83rd Annual

Warren County Farmers’ Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival

July 31 - August 7, 2021

Come Out & Play!Come Out & Play!

Directions to the Fair

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Follow the GREEN TENT SIGNS as you approach the Fair, located 3 miles north of Phillipsburg, on County Rt. 519. From Morristown: Rt. 80 W. to exit 12 (Blairstown/Hope). Turn left onto Rt. 521 So. to light in Hope. Go straight 6 miles on Rt. 519 So. to Rt. 46, then continue 10 miles on Rt. 519 So. From Trenton: Take Rt. 31 N. to Rt. 78 W., then take exit #3 off Rt. 78 to Rt. 22 W. Go past ShopRite to next light, turn right onto Rt. 519 N. Fairgrounds on left. From Allentown/Easton: Take Rt 22 E. through Phillipsburg. Just past Phillipsburg Mall, turn left onto Rt. 519 N. Fairgrounds on left. From the Poconos: Follow Rt. 80 to exit 4B (Buttzville, Portland). Then Rt. 46 E. for approx. 8 1/2 miles to second light. Turn right at light onto Rt. 519 So., continue for 10 miles. Fairgrounds on right. From New York/North Jersey: Follow Rt. 78 to Exit 3 (last exit in NJ). Take exit 3, continue to 3rd light at Rt. 519. Turn right onto Rt. 519 N. Cross Rt. 57 at the light, and continue 3 more miles on Rt. 519. Fairgrounds on left. From Philadelphia: Take the NE Extension to Allentown and exit for I‐78 heading E. to Phillipsburg, first exit in NJ. Take exit 3, continue to 3rd light at Rt. 519. Turn right onto Rt. 519 N. Cross Rt. 57 at the light, and continue 3 more miles on Rt. 519. Fairgrounds on left. From Philadelphia (Alternate directions): 611 through Doylestown. About 20 miles in the town of Harrow, bear right (not 412), continue until you reach 32 in Kintnersville. Follow N. up the river to Easton. Take Rt 22 East through Phillipsburg. Just past the Phillipsburg Mall, turn left onto Rt. 519 N. Fairgrounds on left. Address For GPS: 1350 Strykers Road, Phillipsburg NJ 08865 Less than 1 hour and a half from New York City and Philadelphia. Spend the day out in the beautiful countryside of Warren County, New Jersey. ExploreWarren.org

The 83rd Annual Warren County Farmers’ Fair

Come Out & Play! The roots of our Fair date back to four cold days in 1859, when 6,000 visitors traveled many miles and braved chilly October winds to view farm equipment, produce, animals, and very popular horse races at an event sponsored by the “Farmer’s Mechanics & Manufacturers Association” of Warren County.

Over the years, the Fair was held under various names, on various sites, and never failed to be a great attraction. From 1876 when “Mr. Brugler’s swines were especially fine”, to the turn-of-the century when the crowds at the Belvidere Fair swelled to 18,000 fun-seekers, the Fair carried on its tradition of family entertainment.

In 1937 sponsorship of the Fair was assumed by the Warren County Board of Agriculture, Pomona Grange and the United Milk Producers.

This year the Warren County Farmers’ Fair Association is proud to be celebrating 83 years. Today, the Fair provides eight days of educational & affordable family fun and entertainment. There is something for all ages and interests.

If you have never experienced our Fair, a trip this year is a must. The Fair offers a wonderful look at agriculture with 4H & FFA involvement, animal shows and contests, farm exhibits and more. Over the years additional attractions have been added. Today’s traditional favorites include the Hot Air Balloon Festival, Power Events in the Main Arena, free concerts, car shows and the popular Kids’ Corral.

This year the Fair kicks off with the Rafter Z Rodeo Bulls, Barrels & Horse Racing show. The show starts at 6:00 pm with Lil’ Buckaroo’s and Mutton Bustin’ and the main event starts at 7pm. Tickets are required. The week ends with an all new NJ High School Rodeo Association day of competition. Tickets required for the final round. These are just a few newly added or expanded events at the 2021 Warren County Farmers’ Fair!

