- Warren County Farmers` Fair

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78th Annual
Warren County Farmers’ Fair
A Family
Affair
featuring the
Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 25-August 1, 2015
Harmony Township, Warren County
3 miles north of Phillipsburg on County Rte. 519
www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org • www.balloonfestnj.com
Historic Belvidere – Discover the Secret
Belvidere
Victorian Days
September 12 & 13, 2015
An Opulent Festival of Times Past
With over 200 historical sites, spend the day realizing the ambiance of
yesteryear. The historic Victorian town of Belvidere, New Jersey is a secret
waiting to be discovered.
The 28th Annual Victorian Days celebration will be held on Saturday and
Sunday, September 12th and 13th. Come join the festivities which include
live entertainment, crafters, antique vendors, food, antique car shows,
Victorian era demonstrations, walking tours, graveyard tours, games
Victorians played and more. You will delight in strolling through a quaint
town that evokes memories of a bygone era.
Car Show
Tickets On Sale Online
Starting July 15, 2015
www.victorianbelvidere.com
House Tours
$12.00 each – Saturday or Sunday
$15.00 each – after August 30th
Graveyard Tours
Graveyard Tours
Walking Tours
Historic house tours
Advance Sale by Mail Order must be placed before August 30th.
PO Box 134, Historic Belvidere, New Jersey
Visit us on the web: www.victorianbelvidere.com
Email us: daysvictorian@aol.com
For more info call or text: (908) 310-4283
Look for us on Facebook
Vendors
Victorian Belvidere / The Victorian Days Committee is A Non-Profit Organization Dedicated
to The Beautification of the Town of Belvidere. All monies from our Gentleman’s Basket
Auction go to Scholarships!
Welcome to the 78th Annual Warren County Farmers’ Fair
Make It A Family Affair
This year marks the 78th anniversary for the Warren County
Farmers’ Fair. For many, it is a place of family traditions – they
came with their grandparents and now bring their grandchildren. In recent years, the Fair has enjoyed visitors from outside
its boundaries, who enjoy a look at a lifestyle of farming that is
still present in Warren County.
Whatever the reason that people come to the Fair, or no
matter how far they have traveled, the experiences seem to be
the same. Reasonable prices, value added attractions and
unique events like the Balloon Festival truly make the event A
Family Affair.
There is a variety of week long attractions, activities and
displays, as follows:
For the thrill-seekers, Main Arena events include Mud
Bogs, Truck Pulls, Tractor Pulls and Demolition Derbies.
The Traditional Arts Expo returns for their 18th year!
Discover quilting, needle arts, lacing, weaving and more.
Explore the riches of our American heritage through the live
demonstrations and displays.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Hot Air
Balloon Festival, which is powered by AmeriGas. Come out and
see our Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch from the balloon port.
Launches are every evening at 6:30 pm; as always, weather
permitting.
Throughout the week, youth involved in 4-H and FFA showcase their projects, and show their animals in competitions.
This year, the Fair welcomes competitors back for the open
Nigerian Dwarf Goat Show. “Pasture to Product” is an interactive display in the Animal Barn, where the public can experience the fiber arts while discovering some of the animals that
produce the fiber for our textiles!
The south end of the fairgrounds is dedicated to young children and teens. The popular Kids’ Corral continues to expand
with more shows and interactive activities and contests. Next to
the Kids’ Corral is the Teen Contest area, where teenagers, from
13-16 years old, can participate in contests and win prizes.
For 78 years, the Fair has delivered affordable family fun
while keeping agriculture in the forefront. Holsteins, Angus,
Hereford, Alpacas, goats, sheep, small animals and horses are on
exhibit and in various competitions. The Home and Garden building showcases exhibitors’ ‘fruit’ of labor of vegetables, herbs,
fruits and sunflowers. Also on display, is a variety of handwork,
arts & crafts, and photography.
While motorized vehicles demonstrate their power in the
Main Arena, other vehicles show off their classic beauty. Enjoy
that beauty in the FFA Alumni Car Show, Antique Car, Fire
Apparatus, and the Motorcycle shows. Take a stroll down
memory lane with the Dirt Track Heroes and the Harmony
Speedway Historical Society.
4-H/FFA and Open Horse Costume Class Show 2014
Sunday is Veterans’ Day and the Fair would like to show its
appreciation to all Veterans by offering free admission with
appropriate ID. On Sunday the traditional Open English &
Western Pleasure Horse Show starts, rain or shine, at 8 am in
the horse ring.
On Sunday, favorite traditions include the Largest Ice
Cream Sundae and the open Horse Show. The backyard BBQ
Ribs Cook Off returns with contestants ‘smokin’ their competitors to earn the blue ribbon and braggin’ rights. New on Sunday
afternoon is the Frying Pan Throwing contest in the Main Arena.
Enjoy 4-H Shooting Sports matches at the 4-H Archery range.
Like a patchwork quilt, the Fair is made up of a variety of
different events and displays, all coming together for eight days
for one harmonious event. The Fair offers something for every
age and every interest. Where else can you watch a Hay Bale
Rolling contest, Diesel Truck Pull, lace making and a mass hot
air balloon launch in one location?
Check out the schedule of events on the following pages
and plan some great, affordable entertainment for your family
at the Fair. Make it A Family Affair!
Opening Weekend
The Fair kicks off on Saturday, July 25, with a full day of
attractions and fun. What would a county Fair be without a
Truck Show? Bring your Ford, GM, Dodge, Import, SUV, or Big
Rig to the show. Youth and adults compete in the Garden
Tractor Pull and little ones compete in the traditional Big
Wheel Race. New in 2015 is D2W Pro Wrestling, in the
Livestock Show Building. Mr. and Ms. Warren County contests
a week long series of 6 tasks, such as Corn Eating and Archery
Contests. End the evening by enjoying the talent of contestants
in the 4th annual Country Idol contest.
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Saturday, July 25 – Saturday, August 1, 2015
FAIR HOURS
Saturday, July 25 – Friday, July 31 12 noon – 10 pm
Saturday, August 1 8 am – 10 pm
Commercial & County Government Exhibit Buildings
12 noon – 10 pm
Home & Garden and Tradi)onal Arts Buildings
12 noon – 9 pm
ADMISSION
Adults $7.00; Children 5–12 $4.00; 4 and Under FREE
WEEKDAY SPECIAL: 11 am – 4 pm Youth 12 & under FREE
SEASON PASS: $30.00 per adult
FREE PARKING EVERYDAY
Fair Business Oﬃce: 165 County Rt. 519 S. Belvidere, NJ 07823
Fairgrounds: 3 Miles North of Phillipsburg, NJ on County Rt. 519
www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org
www.balloonfestnj.com
Schedule of Events Power Events – Main Arena
Advance Tickets Available by MAIL ORDER only, through
July 1, 2015. Email wcfftickets@gmail.com or download
form at www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org
6 - 10 pm
6:30 pm
RS = Reserved Seating OB = Open Bleachers
Children age 1 (one) and under may attend ticketed shows at no
cost but THEY MUST sit on your lap.
Sunday, July 26 – 6 pm Demolition Derby
RS $12 per person • OB $11 per person
Tuesday, July 28 – 6 pm Diesel Truck Pull
RS $7 person • OB $6 per person
Wednesday, July 29 – 6:30 pm Open Stock / Hot Stock
Tractor Pull
Thursday, July 30 – 6 pm 4-Wheel Drive Truck Pull
Friday, July 31 – 8 pm Demolition Derby
Saturday, August 1 – 4 pm Mud Bog
REGISTRATION / DROP OFFS DATES & TIMES
Home and Garden Building unless otherwise listed:
Monday, July 20
5 – 7 pm
Fine Arts & Crafts, Photography, Handwork
5:30 – 7:30 pm Scrapbook, Home & Garden Bldg.
Friday, July 24
9 am – 12 noon Hay Show, Beef Barn
9 am – 2 pm
Antique Tractor Registrations, Antique
Tractor Barn
Saturday, July 25
9 – 11 am
Flower Show, FFA Building
9 – 11 am
Herb Show, Open Vegetable & Hoser's
Heaviest Vegetable, Fruit Show
9:30 – 10 am
Scarecrow/Sunflower Contests
10 – 10:30 am Decorated Egg Contest
DAILY EVENTS
12 - 4 pm
12 - 8 pm
1 pm
3 - 9 pm
3 - 8 pm
Carnival Ride Special (excluding Sat. Aug. 1)
Kids' Corral Childrens’ Activity Area
Free activities all day long. Craft Sessions,
Shows, Contests and more.
Storytime at Pokey's Place
Farmers’ Market featuring all Warren County
products, such as produce, artwork, soaps and
more. Strykers Road by balloon port
Teen Contests – Teens can compete in individual contests, as a "crew of two" or in a triathalon.
Carnival Ride Special – (excluding Fri. July 31
& Sat. Aug. 1)
Mass Hot Air Balloon Inflation, hot air balloons will launch from green pasture to blue
sky. Tethered Rides – $10 per person.
(Tethered rides are weather/wind sensitive and start
time will be determined each evening based on safety.) Balloon Port on Strykers Road
Saturday July 25, 2015
12:00
Opening Flag Ceremony: Girl Scouts of
Warren County
12 pm
Garden Tractor Pull, Main Arena
12 - 4 pm
Open Nigerian Dwarf Goat Show, Livestock
Show Bldg.
12 - 4 pm
Carnival Ride Special – $2 per ride special
12 - 8 pm
1 pm
1 - 6 pm
Wild West City Entertainment on stage area
by Fair office
1:30 pm
Big Wheel Race, (registration at 1 pm), Dance
Floor
1:30 pm
4-H/FFA Horticulture judging, items on display in 4-H Bldg. weeklong
2 pm
4-H/FFA Small Animal Show, Poultry Bldg.
2 - 6 pm
Truck Show – Balloon Port. Classes are Ford,
Chevy, Dodge, Import, SUV, and Big Rig in pit
area on Strykers Road.
Registration 2-3 pm, Voting 2-4 pm
Awards 5 pm
3 pm
4-H/FFA Rabbit Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
3 - 8 pm
Teen Contests, by Kids’ Corral
3 - 9 pm
Farmers’ Market, Strykers Road
5:30 pm
4-H Roller Derby Demo, Dance Floor
6 - 7 pm
NEW - D2W Pro Wrestling, Livestock Show
Bldg.
6 - 10 pm
Carnival Ride Special – TBA
6 pm
Mr. Warren County – Corn Eating, Knowlton
Lions Club
6:30 pm
Ms. Warren County – Corn Eating, Knowlton
Lions Club
6:30 pm
Mass Hot Air Balloon Inflation, Hare &
Hound Race, Tethered Rides (Tether time
TBA) Balloon Port on Strykers Road
7 pm
Mr. Warren County – Archery, 4-H range
7:30 pm
Ms. Warren County – Archery, 4-H range
7:30 pm
Country Idol Contest, on dance floor.
Sunday July 26, 2015
Veteran's Day – Free Admission for Veterans all day by showing
your military/veteran's ID card.
Open Western and English Pleasure Horse
Show, Horse Ring - Rain or Shine
9 am - 6 pm BBQ Ribs Cook Off, pit area on Strykers Rd.
8 am
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Schedule of Events 10 am - 6 pm Harmony Speedway Historical Society presents
Dirt Track Heroes – cars, drivers, memorabilia,
Livestock Show Bldg. area
11 am - 4 pm Warren Hills FFA Alumni 10th Annual Car
Show in memory of Mike Anema, in the Balloon
Port on Strykers Road, Sponsored by Warren
Hills FFA Alumni Affiliate
12 - 4 pm
Carnival Ride Special – wristband special $15
12 - 6 pm
Open Quoit Tournament – Dance Floor
12 - 8 pm
1 pm
1pm
NEW 4-H Shooting Sports 3-D Archery Match,
4-H Archery Range
1-2 pm
Youth/Adult Baking Contest registration, on
Dance Floor – judging to follow
3 - 8 pm
3 - 9 pm
3:30 pm
NEW Frying Pan Throwing Contest, Main
Arena, (registration 2:30 pm)
5 pm
Fair's Largest Ice Cream Sundae, Dance Floor,
Free sundaes for fairgoers.
5pm
NEW 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle Match, 4-H
Archery Range
6 pm
Demolition Derby, Main Arena
6 - 10 pm
6 pm
Mr. Warren County – Hay Bale Shuttle
Contest – grassy area near Main Office
6:30 pm
Ms. Warren County – Hay Bale Shuttle
Contest – grassy area near Main Office
6:30 pm
7 pm
Mr. Warren County – Horseshoes, by Kids'
Corral
7:30 pm
Ms. Warren County – Horseshoes, by Kids'
Corral
Monday July 27, 2015
Senior Citizens & Disability Awareness Day - Free Admission for
Senior Citizens all day by showing your Medicare Card.
