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82nd Annual
Warren County Farmers’ Fair
featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival
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July 27-August 3, 2019
Harmony Township, Warren County NJ • 3 miles north of Phillipsburg on Rte. 519
www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org
Historic Belvidere – A Step Back In Time
September 7 & 8, 2019
Belvidere Heritage invites you to the 31st celebration of Victorian Days, Saturday and
Sunday, Sept. 7 & 8, and a pre-festival cotillion presented by Comcast in the historic
Red Mill on Friday, Sept. 6.
Take a house tour, sip tea on a porch, and enjoy two full days of live entertainment
and Victorian demonstrations, juried vendors, kids’ zone by First Energy, and a
variety of foods. Stroll among vintage cars or visit historic encampments. Bid at the
DSM Heritage auction that benefits students, and create or buy art in the
Elizabethtown Gas Plein Air art competition. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage or walk
through our historic town. Admission to the festival is free. Some events require tickets.
Please visit our website for more information or to buy tickets for:
the Friday night cotillion, porch teas, house tours, graveyard tours.
www.belvidereheritage.com
Advance sales by mail until August 30th.
PO Box 134, Belvidere, New Jersey, 07823
Follow us:
Contact us: belvidereheritage@gmail.com or 908-777-1394
Belvidere Heritage, Inc., a NJ Non-Profit Organization 501c3, is dedicated to providing events that educate and bring to life the history
and ways of our town's bygone era. All monies from our Heritage Auction: Bid to Educate, go to high school scholarships.
Family Fun at the 82nd Annual Warren County Farmers’ Fair
We’re A Little Bit Country. That’s How We Roll! Saturday, July 27 – Saturday, August 3
The Warren County Farmers’ Fair is celebrating its out in style with Leah Marie Fuls and band, in concert at
82nd year in 2019. Throughout our history, the Fair has 6 pm, on closing day Saturday.
always been a place where local farmers have gathered as The south end of the fairgrounds is dedicated to
friends and competitors. Nonprofit organizations come to young children and tweens. The popular Kids’ Corral
work hard and do some fundraising during this 8 day continues to expand with more shows, interactive activi-
event. For years the Fair has been a tradition for local fam- ties and contests. All activities at the Kids’ Corral are free
ilies, as children came with their parents or grandparents, of charge to Fairgoers.
and now bring their grandchildren. And of course, the Hot Air Balloons are a big deal,
Each year the Fair strives to bring more variety to with mass launches every evening at 6:30 pm (weather
their audience, and this year is no different. Opening Day, permitting). Hot air balloons have become an important
Saturday July 27, the Fair is happy to present the Rafter part of the Fair. Over the years visitors from outside the
Z Rodeo, Bulls & Barrels Show, in the Main Arena. The boundaries of Warren County have been drawn to the
main event starts at 7 pm, but is preceeded by Lil’ Bucka- event by the balloons. Many enjoy a look at a lifestyle of
roos and Mutton Bustin’, for the little ones. (Children farming still present in Warren County, and explore other
that register for a chance to participate must be show things to do on return visits to our local communities.
ticket holders. Space is limited.) Tickets for the Rodeo are Visiting local wineries, coming back to cut a Christmas
going fast! Advance tickets are on sale, by mail order, for tree or picking pumpkins is all encouraged. Be sure to
this and other Main Arena events. Download the form visit our local tourism arm and sponsor, the Explore War-
from the website and get it in by July 10th! ren County Tourism Partnership, in the Warren County
Being a community-oriented event, admission rates Government Exhibit Building. Also visit their website
are kept affordable. Additionally, the Fair incorporates a explorewarren.org and sign up for their e-news, Warren
great deal of value-added activities and events, like the County Wanderings.
Hot Air Balloon Festival, Kid’s Corral, Traditional Arts Check out the schedule of events on the following
Expo, Car, Truck & Tractor Shows, and some free Main pages for some great, affordable entertainment for your
Arena action-packed events, like the ATV Mud Bog, and family. Then plan your visit to the 82nd annual Warren
the Antique and Garden Tractor Pulls. County Farmers’ Fair. We’re a little bit country. That’s
New to the Fair? It’s easy to start your own family tra- how we roll!
ditions by entering in one of the many contests. We have
over 50 to pick from. Try your skill at quoits, BBQ Ribs
cooking or baking. Show off your talent in the Country
Idol or Talent Show. Get “artsy” in the Home & Garden
Building, with the Arts & Crafts, Handwork or Photogra-
phy contests. Seek some thrills in one of the Power
Events. If you are a farmer, consider competing in the
Dairy, Livestock, Tractor shows, or in the Home & Garden
Building with your fruits and vegetables. When the com-
munity has an opportunity to learn about farming they’re
more likely to shop local and support local farmers and
their farming businesses. Or just ride over in style with
your antique or classic car, truck or motorcycle, and hang
out with other owners and spectators during one of these
shows.
This year the Fair again kicks off on Saturday with
the Wrestling Tournament sponsored by the Warren
Hills Wrestling Club. The wrestling starts at 8 am and
runs through 6 pm. In the Horse Ring spectators may
enjoy the Miniature Horse Show. (Visitors please note
while these events begin early, vendor booths, commer-
cial buildings and other attractions may not be open until
noon.) On Sunday the traditional Open English, Western,
Pleasure & Speed Horse Show starts, rain or shine, at 8
am in the horse ring. This show is one of the longest run-
ning Fair traditions.
Enjoy a series of free concerts at the Fair. On Sunday,
July 28 check out the All-American Country Experience
with country singers Lenny Martelli and Adam Yarger.
Friday night be entertained by local favorites, Bobby
Clark and The Play It Hard Band. The 2019 Fair will go
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Look for These
Murals Around the
Fairgrounds!
The Warren Hills Middle School 7th &
8th Grades, under the guidance of Dan
Diveny, Art Teacher, undertook the task
of painting murals for the 2019 Fair. As
part of their research, the group met
with students from the FFA (Future
Farmers of America) to discussed the
symbolism in their logo. The eagle repre-
sents freedom, the owl is for wisdom,
the sunrise and sunset is symbolic of
progress, the plow represents hard work
ethic and corn symbolizes unity.
From there students incorporated
these elements, and added elements rep-
resenting their own Fair favorites.
The murals took 3-4 weeks to com-
plete. Students first worked up design
concepts. Teams then divided up respon-
sibilities. They learned planning, problem
solving and working within a time frame.
The Fair would like for every barn to
be covered with murals from students
around the county. To participate in the
2020 Fair, contact Mr. Diviney at
divenyd@warrenhills.org
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Harmony Hardware
908-859-0166
Jen’s Sew It All
908-858-0906
2527 Belvidere Road, Harmony, NJ 08865
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Schedule of Events
FAIR HOURS REGISTRATION / DROP OFF DATES & TIMES
Home and Garden Building unless otherwise listed:
Saturday, July 27 – Saturday, August 3: 12-10 pm
Monday, July 22
Gates Open at 11 am from Saturday July 27 to Saturday, August 5:30 - 7:30 pm Photography, Arts & Crafts, Handwork
3, 2019. On select days and for your enjoyment, some of our
local clubs have shows that begin prior to our official open times. Tuesday, July 23
Exhibit buildings, vendor booths, food stands open by 12 noon. 4 - 6 pm Canning drop off (Must pre-register by July 22 )
12–9 pm Home & Garden and Traditional Arts Buildings Friday, July 26
Warren County Government Exhibit Building 9 am - 12 pm Hay Show, Livestock Exhibit Barn
9 am - 2 pm Antique Tractor Registrations, Antique
12–10 pm Commercial & Exhibit Buildings Tractor Barn
ADMISSION
12 - 9 pm Items brought to 4-H Building (Crafts, Photo,
Wood, Fine Arts, etc.)