Be sure to visit the website for the full schedule of activities: www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org

Harmony Twp., Warren County 3 miles N. of Phillipsburg on County Rte. 519

www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org www.balloonfestnj.com

Always a place for affordable family fun.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 VETERAN’S DAY – free admission w/ID Card OPEN HORSE SHOW 8 AM GARDEN TRACTOR PULL 10 AM 4-H/FFA ANIMAL SHOWS 10 AM‐8 PM WARREN HILLS FFA ALUMNI CAR SHOW 11‐4 PM OPEN QUOIT TOURNAMENT 1‐8 PM YOUTH PEDAL TRACTOR OBST. COURSE 3:30 PM DEMOLITION DERBY* 6 PM GREEN PLANET BAND 6 PM

MONDAY, AUGUST 2 Senior Citizens & Disability Awareness Day — Free Admission for Senior Citizens all day by showing your Medicare Card. SENIOR CITIZEN & DISABILITY AWARENESS SHOW Tai Chi with Stan Cohen 1:30‐2 PM, 2:30‐3 PM GIBSON’S GYM: Senior Weight Management /

In‐home Physical Exercise 2:30‐3:30pm POSTAL INSPECTOR: G.BOTTI Fraud & Scams in

the Aged and Disabled Population 2‐3 PM 4‐H/FFA GOAT SHOW 1 PM 4‐H MINI HORSE SHOW 2 PM NEW DAY/TIME ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL 3 PM NEW SENIOR SQUARE DANCING** 4-5 PM ANTIQUE CAR SHOW 5‐8 PM FIRE EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS SHOW 5‐9 PM 4-H SEEING EYE DOG DEMONSTRATION 6 PM FAIR QUEEN & PRINCESS CONTEST 7:30 PM

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 4-H/FFA & OPEN DAIRY SHOW 9:30 AM 4-H PRESENTATIONS & DEMOS 3 PM CUTEST BABY CONTEST 3:30 PM BABY CRAWLING 4:30 PM STOCK TRACTOR PULL 4:30 PM PINK LADY RIDERS 6 PM 4-H SEEING EYE DOG MEET & GREET 6 PM OPEN TALENT SHOW 7 PM

NEW FAIR HOURS

12 - 10 PM Saturdays, Sunday 3 - 10 PM Monday through Friday Note: Gates may be open for earlier activities during the week. Please keep in mind Exhibit Buildings, Commercial Buildings and other Fair activities may not be open until 12 noon on weekends and 3 pm on weekdays. Admission Adult: $9 • Ages 6-12: $5 • Ages 5 & Under: Free Season Pass: $36 • FREE PARKING Sunday: Veterans Day – free admission with proper ID Monday: Senior Citizens Day – free admission with Medicare Card Schedule of Events, Directions, Contest Rules & Regs VISIT WEB: www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org CALL: 908-859-6563 • fax: 908-475-6514 EMAIL: info@warrencountyfarmersfair.org MAILING ADDRESS: 165 Co. Rt. 519 S., Belvidere, NJ 07823 BalloonFest Info ~ Book a Ride VISIT WEB: www.balloonfestnj.com CALL: 908-283-0721 EMAIL: info@balloonfestnj.com Vendor Info EMAIL: Warrenvendor@gmail.com Advance Event Ticket / Season Passes Advance Tickets are available for Rafter Z Rodeo and Demolition Derbies, by Mail Order Only through July 15, 2021 Download Mail Order Form Online at: www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS & DEMOS 3 PM STOCK/HOT STOCK TRACTOR PULL 4:30 PM 4-H/FFA POULTRY & GAME BIRD SHOW 6 PM 4-H/FFA & OPEN HORSE COSTUME CLASS 7 PM OPEN PET SHOW 7:30 PM

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 4-H/FFA HORSE SHOW 3 PM ADDED DAY CUTEST BABY CONTEST 3:30 PM ADDED DAY BABY CRAWLING 4:30 PM 4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS & DEMOS 3 PM YOUTH PEDAL TRACTOR OBST. COURSE 3 PM 4-H/FFA & OPEN BEEF/STEER SHOW 5 PM RABBIT HOPPING EXHIBITION 6 PM MOTORCYCLE SHOW 6‐8 PM 4-WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK PULL* 7 PM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 4-H/FFA GAMES ON HORSEBACK 1 PM 4-H/FFA ALPACA SHOW 3 PM 4-H SEEING EYE DOG DEMOS 6 PM KID’S RODEO ROUNDUP 6 PM 4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK TRAIL 6 PM BOBBY CLARK BAND, in concert 7 PM NEW AMERICA’S SQUARE DANCE TEAM** 7 PM DEMOLITION DERBY* 8 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 KIDDIE PEDAL PULL 12 PM BIG WHEEL RACE 1 PM OLD TIME COUNTRY KARAOKE 1‐5 PM NJ HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOC. EVENTS SLACK RODEO PERFORMANCE 12:30 PM COWBOY & COWGIRL MEET & GREET 3:30 PM TOP GUN RODEO PERFORMANCE* 5:30 PM D2W Pro Wrestling 6 PM LEAH MARIE FULS, in concert 6 PM

* Additional Fees Apply. ** Provided by the Cultural and Heritage Division

of the Department of Land Preservation.