10 am
11 am
12 noon
12 noon
12 - 4 pm
12 - 5 pm
12 - 8 pm
1 pm
1 pm
3 - 8 pm
3 - 9 pm
4 - 7 pm
4-H/FFA Sheep Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
4-H/FFA Swine Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
4-H/FFA Goat Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
4-H/FFA Games on Horseback, Horse Ring
Senior and Disability Expo, dance floor
4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Bldg.
Antique Car Show, Sponsored by American
Legion Post 528, Grassy Area by Main Office
5 - 9 pm
6 - 10 pm
6:30 pm
7 pm
7 pm
Fire Equipment & Apparatus Show – Come
see ladder trucks, pumpers, tankers and other
equipment, in pit area on Strykers Road.
Mass Hot Air Balloon Inflation, Tethered
Rides (Tether time TBA) Balloon Port on
Strykers Road
Fair Queen & Princess Competition, Main
Arena
Open Seeing Eye Dog 4-H Show, Dance Floor
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
12 noon
12 - 4 pm
12 - 8 pm
1 pm
Shooting Sports Archery Bowmanship, 4-H
Building
1 & 3 pm
1:30 pm
Youth Pedal Tractor Obstacle Course, (ages 48), Main Arena, (registration 1 pm)
1:30 pm
Baby Crawling Contest, on dance floor
(registration 1:15 pm)
2 pm
Cutest Baby Contest, on dance floor
(registration between 1 - 2 pm)
3 - 8 pm
3 - 9 pm
3:30 pm
4-H/FFA Beef Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
5 pm
Open Beef & Steer Show
6 - 10 pm
6 pm
Diesel Truck Pull, Main Arena
RS $7 person • OB $6 per person
6:30 pm
Strykers Road
7:00 pm
Talent Show, Dance Floor Pre-registration is
required (check in 6:30 pm)
Wednesday July 29, 2015 - Farmers’ Day
10 am
Farmers' Stock Tractor Pull, Main Arena
10 am
4-H/FFA Dairy Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
12 - 4 pm
12 - 8 pm
1 pm
4-H/FFA English & Western Horse Trail
Class, Horse Ring
1 pm
2 pm
4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
3 - 8 pm
3 - 9 pm
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General Fair Info: 908-859-6563
Vendors: 908-459-4360
Balloon Fest: 908-283-0721
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Schedule of Events 6 - 9 pm
6 - 10 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Motorcycle Show, Dance floor (enter fair crossing foot bridge by dance floor)
Stock/Hot Stock Tractor Pull, Main Arena
Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch & Bicycle
Balloon Race; Tethered Rides (Tether time
Ms. Warren County – Woodcutting, Balloon
port on Strykers Road
Open Pet Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
8 am
4-H/FFA Horse Show – Horse Ring
10 am
Antique Tractor Pull, Main Arena
1 pm
4-H/FFA Alpaca Showmanship, Livestock
Show Bldg.
12 - 4 pm
12 - 8 pm
1 & 3 pm
3 pm
Livestock Agility Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
3 - 8 pm
3 - 9 pm
5 pm
Rabbit Hopping & Agility Show, Livestock
Show Bldg.
6 pm
4-Wheel Drive Truck Pull, Main Arena
6 - 10 pm
6:30 pm
Strykers Road
7 pm
7 pm
4-H/FFA and Open Horse Costume Class,
Horse Ring
7 pm
Mr. Warren County – Woodcutting, Balloon
port on Strykers Road
8:30 pm
Relay for Life Luminaria Ceremony, Livestock
Show Bldg.
Friday, July 31, 2015
10:30 am
Color Breed Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
12 - 4pm
4-H Shooting Sports Archery Match, 4-H
Building
12 - 4 pm
12 - 8 pm
1 pm
1 pm
1:30 pm
Youth Pedal Tractor Obstacle Course (ages
4–8), Main Arena (registration 1 pm)
2 pm
Holstein Show, Livestock Show Bldg.
3 - 8 pm
3 - 9 pm
6 pm
Kid's Rodeo Roundup, Horse Ring
6 pm
Hay Bale Rolling Contest, (registration 5:30
pm) Main Arena
Men and Women's Divisions.
6:30 pm
6 pm
6:30 pm
8 pm
Ms. Warren County – Finals – Obstacle
Course, Main Arena
Mr. Warren County – Finals – Obstacle
Course, Main Arena
Demolition Derby, Main Arena
Saturday, August 1, 2015
8 am - 6 pm Invitational Wrestling Tournament, Dance
Floor
11 am - 7 pm Blood Mobile, main lot, please donate
12 noon
Kiddie Pedal Pull, Livestock Show Bldg.
12 - 2 pm
ATV Mud Bog, Main Arena, FREE
12 - 8 pm
1 pm
1 pm
3 - 8 pm
3 - 9 pm
4 pm
Mud Bog Competition, Main Arena
6:30 pm
Pick Ups, Saturday August 1, 2015
6 pm
All 4-H animals may leave fairgrounds – earlier
departures forfeits premiums. Pick up
entries/premiums in 4H Exhibit Bldg.
7 - 8 pm
Pick Up Flowers/Awards, FFA Bldg.
Pick Ups, Sunday August 2, 2015
1-1:30 pm
ONLY on Sunday August 2, 2015 for exhibitors
with entries in the Home & Garden Building.
Queen Candidates & Princess pick up portrait.
NOTE: Rides Closed 4-6 pm daily.
Balloon Activities, weather permitting
Schedule Subject to Change
Our Cordial Thanks...
is gratefully extended to our advertisers, fair supporters,
event sponsors and Balloon Festival sponsors. You have all
contributed 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.
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Equestrian Events Schedule – Horse Ring
Sunday, July 26 8:00 AM
Open English & Western Pleasure Horse Show
Co-Chairpersons:
Head Secretary:
Secretary:
Ann Thomas & Kyle Semanchik
Stacy Thomas
Karen Mulholland, Lauren McEllen,
Susan Lackey
Announcer:
Lee Ross
Awards Presenter: Ryleigh Semanchik, 2014 Fair Queen &
Gabrielle Martinez, 2014 Fair Princess
Coggins Checker: Tammi Philhower
Trailor Parking:
Carl Schroeder
Ring Steward:
Christine Salter
Gate:
Sarah Strauss
Monday, July 27
12:00 NOON 4-H/FFA Games on Horseback
Wednesday, July 29
1:00 PM
4-H/FFA English & Western Horse Trail Class
Thursday, July 30
8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Horse Show
7:00 PM 4-H/FFA and Open Horse Costume Class Show
Open English & Western Pleasure Horse Show Sponsors & Supporters
ProFence LLC
Horse Duds & Suds Equine Laundry
Facility – Patrick McClune, owner
August R. Binder, Auctioneer
Tractor Supply, Blairstown
Outlaw Outfitters
Tickners Farm & Pet Supply
Sam Klimas
Horsemans Outlet
Dover Saddlery
Kathy’s Show Equipment
Weatherbeeta Products
Schneiders Saddlery
Southern States Feeds
Mayatex Blankets
Montana Silversmiths
Hawthorne Products
Cowboy Magic
Harris Silversmith & Leather
Lubrisyn
New Image Products
Hoof Wraps, Inc.
Wahl Clippers
Back on Tract
Horse Lovers / Gatsby Gatorboy
North Warren Farm & Home
Tractor Supply, Washington
FORTEX – Fortyi Flex
Big D Products
Solid Ideas – Mare Magic/Probio
Robinhoods
Davis Manufacturing
Perris Leather
Sleazy Sleepware
Kauffman's Supplements
Twinkle Products
Select Products
Nutramax Labs
Montana Silversmith
Thinline Global Products
Hoofwraps
Triple Crown Feeds
Impact Gel Corporation
Direct Action Company (DAC)
Lik-Its
Myler Bit Company
Pro Bios
Shapleys
Blue Seal Horse Feed
Senginel Horse Feed
Vetericyn
Noble Outfitters
Davis Company
Vet Plus Incorporated
Exhibitors Labs
Pards Western Shop
Penwell Mills Feed Store
Purina Feed Company
Phyranha
Ani-Meds
Village Family Clinic, Hackettstown NJ
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Schedule of 4-H /FFA Events
FRIDAY, July 24
12 noon – 9 pm
6 – 9 pm
6 – 8 pm
12 noon – 8 pm
9 pm
Items brought to the 4-H Building
(Crafts, Photo, Wood, Fine Arts, etc.)
Horticulture brought to 4-H Building
Pullorum Testing at end of 4-H Building
Club Booth Set Up in 4-H Building
Herdsmen Meeting at Livestock
Building (red/white)
SATURDAY, July 25
12-1 pm
Fresh cut flowers and herbs or arrangements can arrive at 4-H Building
1:30 pm
4-H/FFA Horticulture Judging
2:00pm
4-H/FFA Small Animal Judging
3:00pm
4-H/FFA Rabbit Judging
5:30 pm
4-H Roller Derby Demo, Dance Floor
12 noon – 8 pm Club Booth Set Up in 4-H Building
SUNDAY, July 26
12 noon – 8 pm Final 4-H Club Booth Set Up for judging
1:00 pm
4-H Shooting Sports 3-D Archery
Match, 4-H Building
5:00 pm
4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle Match,
4-H Building
THURSDAY, July 30
8:00 am
4-H/FFA Horse Show, Horse Ring
1:00 pm
Alpaca Showmanship & Training
Workshop
3:00 pm
Livestock Trail, Livestock Show Building
5:00 pm
Rabbit Hopping and Agility, Livestock
Show Building
7:00 pm
4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Building
7:00 pm
4-H/FFA and Open Horse Costume
Class, Horse Ring
FRIDAY, July 31
12 noon – 4 pm
1:00 pm
4-H Shooting Sports Archery Match,
4-H Building
SATURDAY, August 1
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
All 4-H animals may leave fairgrounds earlier departure forfeits premiums
6:00 – 8:00 pm Pick up entries and premiums in the
4-H Building
MONDAY, July 27
10:00 am
4-H/FFA Sheep Show, Livestock Show
Building
11:00 am
4-H/FFA Swine Show
12:00 pm
4-H/FFA Goat Show, Livestock Show
Building
12:00 pm
4-H/FFA Games on Horseback, Horse
Ring
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
Open Seeing Eye 4-H Show
TUESDAY, July 28
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Shooting Sports Archery Bowmanship,
4-H Building
3:30 pm
4-H/FFA Beef Show, Livestock Show
Building
WEDNESDAY, July 29
10:00 am
4-H/FFA Dairy Show, Livestock Show
Building
1:00 pm
4-H/FFA English & Western Horse Trail
Class, Horse Ring
2:00 pm
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4-H Youth Development Shooting Sports Clubs
Warren County 4-H has established two shooting sports clubs for
youth in grades 4-13 (1 year out of high school). The program provides an outstanding way of providing human growth and development in the life skills identified by the National 4-H
Program. We strive to teach
safe and responsible use of
firearms and archery equipment at home, on the shooting range, or in the field,
including sound decision
making, self-discipline, and
concentration.
The 4-H Youth Development
Shooting Sports Program
involves kids who have an
interest in shooting sports
and welcomes them into an
accepting, caring group (who
without appropriate intervention may be at risk for inappropriate use of firearms) and removes them from the profile above
by taking their interest and turning it into an opportunity to help
them develop into competent, caring and concerned citizens. The
first thing they learn is safety. Next they learn discipline, followed
by respect (respect for firearms as well as respect for people).
They are not permitted to use the firearm until they prove they can
handle those three prerequisites.
4-H Shooting Sports Club members learn what it means to be
a good citizen, to help others, and to respect others. They develop
the skills necessary for success in the workplace as well as interpersonal relationships (life skills). 4-H Adult Volunteer Leaders
are positive role models and mentors for kids. They model and
teach the kids character while they teach the kids the proper use
of and respect for firearms and respect for other people. 4-H
Shooting sports programs offer youth who have an interest in
shooting sports and firearms to develop into competent, caring and
concerned citizens!
Check out the Warren County 4-H website or stop by the 4-H
building on the fairgrounds to learn about Warren County 4-H's
two clubs, Warren County Hot Shots (archery and rifle) and Warren
County Bow Benders (archery only).
Have an interest in shooting sports and want to share your
knowledge with youth? Stop by the 4-H building to learn how
you can make a difference in the lives of youth!
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10 Warren County Farmers’ Fair Association
Board of Directors
Officers
Frank Van Horn – President
James Bischoff – Vice-President
Mike Toretta – Treasurer
Directors
Rich Castimore
Ken Hoser
Mitch Jones
Sam Santini
Carl Sigler
John Slack
Ann Thomas
Oscar Unangst
James Watters
Blood Drive Saturday August 1
Stewartsville Grange #121 in conjunction with MillerKeystone Blood Center will be sponsoring a Community
Blood Drive at the Fair on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The
bloodmobile will be parked by the main entrance of the
Fair (on County Route 519) from 11 am to 7 pm.