4 - 6 pm Flower Show, FFA Building
Adult: $7 • Ages 5-12: $4 • Ages 4 & Under: Free 4 - 7 pm Herb Show, Open Vegetable & Hoser's Heavi-
Mon. – Fri. 11 am–4 pm: Ages 12 and Under: Free est Vegetable, Fruit Show
Season Pass: $35 • FREE PARKING EVERY DAY 6 - 8 pm Pullorum Testing at end of 4-H Building
SUNDAY: Veterans’ Day • MONDAY: Senior Citizens’ Day 6 - 9 pm Horticulture brought to 4-H Building
Fair Business Office: 165 County Rt. 519 S., Belvidere NJ Saturday, July 27
Fairgrounds: 3 Miles North of Phillipsburg, County Rt. 519 Home & Garden Building will open later on Saturday – fol-
GPS: 1350 Strykers Road, Phillipsburg NJ lowing judging & setup.
www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org 12 - 1 pm Fresh Cut Flowers and Herbs or Arrangements
www.balloonfestnj.com can arrive at 4-H Building
11 am -12 pm Youth/Tween/Adult Baking Contest registra-
tion, judging to follow
POWER EVENTS – MAIN ARENA
DAILY EVENTS - AT A QUICK GLANCE
Advance Tickets Available by Mail Order through July 10,
2019. Email wcfftickets@gmail.com or download form at
12 - 4 pm Carnival Ride Special (excluding Sat. Aug. 3)
www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org
Note: Rides are closed between 4-6 pm
RS = Reserved Seating OB = Open Bleachers 12 - 6 pm Fiber Artists in “The Crafters Cottage”,
Children age 1 (one) and under may attend ticketed shows at 4-H Livestock Building #1
no cost but THEY MUST sit on your lap. 12 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens’ Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Craft Sessions,
Saturday, July 27 @ 7 pm Rafter Z Rodeo Bulls & Barrels Shows, Contests and more.
RS & OB $12 per person 12 - 9 pm Traditional Arts, Home & Garden Buildings,
“Warren County & You” Exhibit Building
Preshow 6 pm - Lil’ Buckaroos & Mutton Bustin’
12-10 pm Commercial Exhibit Buildings
(Participants must have ticket for main event.) 1 pm Storytime at Pokey’s Place
6 - 10 pm Carnival Ride Specials – (excluding Friday
Sunday, July 28 @ 6 pm Demolition Derby evening, August 2 & all day Saturday, Aug. 3).
RS $12 per person • OB $11 per person 6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Inflation, hot air balloons
will launch from green pasture to blue sky.
Tuesday, July 30 @ 7 pm Diesel Truck Pull Tethered Rides – $10 per person.
RS $7 person • OB $6 per person (Tethered rides are weather/wind sensitive and
start time will be determined each evening
Wednesday, July 31 @ 6:30 pm Open Stock / Hot based on safety.) Balloonport on Strykers Rd.
Stock Tractor Pull
RS $6 per person • OB $5 per person Saturday July 27, 2019
Thursday, August 1 @ 7 pm 4-Wheel Drive Truck Pull 8 am Miniature Horse Fun Show, horse ring. Rain or
shine. Reg. 6:30 am
RS $7 per person • OB $6 per person
8 am - 6 pm Wrestling Tournament, Dance Floor
Friday, August 2 @ 8 pm Demolition Derby 8 am - 6 pm BBQ Ribs Cook Off, Balloon Port area
11 am Gates Open – Fair Officially Kicks Off
RS $12 per person • OB $11 per person
12 - 4 pm Open Nigerian Dwarf Goat Show, Livestock
Saturday, August 3 @ 4 pm Mud Bog Show Bldg.
12 - 4 pm Truck Show – Balloon Port area, Reg. 12-1 pm,
RS $8 per person • OB $7 per person
Voting 2 pm, Awards 3 pm
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Schedule of Events
12 - 4 pm Carnival Ride Special – $2 per ride Monday July 29, 2019 - Senior Citizens & Disability
Note: Rides are closed between 4-6 pm. Awareness Day - Free Admission for Senior Citizens all
12 - 6 pm Fiber Artists in “The Crafters Cottage”, day by showing your Medicare Card.
4-H Livestock Building #1
12 - 5 pm Wild West City Entertainment, Office Lawn 10:30-3:30 pm Senior and Disability Expo, Dance Floor
12 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area 11 am 4-H/FFA Swine Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
1 pm Storytime at Pokey's Place 12 noon 4-H/FFA Goat Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
1:30 pm 4-H/FFA Horticulture Judging, items on dis- 12 - 4 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $17
play in 4-H Bldg. weeklong Note: Rides are closed between 4-6 pm.
2 pm 4-H/FFA Small Animal Judging, 4-H Pavilion 12 - 6 pm Fiber Artists in “The Crafters Cottage”,
2 - 3 pm Drone Demos - Recreational Drone Usage, 4-H Livestock Building #1
with Warren County Community College, Balloon Port 12 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
3 pm 4-H/FFA Rabbit Judging, 4-H Pavilion 1 pm 4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Bldg.
3 - 4 pm Baking Contest - Youth/Tween/Adult, Home & 1 pm Honey Show Judging
Garden Bldg. judging to follow 1 pm Storytime at Pokey's Place
5 pm Country Idol Contest, on stage, Office Lawn. 2:30 pm Garden Tractor Pull, Main Arena, Reg. 12:30 pm
Followed by performance by Leah Fuls, 2016 win- 3 pm Tortoise and the Hare Race, 4-H Pavilion
ner Pre-reg. is required. Check in 4:30 pm 5 - 8 pm Antique Car Show, Sponsored by American Legion
6 pm NEW Rafter Z Rodeo Bulls & Barrels, starting Post 528, Office Lawn (Reg. 5 - 6:30 pm, Voting and
with Lil’ Buckaroos & Mutton Bustin’ with young Awards 6:30 - 7:30 pm)
ones from the audience (must be ticket holder) 5 - 9 pm Fire Equipment & Apparatus Show,
6 - 10 pm Carnival Ride Special – $2 per ride Strykers Rd.
6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 15 hot air 6 - 10 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $25
balloons. Tethered Rides follow (time TBA) $10 6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch - up to 25 bal-
per person, balloon port on Strykers Road loons will launch from green pasture to blue sky.
Tethered Rides follow (time TBA) $10 per per-
Sunday July 28, 2019 - Veteran’s Day son, Balloon Port on Strykers Road
Veteran's Day – Free Admission for Veterans all day 7 pm 4-H Seeing Eye Dog Demonstration, 4-H Bldg.
by showing your military/veteran’s ID card. 7:30 pm Fair Queen & Princess Competition, Dance
Floor
8 am Open Horse Show – English, Western, Pleas-
ure & Speed, Horse Ring - Rain or Shine Tuesday, July 30, 2019
9 am Antique Tractor Pull, Main Arena, Reg. at 7:00 am 12 noon pm 4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Bldg.
