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Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring the Balloon Festival

Celebrating the American Farmer &amp; Family Traditions since 1937!
The Warren County Farmers’ Fair is more than an agricultural fair. It boasts a hot air balloon festival, and a variety of shows and competitions you don’t often find in today’s world of digital entertainment. From demolition derbies and a rodeo, to fry pan throwing and rubber chicken tosses, the Fair provides a great variety of entertainment for all! 
Located in Harmony Township, NJ – just a few minutes north of Phillipsburg and minutes off Rt. 78 – the Fair runs from Saturday, July 25 to Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Join us for a Fireworks celebration on Sunday night, July 26, at dusk (rain date Monday). The fireworks show in celebration of our nation’s 250 years of freedom is provided courtesy of the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.
The Fair itself celebrates 88 years of affordable family fun. Admission is only $10 for an adult, and $5 for children ages 6 through 12, with 5 and under being free, as well as free parking. Advance admission tickets are available online, handling fees apply.
Fair admission includes access to the balloon festival. It’s like two events for the price of one. If you’ve never been to a balloon festival, the balloons come out in the evening, with a 6:30 pm launch time. Full flight balloon rides are available and may be scheduled in advance to ensure your spot. Email <a href="mailto:fly@balloonfestnj.com">fly@balloonfestnj.com</a> to inquire about pricing and to reserve. Tethered rides are available each evening on a first-come, first-served basis, ranging from $20-$30 per person. The tentative start time is around 5 pm, weather conditions permitting. Patience is appreciated for these popular rides – especially for little ones – as passenger safety comes first.
Main Arena event schedule:
RS- Reserved Seating OB - Open Bleacher
Bullride Mania Rodeo 
Saturday, 7/25, 6 PM RS/OB $12
Demolition Derby Sunday, 7/26, 5 PM&nbsp; RS $15 / OB $12
Tractor Pull Tuesday, 7/28, 5 PM FREE 
Tractor Pull Wednes., 7/29, 5 PM RS/OB $5
4WD Truck Pull Thurs., 7/30, 6:30 PM RS/OB $10 
Demolition Derby Friday, 7/31, 8 PM&nbsp; RS $15 / OB $12
Friday night intermission is going full throttle with&nbsp;Rossi’s Crash for a Cause!
Sponsor spots are available on Rossi’s demolition derby cars, with proceeds supporting local charities that make a real impact in our community.
Check out the causes and sponsor a spot:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rossicdjr.com/about-crash-for-a-cause.htm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.rossicdjr.com/about-crash-for-a-cause.htm</a>
ACTION SPORTS SHOW Saturday, 8/1, 6 PM 
All Open Seating $5 A thrilling experience showcasing the talents of some of the most skilled riders in the world! Featuring BMX, FMX &amp; MC 
Band Schedule:
On Stage, Office Lawn:
Saturday, July 25 Harmony Garage Band, 5–8 pm
Sunday, July 26 Waitin’ On Sundown, 5–8 pm 
Wednesday, July 29 Zaire Band, 5–7 p
Thursday, July 30 Circle Round the Sun, 4–6 pm
Friday, July 31 Reel to Real Country Band, 5–8 pm
Saturday, August 1, TimeWhys, 6–9 pm
Beer Garden:
Saturday, July 25 Jimmy Pink, 6-9 pm
Thursday, July 30 Jesse Bardwell and the Noble Brother Trio, 6-9 pm
Friday, July 31 The Adventures of Matte Black, 6-9 pm
Got kids? Be sure to check out the Kids’ Corral, where you find crafts, entertainment, activities and more. Your kids can enter contests and win tickets to our very own local, iconic amusement park, Land of Make Believe. Join the Foam party on opening day Saturday – be sure to bring a towel (required to participate) and a change of clothes. All activities and shows are free of charge for fairgoers and their children.
Saturday, July 25 also features the Farmers’ Fair Fight Fest Combat Robots clashing all day down at the Kids’ Corral.
Sunday, July 26 is Veteran’s Day with free admission for Veterans and active duty military. Monday, July 27 is Seniors Day, with free admission when you show your Medicare card. Stop by a little early and enjoy the free Senior Expo, from 1:30-4 pm, on the dance floor. Seniors can participate in the Senior Chicken in the Pan Toss at 2:30 pm. 
Enjoy Carnival Rides specials throughout the week. Every day you can ride all the rides with a wristband special of $35. Purchase single tickets for $2 each (rides require different numbers of tickets) or save on a Family Pack of 20 tickets for $30 or a Super Saver of 45 tickets $60.
Other highlights include the Home &amp; Garden building displays, horse shows and contests, Fair Queen &amp; princesses contest, talent show. Enjoy a Traditional Arts expo and more. Download the brochure online at <a href="https://www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">warrencountyfarmersfair.org</a>
The Warren County Farmers’ Fair, featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. VisitNJ.org. 
Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren Co. Cultural &amp; Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation with support by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

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JOINT EFFORT SAFE STREETS COMMUNITY SPORTS ALERTJoint Effort Community Sports Program in conjunction with the Princeton Recreation Department, Princeton Police Department, PBA #130 and the Bailey Basketball Academy(BBA) will offer a free two day of hoops skills and shooting instruction on Saturday, August 8 from 9:00-12noon and youth challenge games on Sunday August 9th from 10am-7pm at the Community Park Basketball Courts, 372 Witherspoon Street[In the Back of the School]. This youth sports community engagement initiative is a part of the Joint Effort Princeton Witherspoon Jackson Community Safe Streets Summer Program scheduled from Friday, July 31st - Sunday, August 9th. The clinic will be directed by Bailey Basketball Academy Founder and top NBA hoop clinician, Kamau Bailey. Bailey is no stranger to the Princeton/Mercer County hoops community having coached locally at PDS and Stuart, ran the 76'ers summer youth basketball&nbsp; camps, as well as BBA and the Shot King Advanced Shooting Instructional Program(the premiere shooting program in NJ). He will be&nbsp;assisted by members of the Princeton&nbsp;Police Department and area coaches. Attendees at the Saturday, August 8th clinic will get individual skill development opportunities in ball handling, shooting, offense and defense, mental preparation, team play and a souvenir sports bag. In commenting on the clinic, Kamau Bailey said, "I appreciate the opportunity to give back to the town and the young people. Giving my time to youth hoops sports in Princeton during the annual Joint Effort summer program is an honor and I am excited to be directing this clinic for my Dad and the community as well as working with the Recreation and Police Department to share my hoop expertise with area players, coaches and families." The Sunday, August 9th Joint Effort Pete Young Sr. &amp; John Young&nbsp; Memorial Summer Youth Basketball&nbsp;Challenge Games&nbsp;will be held from 10:00am-7:00pm and will feature Princeton area youth and student athletes. Further, on Saturday, August 1st, there will be a Joint Effort History &amp; Pigskin Legends Recognition Program for the Joint Effort Princeton Witherspoon Jackson Community All Time Greatest Football Team, Most Valuable Players and Coach (See Attachment) at 4:00pm in the Elks Lodge, 124 Birch Avenue. For more information on the Joint Effort clinic, youth basketball games, Bailey Basketball Academy program or the All Time Greatest Football Ceremony, contact John Bailey at 720.629.0964&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:johnbailey062@gmail.com" target="_blank">johnbailey062@gmail.com</a>.

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