For those who are eligible and able to give blood,
Stewartsville Grange will issue a voucher for $5 to be
redeemed at their food stand. The bloodmobile will be
equipped to handle appointments, plus walk-ins. This
has become a very popular event at the Fair.
For more info. or to make an appointment, contact
Laura Rush at (908) 399-4570 or Cindy Bowman at
(908) 619-8697.
Personnel
MaryBeth Castimore – Vendor Secretary
Becky Hummer – Secretary
Milly Rice – Program Coordinator
Kelley Smith – Program Assistant
Betty Turcic – Financial Secretary & Grounds Rental
Rich Herzer Mowing • Kevin Wisner – Grounds Care
Ex-Officio
Robert Hoser
Mission Statement of the Warren County Farmers’
Fair Association, Inc.
Piazza Farms and
Greenhouses
Specialists in Geraniums,
Bedding & Vegetable Plants,
Sweet Corn, Tomatoes & Quality Produce.
OPEN DAILY
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Board of Directors shall be comprised of twelve (12) members, six
(6) to be selected by the two organizations: Warren County Board of
Agriculture and the Warren County Pomona Grange.
That the purpose for which it is formed is to establish and conduct and carry on from year to year an educational 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 County of
Warren, State of New Jersey, to comprise exhibits, contests and such
other activities as the directors may elect to advance the interests of
agriculture in the county.
To encourage and solicit participation by farmers, 4-H members,
FFA members, Granges and other organizations allied with agriculture as the fundamental basis of the operation of such a fair. As
well as residents in the community in the areas of Traditional Arts
and Cultural and Heritage related projects, the environment and all
other related fields of interest.
To use such income as accrues to the Association from rentals
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11 2015 Fair Queen Competition Candidates
Naomi Cronce is 20 years old
with green eyes and red hair. She
resides with her parents Ted and
Monique and her brother Craig in
Harmony Twsp. on their family
farm where they raise hay, cows,
goats, sheep, chickens and her
favorite-horses. All of her animals
have been shown or exhibited at
the Warren County Farmers' Fair
where she says is one of her
favorite places in the summer to
spend time. Naomi has participatNaomi Cronce
ed in several 4-H projects and
clubs over the years as well as
having received numerous awards while in the 4-H youth oriented
program. She attended 4-H National roundup and quarter horse
congress participating in the horse bowl, horse judging and speech.
Naomi is currently the 2015 WC Dairy Princess. She has participated in the Fair Queen contest in 2012 and 2013 and was chosen first
runner up.
She is a 2015 graduate of Warren County Community College
majoring in communications. Naomi plans on either pursuing a
career as an agricultural teacher or a pharmaceutical marketing
representative for Purina.
Naomi is currently employed as a waitress at Villa Venice and
a sales representative at AT&T.
Jessica Ervey is an 18-year-old resident of Allamuchy Township
where she resides with her parents
Timothy and Debra Ervey, Kimmie
her sister and brother Timothy.
She is 5’6” tall with hazel eyes,
blonde hair and is currently a senior at Hackettstown High School.
Jessica is currently president of
her 4-H Dairy Club and is also
president of the New Jersey State
Jr. Holstein Association. She
enjoys showing her dairy heifers
Jessica Ervey
and is currently the number one
Expert Showman in the State of
New Jersey. Jessica has also won State champion with her Holstein
and Ayrshire dairy heifers. She has also taken part in the Round
Robin where she has shown beef cows, chickens, alpacas, goats,
pigs, horses, rabbits, and sheep. When she is not with her show
animals, Jessica lives and works on her family’s dairy farm, assisting with growing hay and raising livestock from bottle-feeding
newborns to helping milk the cows. Jessica enjoys fishing, reading,
and going to the beach.
At school, Jessica is a member of FFA (Future Farmers of
America) where she has been the club reporter. She has competed
at the State FFA Convention and this fall earned a spot to compete
at the FFA Nationals in Kentucky. Jessica is involved in Student
Government and Key Club where she is secretary of both and has
completed over 30 hours of community service this year for her
school. She participates in TREND (Anti-smoking and anti-drug
club) where she goes to schools and attends seminars to help teens
learn about the side effects of smoking and drugs. Finally, Jessica is
a three-sport varsity athlete participating in soccer (senior captain),
basketball, and track and field.
Jessica is most proud of becoming an ambassador for Girl
Scouts. This year she completed the highest degree and earned her
Gold Award. For this honor she designed and planted a garden in
a local domestic abuse center. Jessica worked alongside the women
and children throughout the summer in the garden teaching them
how to provide food for themselves and promoted healthy eating
habits. Bringing agriculture to families whose lives were torn apart
and seeing the joy in the children’s faces as they harvested their
crops was by far her greatest accomplishment.
In the fall Jessica will be attending Centenary College where
she will be studying Elementary Education and will dual major in
Special Education. She states, “it would be such an incredible
experience to make a difference in a young person’s life.” Jessica
would be proud to represent the residents of Warren County as
their 2015 Farmers’ Fair Queen.
Alison Ervin is eighteen years old
with light brown hair and green
eyes and lives with her parents
Alice and Matthew Ervin in
Harmony Township. She has been
a bowler for nine years, placing in
over a dozen tournaments with a
high game of 243. In the past two
years, she has also been in twelve
theatre productions at her high
school and community theatre.
Alison is going to be a freshman at Montclair State University
Alison Ervin
majoring in theatre studies with a
minor in music. She just graduated from Warren Tech with honors
and a membership in the National Technical Honor Society. She
took part in the a capella club, bowling club, theatre, key club,
peer2peer, and student government. She also had the honor of
winning the Warren County PTA Citizenship Award this year.
Gabrielle Martinez, 2014 Fair Princess & Ryleigh Semanchik, 2014
Fair Queen
12 Emily Maria Longyhore is seventeen years old with hazel eyes,
brown hair and resides with her
parents Kristen Peterson and
Robert Longyhore. As an active
member of the Belvidere FFA she
held the position of parliamentarian in 2014-2015, participated in
floriculture, land judging, milk
quality and products. She has
received her star green hand
degree and star chapter degree
from the FFA program.
Emily Maria Longyhore
Emily attends Belvidere High
School and participates in field
hockey, Future Educators of America and is on the stage crew. She
has been in the New Jersey Chrysanthemum Society for seven years
and enjoys spending time with her friends and family, hiking, fishing
and planting vegetables in her grandparent’s garden. Emily works for
the Delaware Family Campground along with La Bella Via. She is currently looking at colleges and planning her future in the medical field.
Kaitlyn Tallamy is seventeen
years old with brown hair and
brown eyes and lives with her
parents Donna and Glenn
Tallamy and an older brother
Chris in Lopatcong Township in
Phillipsburg. She is currently a
student at Phillipsburg High
School where she displays an
interest in her automotive class,
serves as President in her FFA
chapter. Kaitlyn has been an
active FFA member since she was
Kaitlyn Tallamy
a freshman in high school. She
has represented her FFA chapter
in various State competitions such as public speaking contests as
well as Fruit and Vegetable Identification, Meat Evaluation, where
she placed third individually, and Horticulture Exposition where
she placed first in creating an original Wedding Center Piece
Floral Arrangement. Kaitlyn has also represented New Jersey FFA
competing in the National Career Development Event, Milk
Quality and Products in 2013, where she placed a Silver Medal.
She will also be representing NJ FFA once again, this fall in the
six to eight minute prepared public speaking competition, as she
placed first this May in the State competition. Kaitlyn has
received her State FFA Degree in 2015 as a junior, She has ambitions of becoming a State FFA Officer in 2016.
Kaitlyn volunteers at the Stewartsville Grange and helps out
with the Warren County FFA Landscape Exhibit, during the fair.
She also has been tractor pulling since she was 10 years old.
Kaitlyn enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, working, spending time
with friends and family, and riding four wheelers. She has been
given the opportunity this year to take care of a Black Angus Beef
Cow and her Bull-Calf at Phillipsburg High, for her FFA project, for
five months. Kaitlyn enjoys taking care and learning about cattle
every opportunity she gets. She currently works landscaping
around Warren County and in the fall season she works at an
orchard. After she graduates high school she plans on going to
Warren County Community College to start her education in
becoming an agricultural educator. After being at WCCC for two
years she plans to enlist in the Marine Corps for four years.
Afterwards she plans to attend a University to finish her education
in agriculture.
Olivia Wyckoff is sixteen years
old with brown hair and blue eyes.
She lives with her parents John
and Leslie Wyckoff on a
Christmas Tree Farm in White
Township. Olivia will be a junior
at Belvidere High School this fall
and is the Vice President of their
FFA Chapter. Olivia has represented her FFA chapter in being a
part of their Land Judging, Fruits
and Vegetable Judging and identification teams. She has been the
recipient of the Star Green Hand
Olivia Wyckoff
Degree and Star Chapter Degree
in the FFA program.
Olivia enjoys hunting, floriculture, photography and the culinary arts. She loves the outdoors and helping on the farm as well
as learning to run the family business. If she isn’t working or practicing her hobbies, she is spending time with her friends and family.
Olivia is determined to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps
and furthering her FFA experiences to the goal of holding a higher
FFA officer position in the near future. She plans on going to college for Business Management while incorporating agriculture into
her future career plans.
The Relay For Life of Phillipsburg will be holding a
mini luminaria ceremony on Thursday, July 30th at
9pm in the Livestock Building. After dark we honor
those who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the luminaria
ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand
each one bearing the name of a person touched by
cancer. Luminaria can be purchased at our booth at
the fair all week long for $10 each or by contacting
Tracey DePano @ 973-285-8025 or
tracey.depano@cancer.org.
The Relay For Life of Phillipsburg website will also be
accepting the purchases of luminaria by going to
www.relayforlife.org/phillipsburgnj.
13 2015 Fair Princess Competition Candidates
Brielle Camila Perez is 7 years old
with brown hair and eyes. She resides
with her parents, Ben and Belinda and
her
big
brother,
Dorian
in
Frelinghuysen Twsp.
She is in first grade and commented
that she has great teachers and nice
friends. Brielle has lived in Warren
County her whole life and she loves it
here because all of nature is so relaxing
and beautiful. Sometimes she likes to
sit and draw pictures of everything she sees. Brielle’s family
has a big dog named Xena and two cats named Igloo and Simba.
“We work really hard and are very busy but when we do have
free time, we all like to take long walks, do yard work and
watch the Disney Channel. I enjoy traveling, reading, singing,
dancing and drawing. A perfect day for me would be taking a
walk with my dog and my family on a warm, sunny day. I enjoy
my life everyday! “
Ava Marie Stout is 7 years old, with
blonde hair, blue eyes and lives with her
parents Tiffany and Edwin Stout, Jr.
and her little brother, Tyler in
Columbia. Ava is in 1st grade at
Knowlton Elementary School and is
nearly a straight ‘A’ student. She participates in the schools “100 mile Club”,
where she and her classmates have set
a goal to each walk or run 100 miles
this school year. She loves to be active
and also enjoys reading. Ava received
1st Runner Up in the 2014 Warren County Fair Princess
Contest, and is excited to return this year to give it another try!
Ava enjoys many different activities in her spare time, such as
Cheerleading for Valley Elite All Stars & Belvidere Wildcats
Football. She practices in dance, tumbling, & group stunting.
Ava is currently contributing half of her monthly allowance (at
her own accord) to sponsor a child through Children’s’
International simply because she “wants to help kids whose
families can’t give them everything that they need.” She has
also been volunteering her time at Warren County’s Common
Sense for Animals, where she is training to be their “Children’s
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
RoSal Jewelers, Belvidere
Ambassador”. Her goal is to recruit more kids like her to help
out at the shelter, and find some “Forever Homes” for all the
animals there. Ava would love to be crowned Warren County
Fair Princess this year so she can use this experience and
achievement as an opportunity to share her big heart and even
bigger dreams and goals with the entire County.
Tayech Yawger is six years old with
brown eyes and black hair and attends
Knowlton Elementary School. She was
born in Ethiopia in 2008 and adopted at
seven months of age by her parents
Renee and David and two older brothers in Columbia.
She enjoys playing sports, especially
soccer, basketball and softball, as well
as playing outside with her brothers
and friends. Tayech also has a passion
for music and has been playing the
piano for the past three years.
Hailey Yudichak is the daughter of
Jennifer Caldwell and Marty Yudichak
of Allamuchy. She is 8 years old with
blue eyes and light brown hair and will
be in the fourth grade this fall at
Allamuchy Township School.