11 am 4-H Shooting Sports Field Archery Match, 12 - 4 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $17
4-H Bldg. Note: Rides are closed between 4-6 pm.
11 am - 4 pm Warren Hills FFA Alumni 14th Annual Car 12 - 6 pm Fiber Artists in “The Crafters Cottage”,
Show, in the Balloon Port on Strykers Road, 4-H Livestock Building #1
Sponsored by Warren Hills FFA Alumni Affiliate 12 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area
11 - 7 pm Open Quoit Tournament – Dance Floor, spon- 1 pm Shooting Sports NASP Match, 4-H Bldg.
sored by Stewartsville Grange 1 pm Cutest Baby Contest, Dance Floor, Reg. 12 pm
12 pm 4-H/FFA Sheep Show, Livestock Show Bldg. 1 & 3 pm Storytime at Pokey’s Place
12 - 4 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $17 2 - 3 pm Drone Demos - Precision Agriculture, with
Note: Rides are closed between 4-6 pm. Warren County Community College, Balloon Port
12 - 6 pm Fiber Artists in “The Crafters Cottage”, 2:30 pm Baby Crawling Contest, Dance Floor, Reg. 2 pm
4-H Livestock Building #1 3 pm Tortoise and the Hare Race, 4-H Pavilion
12 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area 5 pm 4-H/FFA and Open Beef/Steer Show,
1 pm Storytime at Pokey's Place Livestock Show Bldg.
2 - 3 pm Drone Demos - Recreational Drone Usage, 6 - 10 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $25
with Warren County Community College, Balloon Port 6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch - up to 25 bal-
3 pm Tortoise and the Hare Race, 4-H Pavilion loons launch. Tethered Rides follow (time TBA)
3:30 pm Youth Pedal Tractor Obstacle Course (ages $10 per person, Balloon Port on Strykers Road
5–8), Office Lawn, Reg. 3:00 pm 7 pm Diesel Truck Pull, Main Arena $6 per person
5pm 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle Match, open bleachers, $7 per person reserved seating
4-H Bldg. 7 pm Talent Show, Dance Floor Pre-reg. is required.
6 pm Demolition Derby, Main Arena $11 per person Check in 6:30 pm
open bleachers, $12 per person reserved seating
6 pm Adam Yarger, Lenny Martelli in concert, on stage Wednesday July 31, 2019 - Farmers’ Day
6 - 10 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $25 10 am Farmers' Stock Tractor Pull, Main Arena
6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, up to 15 hot air 10 am 4-H/FFA Dairy Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
balloons launch. Tethered Rides follow (time 12 noon 4-H/FFA Games on Horseback, Horse Ring
TBA) $10 per person, balloon port on Strykers 12 - 4 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $17
Road Note: Rides are closed between 4-6 pm.
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Schedule of Events
12 - 6 pm Fiber Artists in “The Crafters Cottage”, 12 - 8 pm Kids’ Corral Childrens’ Activity Area
4-H Livestock Building #1 1 pm 4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Bldg.
12 - 8 pm Kids' Corral Childrens' Activity Area 1 pm Storytime at Pokey’s Place
1 pm Storytime at Pokey's Place 2 - 3 pm Drone Demos - Search & Rescue, with Warren
2 pm 4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Bldg. County Community College, Balloon Port
2 - 3 pm Drone Demos - Precision Agriculture, with 3 pm Tortoise and the Hare Race, 4-H Pavilion
Warren County Community College, Balloon Port 4 - 10 pm Ice Cream Sandwich fundraiser, FFA Barn
3 pm Tortoise and the Hare Race, 4-H Pavilion 6 pm Roller Derby Demonstration, Dance Floor
4 - 10 pm Ice Cream Sandwich fundraiser, FFA Barn 6 pm Kid’s Rodeo Roundup, Horse Ring
6 pm 4-H/FFA Poultry & Game Bird Show, 6 -10 pm Carnival Rides (Ticket Sales Only)
4-H Pavilion 6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch - up to 25 bal-
6 - 10 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $25 loons launch. Tethered Rides follow (time TBA)
6:30 pm Stock / Hot Stock Large Tractor Pull, Main $10 per person, balloon port on Strykers Road
Arena $5 per person open bleachers $6 per person 7 pm 4-H Round Robin, Livestock Show Bldg.
reserved seating 7 pm Bobby Clark and "The Play It Hard" Band, on
6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch - up to 25 bal- stage, Office Lawn
loons will launch from green pasture to blue sky. 8 pm Demolition Derby, Main Arena $11 per person
Tethered Rides follow (time TBA) $10 per per- open bleachers $12 per person reserved seating
son, Balloon Port on Strykers Road
7 - 8 pm NEW America’s Dance - Square Dance Team Saturday, August 3, 2019
demo, Dance Floor 11 am - 6 pm Blood Mobile, Main Parking Lot, please donate
7:30 pm Open Pet Show, Livestock Show Bldg. Reg. 7 pm 12 noon Kiddie Pedal Pull, Livestock Show Bldg.
12 - 2 pm ATV Mud Bog, Main Arena, FREE
Thursday, August 1, 2019 12 - 4 pm Carnival Rides (Ticket Sales Only)
8 am 4-H/FFA Horse Show, Horse Ring 12 - 6 pm Fiber Artists in “The Crafters Cottage”,
10 am Tractor Pull (Lightweight Divisions), Main Arena 4-H Livestock Building #1
12 noon Alpaca Show, Livestock Show Bldg. 12 - 8 pm Farmers’ Market
12 - 4 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $17 12 - 8 pm Kids’ Corral Childrens’ Activity Area
Note: Rides are closed between 4-6 pm. 12:30 pm Frying Pan Throwing Contest, (women only)
12 - 6 pm Fiber Artists in “The Crafters Cottage”, Office Lawn, Reg. 12 pm
4-H Livestock Building #1 1 pm Storytime at Pokey’s Place
12 - 8 pm Kids’ Corral Childrens’ Activity Area 1 pm 4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Bldg.
1 & 3 pm Storytime at Pokey’s Place 1 pm Big Wheel Race, Dance Floor Reg. at 12:30 pm
2 - 3 pm Drone Demos - Law Enforcement/Emergency 2 pm Hay Bale Rolling Contest, Horse Ring, Men,
Response, with Warren County Community College, Women & Co-Ed Divisions Reg. 1:00 pm
Balloon Port 4 pm Mud Bog Competition, Main Arena $7 per per-
3 pm Tortoise and the Hare Race, 4-H Pavilion son open bleachers $8 per person reserved seating
3 pm Livestock Trail, Livestock Show Bldg. 4 - 10 pm Ice Cream Sandwich fundraiser, FFA Barn
3 pm Youth Pedal Tractor Obstacle Course (ages 5 pm DZW Pro Wrestling, Dance Floor
5–8), Office Lawn, Reg. 2:30 pm 6 pm Leah Marie Fuls, on stage, Office Lawn
4 - 10 pm Ice Cream Sandwich fundraiser, FFA Barn 6 -10 pm Carnival Rides (Ticket Sales Only)
5 pm Rabbit Hopping & Agility Show, 4-H Pavilion 6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch - up to 25 bal-
6 - 9 pm Motorcycle Show, Dance Floor – enter Fair loons launch. Tethered Rides follow (time TBA)
crossing foot bridge by dance floor Reg. 6 - 7 pm, $10 per person, balloon port on Strykers Road
Voting 7 - 8 pm, Awards 8:30 pm
6 - 10 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $25 NOTE: Rides Closed 4-6 pm daily.
