hay Show, Livestock Exhibit Barn

4 - 7 pm: Antique Tractor Registrations, Antique Tractor Barn

5 - 7 pm: Fruit & Nut Show, Home & Garden Bldg.

5 - 7 pm: Herb Show, Home & Garden Bldg.

5 - 7 pm: Open Vegetable, Home & Garden Bldg.

6 - 7 pm: Hoser's Heaviest Vegetable Show, Home & Garden Bldg.

Saturday, July 27, 2024

8 - 10 am: Flower Show, FFA Building

10 am - 11:45 am: Baking Contest, Home & Garden Building, judging begins at 12:30 pm
 
FAIR OPENS:

Saturday July 27, 2024

9 am: Warren Hills Wrestling Club - Wrestling Tournament Contact Steve at 908-914-2577 to enter.

9:30 am: Jackpot Show - Showmanship, Market Lamb & Breeding Sheep Show

11 am: Gates Open – Fair Officially Kicks Off

10 am - 11:45 am: Baking Contest – Youth/Tween/Adult Home & Garden Building, judging to follow

12 noon: Kids Rodeo Roundup, Main Arena

12 - 4 pm: Car, Truck & Tractor Show – Balloon Port

12-1 pm – Registration

2 pm – Voting

3 pm – Awards
Proceeds to benefit the Belvidere FFA Alumni & Supporters Association.

12 - 7 pm:  Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. ($)

12 - 8 pm:  Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Relay
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay
Balloon Blaster Contest

12 - 10 pm: Carnival Rides
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.

12 - 10 pm: Ice Cream Sandwich sales, FFA Barn - support this Warren Hills FFA fundraiser (tentative)

12 - 10 pm: Beer Garden, Last call at 9 pm

1:30 - 3 pm: BBD Rhythm & Blues Band

4 - 5 pm: Drone Demonstrations - General Droning with Warren County Community College, balloon port

4:30 - 6:30 pm: Strolling - Kudos Barbershop Quartet
Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren Co. Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation with support by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

6:30 pm: Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 25 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.

7 pm: Ambassador Contest- On Stage, Office Lawn

7 pm: Black Cat Hell Drivers

Sunday July 28, 2024

8 am: Open Horse Show – English, Western, Pleasure & Speed, Horse Ring - Rain or Shine, Registration 6:30 am

8 am: Antique Tractor Pull, Main Arena, Registgration 7:00-8:00 am

11 - 4:30 pm: Open Quoit Tournament – Dance Floor, Registration 11am - 12pm

11:30 am: 4-H/FFA Sheep Show, Livestock Show Building

12 - 7 pm: Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. ($)

12 - 8 pm: Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Relay
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay
Balloon Blaster Contest

12 - 10 pm: Ice Cream Sandwich sales, FFA Barn - support this Warren Hills FFA fundraiser (tentative)

12 - 10 pm: Beer Garden, Last call at 9 pm

12 - 10 pm: Carnival Rides
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.

2 pm: Chicken in the Pan Toss
Youth and Adult
Registration from 1:30-2 pm

2 pm: 4-H/FFA Small Animal Judging, Livestock Show Building

3 pm: 4-H/FFA Rabbit Judging, Livestock Show Building

4 - 5 pm: Drone Demonstrations - General Droning with Warren County Community College, balloon port

4 pm: West Jersey Youth Ballet, On Stage, Office Lawn

6 pm: Demolition Derby, Main Arena
$12 per person reserved & open bleachers seating
If you miss this one there is another one Friday night.
Advance Tickets On Sale at Fairgrounds week of Fair and July 28, at Fairgrounds office from 9-6pm

6:30 pm: Lehigh Valley Cloggers, On Stage, Office Lawn

6:30 pm: Purple Dragon K-9 Show

6:30 pm: Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 25 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.
Tethered Rides ($30 per adult, $20 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

7:30 pm: Fred G. Monster, weather permitting, Balloon Port on Strykers Road

Monday JULY 29 2024

1 pm: Chicken in the Pan Toss
Ladies and Gents Senior Division-65+
Registration from 12:30-1 pm

1 pm: Honey Show Judging

1:30 - 4:30 pm: Senior & Disability Expo Dance Floor

2 pm: 4-H Mini Horse Show, Horse Ring

3 pm: 4-H/FFA & Open Goat Show Livestock Building

3 - 5 pm: 4-H Live Demos & Public Presentations

3 - 7:30 pm: Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. ($)

3 - 8 pm: Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Relay
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay
Balloon Blaster Contest

3 - 10 pm: Carnival Rides
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.