Hailey takes tap and jazz at Dance
Expressions of Hackettstown and dances
with the studio’s performance troupe.
Along with the dance troupe, she has
danced at the Hackettstown Spring
Festival, Hershey Park, a NJ Devils
game, and her most memorable experience, Walt Disney World!
Hailey is a member of Girl Scout Troop 5658, and for the last two
years she has been one of the troop’s top cookie sellers! Hailey
was pleased to participate in the Girls on the Run program at her
school, and she ran in the Girls on the Run 5K in Flemington.
Hailey is an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in
Hackettstown, and she has enjoyed reading scripture on Children’s
Sundays and participating in Sunday School and Vacation Bible
School. Hailey enjoys coming to the Warren County Farmer’s Fair
each year and her favorite thing at the fair is getting cotton candy!
Fair’s Fabulous Ice Cream Sundae on
Sunday – While Supplies Last!
Don’t miss our Fair Queen & Princess, along with fair directors, scooping up the delicious ice cream sundae on Sunday
July 26, at 5:00 pm on the dance floor. You can enjoy a free
ice cream sundae with all the toppings, while supplies last.
We ask that you be patient while you wait to be served and
go through the line once so everyone has a chance to have a
sundae.
Our sponsors this year for the sundae are Schwan’s Ice
Cream and Home Plate Dairy, Rt. 57 Stewartsville. Thanks
for supporting the Farmers’ Fair!
14 Warren County Farmer
Will Truly Be Missed
Warren Hills FFA Alumni
10th Annual Car Show
In Memory Of Mike Anema
Hardworking, dedicated, strong and willing to put in long hours to
get the work done are all qualities that he had. Michael Anema, a
farmer from Changewater, NJ always worked hard and had a smile
on his face. After a long day of work, Michael passed away suddenly on December 17, 2014.
He grew up on a dairy farm in Great Meadows until his family
moved to Washington when he was a teenager. He worked side by
side with his father John, growing corn and hay mostly, but they
would occasionally plant soybeans, wheat and rye. Michael purchased half of the family’s farm when he was only a junior in high
school which is about the time he met his high school sweetheart
Linda. They were married a few years later and over the years
raised their 3 daughters on the dairy farm. He taught them how to
work hard and be responsible and at the end of the day they should
be proud of all the hard work that they accomplished. You would
always see Michael in the field plowing, planting, and harvesting
his fields but when it was time to milk he was in the barn with his
cows. He loved his animals but one thing that mattered more was
his family. Michael brought his family to the Warren County
Farmers Fair every year. It was considered the family’s vacation.
Living on a dairy farm you can only take day trips because you have
to be back to feed and milk the cows. There is always work to be
done, but Michael never minded because he truly loved agriculture.
Michael and his wife purchased Dutch Valley Tree Farm in
1995. They sold their dairy herd in 2004 and then soon after
opened Dutch Valley Florist. At the tree farm you would always
find Michael hard at work in the greenhouses, in the field mowing
around trees, and in November/December selling his Christmas
trees, wreaths, and grave blankets.
Through the years the family expanded and he gained 3 son-inlaws. In July 2014, Michael became a grandfather for the first
time. He was thrilled that it was a boy so he could pass his knowledge of farming down to him. He couldn’t be more proud when he
found out he was named after him and his great grandfather.
Michael Edward Smith was born and some of Michael’s happiest
times were the times spent with his grandchild.
Michael was very involved with the community and the youth
of agriculture. He was a coach for over 10 years teaching the Ag
students of Warren County the different areas of agriculture. Four
of his groups won first place in the state and went on to compete
at the National FFA convention. When he was in the FFA, he was
awarded the American Farmer Degree which is the highest degree
given. He joined the FFA alumni so he could continue to be a part
of an organization he truly believed help develop and inspire high
school students to go into the many jobs in agriculture.
Michael enjoyed going to the Warren County Farmers’ Fair and
participating in many of the events, but his favorite was the tractor pulls. He would travel to many fairs to pull his John Deere
4020, “his baby”. Over the years he received many awards for
pulling. This year his daughters are going to pull his tractor in
honor of him.
Michael always participated and helped the Warren Hills FFA
Alumni Car Show at the Fair. This year the car show will be in
memory of him to honor him for all his time and effort.
Many people say he was a true inspiration and his hard work
and commitment to his farm, community, and family will never be
forgotten
Sunday, July 26, 2015
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ~ Rain or Shine
Pre-registration is $15.00, by July 10 or $20.00 at the
gate. (Includes admittance into the fair)
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.
Please contact Joni @ 908-213-0568 for more information.
15 Visit the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders’
“WARREN COUNTY AND YOU” Government Exhibit Building
…and enter to win a FREE Balloon Ride for two!
Second prize: A pair of tickets to Saturday’s Mud Bog.
viding transportation for medical appointments to operating Senior
Nutrition and Activity Centers; and you will find a multitude of
information in this booth.
Speaking of seniors, the annual Senior & Disability Expo is
being held under the Dance Floor Pavilion from noon to 5 p.m. on
Monday, July 27 in conjunction with Senior Citizens & Disability
Awareness Day (free Fair admission with Medicare card).
Exhibitors not already mentioned include:
Ever wonder how your County tax dollars are being utilized? While
it is well known that the Warren County Farmers’ Fair offers plenty of fun-filled activities, it is also a great source of useful information. To find out about projects, initiatives, and services available
to Warren County residents, visit the Board of Chosen Freeholders’
“Warren County & You” Government Exhibit Building. Stroll
through at your leisure to learn more about the many ways in
which Warren County Government serves its citizens.
Regardless of your place of residence, there are plenty of interesting things to see in the “Warren County & You” building located behind the Main Arena bleachers and facing Stryker’s Road.
New this year, the Warren County Health Department presents:
Take Steps to Know Your Numbers, Your Risk, and Eating Healthy
in Warren County. Meet members of the Health Department, obtain
your own blood pressure and heart rate numbers from our Public
Health Nursing division, know your cardiovascular risk, and learn
about healthy fruits and vegetables – and the local farmers who
grow them. After you take steps through the Health Department’s
booth, you can enter to win a raffle basket on each day of the fair!
(One entry allowed per person for the duration of the fair.) This
booth will be staffed from noon until 8 p.m. from opening day
through Friday, July 31; and from noon until 4 p.m. on closing day,
Saturday, August 1.
The Warren County Department of Human Services is comprised of four divisions – Adjuster, Administration, Temporary
Assistance & Social Services (TASS), and Aging & Disability
Services – which help residents with a variety of issues, from pro-
J. Bischoff
Landscape Maintenance
County Clerk
Soil Conservation District
NJ Transportation Heritage
Land Preservation
Veterans Recognition Program
Public Health Nursing
Mosquito Control Commission
Warren County Tourism
NJ Farm Bureau
County Engineer
County Surrogate
Planning Department
Morris Canal Committee
Warren County Technical School
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
In addition to all the indoor exhibits, on the grounds in front of
the building you will find the Warren County Library’s air-conditioned Bookmobile! Stop by to cool off, enter prize drawings, sign
the kids up for the Summer Reading Program, and find out about
all other activities offered at your local branch.
If you visit before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, be sure to vote for your
favorite exhibit in the “Warren County
& You” Government Exhibit Building.
This will enter you in a drawing to
win a FREE balloon ride for two
(redeemable Thursday or Friday).
Second prize is a pair of tickets to
Saturday night’s Mud Bog. The exhibit garnering the most votes will win
the “Best Display” trophy, and the
prize drawing will be held during
Wednesday night’s Tractor Pull. You
need not be present to win; just cast
your ballot for what you believe to be
the best exhibit in the building.
So… have a great time at the Fair
and be sure to visit the “Warren
County & You” Government Exhibit
Building when you go. We look forward to seeing you there!
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17 “Pasture to Product” in the Animal Exhibit Barn
An interactive display, where the public can experience the fiber arts
while discovering some of the animals that produce the fiber for our textiles! The Barn will be open daily from 12-10pm. Demonstrations will be
each day from 12-6pm with a Coffee & Tea Social from 6-9pm, when
folks can come back and have more in-depth conversations with the Fiber
Artists and perhaps try their hand at spinning or one of the many other
tools demonstrated.
Come visit the Animal Exhibit Barn this year, where several local farms will
be displaying the animals they raise for their fleeces. Also provided are
demonstrations on working with raw fiber from harvest to product!
Demonstrations will include elements of:
• Fiber Preparation
• Yarn Construction
• Textile Design Methods
Warren County is excited to announce the first
FARMERS’ MARKET at the 2015 Warren County Farmers’ Fair!
Warren County produces fresh, top quality food and wines, and provides only the best
services and experiences on our Agritourism farms. We want you to experience what
we pride ourselves on, which is why we are bringing our products to you!
The Farmers’ Market will offer our locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables,
homemade value-added products, and our best North Jersey wines. The market runs
daily from 3 pm to 9 pm, and is located next to the Hot Air Balloon Port on Strykers
Road. As part of our Warren County top quality customer service, our vendors will keep
your purchased products until 9 pm, to ensure you have the best Fair experience.
We sincerely hope after getting to know our farmers and agribusiness owners, that
you will make Warren County your frequent destination for a fun family getaway on our
Agritourism farms, as well as your frequent destination for our food and wine! We are
looking forward to seeing you at our market!
For additional information, please contact:
Kenesha Reynolds-Allie, County Agricultural & Resource Management Agent
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County
908-475-6505 • kallie@njaes.rutgers.edu
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fairgrounds and mingling with guests. Catch one
of their performances from 1-6 p.m. on stage by
Fair office.
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20 21 Warren County FFA Chapters at 2014 National Convention
This year Warren County FFA
students traveled to the National
Convention in Louisville, KY from
October 29 – November 1, 2014.
Here is how they placed.
Silver Emblem Individual: Colin Cudworth, Peter Mount &
Brianna Qualls
Prepared Public Speaking
Hackettstown HS – Bronze Emblem Contestant:
Noelle Larino
Make sure you visit the FFA building (next to the cattle
barns) and learn more about the activities of the five FFA
chapters in Warren County. Here you can experience first
hand the many aspects of Agricultural Education. Students
look forward to showcasing the efforts of their participation
in FFA activities and enjoy speaking about them. Please feel
free to ask any question you may have while visiting the
FFA display building.
Dairy Cattle Evaluation & Management Career
Development Event
Belvidere – Bronze Emblem Team
34 in the Nation out of 43
Silver Emblem Individual: Jordan Allen, Matthew
Duckworth & Benjamin Laubach
Bronze Emblem Individual: Nicholas Sebold
Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development
Event
Hackettstown – Bronze Emblem Contestant:
Ryleigh Semanchik
The Unity Bank Balloon will be tethering
one night of the Fair (weather dependent.)
Cost of tethered rides are $10 per person.
Milk Quality & Products Career Development Event
Warren Hills – Silver Emblem Team
21 in the Nation out of 39
Gold Emblem Individual: Stacey Giordano (31 out of 155
highest ranking individual from New Jersey in a national
event)
22 This year proceeds from the Unity Bank
tethered rides will be donated to FFA Programs
Rules and Regs available online
or at the Fair Business Office
warrencountyfarmersfair.org
Photo taken in the FFA Building during the 2014 Warren County Fair. A member of the
Belvidere Garden Club with several members of the Warren County Chapter of the FFA
standing in front of a landscaped area containing a pond. The Belvidere Garden Club contributed $500.00 which was used to purchase a new pond liner and other materials needed
to refurbish the pond.
23 Antique Car Show
Antique Tractor Pull & Show
ATV Mud Bog
Baby Crawling Contest
Baking Contest, Youth & Adult
BBQ Ribs Cookoff
Beef & Steer Show, Open
Big Wheel Competition
Building Watch Form – Home & Garden
Canning Exhibit
Color Breed Show, Open
Country Idol Contest – must pre-register
Cutest Baby Contest
Demolition Derbies
Diesel Truck Pull
Egg Decorating
Farmers Tractor Pull
Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Fire Apparatus/Equipment Show
Flower Show, Youth & Adult
Fruit Show
Frying Pan Throwing
Garden Tractor Pull, Adult
Garden Tractor Pull, Junior
Handwork Show
Hay Bale Rolling Contest
Hay and Silage Show
Herb Show
Holstein Show
Honey Show
Horse Show, Costume Class,
Horse Show, Pleasure, Open, Sunday
Kiddie Pedal Pull
Kids’ Corral Contests
Kids Rodeo Roundup
Motorcycle Show
Mr. Warren County Contest
Ms. Warren County Contest
Mud Bog
Nigerian Dwarf Goat Show, Open
Pedal Tractor Obstacle Course, Youth
Pet Show
Photography Show
Scarecrow Contest
Scrapbooking Show
Stock & Hot Stock Tractor Pull
Sunflower Contest
Talent Show – must pre-register
Teen Contests
Truck Pull
Truck Show
Vegetable Show
Vegetable Show, Hoser's Heaviest
Warren Hills FFA Alumni Car Show
Contests Abound at Warren County Farmers’ Fair
There are plenty of things to see at the Fair and plenty of contests for participation! Visit www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org
and click on Rules and Regs on the left hand side for a complete list. Some of the contests are only for residents of Warren
County, and others are open to anyone who wishes to participate. This will be indicated within the rules themselves. Here
is a small sample:
home that special trophy (topped with a swine), a blue ribbon
and a little cash. But braggin’ rights are what they are really
after. BBQ’ers bring their families who enjoy the Fair as they
get down to business. From the grilling area the family has a
great view of the mass hot air balloon launch as they wrap up
for the day. Deadline to enter is July 17.