DAILY/MULTI-DAY ACTIVITIES KIDS’ CORRAL CHILDRENS’ TENT (NEW LOCATION FOR 2021, TRADITIONAL ARTS BUILDING) 12‐8 PM Sats., Sun. 3‐9 PM Mon. thru Fri. HOME & GARDEN BLDG. “WARREN COUNTY & YOU” EXHIBIT BLDG. 12‐9 PM Sats., Sun. 3‐9 PM Mon. thru Fri. VENDORS/ EXHIBIT BLDGS. 12‐10 PM Sats., Sun. 3‐10 PM Mon. thru Fri. BALLOON ACTIVITY – weather permitting Mass Balloon Launch 6:30 PM daily Tethered Balloon Rides Exact tether time TBD FRED G. MONSTER (Sat, Sun, Wed, Sat) 7:30 PM NEW WARREN GARDEN CLUB “GARDEN PATH” Programs Daily at 6:30 PM CARNIVAL RIDES Rides to run continuously during Fair hours, as weather permits. Wristbands Mon.‐Weds. $30, ride all the rides Family Pack 20 Tix ‐ $25 Super Saver 45 Tix ‐ $50 Single Tix $1.50 each (3‐4‐5 tickets per ride.) NEW CZIG MEISTER BREWERY BEER GARDEN 12‐10 PM, Saturdays, 3‐10 PM Friday STORYTIME AT POKEY’S PLACE 4 PM daily DRONE DEMOS 2‐3 PM Saturdays, Sunday STROLLING BANJO PLAYER, CHUCK WINCH** 3‐6 PM Tuesday & Wednesday

SATURDAY, JULY 31 BAKING CONTEST 10 AM TRUCK SHOW 12‐4 PM NEW JACKPOT OPEN SHEEP SHOW 12‐9 PM FRYING PAN THROWING 12 PM NEW AG OLYMPICS OBSTACLE COURSE 3:30 PM CIRCLE ROUND THE SUN BAND 5‐7 PM RODEO: BULLS, BARRELS & HORSE RACING* 6 PM

2021 Highlights – Shows, Exhibits and Activities

Fairgrounds Handicap Accessible

Thanks to the following major sponsors & supporters of the 2021 Fair & Balloon Festival

Balloons Powered By

Supported in part by a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.

VisitNJ.org

Garden Path presented by Warren Garden Club

Check out what’s growing at the Fair. This year the programming is expanding – or should we say growing – in several directions. The Fair is pleased to welcome the Warren

Garden Club to the Fair. Enjoy and explore the Garden Path, and the display gardens the club is working so diligently to present. In addition, one can learn from a number of speakers that will be presenting on a variety of topics, or stop by with your little ones for a children’s gardening experience. Daily Scheduled Programs - Starting at 6:30 pm Saturday Floral Design with Jenn Allen, followed by

Wildlife Habitat with Cindy Attinello Sunday Wellsweep Herb Farm with Patrick McDuffee Monday Landscaping for the Home Owner with Ben

Oberly from the “Plant Farm” Tuesday Container Gardening with Karen Artigliere Wednesday Mason Bee Houses with Denise Coleman and

Bill Carlson Thursday Turning a Supermarket Bouquet into a

Creative Design with Elizabeth Whiffen Friday Everything You Wanted to Know about

Garden Ponds with Christina and Mike Gannon from the Pond Place.

Saturday Living Wreath with Lois Attinello

Presented by Alston Construction

Balloons Powered by AmeriGas

This year marks the 21st year of the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Warren County, NJ.

Nothing compares to the thrill of watching a bevy of colorful hot air balloons majestically rise from green pasture to blue sky. If you’re inclined to adventure, you can buy a ticket and hop on board for the adventure of a lifetime.

In 2020, when Covid-19 prevented the Fair from opening, the Balloon Festival was held at long time sponsor, Warren County Community College. Guess what? Peo ple love balloon festivals! Now, Warren County can boast of 3 balloon festivals! (Be sure to hold the date for the Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival at the College, September 24 - 26, 2021.

Partnership with the College is not new. They have been a long time sponsor and participant at the Fair. Three years ago the College began sharing progress on their Unmanned Systems (Drone) program at the Fair. This year they share plans for the implementation of a recently awarded $2-million grant from the State of New Jersey's Securing Our Children's Future bond. Autonomous aircraft will be flown to conduct crop analyses, industrial drones will be demonstrated, Transportation as a Service will be reviewed, and attendees will be invited to try their flight skills on an entry level unmanned aircraft.

Equestrian Events Sunday, August 1, 8 AM

Open Horse Show ‐ English, Western, Pleasure & Speed Rain or shine. For information on competing please contact Ann Thomas at 201‐874‐2390 or Kyle Semanchik at 908‐892‐9278.