3 - 10 pm: Beer Garden, Last call at 9 pm

3 - 5 pm: Strolling - Accordionist, Earl Ball
Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren Co. Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation with support by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

4:30 - 7 pm: Antique Car Show, Sponsored by American Legion Post 528, Office Lawn
Registration 3:30-4:30 pm

5 - 9 pm: Fire Equipment & Apparatus Show – Come see ladder trucks, pumpers, tankers and other equipment. Pit Area & Strykers Road.

6 pm: 4-H Seeing Eye Dog Demonstration, 4-H Pavilion

6:30 pm: Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 25 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.
Tethered Rides ($30 per adult, $20 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

3 - 7:30 pm: Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. ($)

3 - 8 pm: Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Relay
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay
Balloon Blaster Contest

3 - 10 pm: Carnival Rides
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.

3 - 10 pm: Beer Garden, Last call at 9 pm

4 pm: Open Beef Show & Market Animal Steer Show, Livestock Show Building

5:30 pm: Stock Tractor Pull, Registration/Weigh Ins 3:00 pm
Free for Fairgoers

6 pm: 4-H Seeing Eye Dog Meet & Greet, 4-H Pavilion

6:30 pm: Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 25 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.
Tethered Rides ($30 per adult, $20 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

7 pm: 4-H/FFA and Open Horse Costume Class, Horse Ring

7 pm: Talent Show Dance Floor

Wednesday July 31, 2024 - Farmers’ Day

1 pm: 4-H/FFA Games on Horseback, Horse Ring

1:30 pm: New Day and Time Big Wheel Race on Dance Floor. Reg. at 1:00 pm

3 pm: 4-H Livestock Trail Class

3 - 5 pm: Strolling Accordionist, Earl Ball
Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren Co. Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation with support by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

3 - 7:30 pm: Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. ($)

3 - 8 pm: Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Relay
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay
Balloon Blaster Contest

3 - 10 pm: Carnival Rides
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.

3 - 10 pm: Beer Garden, Last call at 9 pm

4 pm: Cutest Baby Contest, on Dance Floor
Registration 3:30 pm

4 - 10 pm: Ice Cream Sandwich sales, FFA Barn - support this Warren Hills FFA fundraiser

4:30 pm: 4-H Quizbowl - 4-H Barn
Open to all current 4-H members, 4-H alumni, leaders and parents.

6:00 pm: Baby Crawling Contest, on Dance Floor
Registration 5:30 pm

6 pm: 4-H/FFA Poultry and Game Bird Judging, 4-H Barn

6:30 pm: Stock / Hot Stock Tractor Pull, (Heavyweight divisions) Main Arena, Registration/Weigh Ins 3 pm.
Tickets $5 per person

6:30 pm: Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 25 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.
Tethered Rides ($30 per adult, $20 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

7:00 pm: Open Pet Show, Livestock Show Building
Registration 7:00 pm

7:30 pm: Fred G. Monster, weather permitting, Balloon Port on Strykers Road

Thursday, August 1, 2024

3 pm: 4-H/FFA Horse Show, Horse Ring

3 - 7:30 pm: Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. ($)

3 - 8 pm: Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Relay
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay
Balloon Blaster Contest

3 - 10 pm: Carnival Rides
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.

3 - 10 pm: Beer Garden, Last call at 9 pm

4 pm: Invitational 4-H & Youth Rabbit Show Livestock Show Bldg.