Big Wheel Race
Antique Car Show
The Antique Car Show has been a part of the Warren County
Farmers’ Fair for over 32 years. There are four divisions: 19001939; 1940-1959, 1960-69 and 1970-89. The Antique Car Show
will be held on Monday, July 27 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Great fun for the children, and adults cheering them on as they
navigate a course of plastic cones and straw bales. Please note,
competitors MUST wear shoes that cover their feet, such as
sneakers, as the race is held on asphalt. No need to bring your
Big Wheel – the Fair provides them, on Saturday, July 25.
Antique Tractor Show & Display
Doubles Quoit Tournament
Bring your antique tractor down to the Fairgrounds to show it
off during the Fair. Categories include Antique 1944 & Older
and Classic 1945-59. There will also be a Viewer’s Choice category. Winners will be presented their awards at the Antique
Tractor Pull, on Thursday, July 30.
Sponsored by Bushkill Valley Men’s Quoit League. The 7th
Annual Doubles Quoit Tournament will be held on Sunday July
26th. The tournament begins at 12 pm on the dance floor near
the Main Arena and is open to the general public. The Seeding
Drawing will be held at 11:30 am. All teams must be registered
by no later than 11:15 am so bracket set up can be completed
for tournament. To register contact Charlie Rush 610-614-0812,
or Wayne Holloway 908-387-8771.
BBQ Ribs Cook-off
The fourth annual ribs contest is slated to begin at 9am on
Sunday, July 26. The BBQ’ers cook ‘low and slow’ for hours on
the grill for some of the most mouth-watering ribs in the county.
A few have been BBQ’ing for years and even competed for
bigger prizes and accolades; but they like coming back home to
the rolling hills of Warren County with the chance of taking
Home and Garden Contests
There are plenty of shows to participate in when it comes to
home and garden. Entries for the various contests will be on
display throughout the week in the Home and Garden Building.
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Contests and shows include:
• Baking Contest
• Canning Exhibit
• Fine Arts & Crafts Show
• Fruit Show
• Handwork Show
• Herb Show
New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers
It looks a lot like Christmas at the New Jersey Christmas Tree
Growers Association tent at the Fair. The ‘People's Choice
Award’ contest is on again. Each year NJCTGA members display many different species of Pine, Fir and Spruce, in colors
ranging from deep green to blue, sheared loose to tight.
• Hoser’s Heaviest Vegetable
• Photography Show
• Scarecrow Contest
• Scrapbooking Show
• Sunflower Contest
• Vegetable Show
Wrestling Tournament
Kiddie Pedal Pull
Sign your little one up for the Kiddie Pedal Pull, now in its 30th
year at the Fair. A sled is attached to the back of a pedal powered tractor where weights are placed. Each participant
attempts to pull the weighted sled a certain distance. If they
complete their pull, more weight is added. The winner is chosen by the most weight pulled the longest distance. The Pedal
Pull is for children ages two through 10 years of age and will
be held on Saturday, August 1 at 12 noon.
Mr. and Ms. Warren County
A series of six competitions where contestants collect cumulative points towards being named Mr. or Ms. Warren County.
Contests include corn eating, hay bale shuttle, horse shoe
throwing, archery, wood sawing and an obstacle course. Check
out the schedule on Pages 4-7 for days and times.
The Fair is the home of the Annual Warren Hills Wrestling Club
Tournament, to be held on August 1st. This is the largest and
oldest open-air tournament in the region. The Warren Hills
Wrestling Club is an independent club made up of volunteers that
promote the sport of wrestling. The club helps support wrestlers
from kindergarten through college freshman. Sportsmanship and
team unity among the Warren Hills Wrestling family is a virtue we
are proud still prevails today.
Youth Pedal Tractor Obstacle Course
This event is held on two days at the Fair; Tuesday and Friday
with registration at 1pm and competition starting at 1:30pm in
the Main Arena. There are five age divisions (age 4-8) who
compete for prizes. Each participant pedals the tractor through
an obstacle course in the Main Arena on a timed basis. This
event has grown to be one of the most popular at the Fair for
the little ones.
Motorcycle Show
The veterans of Post 528 in White Township invites anyone with
a motorcycle to come out and compete for 1st or 2nd place trophies in the following classes: Antique (1994 and older), Custom,
Trikes and Stock, in addition to a Kid’s and People’s choice class.
Visit
and click on the Rules & Regs button
for a complete list of all contests.
ERNEST J. TOMER TRUCKING, INC.
Bark mulch and Sawdust
908-475-2578
25 27 Fred Grotenhuis, Balloonmeister, Remembered
Founder of the Balloon Festival at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair
By Henry Skirbst
If you knew Fred for more than five minutes, several words might immediately
come to mind: aviator, adventurer, compassionate, generous, jokester, ice-cream
lover, patriot, friend. The sparkle in his eye,
his mischievous smile, and his zest for life
would draw you in wanting more. He made
you wonder where he got the energy to live
life so abundantly. Fred was fun to be
around and will be missed greatly by many.
Upon Fred’s passing on March 9, 2015,
many thoughts were posted online.
“Fred was a great guy.”
“We were so lucky to call him our friend.”
“Fred was the most upbeat person I have
ever known. He was always ‘fantastic’ no matter what.”
“The world is a better place because of
Fred Grotenhuis, for the way he lived and the
way he taught so many of us to live. He
touched us all in so many ways.”
“Fred was many things – skilled pilot of
balloons, airplanes, helicopters, powered parachutes, and who knows what else; ready adventurer; loving father to his daughters; devoted
husband of Giulia; sterling example of how to
live; and the best friend a person could ever
hope for”
And finally...
“He was truly a faithful, kind, loving, compassionate, and generous man. We could never
completely express how thankful we are for the
impact he made on the lives of our family...
such an example of God’s love.”
Fred wanted everyone to enjoy, with
him, a simple truth he held so deeply and
which sustained him through some challenging chapters in his life. To share that
truth with you, I share a true story first.
It was a cool and cloudy October morning,
many years ago. Tory, my
wife, had driven me all
around, blindfolded, to surprise me for my birthday with
an adventure we’d never forget. When we reached our
destination, she took off my
blindfold. The first face I saw
was Fred’s. Smiling at me, he
said, “Are you ready?”
A lover of flying machines
myself, I could hardly contain my first-flight excitement as I watched the colorful balloon filling with hot
air. Soon it was time to board
the gondola; Fred looked at
me again and said with a
smile, “Let’s go!”
We drifted higher and higher over familiar terrain; it was the most incredibly
peaceful experience you could ever imagine. Then as we crossed the Delaware and
looked over the mountains behind us, we
noticed the clouds were getting thicker
above us. So we asked Fred, “What would
happen if it starts to rain?” He looked at us
with a smile and said, “We might get a little wet.”
Sure enough, raindrops began falling,
dripping their way down the balloon. Then
we heard a “pfft” sound from burner above
our heads. Tory and I had no idea anything
was wrong when Fred looked at us, with a
smile, and asked if either of us “had a
light.” We both chuckled as we said, “No,
we don’t smoke Fred.” Then with a very
calm and comforting voice, he informed us
we were experiencing what is technically
called a “flame out.”
As we descended, with no hope of rising
again, he prepared us for what was about
to happen. He gave us various instructions
on the way down, but I only remember his
final words. “We’ll be landing hard,” he
said. “Bend your knees and hold on.”
So we did exactly what he said as we hit
the ground, then again, and again.
Although I think Tory was eager for our
ride to end, I thought it was the coolest
thing ever! While we were packing up, Fred
shared with us that, together, we experienced his very first “flame out.” Then he
added that, “every landing you walk away
from is a successful one.”
Well, we literally bounced back up the
following week for another ride. This time,
Fred showed up with a brand new, working
lighter. He tested it for us with a huge
smile on his face before we even started
filling the balloon. We trusted Fred with
28 our lives on more than one occasion, and
we’d do it again in a heartbeat, if we could.
I believe this story can help relay the
essence of the simple, uncomplicated truth
Fred wanted you to most know.
Fred asked me that morning, “Are you
ready?” I said yes; and it led to an awesome
adventure. But he wanted you to be asked
that same question about your life.
Tomorrow is promised to no one.
Thankfully, Fred was ready; but he wanted
you to be ready too.
When we saw the storm clouds getting
thicker, Fred told us, “we might get a little
wet.” Then, we had a “flame out” and he
told us to “bend your knees and hold on.”
When you put your faith and trust in Jesus
Christ as your Savior, it doesn’t mean you
will have a problem-free life. Fred was challenged by Parkinson’s, but not defeated by
it. He took the words of James, the brother
of Jesus, to heart when he said, “My
brethren, count it all joy when you fall into
various trials, knowing that the testing of your
faith produces patience.”
When Fred told us, with a smile, that
“every landing you walk away from is a
successful one,” he shared his optimism
toward life’s rough landings. Through both
good and bad times, Fred echoed the words
of Job, “The Lord gave, and the Lord has
taken away”. His optimism and fearlessness
was a direct result of the faith he had in his
Lord and Savior.
One final post sums it all up: “A great
sense of humor and an adventure seeker with
no bounds... a huge heart and the ability to
calm a rising storm.”
Reminiscing
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By Jim Duncan
In 1984, at the Quakertown Balloon
Festival, I met one of the most accomplished pilots who would become one of
the most cherished friends in my life.
Fred Grotenhuis was a class act, a true
patriot who earned the respect of others
deservedly.
The first event of Fred’s that I flew in
was at Vernon Valley. What an exciting
experience for me as a new pilot. Over
the years, we would run into each other
at races here and there and Fred would
often jump into my basket to fly in what
might be considered “sporty” conditions.
We had a common interest that bonded
us and that was the love of flying.
When I was invited to visit him in
Costa Rica, I felt honored and anxious to
fly and to enjoy some great adventures in
his new “home away from home.” It was
quite a feeling to cruise down the river in
duckies, to climb rocks in his 4 X 4 and
to take off in hot air balloons early in the
morning among the locals reporting to
work in the fields. I watched him
paraglide and the next thing I knew, he
was teaching me to jump off cliffs and to
be a part of another thrilling sport. Fred
shared his plans to create the bed and
breakfast that would be a testament to
his adventurous spirit.
In recent times, I looked forward to
coming to the Warren County Fair and to
flying “The Monster.” I was happy to help
him out at balloon events other than his
own. It was a privilege.
Besides the great adventures, were
the times that we would just sit around
and talk about life as he imparted his wisdom in his usual, calm manner. I learned
a lot from Fred and I will never forget the
advice he gave me through the years.
Yes, he was like a “brother-fromanother-mother” and I will always be
grateful for our friendship, and I will
always miss him.
Jim Duncan
Fred Grotenhuis
in Spirit
This year marks the 15th year of the balloon
festival and the first without our beloved balloonmeister, Fred Grotenhuis. It was then
that Fred had a vision about bringing balloons
to the community Fair he had attended since
he was a child. He said, “The infrastructure is
already there, and it would draw more people.” So the balloon festival at the Fair began.
Long time friend and fellow pilot Jim Duncan
has been at Fred’s side each year since the
balloon festival began. He will assume the
responsibility of Balloonmeister in 2015.
1. Jim Duncan has been involved in ballooning
since 1978, and received his commercial hot air
balloon license in 1984. For many years, he
owned and operated a passenger service,
“Cloud 9 Balloon Flights,” and focused on his
passion for competition throughout the United
States. He won the Great Eastern Balloon
Association Championship eight times and also
won several local “Hare and Hound” events.
Jim likes to spend time working with Bert
Padelt at Best Aviation Services building balloons for personal use and building gas balloons for use in setting records. He has had the
opportunity to travel to Japan where he enjoyed
flying with the “Fly One Team” based in Saga.
Since he retired from General Motors, Jim
Rodger Kell
Joyce Lang
now spends summers in New Jersey flying,
kayaking and riding his bicycle and spends winters in Venice, Florida cruising the Intracoastal
Waterway and the Myakka River in his boats.