Mon., August 2 | 4‐H Mini Horse Show 2 PM Tues., August 3 | Pink Lady Riders 6‐8 PM Weds., August 4 | 4‐H/FFA & Open Costume Class 7 PM Thurs., August 5 | 4‐H/FFA Horse Show 3 PM Fri., August 6 | 4‐H/FFA Games on Horseback 1 PM

Mass Hot Air Balloon Launches Watch the mass hot air balloon launch in the evenings, around 6:30 pm (weather permitting). For those that are attending a Balloon Festival for the first time, balloon activity is subject to wind. This means that the balloons inflate when the air is most stable. During the day, when the sun is heating things up, thermals begin to form. As the sun starts to go down, the thermals settle down as well. At the Festival, the balloons prepare to inflate several hours before sunset. When planning your visit, please keep in mind the balloon activity starts around 6:30 pm. Tethered Balloon Rides Every evening, as weather permits, tethered rides will be offered for $15 per adult, $10 for children up to 12. Exact times are based on the weather/wind on the field each day. Please note tethered rides are weather sensitive and may require calmer winds than a free-flying balloon. Keeping safety in mind, we will begin as close to launch time as possible, and appreciate your patience. Generally they will begin around or after the mass balloon launch.

When you see the Unity Bank Balloon tethering, they’ll be helping raise funds for the Fred Grotenhuis Scholarships and Fred T. Grotenhuis Veterans Community Center project. The Balloon Festival was the vision of Fred Grotenhuis, lifelong resident of Harmony Township.

Special appearances on both Saturdays,

Sunday, and Wednesday by

Fred G. Monster

BALLOONS POWERED BY

Book a Balloon Ride: $225 per person

$610 private ride for 2 Major Credit Cards Accepted.

To schedule a ride visit www.balloonfestnj.com

ALL BALLOON ACTIVITY WEATHER PERMITTING.

MAIN ARENA EVENTS

Don’t miss the Kids’ Corral where kids can have fun with a variety of contests, shows and hands-on activities.

And we mean, don’t miss it, as the location for 2021 is changing. This year the Kids’ Corral is moving to what is traditionally the Traditional Arts Expo Building. No worries, for the Expo lovers - they are returning in 2022.

Make crafts or a quilt square that will become part of a big quilt. Quilts made from 2019 squares will be on display. Enter to win one! Interactive activities include mini golf, bowling, playing in the mini gravel pit, gathering eggs and milking a “cow”. Children may participate and win prizes in a variety of daily contests. Be entertained by clowns, be amazed by Rizzo’s Reptiles, enjoy the magic shows and a ventriloquist act. Create with Pottery Zone. Pick up or download a schedule so you can plan your visit accordingly. ALL activities are FREE to fairgoers!

Rafter Z Rodeo & Demo Derby tickets available by mail order thru July 15.

Download the order form from website.

RS ‐ Reserved Seating / OB ‐ Open Bleacher RAFTER Z RODEO ‐ Bulls, Barrels & Horse Racing Saturday, 7/31, 6 PM RS & OB $12 DEMOLITION DERBY Sunday, 8/1, 6 PM RS $12 / OB $11 4WD TRUCK PULL Thursday 8/5, 7 PM RS $7 / OB $6 DEMOLITION DERBY Friday, 8/6, 8 PM RS $12 / OB $11 NJHSRA TOP GUNS RODEO PERFORMANCE Saturday, 8/7, 5:30 PM RS & OB $10

Check Schedule online for Free Main Arena Shows. www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org

Opening Day Saturday, July 31 6pm Lil’ Buckaroos & Mutton Bustin’

(show ticket required to participate) 7pm Bull Riding, followed by Barrel & Horse Racing

Bull Barrels Horse Racing

Bull Barrels Horse Racing

Tickets $12

Advance Tickets

Available via Mail Order thru

July 15

America’s Dance Dancers of the America’s Dance Team will perform & demonstrate a variety of modern square dance musical routines at the Fair, on Friday night, August 6, from 7-8 pm. Dancers representing the many clubs of Northern NJ Square Dancers Assoc. will show how caller’s instructions flow with the music and will invite Fair participants to join in the fun for free instruction. Following will be an open

dance hour where everyone is invited on to the dance floor for line, freestyle, Texas two-step or the dance of their choice. Provided by the Cultural and Heritage Division of the Department of Land Preservation.

LEAH MARIE FULSSaturday, August 7 • 6pm

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

BOBBY CLARK BANDFriday, August 6 • 7pm

GREEN PLANET BANDSunday, August 1 • 6pm

CIRCLE ROUND THE SUN BANDSaturday, July 31 • 5pm