6:30 pm Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch - up to 25 bal- Balloon Activities weather permitting.
loons launch. Tethered Rides follow (time TBA)
$10 per person, Balloon Port on Strykers Road Schedule Subject to Change.
7 pm 4-Wheel Drive Truck Pull, Main Arena $6 per per-
son open bleachers $7 per person reserved seating
7 pm 4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Bldg.
General Fair Info: 908-859-6563
info@warrencountyfarmersfair.org
7 pm 4-H/FFA & Open Horse Costume Class, Horse
Ring
Friday, August 2, 2019 Vendors: 908-459-4360
10:30 am Dairy Show, Livestock Show Bldg. wcff37@gmail.com
12 - 4 pm 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Match, 4-H Bldg.
12 - 4 pm Carnival Ride Wristband Special – $17
Note: Rides are closed between 4-6 pm.
Balloon Fest: 908-283-0721
12 - 6 pm Fiber Artists in “The Crafters Cottage”, fly@balloonfestnj.com
4-H Livestock Building #1
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Equestrian Events Schedule – Horse Ring
Saturday, July 27
8:00 AM Miniature Horse Fun Show
Sunday, July 28
8:00 AM Open English, Western, Pleasure & Speed Horse Show
Co-Chairpersons: Ann Thomas & Kyle Semanchik
Head Secretary: Stacy Thomas
Secretary: Karen Mulholland, Susan Lackey, Mary Hyson
Announcer: Emma Cougle
Awards Presenter: Madeline Crisp, 2018 Fair Queen &
Amelia Hornung, 2018 Fair Princess
Coggins Checker: Sarah Strauss
Trailor Parking: Carl Schroeder
Ring Steward: Christine Salter
Gate: David Strauss
Wednesday, July 31
12:00 NOON 4-H/FFA Games on Horseback
Thursday, August 1
8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Horse Show
3:00 PM Livestock Trail
7:00 PM 4-H/FFA and Open Horse Costume Class Show
Thanks to our Sponsors of the Open Horse Show
The following sponsors each Home Depot Design Center / Harris Leather
donated saddles to give away for Hackettstown Triple Crown Feeds
prizes this year Joan Cummins JT International
Jack and Brittany Pitts Fortex/Fortiflex
• The Mattar Family Johnson Dodge Hobbyhorse
Hot Bagels Abroad / Jr Wenger Tack
• Edgewood Valley Farms, Hackettstown Robinhoods
The Lehigh Valley Rodeo Doug Meshach/Regional Oil Jacks Inc.
Ace Hardware/ Vetercyn
Agway-Blairstown Valley Vet
• GM Performance Horses
Tractor Supply, Washington Toklat
Lessons||Training||Sales – RiverStar Diner, Hackettstown Purina Feeds
Great Meadows, NJ Pards Western Shop Tory Leather
Straightarrow Products Big D Products
• Lenape Hollow Farms Impact Gel Pads Chicks Saddlery
Boarding, Lessons, Sales Tom Balding Bits and Spurs Southern States Feed
Dover Saddlery Mayatex Saddle Pads
Sleazy Sleepwear for Horses Animed Products
Horse Duds & Suds Equine Royal Wire Products Ice Horse
Laundry Facility – Nutreena Feeds Perris Leather
Noelle Humenick, owner Zoetis Montana Silversmith
Outlaw Outfitters Twinkle Products Horsemens Outlet
Tickners Farm & Pet Supply Lowes of Hackettstown Schnieders Saddlery
Sam Klimas Forage Solutions Blue Seal Feeds
Horsemans Outlet Hoofwraps Rod’s Western Palace
Penwell Mills Feed Store Home Depot, Hackettstown L & M Sales and Service,
Star D Farm Davis Mfg. Great Meadows
Lowe’s / Hackettstown Back on Track Whispering Mane Homestead LLC.
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The Kids’ Corral Chock Full of Fun for Your Little Ones
Got kids? Plan a visit to the The Kids’ Corral, where you will find a great deal of
hands-on fun, entertainment and education. We suspect parents have just as much
fun as the children do. The fact that it’s easy on the wallet (everything is FREE of
charge for fairgoers) is an added bonus!
Young cowboys and cowgirls can enjoy sensory tables or the ever popular garden
and sand boxes. Create a lasting memory - design your own quilt square this year,
and next year enter a drawing to win the quilt with your square sewn in it. Quilts are
assembled each year by Rosa Iannitelli of White Township, NJ.
Contests include ice pop, jello and pie eating, Veggie Fear Factor, hula hooping,
butter sculpting and potato sack racing.
Registration for contests is at the Kids’ Corral from 12:00 noon to one half hour
before start of contest. Children must arrive for the contest 5 minutes prior to start
of the contest, so plan accordingly for the day. This year, in order to accommodate
all the children that visit the tent, we ask that once your child has won a particular
contest, they allow others to participate the remainder of the week.
The Fair is delighted to provide this free area of activity and fun for all of the vis-
itors to the Fair!
The Kids’ Corral is open from the hours of 12 noon to 8 pm, daily.
Schedule of Shows & Crafts 5:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
6:30 pm Dino Roar
See contest schedule on page 11 for daily contests.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
SATURDAY, JULY 27 12 - 4 pm Pottery Zone – Play with Clay
12 - 4 pm Pottery Zone – Play with Clay 12 - 8 pm Open Craft Time
12 - 8 pm Open Craft Time Fun with Unity Bank
1:00 pm Scott Wagstaff the Ventriloquist 1:00 pm Dino Roar
3:00 pm Magic by Tom Yurasits 2:00 pm Merriloons the Clown
4 -6 pm Recycled Crafts with Diana Dove 4:00 pm Games with Environmental Jeopardy
5:00 pm Rizzo’s Reptiles Dino Roar
6:30 pm Magic by Tom Yurasits 5:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
6:30 pm Dino Roar
SUNDAY, JULY 28
12 - 4 pm Pottery Zone – Play with Clay THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
12 - 8 pm Open Craft Time 12 - 4 pm Pottery Zone – Play with Clay
Fun with Unity Bank 12 - 8 pm Open Craft Time
1:00 pm Scott Wagstaff the Ventriloquist 1:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
3:00 pm Science Tellers 3- 7 pm Recycled Crafts with Diana Dove
4- 6 pm Recycled Crafts with Diana Dove 3:30 pm Sciencetellers
4:30 & 6:30 pm Magic by Tom Yurasits 5:00 pm Rizzo’s Reptiles
6:00 pm US Martial Arts Demo
MONDAY, JULY 29 6:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
12 - 4 pm Pottery Zone – Play with Clay
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
12 - 8 pm Open Craft Time
12 - 4 pm Pottery Zone – Play with Clay
1:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
12 - 8 pm Open Craft Time
3 – 7 pm Recycled Crafts with Diana Dove
Fun with Unity Bank
4:00 pm Veggie Fear Factor
1:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
4:00 pm Games with Environmental Jeopardy
3:00 pm Magic with Tom Yurasits
5:30 pm Rizzo’s Reptiles
4 -6 pm Recycled Crafts with Diana Dove
6:00 pm US Martial Arts Demo
4:30 pm Scott Wagstaff the Ventriloquist
6:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
6:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
TUESDAY, JULY 30 SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
12 - 4 pm Pottery Zone – Play with Clay 112 - 4 pm Pottery Zone – Play with Clay
12 - 8 pm Open Craft Time 12 - 8 pm Open Craft Time
1:00 pm Dino Roar 1:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
2:00 pm Merriloons the Clown 3:00 pm Sciencetellers
3:00 pm Science Tellers 5:00 pm Rizzo’s Reptiles
4:00 pm Games with Environmental Jeopardy 6:30 pm Merriloons the Clown
Dino Roar
Schedule Subject To Change
10 DAILY CONTESTS Saddle Up Kids, for Friday August 2, at the Fair
Registration for contests is at the Kids’
Corral from 12:00 noon to one half hour
before start of contest. Children must
arrive for the contest 5 minutes prior to
start of the contest, so plan accordingly. In
order to accommodate all the children
that visit the tent, we ask that once your
child has won a particular contest, they
allow others to participate the remainder
of the week.