He, his wife and his best buddy, “Squirt,” go
exploring in the newest toy, a motorhome.
2. For Rodger Kell, ballooning has been one
of life’s great adventures. Forty plus years
ago he started one of the first hot air balloon
companies in New Jersey. Currently he and
his wife Sue operate this business from their
home in Harmony Township. They especially
enjoy the Warren County Farmers’ Fair
because it provides an opportunity to see
friends and neighbors there.
Rodger writes: I knew Fred for over 30 years
and we would always have fun, whether it was
cutting wood, hunting groundhogs, or flying. He
would never hesitate to help me with any problems, large or small. I will always remember
Fred, as a very generous, giving person with a
great sense of humor.
3. Joyce Lang returns to the 2015 Warren
County Farmers Fair, along with her daughter, Kali, who is a student pilot. Rounding out
the crew this year will be Barbara Magnano
from Stroudsburg, Denise Casey from Easton
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One of my favorite things to do was watch my husband interact with people. It didn’t
matter if you knew him for 5 minutes or 50 years – he touched people’s lives. I have
especially enjoyed watching the friendship that grew between my nephew Armando and
his Uncle Fred. Armando was 6 when we started the Balloon Festival in 2001. As he
grew older, he was able to help Fred with many physical things he could not do. But
Fred, as evidenced in Armando’s words, helped people far more in return, and that will
be his legacy. – Giulia Grotenhuis
By Armando Taddei
Jim and Fred at the 2014 Fair with two
youth that stopped to talk to Fred. They
were admiring his track machine, and
thanked him for his service.
Fred Grotenhuis wore many hats throughout his life. He was the balloonmeister of the Hot
Air Balloon Festival at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair, pilot of airplanes, helicopters,
paragliders and hot air balloons. He was and will always be an inspiration to me. To me, his
legacy will forever live on. All the great memories we made through the years will forever
stick with me. Going to the Fair won't be the same without Uncle Fred there. I know he is
watching over us.
Uncle Fred always cared for others first and always expressed how happy he was with
me. He showed his appreciation to everybody he met, but nobody could ever thank him
enough for all the great accolades he received throughout his life. From earning war medals
and serving our great nation, to just being there when you needed somebody to talk to, he
was an all around great guy. I was proud to be his nephew.
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Tim S. and Tom M.
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Bob Mueller
and the Hechler Family from Bethlehem.
The spirit of Fred Grotenhuis will fly on
with us and our flights are dedicated to his
memory. As a student pilot, Joyce logged
time with Fred as an instructor in 1986; he
made a tremendous impact on our lives.
During the past year ballooning has taken
Joyce out west once again to fly the desert,
adding Nevada to the list of states in which
she has flown. Prairie Dawn and her crew
appreciate the generous hospitality of
landowners in Warren County and respect
the importance of farms and the dedication
of those who work them. Joyce and Kali live
in Bethlehem, PA.
4. Tim Schonman and Tom Martin – The
administrator for Balloons of Hunterdon is
Ms. Armine Schonman. Armine is not only
the chief navigator, weather adviser, treasurer, nutritional food consultant, fan supervisor,
safety officer, storyteller with picture board,
storyteller w/o picture board, passenger
briefer, political spokesperson, international
ambassador, linguist, public relation officer,
radio operator, landing site permission
acquirer, IT manager, remote telecommunications agent (with GPS tracking capabilities!),
compliance officer, observer, transportation
safety officer, photography expert, compensation committee member, editor, fashion stylist, but also the wife of Tim. Tim and Tom are
the pilots. These people and their positions
have been in effect for many years.
5. Bob Mueller is coming to the Warren
County Farmers’ Fair as the pilot of the
RE/MAX balloon. Bob has been flying balloons since 1983. He counts himself lucky
to have used the sport to feed his passions
for travel, sightseeing and meeting people.
In addition to flying in many of the states in
the United States, Bob has also flown in six
different countries. Bob’s current favorite
place to fly is Letchworth Park in upper
New York, over the largest of the 27 water
falls there. In addition to flying the
RE/MAX hot air balloon, Bob loves doing
school programs for K-5 and administering
the local club’s balloon competition. Bob
recommends getting involved with ballooning on many levels, flying, crewing and
building. The local club in the area, Great
Eastern Balloon Association (GEBA), is an
excellent source of information.
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Kim Gott
6. Tom Baldwin writes: When Rodger Kell, a
college friend, said he was taking hot air balloon flying lessons I thought he was whacked
out. This was in the early 1970’s, and I
already had my single engine airplane rating. I
started helping (crewing) and went on to get
my balloon rating. I was fortunate to fly for
Malcolm Forbes, Benihana, and others, gaining experience. In 1987, I purchased a balloon
and I currently fly The Unity Bank Balloon for
Unity Bank Corporation, Clinton NJ.
7. Kim Gott writes: This year flying from the
Warren County Farmers’ Fair will be with
mixed emotions. As always, it continues to be
a great festival to fly from with many ballooning friends and family. But the physical presence of one of the greatest human beings will be
missing. We will all be honored to fly our balloons from the Fair in memory of Fred
Grotenhuis and in honor of his wife Giulia that
continues to organize this event.
8. Rick Bryant, his wife Connie, and Crew
Chief Jim Marra look forward to another
great Warren County Farmers’ Fair Balloon
Fest in 2015. Their balloon, “Out of the
Blue” hopes to be first on target at the balloon races. Rick’s career in flying has
evolved from Navy carrier flying to airline
flying to ballooning. “Ballooning is my
favorite because the passengers are always
happy. Hope you will join us on one of the
evening launches.”
9. Keith Erwin is a local commercial pilot
who flies for several local balloon companies in Warren and Hunterdon Counties. To
date he has logged over 1,400 hours of commercial flights, and loving every flight like
its his first. You can see Keith in the skies
and Michele, his crew chief and love of his
life, chasing him on the ground year round.
The Warren County Farmers’ Fair is one of
Keith’s favorite places to fly. He has several
frequent fliers and always looks forward to
seeing them.
10. A native of New Jersey and resident of
Hunterdon County for the last 27 years, James
Buzby will be flying his Buzz Off balloon.
Shortly after moving to Union Township from
Somerville, Jim and his family started chasing
balloons casually in the evenings as so many
people in this area often do. Jim began chasing
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Keith Erwin
for his friend, Rich Wiedenhaefer, pilot of the
Strawberry Balloon. Rich agreed to give Jim
lessons and the love of ballooning began.
Fourteen years and two balloons later, Jim and
his first-rate crew can be seen on beautiful
evening and early morning flights in our area.
We love coming to the Warren County Farmers’
Fair very year. The people are great and the
relaxed flying atmosphere is very enjoyable.
We will sincerely miss Fred. He was an inspiration to all of us in ballooning. He definitely
did it right. Jim recently retired and now has
more time to devote to his favorite hobbies of
skiing and ballooning.
11. Kenny Shumate has been flying hot air
balloons for over 35 years and has logged
over 2300+ hours. Kenny is also a certified
Flight Instructor and has trained over 59
new pilots. He has flown balloons of all
sizes and shapes from the 2X Cloud Hopper
models to the large 315,000 cubic foot 15
passenger balloons and special shape balloons like the United Van Lines Truck balloon, “Ella” the elephant balloon, The
Brazilian Clown Balloon, The Amazon Birds
Balloon, and The Beagle Maximus (one of
his favorites).
Kenny and his special shape balloons have
traveled to China, New Zealand, Japan, and
several provinces in Canada. They have traveled as far west as Albuquerque, NM, to the
north as far as you can go in the Northern
part of Canada and as far as you can go south
to the Florida Keys.
Kenny is a retired Firefighter from Walt
Disney World Fire Department after 30
years of fire safety. Kenny is now able to
enjoy the wonderful sport of ballooning full
time if he chooses.
12. Tracy Leaver is the Executive Director
of Woodlands Wildlife Refuge in Hunterdon
County and in her spare time flies the
Jurassic Journey balloon. If you haven’t
flown, make it happen! Each flight offers
unique, once in a lifetime, special memories
for her passengers, herself and her crew.
My crew is the best! They make every flight
extra special and so much fun!
13. Tim Strand is a commercial balloon pilot
from Bloomsbury NJ. He and his wife Clare,
who is also a commercial balloon pilot, have
enjoyed attending the Warren County
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Jim Buzby
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Kenny Shumate
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Scott Kelley
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Mark Avery
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Tim Strand
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Tom Robins
Rich Wiedenhaefer
Farmers’ Fair Balloon Festival for many
years. Tim has been flying hot air balloons
for over 25 years, including corporate balloons for the House of Seagrams, Paine
Webber, and Wathne Clothiers. In addition to
his “real job” as president of Ascension
Technical Services, LLC, a technical documentation and training services firm, he currently flies passenger rides for a number of
local Hunterdon and Warren County balloon
ride operations. Most years, Tim and Clare
travel out-of-state to at least one balloon
event per month, including the Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico.
even when I made a newbie mistake or two.
Fred was one of those people who quietly garnered respect through character and deed. He
continues to be an inspiration.”
14. Rich (RJ) Letrent is flying the HI
Balloon these days. He holds a commercial
LTA certificate and flies regularly in the
Garden State. Logbook entries also include
various festivals across the Northeast and
even a flight in the Slovak Republic. “I got
hooked on ballooning when my neighbor, Jeff
Lovelace, talked me into coming out to crew. I
had no idea what to expect, but it turned into an
addiction. Along the way, I’ve encountered
some of the most wonderful people you will ever
meet and flown many a balloon.” RJ serves on
the Board of Directors for the Great Eastern
Balloon Association (GEBA). He is also a
member of the Balloon Federation of
America (BFA) and the Aircraft Owners and
Pilots Association (AOPA).
RJ and Jeff bought the HI Balloon from
Don Henk in the fall of 2007 and were
thrilled to bring it back to Warren County.
“We have a heck of a commute, but it is worth
the drive every time! There is no question that
this is our favorite event. The hospitality and
camaraderie is unequalled anywhere. News of
Fred’s passing hit me like a ton of bricks. Fred
was always supportive and understanding –
16. Scott Kelley received his Private Pilot
Certificate in the summer of 1982 and
Commercial Pilot Certificate in the Fall of
1982 and added a Gas Rating in the Fall of
1983. He has a one person ultralight balloon,
standard hot air balloon and a gas balloon. He
was an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner from
1994 to 2010. His most memorable flight was
from Stamford, Connecticut over Long Island
Sound and landing on Long Island, NY near
Halesite, NY.
The Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot
Air Balloon Festival is a special event for us.
We look forward to this event every year.
Thanks to a hard working crew! We have
enjoyed great flights including the Bicycle
Race. We have great countryside to fly over and
wonderful landowners who welcome us to land
on their properties. We also have time to enjoy
the rest of the Farmers’ Fair. Fred Grotenhuis
established an event that other balloon festivals
are striving to achieve. Thanks for having us!
15. JR Maehr is the owner and operator of
JD Adventures, from Piscataway NJ. His
first ride was in Sonoma County California wine country – in 1992. He joined a chase
crew and eventually became the crew chief
for the Coors Balloon Team. JR became a
private pilot in 1997 and commercial pilot
in 2003. He will be flying his balloon,
Kaleidoscope.
17. Local Warren County residents Mark
Avery and wife Sandi first became involved
with ballooning by crewing for other New
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Tony DiCocco
JR Maehr
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Neal Blackwell
Jersey balloonists and participating in some
of the state's first balloon festivals during
the mid-1980's. In 2010, after taking some
time off to raise their family, they bought
their first balloon. Mark is the pilot and
Sandi the crew chief and, with their sons
and friends as crew, the husband and wife
team enjoys flying their balloon around the
scenic areas of Warren and Hunterdon
Counties. They have especially enjoyed the
fun and friendly atmosphere found at the
Warren County Farmers’ Fair and look forward to flying there every year. In addition
to piloting balloons, Mark has also been flying as a NY-based commercial airline pilot
for the past 25+ years.
18. Tom Robins writes: The Warren County
Farmers’ Fair is my favorite balloon festival to
attend! Everyone is great and the landscape is
beautiful. I was born in Philadelphia PA and
started my fascination with flight when I was
twelve, building model hot air balloons that I
flew over my neighborhood. I received my first
fixed wing airplane instruction at sixteen, found
my passion for ballooning in the early eighties
and have been flying hot air balloons for thirty
years! I have provided thousands of delighted
people their first experience of balloon flight. I
have launched my balloon from the steps of the
Philadelphia Art Museum flying thru the City
of Philadelphia. I have flown up the Hudson
past the Statue of Liberty and landing in New
York’s Central Park.On Halloween eve 2009, I
flew my first after dark flight. Flying over the
town of Flemington in a giant pumpkin balloon
that would light up every time we blasted the
burner, the kids and spectators were cheering us
on! In August 2009, I attended the first ever Gu
Yang, China balloon festival. Spending two
weeks flying hot air balloons in China, I met a
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lot of wonderful people and have many fond
memories and photos. I am an FAA certified
inspector, authorized to perform safety inspections and maintenance procedures on hot air
balloons. I have gained many new friends on
my journey and can't imagine doing anything
else in life. I love my job!
