The Warren County Farmers Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival through Aug. 3

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 to hay bale rolling in the Agricultural Olympics, the Fair is a Family Tradition for many! Located in Harmony Township, NJ – just a few minutes north of Phillipsburg and minutes off Rt. 78 – the Fair will run from Saturday, July 27 through Saturday, August 3.

Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for children ages 6-12. And if that wasn't affordable enough, general admission tickets are available with a $1 discount, thru July 26. Purchase here.

The Hot Air Balloon Festival is a crowd favorite. If you’ve never been to a balloon festival, the balloons come out in the evening, with a 6:30 pm launch time. Full flights are available and may be scheduled in advance to ensure your spot. Text or call 908-283-0721 or email [email protected] to inquire about pricing and to reserve. There will be tethered rides each evening, first come first served, ranging from $20-$30 per person. Tentative start time is around 5 pm, if wind conditions allow.  On select evenings, special shape balloon Fred G. Monster and a Flying Pig will make an appearance.

Tickets for the Truck Pull on Thursday night may also be purchased at the Fairgrounds during regular Fair hours. Demolition Derbies are sold out.

Listen to some of our great local entertainers.  Waitin’ on Sundown on Thursday, TimeWhys on Friday, and Circle Round the Sun and Jake’s Rockin’ Country Band on closing day Saturday. All included in your admission to the Fair. If you like to perform yourself, you can participate in the Talent Show on Tuesday night.

Got kids? Be sure to check out the Kids’ Corral, where you will find crafts, contests, entertainment, activities and more. All activities and show free of charge for fairgoers and their children.

Of course it wouldn’t be a county fair without the traditional horse shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits and contests, an antique tractor show, carnival rides and some good old funnel cake, roasted corn on the cob, fresh squeezed lemonade and homemade pies. Support some great, local non-profits.

The Traditional Arts Expo showcases some fabulous quilting, weaving, sewing, Amigurumi and other fiber arts. Be sure to check out the Traditional Arts building and their wonderland of quilts on display on the south end of the Fairgrounds.

Warren County is situated less than 1.5 hours from both NYC and Philadelphia.

For a full schedule of events, directions, contests rules and more, visit www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org and plan your getaway today.

The Warren County Farmers’ Fair is supported in part by a grant from the NJ 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 & Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation with support by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.