4 - 10 pm: Ice Cream Sandwich sales, FFA Barn - support this Warren Hills FFA fundraiser

4:30 - 7:30 pm: Waitin' On Sundown, on stage

6:30 pm: Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 25 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.
Tethered Rides ($30 per adult, $20 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

7 pm: 4-Wheel Drive Truck Pull, Main Arena, Registration/Weigh Ins 4 pm
$7 per person reserved & open bleachers seating
Advance Tickets On Sale at Fairgrounds week of Fair and July 28, at Fairgrounds office from 9-6pm

Friday, August 2, 2024

3 pm: Open & 4-H Dairy Show, Livestock Show Building

3 - 7:30 pm: Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. ($)

3 - 8 pm: Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Relay
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay
Balloon Blaster Contest

3 - 10 pm: Beer Garden, Last call at 9 pm

3 - 10 pm: Carnival Rides
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.

4 - 10 pm: Ice Cream Sandwich sales, FFA Barn - support this Warren Hills FFA fundraiser

6:30 pm: Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 25 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.
Tethered Rides ($30 per adult, $20 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

5:30 pm: 4-H Seeing Eye Dog demos, Dance Floor

6:00 - 9:00 pm: TimeWhys band, On Stage, Office Lawn

7 pm: Pink Ladies Horseback Show, Horse Ring

8 pm: Demolition Derby -
$12 per person reserved & open bleachers seating
Advance Tickets On Sale at Fairgrounds week of Fair and July 26, at Fairgrounds office from 9-6pm

Saturday, August 3, 2024

8 am - 8:30 pm: Garden Tractor Pulls
Run all day with intermission for the Ag Olympics and some Fry Pan Throwing!

8 am: Casey's Equestrian Show Horse Ring
This is the final of a three series show held at the Fairgrounds (June 24 & July 14). The FFA will also be selling food to fundraise at the first two events. Come support their trip to Nationals!

12 noon: Kiddie Pedal Pull, Livestock Show Building

12 - 7 pm: Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. ($).

12 - 8 pm: Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Relay
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay
Balloon Blaster Contest

12 - 10 pm: Carnival Rides
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.

12 - 10 pm: Ice Cream Sandwich sales, FFA Barn - support this Warren Hills FFA fundraiser

12 - 10 pm: Beer Garden, Last call at 9 pm

1 - 3 pm: Strolling - Kudos Barbershop Quartet
Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren Co. Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation with support by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

1 pm: Ag Olympics Obstacle Course - Adult and Youth! Horse Arena, registration 12:30 pm or pre-register!

1:30 pm: Frying Pan Throwing Contest, (women only) Horse Arena, registration 1:00 pm

3 pm: D2W Pro Wrestling, Dance Floor

1 - 3 pm: Circle Round the Sun Band, On Stage, Office Lawn

4 - 5 pm: Drone Demonstrations with Warren County Community College, balloon port

6:00 pm: Jake's Rockin' Country Band On Stage, Office Lawn

6:30 pm: Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 25 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.
Tethered Rides ($30 per adult, $20 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

7-9 pm: Square Dancing Show

7:30 pm: Fred G. Monster, weather permitting, Balloon Port on Strykers Road

Fest Date: July 27 - August 3, 2024

Hours:

Saturday July 27, Sunday July 28, Saturday August 3
12 noon - 10 pm daily
(Gates open at 11 am)

Vendors & Exhibit Buildings: 12 noon -10pm
Home and Garden Building: 12 noon - 9 pm
Traditional Arts Building: 12 noon - 9 pm

Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2
3 pm - 10 pm daily

Vendors & Exhibit Buildings: 3pm - 10pm
Home and Garden Building: 3pm - 9 pm
Traditional Arts Building: 3pm - 9 pm

Location: Warren County Fairgrounds - 1350 Strykers Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Admission:
Adults: $10
Ages 6-12: $5
Children 5 and Under Free
Free Parking
Admission is for both the Farmers' Fair and the Balloon Festival

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