19. Rich Wiedenhaefer and his wife Cat
have the “Giant Strawberry” – one of the
favorites for the past 15 years at the Fair!
Rich and Cat are from Easton, PA and their
chase crew Billy and Cynthia Salus hail
from Clinton, NJ. This is Rich’s 20th year in
ballooning and could be his last as he
retires in 2 years from United Airlines as a
Captain and moves to Myrtle Beach to play
more golf. Always my favorite balloon festival, sure going to miss Fred. 600 balloon
hours and 30,000 fixed wing hours, I can certainly say I’ve been blessed!
20. Tony DiCocco writes: In the ensuing 31
years – wow, I must be old! – I have flown
countless flights; trained several other pilots;
met my wife who was a student pilot in 1989
when we met, and developed deep friendships
with other pilots and crew. And although a lot
of my flying is commercial passenger flights I
most enjoy the ‘just for kicks’ flights on those
beautiful days that you just can’t not fly.
21. Neal Blackwell started his ballooning
career 31 years ago by simply going for a
balloon ride, as is the case with many balloon pilots. He and a former co-worker flew
from Hopewell Township, south into the city
of Trenton and landed in the middle of a soccer game. The kids playing soccer had as
much fun as they did. He then got talked
into crewing – at least that is what they
called it. Neal called it working for no pay.
After crewing for a few years, Neal then
earned his private pilot license in 1981 and
his commercial rating a short time thereafter. Since then he has flown countless
flights; trained several other pilots; met his
wife and developed deep friendships with
other pilots and crew. Neal and his wife
have been to Albuquerque for Balloon
Fiesta, including their first trip in 1992 for
their honeymoon. It was only fitting that
they went back there to celebrate their 20th
wedding anniversary. In addition to participating regularly in several balloon events in
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Bill Whidden
New Jersey, Maryland and Canada, Neal and
his wife have also had the wonderful adventure of flying over the Alps in Switzerland
and Austria.
22. James Falls grew up in Kings Mountain,
North Carolina and graduated high school
there. He attended Appalachian State
University, where he earned degrees in biology, industrial arts and education. He also
holds other certifications in industry.
Jim has over 25 years flying balloons,
beginning in 1989. He earned a private certificate in 1990, and his commercial certificate in 1992. Since 1990 he has been a
member of the Balloon Federation of
America (BFA) and Carolinas Balloon
Association (CBA), serving as their treasurer from 2000-2012. In 1997 he was Grand
Champion at Freedom Weekend Aloft in
Greenville, SC. He has competed in many
rallies throughout the southeastern United
States, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and
flown in Leon, Mexico. When not flying his
balloon, Great Expectations, he enjoys hang
gliding, flying in ultralights, and farming.
23. Mark Fritze writes: My first balloon ride
was in 1979, where I met my significant other.
At that time, however, I was more interested in
girls than balloons. About five years later I
helped a balloonist rescue his balloon from a
light pole and from then on, I was hooked. He
taught me to fly and I got my license in 1993.
We would often fly in the morning, then scuba
dive off the Fort Lauderdale coast in the afternoon. “Life has its ups and downs” was our
motto. From there we pioneered balloon flights
in Lake Tahoe, where we would launch from
land, fly to the lake, and land on our deck boat.
After three summers of that I got my first balloon. I am currently enjoying my third balloon
and have acquired over 1,000 hours flying. I
really love to take people up for their “bucket
list” experience. I also enjoy some friendly
competition.
24. Buddy Carter writes: I became a private
pilot in 1986 and a commercial pilot in 1989. I
have over 700 hrs of flight time. My wife and I
live Pleasant Garden, NC. We got into ballooning to share our sport with those that would
never have the opportunity to get close to a balloon otherwise. We visit schools and allow the
children to come up ask question, touch the bal-
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loon and at times do tethers for them. We also
take our balloon to Paul Newman’s Victory
Junction Camp in Randleman, NC and share our
balloon with the handicap children that visit the
camp over 6 weeks in the summer each year.
25. Bill Whidden began flying Hot Air
Balloons in the early 80's and has operated a
ride operations as well as flying competition
for the past 32 years. He has also
“Balloonmeistered” approximately 90 balloon events from Florida to Vermont to
Washington to Colorado to Louisiana and has
been a yearly safety Seminar speaker at seminars operated in Florida, North Carolina and
for the BFA “on line safety Seminar” and has
been a member of the BFA since 1984. He
also has been a contributor to many Balloon
magazine publications with articles on ballooning events, Gordon Bennett Gas balloon
races, land owner issues and skydiving from
balloons. He has trained over 20 pilots for
their LTA license. Bill and his “Crew Chief”
and Wife, Trish, have traveled and ballooned
in all but a few of the contiguous United
states as well as Austria, Belgium, Canada,
Germany, Ireland, France, Mexico, Portugal,
New Zealand (North and South Island) flying
Hot Air as well as gas balloons and logging
over 3000 hours of flight time.
26. Jeff Buchman is from Allentown PA. Jeff
started ballooning in 2003, and has flown in
New York, Georgia, Utah, Pennsylvania and
New Jersey. Jeff flies commercially in his
balloon or the local RE/MAX balloon. If it
flies, he has flown it. He started flying
before his parents would let him drive a car.
When not instructing and flying in small aircraft, gliders or balloons he is a Captain and
Check Airman on Boeing 767 and 757’s,
training or giving check rides for a major
international airline. He also instructs and
is a check airman for the USAF AUX in gliders and powered aircraft. Many of his students have gone on to the Air Force, Navy
and Coast Guard Academies. Jeff volunteers
as a speaker and safety educator for the
FAA sharing his 40+ years of professional
experience. Jeff and his crew will make sure
your balloon flight is safe and enjoyable!
27. Randy Lee has been ballooning approximately 20 years. He started as a crew
member and later received his pilot certifi-
9th Annual Bicycle Balloon Race
One of the favorite events of the balloon festival is the Bicycle
Balloon Race. The race will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015
with a raindate of Thursday July 30, 2015.
Pilots graciously donate a balloon ride to the biker who pays a
registration fee – of which 100% goes to the charities. The biker
rides in the balloon while their bike gets strapped to the outside of
the basket.
The pilot is required to fly past a boundary line designated on a
map. Once past the boundary line they may land and drop their biker
off. The biker races back to the Fairgrounds. Each biker must have
a GPS that tracks their route.
Last year the Bicycle Balloon Race raised $4,800 for the AdoptA-Soldier Platoon. This year one of the charities will again be Adopt
A Soldier Platoon (www.adoptasoldierplatoon.org), and two scholarships in memory of Fred Grotenhuis. One scholarship is for a student who has a parent or grandparent that served in the military.
The other is for a student going to a trade school or service field.
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Dave Berka
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Keith Sproul
cate. He and Jean, his wife, operate Carolina
High Hot Air Balloon Company, LLC in Four
Oaks, NC where they still live on a piece of
the family farm. They travel to several festivals in eastern US and Canada with their
balloon, “Spellbound Spirit II”. This is the
fourth year they have attended the Warren
County Farmers’ Fair. They appreciate the
support of the local people and their local
crew for their help with the balloon, road
identification and interpreting a southern
draw to the locals. Laughter is not at all
uncommon around Randy and Jean. They
live by the rule: There are no strangers, there
are just friends that haven’t been met yet.
28. As a hot air balloon pilot, Dave Berka
has logged over 2,000 hours in the air. His
enthusiasm for ballooning is endless. If you
get a chance to have a conversation with
Dave, he will surely entertain you with one
of his many balloon related experiences. He
has been a commercial hot air balloon pilot
since 1979. Dave has flown in the Swiss
Alps and Germany’s Bavarian Alps. One of
his most unique flights was flying over
Niagara Falls. He has trained 21 pilots
including his son, Joel. He attends many festivals in the United States as well as
Canada, and very much enjoys the Warren
County Farmers’ Fair Hot Air Balloon
Festival. The event organizers, and the people of Warren County, make this such a great
event to attend. He is looking forward to this
year’s festival.
29. Keith Sproul and his wife have been
involved with ballooning since 1998. He has
been crew chief on the Energizer Bunny for
several years. He has made five balloons,
including three special shape Tetrahedron
balloons. He also owns three other special
shape balloons, including an eighty foot tall
birthday cake, a rabbit and a pink pig balloon. He likes to fly in canyons, gaps,
gorges, and other places, where you end up
looking up at the ground. He also likes flying in the winter when it is cold and snow is
on the ground. In addition to flying the large
special shape balloons, he enjoys flying
small one-man chariot type balloons.
30. Joe Doerer and his wife, Janet, took
their first balloon ride in August of 1984 at
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Joe Doerer
Nick Mazzocchi
a festival in Bloomsbury NJ. The following
year they both began a training program to
become pilots while crewing for other balloonists. After three lessons, Janet decided
that flying as a passenger and celebrating
after the flight was a lot more fun than
learning about FAA regulations and how to
track weather. They purchased their Dream
Chaser balloon in 1985, and Joe continued
on to receive his private pilot license. Joe’s
brother Jim joined the Dream Chaser team
early on as their crew chief and has progressed over the years to a Balloon
Federation of America Level Four Master
Crew Chief. Joe earned his commercial pilot
license in 1989, allowing him to fly paying
passengers and train future pilots. He has
been an active member of the Great Eastern
Balloon Association (www.gebaballoon.org)
since the mid 1980’s and is a past president
of the association. The Dream Chaser crew
flies mostly in the New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, and New York area. They
also have flown at the Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta in 1991 and
the Festival De Montgolfieres in Saint Jean
Sur Richelieu, Quebec since 1993. Their
goal in ballooning is to enjoy safe, fun
flights while carrying on the tradition of
friendship and freedom that have long been
the symbols of ballooning. They look forward each year to participating in the bicycle/balloon race at the Warren County
Farmers’ Fair for the challenge it offers and
for the opportunity to assist a local charity.
31. Nick Mazzocchi has been flying balloons
since 1974 and travels to various festivals
around North America. Nicks daughter Sally
is also a commercial balloon pilot and his wife
Sherrie is the Flying Mazzocchis chase crew
and public relations person. They enjoy meeting new people wherever they travel.
32. Jon Radowski has been involved in ballooning his entire life. His interest took off at
the age of two when his family attended the
Bloomsbury Balloon Festival. Jon knew from a
very early age he would become a balloon pilot,
and made all the necessary preparations in his
life to help allow his plans to unfold. He first
flew in a balloon at the age of twelve, began
flight instruction at fourteen, designed and
built his first hot air balloon at seventeen while
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a junior in high school, earned his private
pilots license later that year, and gained his
commercial pilots license at nineteen. From
2003 onwards, Jon served as the chief pilot of
the Space Shuttle Patriot balloon, still the
tallest special shape hot air balloon currently
flying in the world. The Patriot is 40% larger
than the actual NASA Orbiter. Jon continues to
design and build custom hot air balloons, special shapes and is involved in the design and
construction of hot air airships. Jon is certified
to fly hot air balloons, hot air airships, and gliders. Jon has flown balloons and airships in
eighteen different states as well as Canada,
Mexico and Europe. A few of his most memorable flights include a flight across Lake
George NY; a full moon midnight flight in
Phoenix, Arizona; flying near the Swiss Alps;
flying a balloon inside another balloon; and a
spectacular flight to 18,000 feet, above the
Grand Canyon!
To book a full length Hot
Air Balloon Ride
at the Fair,
call 908-454-3431
or email
fly@njballoonrides.com
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Harmony Speedway Historical Society & Dirt Track Heroes
Harmony Speedway was a dirt
5/8-mile racetrack and a 1/8-mile
drag strip in Harmony Township.
The track opened on June 7,
1963 with Sam Beavers winning
the first race. It closed in 1973 with
Jay Beers winning the final race.
Carl Van Horn and Dick
Crouse built the racetrack. Van
Horn was one of the greatest race
car drivers and a legend in racing. Well known as the Belvidere
Bandit in his 71e, he built most of
his own cars and motors. He set fast time at Langhorn with a car
that he and Chet Crane built – a 37 Chevy with a 421 Pontiac
motor. This car is owned by Ray Boissonneu of NH who also owns
Indy and sprint car's, with this being his only dirt car.
