Warren County Farmers' Fair: 85 years of providing affordable family fun, including the 23rd annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, and a Traditional Arts Expo

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 Jersey's popular Hot Air Balloon Festival is truly a family affair.

Schedule of Events:

Monday, July 24, 2023

5 - 7 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 28, 2023

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.

FAIR OPENS:

Saturday July 29, 2023

8 - 10 am     Flower Show, FFA Building

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

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

11 am Gates Open – Fair Officially Kicks Off

10 am - 4 pm     Garden Tractor Pulls

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

12 noon     Jackpot Show - Showmanship, Market Lamb & Breeding Sheep Show

12 - 4 pm Car & Truck Show – Balloon Port
Truck classes are Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Import, SUV, and Big Rig.
Car classes are Muscle Cars, Rods, Classics (50s-70s), Antiques (40 years and older, Imports, Customs, Best of Show

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. $10 per person, children 5 and under free of charge with paying adult. Ask about family discounts. Read more here.

12 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Schedule TBD Click here for more details.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Contest
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Balloon/Noodle Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay

12 - 10 pm Carnival Rides

Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.
Single tickets $1.50 each
Family Pack 20 tickets $25
Super Saver 45 tickets $50
3-5 tickets required depending on ride.

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 & 3 pm     Wild West City Show, Office Lawn

3:30 - 5:30 pm     Kudos! strolling Barbershop Quartet,

3:30-6:30 pm     Strolling Dulcimer Musicians

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

6:30 - 9:30 pm     SCHOOL OF ROCK Band, on stage, office lawn

6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 20 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.

Tethered Rides (time TBA) - ($20 per adult, $15 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

7 pm - New Day and Time Big Wheel Race on Dance Floor. Reg. at 6:30
Sponsored by American Legion Post 528

7 pm - New Day Ambassador Contest- Main Arena

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

Strolling Entertainment     Made possible in part by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Division of Land Preservation, www.warrenparks.com/wcchc

Sunday July 30, 2023 - Veteran's Day
Free Admission for Veterans all day by showing your military/veteran's ID card.

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

10 am     4-H/FFA Sheep Show, Livestock Show Building

12 - 4 pm     Strolling/On Stage Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus & Wahoo Medicine Show

12 - 5 pm     Food Warriors Food Drive, Red Cross white panel truck will be in the main parking lot off of CR 519 between the ticket booths. Read more here.

12 - 7 pm Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. $10 per person, children 5 and under free of charge with paying adult. Ask about family discounts. Read more here.

12 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Schedule TBD Click here for more details.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Contest
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Balloon/Noodle Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay

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.

Single tickets $1.50 each
Family Pack 20 tickets $25
Super Saver 45 tickets $50
3-5 tickets required depending on ride.

1 - 8 pm     Open Quoit Tournament – Dance Floor, Registration 11am - 12pm

2 pm     Youth Pedal Tractor Obstacle Course (ages 4–8), Office Lawn, registration 1:30 pm
Sponsored by American Legion Post 528

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

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

3:30 - 5:30 pm     Kudos! strolling Barbershop Quartet,

3:30-6:30 pm     Strolling Dulcimer Musicians

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

6-9 pm     Time Whys, 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     Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 20 hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.

Tethered Rides (time TBA) - ($20 per adult, $15 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

Strolling Entertainment - Made possible in part by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Division of Land Preservation, www.warrenparks.com/wcchc

Monday July 31, 2023 - Senior Citizens & Disability Awareness Day
Free Admission for Senior Citizens all day by showing your Medicare Card.

12 - 4 pm Senior & Disability Expo Dance Floor

1 pm     Honey Show Judging

1 pm     4-H/FFA Goat Show, Livestock Show Building

1 pm     Chicken in the Pan Toss
New this year - Ladies and Gents Senior Division-65+
Registration from 12:30 - 1:00 pm

2 pm 4-H Mini Horse Show, Horse Ring

3 - 6 pm     Strolling/On Stage Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus & Wahoo Medicine Show

3 - 7:30 pm Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. Weekday special $5 per person, children 5 and under free of charge with paying adult. Ask about family discounts. Read more here.