DAILY
2:00 pm Pie Eating Contest
4:00 pm Veggie Fear Factor
6:00 pm Ice Pop Eating Contest
SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY
7:00 pm Hula Hoop Contest
SATURDAY, TUESDAY, SATURDAY
See Rules and Regs for contest details at
3:30 pm Potato Sack Race
SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org
1:00 pm Jell-o Eating Contest
MONDAY & THURSDAY
3:00 pm Butter Sculpting Contest
11 Snap Your Favorite Photo Warren County Farmers’ Fair
Contest Winners from 2018 Fair Association Board of Directors
Officers
Pictured on the FRONT COVER are the winners Ann Thomas – President
of the 2018 Snap Your Favorite Photo contest. James Watters – Vice-President
Mike Toretta – Treasurer
Winners & honorable mentions are as follows: Directors
FIRST PLACE Diantha Quick, Girl with Ribbons Rich Castimore Sam Santini Frank Van Horn
Mike Ferri John Slack James Bischoff
SECOND PLACE Ernest Alexander, Maxwell &
Monster Ken Hoser Rich Herzer Kevin Wisner
THIRD PLACE Leslie Eng, Horse Rider Personnel
HONORABLE MENTION MaryBeth Castimore – Vendor Secretary
Samantha Quick, Kids in Tractor Wheel on page 20 Kelley Smith – Secretary & Program Assistant
Giulia Grotenhuis – Marketing Coordinator
Casey Stone, Antique Tractor, pictured on page 22
Betty Turcic – Financial Secretary & Grounds Rental
Details on how to enter for 2019 on Page 43!
Mission Statement of the
Warren County Farmers’ Fair Association, Inc.
Veterans Day, The Board of Directors shall be comprised of twelve (12)
members, six (6) to be selected by the two organizations:
Senior Citizens’ Day,
Warren County Board of Agriculture and the Warren Coun-
ty Pomona Grange.
Admission & Ride
That the purpose for which it is formed is to establish
and conduct and carry on from year to year an educational
Specials at the Fair
fair for the purpose of promoting interest in all phases of
Warren County’s agriculture and to promote the interest of
agriculture generally throughout Warren County.
To promote and hold an annual agricultural fair in the
While the Warren County Farmers’ Fair is one of the most County of Warren, State of New Jersey, to comprise exhibits,
affordable events around of its size, the Board of Directors like contests and such other activities as the directors may elect
to advance the interests of agriculture in the county.
to service the community by having a few Fair admission spe-
To encourage and solicit participation by farmers, 4-H
cials during the 8-day event. members, FFA members, Granges and other organizations
allied with agriculture as the fundamental basis of the oper-
Sunday is Veterans Day at the Fair and there is free admission ation of such a fair. As well as residents in the community
all day for Veterans and active duty military when you show your in the areas of Traditional Arts and Cultural and Heritage
related projects, the environment and all other related fields
military ID.
of interest.
To use such income as accrues to the Association from
Monday is Senior Citizens’ Day, where seniors get in free by rentals and any other sources to carry out any of the afore-
showing their Medicare card. mentioned purposes of the Association.
Other weekday specials include free admission for children
ages 12 and under, until 4 pm. Children ages 4 and under are
always free as well as there being free parking every day.
If you would like to earn some free admission passes to the
Fair consider volunteering for a few shifts of “building watch” www.OneStopAce.com
for the Home & Garden building. Details may be found
online at www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org on the Contest
Rules and Regs page, by clicking on “Building Watch Letter
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12 Test Your Brawn With Human
Powered Events at the Fair
Got stress? The Frying Pan Throwing contest is a great
way to bring down your stress level. This contest is your
opportunity to toss a 5 lb. cast-iron frying pan. Skillets are
thrown for distance. Competition is open to all women,
ages 18 and up, from NJ and PA.
This popular event is moving to a new day and new
location - the Horse Ring, on Saturday, August 3, followed
by the Hay Bale Rolling contest.
Register the day of the event beginning at 11:30 am,
at the Horse Ring. Space is limited and throwing begins at
12:30 pm.
There are four divisions:
18 thru 29 years old
30 thru 45 years old
46 thru 60 years old
61 years old and older
Winners of each division receives trophy or ribbon.
First place winners go on to compete for awards of a tro-
phy, $25 prize and, of course, braggin’ rights.
Following this contest is the Hay Bale Rolling con-
test. Gather your brawniest buds and fastest friends for
this fun and exciting test of strength and speed. Win cash
prizes and bragging rights.
There are three divisions:
Men ~ Women ~ Co-ed
Start building your team of 4 people. Registration begins
at 2:00 pm, at the Horse Ring.
Details for
Frying Pan Throwing & Hay Bail Rolling
are online at www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org
under Contest Rules & Regs
Our Cordial Thanks...
is gratefully extended to our advertisers,
fair supporters, event sponsors and Bal-
loon Festival sponsors. You have all con-
tributed to the success of the Warren
County Farmers’ Fair this year.
We sincerely ask our friends and visitors to
show their appreciation to these supporters
and exhibitors by favoring them with your
business as often as you are able.
13 2019 Fair Queen Competition Candidates
Megan Elizabeth Baker is 18 years books per week. She aspires to become a high school English
old with brown eyes and brown teacher, and dreams of becoming a published author. She speaks
hair. She is the daughter of James conversational Portuguese, Italian, and Russian, and can also
and Marie Baker. Megan resides in sign ASL. She has been riding horses for six years. She has 10
Great Meadows, is a graduate of rabbits, 3 cats and a fish.
