Warren County Community College

The Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun and Games Festival runs September 21 &amp; 22, at the Warren Community College, 475 Route 57, Washington NJ. The Hot Rides &amp; Hot Air Balloons Car &amp; Truck Show will be held on Saturday, September 21 of the event. Organizers are looking for participants. Preregister for $15, up until September 16, or take a ride out the day of the event and register for $20. Participants and their riders will have free admission and access to the balloon festival. 
The show will feature all types of cars - classic, muscle, sport, exotic &amp; custom, antiques &amp; more are all welcomed. Registration is between 1-2 pm. The festival runs from 2pm to 8pm with food trucks, vendors, music, children’s entertainment and a variety of balloon activity.
The car show will feature music by the legendary Doc South, from 1-4 pm. The awards ceremony will be held at 5:00 pm. Trophies will be awarded for the Top 10 Driver’s Choice Awards, Best in Show Judged and a People’s Choice Award. (Car Show on a paved lot.) 
Proceeds to Benefits the Fred T Grotenhuis Veterans Community Center project, out outdoor fitness to be installed in Fred’s home town of Harmony NJ by the end of 2024. Money from the registration fees go towards this project. Fred was a lifelong resident of Harmony Township and organizer of the original balloon festival in Warren County, at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair. He served in the US Army and flew helicopter in Vietnam. 
Download the registration form at <a href="https://www.balloonfestnj.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.balloonfestnj.com</a>. Look for the Quick Links. 
For more information, directions, and other scheduled activities visit www.balloonfestnj.com.
The Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun &amp; Games Festival 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 &amp; Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation with support by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

Local Event: Hot Rides & Hot Air Balloons Car & Truck Show

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Hot Rides & Hot Air Balloons Car & Truck Show

Saturday September 21, 2024: The Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun and Games Festival runs September 21 &amp; 22, at the Warren Community...

&nbsp;Come out to Warren County and explore the beautiful terrain as the seasons begin to change. Nestled in Washington Township, Warren Community College is where you will find a mix of hot air balloons, fun &amp; games on September 21 &amp; 22.
Warren Community College is conveniently located on Route 57, just minutes from Routes 31, 22 and 78 and less than 1.5 hours from both Philly and New York City.
Hot air balloons will take off each evening between 5:15-6:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Limited full flight hot air balloon rides are available. Tethered ride (short up and down) are also available for $30 per adult and $20 youth ages 4-12. The evening ends with a balloon glow with Fred G. Monster special shape, and other select balloons, beginning around 7:15 pm. The glow will be accompanied by DJ GOLDN, hosting a dance party from 6-8 pm, playing music for the occasion and handing out patriotic glow bracelets for the show.&nbsp;
Gates open at 2 pm and the festivities run until 8 pm each evening. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, children’s entertainment and games, live bands and DJ, tethered rides, and of course, the mass balloon launch. Find the schedule online at balloonfestnj.com, along with other quick links to ticket sales, car show registration, and vendor applications.
Did you know that Warren Community College has one of the top Uncrewed Systems Programs in the nation? Learn how to pilot, design and develop, maintain and repair drones, in addition to AI and Robotics. Be sure to check out the daily Drone demonstrations happening at the College’s very own Drone Port.&nbsp;
Purchase tickets at the Balloon Ride Tent for tethered rides ($30 per adult and $20 youth ages 4-12). The festival organizers welcome new sponsor, Hunterdon Hospital. Keep an eye out for their very own hot air balloon, which will be tethering on Saturday night. All proceeds from the tethers will go to the Fred Grotenhuis Memorial Scholarships. &nbsp;
Game tickets are $5 each and each attraction may require more than one ticket. Ax Throwing a try, $5 for 5 minutes will allow you to hone your skill! On Sunday, Autocades vintage video games trailer is back, with $10 wristbands or $20 family special. There are also free games, crafts and free mini golf and bounce house ($3) at the Fascination Place, sponsored by NY Life Insurance. Other free entertainment at the tent includes Clancy &amp; Lolli balloon animals and face painting, learn circus tricks with Grins. Sunday also includes and the magic and comedy of Balloons the Clown.&nbsp;
Explore&nbsp;Warren County's Timeline of Technology with our very own Renaissance man, Henry Skirbst! Join Henry on a spirited&nbsp;journey through the past, present, and future of Warren County, NJ.&nbsp; Help Warren County celebrate it’s upcoming Bicentennial Celebration in 2025. Take the Warren County Timeline of Technology Challenge scavenger hunt. At the Fascination Place, Henry puts on his Rocket Man hat and works with visitors to build paper rocket. See how far yours travels!
Musical entertainment on Saturday is the Stevie Vicks Duo from 3-6 pm and on Sunday is TimeWhys Band from 3-6pm.&nbsp;
Saturday features the Hot Rods &amp; Hot Air Balloons Car &amp; Truck Show, from 2-5 pm, with all the registration fees supporting the Fred T. Grotenhuis Veterans Community Center project. Pre-registration is just $15 and includes entry into the event for you and your riders. Registration day of the event is $20. Registration/check-in for the car show&nbsp; begins at 1 p.m. Top 10, participant judged and Best of Show, panel judged will be awarded at 5 p.m. Download the details and pre-registration form from the website.
Admission for the event is as follows:
GENERAL ADMISSION:&nbsp;
Save on Advance Tickets at www.balloonfestnj.com. Handling fees apply.
Adult: $8
Youth Ages 4-12: $4
Ages 3 &amp; Under: Free
Parking: $5 /car
Family Pack: $35, up to 5 people in car, includes parking
Online tickets have the option of ticket protection.&nbsp;

AT THE GATE: Cash or Credit.
Adult: $10,
Youth ages 4-12: $5
Ages 3 &amp; Under: Free
Parking: $5 /car

Warren Community College has plenty of lawn to spread out and social distance. Pets, food and alcoholic beverages are prohibited (with the exception of snacks &amp; beverages for small children). Feel free to bring blankets, lawn chairs, small games like quoits and corn hole. 


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The Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun &amp; Games Festival is supported in part by a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. VisitNJ.org.&nbsp;
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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