3 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Schedule TBD Click here for more details.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Contest
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Balloon/Noodle Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay

3 - 10 pm Carnival Rides Wristband Special Day
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.
Wristbands Monday - Friday $35

Or

Single tickets $1.50 each
Family Pack 20 tickets $25
Super Saver 45 tickets $50
3-5 tickets required depending on ride.

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     K-9 Tricks and Training Dance Floor Click here for more information.

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

6:30 pm     4-H Quizbowl - Livestock Show Building; Open to all current 4-H members, 4-H alumni, leaders and parents.

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

Tethered Rides (time TBA) ($20 per adult, $15 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

Strolling Entertainment - Made possible in part by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Division of Land Preservation, www.warrenparks.com/wcchc

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

3 - 6 pm Strolling/On Stage Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus & Wahoo Medicine Show

3 - 7:30 pm Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. Weekday special $5 per person, children 5 and under free of charge with paying adult. Ask about family discounts. Read more here.

3 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Schedule TBD Click here for more details.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Contest
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Balloon/Noodle Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay

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

5 pm Open Beef Show & Market Animal Steer Show, Livestock Show Building

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

5:30 pm & 7:30 pm Chicken In The Pan Toss Contest, Office Lawn
Youth division starts 5:30 Registration at 5:00 pm
NEW Adult division, ages 17 and up. Starts at 7:30 pm. Registration at 7:00 pm
Sponsored by American Legion Post 528

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

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

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

Tethered Rides (time TBA) ($20 per adult, $15 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

7 pm Talent Show Dance Floor

Strolling Entertainment - Made possible in part by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Division of Land Preservation, www.warrenparks.com/wcchc

Wednesday August 2, 2023 - Farmers’ Day

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

3 pm     Open Goat Show Livestock Building

3 - 6 pm     Strolling/On Stage Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus & Wahoo Medicine Show

3 - 7:30 pm Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. Weekday special $5 per person, children 5 and under free of charge with paying adult. Ask about family discounts. Read more here.

3 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Schedule TBD Click here for more details.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Contest
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Balloon/Noodle Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay

3 - 10 pm Carnival Rides Wristband Special Day
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.
Wristbands Monday - Friday $35

Or

Single tickets $1.50 each
Family Pack 20 tickets $25
Super Saver 45 tickets $50
3-5 tickets required depending on ride.

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

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

5:30 pm Stock / Hot Stock Tractor Pull, (Heavyweight divisions) Main Arena, Registration/Weigh Ins 3 pm.
Free for fairgoers

6 pm 4-H/FFA Poultry and Game Bird Show, 4-H Pavilion

6:30 pm Lehigh Valley Cloggers, on 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 (time TBA) ($20 per adult, $15 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

7:30 pm - Open Pet Show, Livestock Show Building Download Flyer and Share!
Registration 7:00 pm

Strolling Entertainment - Made possible in part by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Division of Land Preservation, www.warrenparks.com/wcchc

Thursday, August 3, 2023

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

3 pm 4-H/FFA Alpaca & Llama Show / 5:00 Livestock Trail, Livestock Show Bldg.

3 - 6 pm Strolling/On Stage Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus & Wahoo Medicine Show

3 - 7:30 pm Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. Weekday special $5 per person, children 5 and under free of charge with paying adult. Ask about family discounts. Read more here.

3 - 8 pm ids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Schedule TBD Click here for more details.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Contest
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Balloon/Noodle Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay

3 - 10 pm Carnival Rides Wristband Special Day
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.
Wristbands Monday - Friday $35

Or

Single tickets $1.50 each
Family Pack 20 tickets $25
Super Saver 45 tickets $50
3-5 tickets required depending on ride.

4 - 7 pm Waitin' On Sundown, on stage

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 (time TBA) ($20 per adult, $15 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

7 -9 pm Spectacular Square Dance Show, on stage on the dance floor
With caller Paul Ingis and emcee/announcer Hillary Hill. Watch dance squares and get a barn dance intro for fair patrons and beginners!