Hackettstown High School and will
be attending Centenary University Katherine Glynn Inscho is 17
in the fall. years old with brown eyes and
Megan’s hobbies include play- blonde hair. She is the daughter of
ing field hockey and lacrosse, skiing, Jodee and John Inscho. Katherine
drawing, painting and hiking. resides in Belvidere and is in the
Megan’s community involve- 11th grade at Excell High School.
ment includes helping with Smiles Katherine is involved in the
for Margaret, and helps coach equine industry, with extensive
Megan Elizabeth Baker
younger girls in field hockey and training in Western Pleasure,
lacrosse. Horsemanship and Showmanship
Megan’s agricultural activities disciplines. She is a member of the
include living on a Horse farm and helping with daily horse care Garden State Appaloosa Associa-
along with other farm related activities (unloading hay, clean up tion, the Keystone Appaloosa Asso-
fields, repair fence, etc.) She is a member of the Warren County ciation, The Appaloosa Horse Club
4-H Club Kidding Around. Katherine Glynn Inscho and the Miniature Horse Club. She
Megan is a vegetarian, and also enjoys playing the piano and is also a member of the Warren
the guitar. County 4-H Stablemates and Teen
Council clubs. She is CPR certified through the Red Cross, and
Elizabeth Valerie Farley is 17 is a certified babysitter through the local hospital program.
years old with green eyes and brown Katherine’s community involvement includes bringing small
hair. She is the daughter of Valerie equines to local nursing homes for the residents to interact with,
and Timothy Farley. Elizabeth participating in roadside cleanups in her community, donating
resides in Pohatcong and is a stu- toys, clothing and blankets to families in need. She helped in a
dent at Phillipsburg High School. local soup kitchen during the holiday season to make sure every-
Elizabeth’s special training one had a warm meal.
includes 2 years of leadership train- Katherine’s agricultural activities include being the 2019
ing at the North Jersey 4-H Teen Warren County 4-H Equestrian of the Year, and will be compet-
Conference, attended the FFA ing for the title of State Equestrian of the Year in August. She is
National Convention and the FFA a member of the National Horse Judging Team, and is a team
Advocacy and Legislative Leadership member on the Warren County 4-H Equine Science Team partic-
Day. She is certified in basic first aid ipating in the state Horse Bowl, Horse Judging and Hippology
and adult CPR. She has learned how competitions. She is a farm hand at Meadows Farm and helps
Elizabeth Valerie Farley
to use Adobe Photoshop, as well as clean the barns at MD Performance Horses.
other Adobe software. Some unique and interesting facts about Katherine include
Elizabeth is a member of many being an 8th generation equine farmer and 5th generation Warren
clubs at Phillipsburg High School, including the Forensics County resident. She is a well-disciplined home school student.
Speech and Debate Team, the Dance Team/Color Guard, Book
Club and National Honors Society. She is an 8 year member of
Warren County 4-H and an active member of Phillipsburg FFA. Gracie Morgan Klimas is 18 years
She has shown at the 4-H Model Horse show, 4-H Rabbit Shows, old with green eyes and blonde hair.
and has displayed her arts & crafts and photography in the 4-H She is the daughter of Ruby and
building at the Warren County Farmer’s Fair. Victor Klimas. Gracie resides in
Elizabeth’s community involvement has included volunteer- Great Meadows and is beginning
ing for the Thomas the Tank Engine train ride, Hackettstown Penn Foster School in the fall.
Community Day, roadside cleanups and the Warren County 4-H Gracie has a deep love for hors-
Tractorcade and Agripalooza. She assisted in a Kiwanis food es and riding. She loves teaching
drive and Pennies for Patients. She helped organize and was a people, especially children, all
chairperson for PHS FFA Barnyard Days. about horses and how to ride. She is
Elizabeth’s agricultural activities include being a member of a member of many Professional
PHS FFA and serving as the FFA Reporter. She is a member of Rodeo Associations, and has multi-
Warren County 4-H Teen Council, Warren County 4-H Farmyard ple Rodeo and Barrel Racing wins
Frenzy Club and Warren County 4-H Feathers N Fur Club. She and placings. She is a 12 year mem-
is the owner/operator of her own business “Love for Lops Rab- Gracie Morgan Klimas ber of the Warren County 4-H Sta-
bitry”. She also enjoys Saddleseat horseback riding. blemates club. Gracie was also in
Elizabeth loves to read and has been awarded the “Enthusi- the Gifted and Talented Education Program and was a Girl Scout.
astic Reader Award” for eight years. She reads an average of four Gracie’s community involvement includes roadside
14 cleanups, yearly Fair cleanup and flower planting, nursing home family friends farm. She works on Sipos Farm. She had planted
holiday caroling, an annual Christmas tree lighting & food drive, an oak tree in memory of her mother’s brother who passed away.
and helped Girl Scouts earn their horseback riding badge. Shannon loves singing. She works in the bakery at ShopRite
Gracie’s agricultural activities include multiple Horse Show in Hackettstown. She loves art, hair and makeup. She aspires to
Championships, held the Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President open her own cosmetology business one day.
and President offices of the Stablemates 4-H Club, qualified for
the 2018 National Hippology Team, was the Team Captain for
the 2019 Warren County 4-H Equine Science Team, and quali- Brittany Smith is 19 years old
fied for the 2019 National Hippology and Horse Judging Teams. with brown eyes and dirty blonde
Some unique and interesting facts about Gracie include hair. She is the daughter of Tracy
being the 2010 Warren County Farmer’s Fair Princess, she was and David Smith. Brittany resides
featured in and spoke about the Warren County Farmer’s Fair in in Oxford and is attending Rutgers
NJ.com’s 2018 Fair video, she started riding horses before she University.
could walk and started showing at the age of 2, she owns and Brittany has been raising and
operates her own business, GM Performance Horses, specializing showing livestock for her entire life
in the training and sale of western performance horses and also and has actively helped on her fam-
manages and operates Long Valley Equestrian, boarding and ily’s farm from a young age. She is
hosting equine events. specially trained in traditional
sheep shearing, as well as showing
and fitting livestock. She also plays
Anissa Nicole Neider is 18 years the flute and likes to draw. Brittany
old with blue eyes and blonde hair. Brittany Smith is an active member of Warren
She is the daughter of Christine County 4-H, Warren Hills FFA,
Neider. Anissa resides in Belvidere and many local, state and national
and is a senior at Warren County livestock associations and granges.
Technical School. Brittany’s community involvement includes roadside
Anissa has studied culinary cleanups, nursing home visits with her FFA chapter, building bat
arts for 2 years and child develop- boxes, donated lamb products to United Presbyterian Church of
ment for 2 years. She enjoys playing Belvidere, and a supply drive for Common Sense for Animals.
volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, She fundraised for the Ronald McDonald House and the Make-A-
boating, fishing and takes riding Wish Foundation. She also assisted at Hoff Vannatta Farms Day
lessons. She participates in adult and Warren Hills Community Day.
coloring classes at the community Brittany’s agricultural activities include raising and showing
center. livestock and helping on her family’s farm. She currently serves
Anissa Nicole Neider Anissa’s community involve- as the Warren County Dairy Princess, in which she spends time
ment includes volunteering at the educating people about the importance of dairy in their diet and
stables where she takes riding les- advocating for the dairy farmer. She has competed in a variety of
sons, and working with the young children at the school daycare. state and national competitions including quiz bowls, judging
Anissa’s agricultural activities include fishing and gardening. and public speaking. Brittany recently retired as the State FFA
Anissa has autism, but she doesn’t let that stop her from Secretary, where she spent time advocating for NJ agriculture
doing normal things that other kids do. She is involved in sports and the FFA program. She was also a delegate to the State Agri-
and school clubs. She loves music and loves to dance, so much so cultural Convention.
that she has never missed a school dance. Some unique and interesting facts about Brittany include
being a 9th generation farmer, 4th generation 4-H member, and
a 3rd generation FFA member. She first attended the Warren
Shannon Marie Realmuto is 17 County Farmer’s Fair when she was 3 months old. She started
years old with green eyes and her own flock of registered sheep when she was a freshman in
blonde hair. She is the daughter of high school. Brittany also competed at the National High School
Sherri Lepre and Bob Realmuto. Archery Competition in Louisville, Kentucky.
Shannon resides in Belvidere and is
entering her senior year at
Belvidere High School.
Shannon is in National Ameri-
can Miss. She is a part of the Scar-
let Choir which is an advanced
women’s choir. She also partici-
pates in choral leadership which
meets once a week to plan.
Shannon’s community involve-
Shannon Marie Realmuto ment includes roadside cleanup for
a basketball fundraiser, volunteer-
ing at her mom’s nursing facility
and has visited nursing homes to spend time playing board
games or cards with the residents. She also sang at the Chelsea
at Brookfield for the elderly residents.
Shannon’s agricultural activities include farming fields at a
15 2019 Fair Princess Competition Candidates
Taryn Hope Garriques is 10 Lucia Dennis Napolitano is 6
years old with hazel eyes and years old with blue eyes and
brown hair. She lives in Colum- dirty blonde hair. She lives in
bia with her parents Kathleen Belvidere with her parents Jen-
and Lenard Garriques. She is in nifer and John Napolitano. She
the fourth grade at Knowlton is in the first grade at Ridge
Elementary School. and Valley Charter School.
Taryn has been a Little Star Lucia enjoys playing soccer
for 4 years and is entering her and field hockey. Her hobbies
5th year. She has also partici- include practicing aerial yoga,
pated in the Precious Gems gymnastics, roller skating, and
Pageant for 2 years. She is in playing board games. She is a
the Early Act Club and the “Just member of the girl scouts,
Taryn Hope Garriques Say No” club. Lucia Dennis Napolitano Warren County 4-H, and
Taryn enjoys therapeutic attends CCD classes.
horseback riding, gardening, Lucia tends to the organic
singing, dancing and spending gardens and orchards at her school and helps to take care
time with her friends. of the animals at home. She goes to speech classes. She
Taryn was the NJ Champion in 2015-2016 for Chil- also shows bunnies and goats with her 4-H club.
dren’s Miracle Network hospitals and is a spokesperson
and philanthropist for Children’s Specialized Hospital.
Karina Lynn O’Hern is 9
years old with blue eyes and
Adelynn Paige Hornung is 9 brown hair. She lives in Mans-
years old with brown eyes and field with her parents Shannon
dirty blonde hair. She lives in and Brian O’Hern. She is in the
Allamuchy with her parents third grade at Mansfield Ele-
Carrie and Andrew Hornung. mentary School.
She is in the third grade at Alla- Karina has enjoyed partici-
muchy Township School. pating in pageants since she
Adelynn competes in USAG was 5 years old. She also acts
gymnastics, practicing 12 hours and models.
a week and more in the sum- Karina is a cheerleader for
mer preparing for the meet sea- the Mansfield Outlaws and Jr.
son. She also plays softball with Karina Lynn O’Hern Streaks, and does gymnastics.
her school team, competed She and her family were in a
Adelynn Paige Hornung with her school in Battle of the national commercial for the
Books, and does Irish Dance at Burlington Coat Factory.
An Clar Irish Dance School. She Karina loves helping her Mimi take care of her pigs
is in Brownies and bridging to Junior Girl Scouts. and chickens. Her favorite part is to help with the baby
Adelynn enjoys swimming with her friends, trail riding, ducks. She loves spending time at the farm all summer.
hiking and taking care of her pets. She loves animals, play-
ing Roblox, reading books, and especially loves her kittens.
Thanks to Thanks to the sponsors of the
Fair Queen & Princess Competitions.
Deroche Canvas, Belvidere
Family Affairs Florist, Washington
Fliegauf Jewelers, Washington
Performance Tires, Stewartsville
Dutch Valley Florist, Changewater
Blairstown • Washington
tractorsupply.com RoSal Jewelers, Belvidere
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Big Wheel Race – 30th Anniversary 1989-2019
On behalf of the veterans Over the years we have supplied the cones, two new Big
of The American Legion, Wheels plus those by the Fair directors, goody bags to the win-
Carl D. Archer Post 528 ners, medals or trophies, candy from M&M Mars, flags and
of White Twp. (formerly other racing memorabilia to the area to give you that ‘race
with Post 131 from 1989- track’ feeling. A few years ago we added a category so the whole
2000) we want to let you family could share in the racing experience with their little
know we are celebrating racer. They may show their ‘team spirit’ by everyone wearing
our 30th anniversary of their favorite racing shirts with the winners receiving free ice
the Big Wheel Race at cream sundaes donated by Mackey’s ice cream booth.
the Farmers’ Fair. Since we began we have had two members faithfully come
When we started this and help with this event since 1989; Leo Becker and Milly
event in 1989 who knew Rice. Other Post members joining in the fun are Dennis
we’d be celebrating our Smith, Charlie Rothenbeck, Ernie Maso, Rich Larsen, Al Mar-
sponsorship of this tin, Will Hockenbury, Tom Rooney and George Allen.
event 30 years later! We Other members who originally helped with this event but
started on the small have gone onto Post Everlasting are John Davis, Pat Reddy,
dance floor– later known Frank McCarthy, George Moore, Francis Hank, Henry
as the 4-H rabbit and Gialanella, Bob Brown, Charlie Avery and Terry Lee.
poultry building and then we moved to the large On behalf of our Post members, I want to thank the Fair
dance floor where we are currently racing. Directors for allowing us this venue to continue our Ameri-
The ages of our participants have stayed the same throughout canism and children & youth programs in our community (we
the years. Back then participants were asked to bring their own currently sponsor programs at the Harmony, White and Hope
Big Wheel to the Fair for the race. After a few years we asked the Twp. schools). These are two of the four pillars within the
Fair directors to purchase the Big Wheels so everyone was racing American Legion foundation along with National Security and
with the same model/size and no modifications could be made Veterans Affairs/Rehabilitation that every post and member
to them, thus giving everyone a fair chance to win. strive to support. We also support the veterans at Warren
Over the years we have hosted hundreds of local children Haven and Veterans Haven North.
as well as those visiting the fair from neighboring states. To For more information on the American Legion and/or to
celebrate our 30th anniversary we’d like to invite our past join our post contact our membership chairman, Ernie at 908-
winners to join us – bring your medal or trophy and we’ll get 475-1952 or via email at americanlegionpost528nj@gmail.com
everyone together for a group picture on the dance floor fol- Pictured below are participants and legion members over the last
lowing the races this year. 30 years.