Strolling Entertainment - Made possible in part by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Division of Land Preservation, www.warrenparks.com/wcchc 

Friday, August 4, 2023

3 pm Open Dairy Show, Livestock Show Building

3 - 7:30 pm Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. Weekday special $5 per person, children 5 and under free of charge with paying adult. Ask about family discounts. Read more here.

3 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Schedule TBD Click here for more details.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Contest
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Balloon/Noodle Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay

3 - 9 pm Strolling/On Stage Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus & Wahoo Medicine Show

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

3 - 10 pm Carnival Rides Wristband Special Day
Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.
Wristbands Monday - Friday $35

Or

Single tickets $1.50 each
Family Pack 20 tickets $25
Super Saver 45 tickets $50
3-5 tickets required depending on ride.

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

5 pm Kids Rodeo Roundup, Horse Ring

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

Tethered Rides (time TBA) ($20 per adult, $15 youth 12 and under, 3 and under free with one paying adult). Balloon port on Strykers Road

5 - 9 pm The Dr. Dick Show, on stage, on office lawn

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

8 pm Demolition Derby, Main Arena - sold out
$12 per person reserved & open bleachers seating

Advance Tickets On Sale at Fairgrounds week of Fair and July 28, at Fairgrounds office from 9-6pm

Strolling Entertainment - Made possible in part by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Division of Land Preservation, www.warrenparks.com/wcchc 

Saturday, August 5, 2023

12 noon - Kiddie Pedal Pull, Livestock Show Building

12 - 2 pm Andrew Lobby, singer, on stage, office lawn

12 - 7 pm Take a Scenic Carriage Ride - Starts by back entrance by Fairgrounds office. $10 per person, children 5 and under free of charge with paying adult. Ask about family discounts. Read more here.

12 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Schedule TBD Click here for more details.
Contests:
Hula Hoop Contest
Soaker Water Gun Contest
Potato Sack Races
Pony Races
Ice Pop Eating Contest
Balloon/Noodle Contest
Hamster Wheel Relay

12 - 10 pm - Carnival Rides

Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits.
Single tickets $1.50 each
Family Pack 20 tickets $25
Super Saver 45 tickets $50
3-5 tickets required depending on ride.

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

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

2 - 7 pm Strolling/On Stage Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus & Wahoo Medicine Show

3 pm D2W Pro Wrestling, Dance Floor

3 - 5 pm CIRCLE ROUND THE SUN BAND, on stage, office lawn

3:30-6:30 pm - Strolling Dulcimer Musicians

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

4 pm - Ag Olympics Obstacle Courses - Adult and Youth! Horse Arena, registration 3:30 pm or pre-register!

4 pm - NEW DAY & TIME Lucky E Rodeo - Bulls,?Barrels, Team and Breakaway Roping,? APRA sanctioned $12
Preshow 3 pm - Lil’ Buckaroos &?Mutton Bustin’ (Participants must have ticket for main event.) Lil Buckaroos, at 3pm, main event at 4pm
For more info to enter check Lucky E Facebook page here.
Advance Tickets On Sale at Fairgrounds week of Fair and July 28, at Fairgrounds office from 9-6pm

6:30 - 9:30 pm - Avenue 16, 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 (time TBA) - ($20 per adult, $15 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

Strolling Entertainment - Made possible in part by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Division of Land Preservation, www.warrenparks.com/wcchc 

Fair Dates: July 29 - August 5, 2023

Fair Hours:

Saturday July 29, Sunday, July 30 & Saturday August 5: 12-10 pm
Monday July 31 through Friday August 4: 3-10 pm

Location: Warren County Farmers' Fairgrounds, Intersection of Route 519 and 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

Credit cards will be accepted at the Gate

Get your Advance Admission tickets here! Save $1 off each ticket.

Pets, other than service animals are not allowed. When entered in a show they must stay with the show.

Click Here for more information.