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Storytime at Pokey’s Place
Located next to the FFA building, on the way to the horse barn
Blood Drive Saturday, August 3
Stewartsville Grange #121 in conjunction with Miller-
Keystone Blood Center will be sponsoring a Communi-
ty Blood Drive on Saturday, August 3, at the Fair. The
bloodmobile will be parked by the main entrance of the
Fair (on County Route 519) from 11 am to 6 pm.
Storytime at Pokey’s Place will be every day at 1 pm, For those who are eligible and able to give blood,
and also at 3 pm on Tuesday & Thursday. Stewartsville Grange will issue a voucher for $6 to be
redeemed at their food stand. The bloodmobile will
Denise “Rodeo Barbie” Dabinett will be reading stories at be equipped to handle appointments, plus walk-ins.
Pokey’s Place and giving out autographed photos. Pokey’s
saddle and scrapbook will be on display.
For more info. or to make an appointment, contact
Kids can stop by and meet one of Pokey’s pals. For more
Laura Rush at (908) 399-4570 or Cindy Bowman at
info visit: www.WeLovePokey.com
(908) 619-8697.
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20 The Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders invites you to visit the
“WARREN COUNTY AND YOU” Government Exhibit Building
While it is well known that the Warren with Public Health Nurses conducting free
County Farmers’ Fair offers plenty of blood pressure screenings from 4-7:30
fun-filled activities, did you know it is p.m. July 27 through August 2.
also a great source of useful informa- In addition to all the indoor exhibits,
tion? The “WARREN COUNTY & the Bookmobile is parked out front! Stop
YOU” Government Exhibit Building – by to enter prize drawings, sign the kids
nestled behind the Main Arena bleachers up for the Summer Reading Program, and
and facing Strykers Road – boasts a wide variety of displays find out about all other activities offered
and resources regarding services avail- by your local library
able to Warren County residents. branch.
Open daily from noon to 9 p.m., Seniors can take
stroll through at your leisure to learn advantage of FREE
more about the many ways in which ADMISSION to the Fair on Monday,
Warren County Government serves its July 29 (show your Medicare card) and
citizens. But you don’t have to be a coun- check out the Senior & Disability Expo
ty resident to benefit from great informa- held 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Dance
tion – and giveaways – that await you in Floor Pavilion. Features include blood
the WARREN COUNTY AND YOU pressure and diabetes screenings, Proj-
Building! Find out about fun happenings ect Medicine Drop (the opportunity to
throughout the county, the voting discard unused prescription medica-
process (we have new voting machines), tions), and free ID cards issued by the
numerous Human Services programs, land preservation, proj- Sheriff’s Office, as well as a variety of service providers pre-
ects underway improving county bridges and roads, mosquito pared to share valuable information.
prevention tips, services provided by the Surrogate’s Office,
Morris Canal heritage, the county budget and more.
The Warren County Health Department, celebrating its Enjoy your time at the Farmers’ Fair!
50-year anniversary, is always a fun and informative presence, We hope to see you there!
21 Sunday, July 28
Antique Tractor Pull 9 am
Tractor Pulls Fair Week Monday, July 29
Garden Tractor Pull 2:30 pm
Wednesday, July 31
Farmers’ Stock Tractor Pull 10 am
Stock / Hot Stock Large Tractor
Pull ($5) 6:30 pm
Thursday, August 1
Lightweight Tractor Pull 10 am
Antique Tractor Show on Visit the website for Rules & Regs
Display all Week www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org
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Warren Hills FFA Alumni
America’s Dance 14th Annual Car Show
A demo and dance show featuring
outstanding dancers from
New Jersey Square Dance Clubs.
Join us for a lovely time, fun and
dancing on the big pavilion
Dance Floor at the Fair! Sunday, July 28, 2019
11 am to 4 pm ~ Rain or Shine
Pre-registration is $20.00, by July 14 or
$25.00 at the gate.
(Includes admittance into the Fair & T-shirt)
People’s Choice Awards
Check out the cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Vote for your favorite one in each class.
Proceeds benefit Warren Hills FFA Alumni Affiliate.
Contact Joni @ 908-213-0568 for more information.
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Highlight on 4-H Clubs 4-H is Alive And Well in
Warm Hearts Warm Lives Warren County!
Warm Hearts Warm Lives 4-H was founded in November 2016 4-H is a positive youth development program, and is the
with the mission of providing community services to people and oldest in the country. From archery to zoology, there's
animals, planting seeds, recharging the batteries of our Gate- something for everyone!
keepers, growing Gatekeepers and sharing our Warm Hearts. Want to meet some 4-Hers this week? Check out the
Since the inception of the club we have assisted approximately 4-H Pavilion located at the center of the fairgrounds for
40 charities and rescues and we have raised over $17,000 to daily story time with animals or for the Turtle and Hare
assist these organizations in fulfilling their mission. Race or stop by the 4-H building located in the corner of
the fairgrounds, where you can visit the shooting range
We all have Warm Hearts ~ please share yours. and the butterfly pavilion. Our shooting sports club
members and bee club members would love to talk with
you about the fun they have in 4-H! Have an interest in
backyard chickens? Roller derby? Homesteading? Arts
and Crafts? We got that covered as well!
Interested in getting involved? For more information
about what clubs are available in Warren County, check
out the 4-H building on the fairgrounds during Fair week
or our website at wwwwarren4-h.org.
Welcome to Warren County
Henry (Hank) Bignell started working
Visit “The Crafter’s Cottage”
for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of
Warren County on September 11th,
2018, as the new Senior Program
Coordinator for the Agriculture and
Natural Resources Department. He
grew up in Somerset County and is
excited to be back in NJ.
Hank earned his Bachelor’s degree
in Animal Science from North Carolina
State University and his Master’s
degree in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences from Rutgers
University. He started his cooperative extension career work-
ing at the University of Florida as the Small Farms Agent in
Escambia County, Florida.
Kidding Around 4-H, located in the 4-H Livestock Building 1, In 2016 Hank moved back to the Northeast and held the
is hosting local fiber artists at “The Crafter’s Cottage” daily title of regional livestock educator for Cornell Cooperative
from 12pm – 6pm, throughout Fair week. Crafters will be Extension in the Capital Area of New York State. He provid-
demonstrating their skills; spinning, weaving, knitting, cro- ed best management practices to livestock producers and
cheting and felting. They will have product available for sale, beginning farmers so that they could continue to make edu-
as well as information on lessons in the traditional fiber craft- cated decisions that best
ing styles. Stop in and meet these inspiring individuals, as suited their needs.
well as learning more about the animals that produce the nat- Hank is excited for the
ural fibers that they create with. Warren County Farmers’ Fair
this year. He will be hosting
some livestock demonstra-
tions throughout the week.
You can catch him helping out
at some of the livestock shows
as well. Hank will continue to
visit farms and answer agricul-
tural questions fielded to the
extension office in the upcoming year. He plans to provide educa-
tional materials in the areas of animal husbandry, pasture manage-
ment, nutrient management, and small/beginning farms to sup-
port the needs of our local farmers in Warren County.
Photo 1- Kidding Around, Warm Hearts and Feathers and Feel free to say hello when you see Hank at the Fair.
Fur. Photo 2- Jr Asbury Dairy, Warren County Hare Raisers He can be reached at hdbignell@njaes.rutgers.edu or at
Photo 3- HardCore Homesteaders, Farmyard Frenzy 908-475-6505.
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