It was great racing Harmony Speedway, a circle track that
paid great purses, and at the 1/8th mile Drag Strip. The drag strip
also had many good races with Drivers such as: Mel Carty, Walt
Garrett, Bobby Allen, Ralph Ott, Archie Myers and Joe “Peppy”
Fernandez. It ran 2 nights – Wednesday and Saturday. The oval
and drag strip had 3 nights of racing with over 100 cars each night.
Over the years the Harmony track hosted many race's including URC in 1963, 1964, and 1965, Sports Car SCODA, American
Motorcycle Association. Women’s Powder Puff race winners
included Carol Bickel, Marilyn Sargent, Anna Mae Pauch, Winnie
Stecker, Mary McGuire, Doris Babington, and Gloria Beech.
Frank Schneider is the all time winner with 26 races. Other wins
include Will Cagel 22, Al Tasnady 14, Toby Tobias 10 and Bob Pickell
with 8 win’s. Jimmy Wismer, Russ Stecker, Peppy Fernandez, Stan
Poloski Jr., Barry Dolan, Jay Beers, Larry Honey, Tom Hager are
some of the top Sportsman drivers. A few leading late model drivers
are Loren Holland Sr., Clarence Hill, and Fats Cummins.
Come out on Sunday, July 26, 2015 as cars will be on display
with drivers and memorabilia from Reading, Nazareth and Dorney
Park Speedways, from 10 am to 6 pm. Stop by and check it out.
Enjoy the Fair, say hi to the drivers and fans and wish Frankie
Schneider a happy birthday. He has over 1,000 wins in his time and
is one of the greatest legends of all times.
Check out the 28 Winston Cup Car of Davey Alison, a 1992
T-Bird, at the Fair on Sunday, July 26.
Competition Is Sizzling Up At
The Warren County Farmers’ Fair
The Owl’s Nest
Gun & Bow
An new event this year is the Frying Pan Throwing Contest.
Skillets are thrown for distance. Competition is open to all
women from NJ and PA. The first 40 ladies ages 18 to 61 compete in four divisions and have the opportunity to toss a 5 lb.
cast-iron frying pan. There will be 4 winners in each of the age
divisions. First place winners go on to compete for awards of a
trophy, rosette and premium. 'Braggin' rights' are the winner's
prerogative!! Witness this new event on Sunday, July 26th.
Registration at Main Arena entrance at 2:30, throwing begins
at 3:30. Be a part of 'Flying Frying Pans' leaving their mark at
the Fair!
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TO EVERYONE WHO HAS
SUPPORTED THE
HARMONY TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB
37 38 39 4th Annual Country Idol Contest
Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. on the Dance Floor
Opening Day Saturday at the Fair kicks with the 4th Annual
Country Idol Contest. Up to 16 contestants are accepted. Be sure
to check out these talented singers, or if you like to belt out
country tunes, enter the competition yourself!
You must be 16 years of age or older and songs are limited to
country, country cross over or gospel. Check out show rules on
the website, www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org. The deadline for
entering is July 20th.
The contest will again be emcee’d by Andrew Chervak of
MIDNIGHT STUDIOS of Phillipsburg, NJ. Andrew has many
awards including LVMA Winner – Best Recording Studio – from
2011 through 2014 and LVMA Winner – Best Music Producer –
from 2012 through 2014, and is always looking for new talent.
He recently produced and played on a song called REMEMBER
that went to #1 on the IndieRock Nashville radio top 40 countdown. It has been in the top 5 for 5 weeks straight as well.
Winners of 2014 competition, left to right, Patsy Allen – 3rd place,
Allie Santos – 2nd place and Taylor Wilkinson – 1st place winner.
And the Winners Are..
“Patio of Memories” To Be
Unveiled At Fair
This past year the Warren County Farmers’ Fair Association purchased statues of a horse and a cow as mascots for the Fair. They
enlisted the help of grades K through 3 to help name the mascots.
Entrees were mailed in by Friday, May 29. Prizes were not only
tickets to the Warren County Farmers’ Fair for the student coming
up with the winning name, but their entire class and teachers. First
place ribbons were distributed on Friday, June 19 to the winners.
The winning name for the cow is Pequest Patty, named by Kayla
Halstead, lst grade at Willow Grove School in Hackettstown. The
winning name for the Horse is Snickers, named by Trinity Klimas,
lst grade at Central School in Great Meadows Regional.
From left to right, Frank
Van Horn, Colleen Schubert
(1st grade teacher),
Michael Mai (Principal).
Front, Trinity Klimas –
Great Meadows Regional.
From left to right, Frank
Van Horn, Cindy Vass (1st
grade teacher), Patrick
McQueeney (Principal).
Front, Kayla Halstead –
Hacketstown.
On July 25 – Opening Day of the Fair – Girl Scouts of
Warren County will perform the Opening Flag Ceremony in
the Main Arena. The ceremony will be led by Silver Award
Candidates Emily Reed, Jessica Smith, and Kaitlin Smith of
Troop 95114. All Warren County Girl Scouts meet at the
flag pole at 11:30 am.
Immediately following the flag ceremony: Silver
Award Candidates (Emily, Jessica, and Kaitlin) will unveil
the “Patio of Memories” that they organized for their Silver
Award Project. Anyone who purchased a block for the
patio, please join us for the presentation of the patio to the
Fair Association.
It is not too late to purchase a block, which are $40
before July 1st, and $50 after this date.
For more information call 908-689-4123
or email fafsmith@verizon.net
Be on the lookout for Pequest Patty and Snickers at the Fair!
40 41 FAQ: What is the Difference
Between Hay & Straw
Hey, good question. People often use the words “hay” and “straw”
interchangeably. But hay and straw aren’t the same thing. If you’re
a farmer, a horse or a cow, the difference is especially important.
In a nutshell, hay is cut when the grass is green, therefore containing nutrition and usable for animal feed. Straw is the left over
stalks from rye, wheat, barley or any other grain that is normally
totally dry and has little nutritional value and therefore used for
animal bedding and other similar purposes.
Hay is made out of grasses and legumes like clover, timothy
and alfalfa. Alfalfa is one of the most common for dairy farmers,
as it contains the most nutrients. Farmers grow these plants in
fields; and cut the plants down before the plant flowers.
Hay is harvested as often as weather in that state permits it to
grow. Northern climates, such as Michigan, have short growing
seasons, so hay may only be cut for 4 months. Hay is dried for several days after cutting, raked into piles and then baled. It is essential for the days following cutting to be dry. Any moisture left in the
plant creates mold that is bad for the animals (and makes humans
sneeze) so if it rains during the process the hay is ruined. That is
where the phrase “Make hay while the sun shines” originates.
Because hay is full of nutrients, and farmers feed it to their
livestock year around.
How long will hay last, if properly stored?
As long as it stays out of the elements and doesn't get so dry that
it shatters and turns to dust, it will keep for years.
How much hay does an average cow need for a 100 day winter?
A rule of thumb, 1/3 of a small square bale (approx. 1.5 ft x 3 ft)
per day for an adult cow (with or without a calf), assuming there
is some green grass available as well. I feed 1/4 of a small bale for
a yearling, and 1/5 of a small bale for calves 6 months to a year.
Straw, on the other hand, is made of the leftover stalks of plants
like oats and wheat and barley. The hollow stalks are left behind to
dry when the seeds of the plants are harvested. The stalks are cut
and dried and baled. The result is straw. Because the grain is gone,
straw has fewer nutrients than hay. Straw is light and warm and
absorbent and therefore best used for livestock bedding, not food.
Check out the hay, straw and silage exhibit in the livestock barn opposite the red and white show building.
Picture of Award Winning Hay by Linda H. Stettler, Belvidere, NJ
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43 18th Annual Traditional Arts Expo
Don’t miss the opportunity to see fascinating trades and skills
of years gone by. Participating groups will have exhibits and
demonstrations week long in the Arts Expo Building at the
Fair, located on the south end of the fairgrounds. Here is a
sampling of some of the arts you will see and the groups presenting their work.
Warren County Needle Arts Guild
The Warren County Needle Arts Guild was founded in 1979,
originally under the auspices of Warren County Adult
Education. The mission of the Guild is to teach various forms
of needlework, to expand the technical skills of its members
and to stimulate on-going interest in handwork. The Guild is a
small, friendly, creative group that is supportive of others who
love needlework. Beyond learning and teaching, we have a commitment to community service and enjoy the camaraderie of
kindred spirits who enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, sewing, and many other diverse forms of creative expression in needlework. Participation in the Warren County Fair
allows the Guild to display its work, interface with prospective
members, and provide support for future projects.
The Needle Arts Guild offers monthly programs or projects
based on members' interests, generally led by talented guild
members or occasional guest speakers. Each meeting features
a "Show & Tell" of completed or in-progress work, and support
and inspiration for members with one-on-one help as needed.
Recent projects include the "ten-minute table-runner", an infinity scarf, a machine-sewn coiled basket, fiber-art bookmark, a
pin-cushion challenge, and counted cross-stitch.
Beyond their own interests, Needle Arts Guild members
strive to use their skills in making a difference in their community through annual service projects and participating in on-going
efforts. This past year we made 3 quilted military wall hangings
for the Chelsea at Brookside assisted-living community in
Belvidere. Past projects include donating warm fleece shawls for
the residents of Warren Haven, quilted fleece blankets for cancer
patients at Lehigh Valley Children's Hospital, and bright, fun pillowcases for Con-Kerr Cancer's Million Pillowcase Challenge, as
well as tote bags and backpacks for schoolchildren in Haiti in
conjunction with United Methodist Women. Members also support the national Quilts of Valor Foundation to provide comfort
and recognition to veterans of all wars, and local efforts such as
"Simple Quilts of Belvidere" with quilts for the homeless.
Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church of
Washington, 40 East Church Street, from September through
June, on the third Tuesday evening from 6:30-9:00pm, with the
exception of January through March, when the group meets on
the third Saturday, from 9:30am-Noon. Please stop by the
Guild's table in the Traditional Arts Expo building to see examples of their work and to talk with members. All items for sale
are made by our talented Guild members.
The Evening Star Quilter’s Guild
The Evening Star Quilter’s Guild was founded in September,
1987. Since then the Guild has grown from an initial membership of 30 to a current membership of 100. In 2015, the Guild
obtained a New Jersey Not-For-Profit organization status. The
Guild mission is to promote an interest and knowledge in the
art of quilt making, and a commitment to educate people in all
aspects of quilting while engaging in charitable projects.
The Guild meets from September through June on the second Tuesday of the month in the Belvidere High School cafeteria, 809 Oxford Street, Belvidere, NJ. The doors open at 6:30 pm
and the program begins at 7 pm. Guild membership dues are
$25 annually.
Membership in the Evening Star Quilter’s Guild allows you
to enjoy participating in workshops, challenges, block of the
month, mystery quilt, raffle quilt and lectures. Members also
enjoy “Saturday Stitching in Hope” scheduled regularly
throughout the year at St. John’s UMC Church on High Street,
Hope, NJ. Charitable activities and workshops are completed
during several of these sessions. The Guild encourages members to participate in charitable projects which are selected on
a yearly basis. During the 2013-2014 Guild year, members
enthusiastically participated in our “Bears of Love” charity.
Over 600 hand made bears were distributed to local law
enforcement and emergency medical units to be handed to children experiencing a traumatic event. “The teddy bears help an
officer or EMT gain the trust of a child and provide them with
comfort in a difficult situation”, suggests Irene Compton,
Chairperson and Guild member. The 2014-2015 charity projects
included “Placemats for Charity” with holiday and seasonal
About Fiber Artist Lois Macknik
Lois Macknik is a fiber artist who has been a handweaver for over
30 years. She uses traditional patterns and frequently demonstrates at historic sites. Besides weaving, she teaches children's
basket classes and needlefelts 3-dimensional animals.
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placemats made for the Warren County Meals on Wheels program, the “Fidget Quilt Project” where members made lap-size
quilts embellished with tactile fabrics for Alzheimer patients.
The Evening Star Quilter’s Guild Biannual Quilt Show,
“Harvest of Quilts”, provides members the opportunity to showcase their works of art while offering the community the
chance to participate in mini classes, shop a variety of vendors
and hand-made boutique. The Guild’s major fundraiser is the
yearly Raffle Quilt. All proceeds are dedicated to local charities
including two, yearly scholarships to Belvidere High School
seniors and a local children’s summer camp. The Guild also
participates in local events; the Warren County Farmers’ Fair
and Victorian Days in Belvidere, NJ, exhibiting quilts and
demonstrating quilting techniques. In addition, members have
the opportunity to travel with the Guild to destinations such as
the Paducah AQS Quilt Week, Washington DC to attend the
Quilter’s Unlimited Quilt show and the Daughters of the
American Revolution, Williamsburg Virginia, Lancaster, and
New York City. Individual members also organize road trips to
quilt shows, fabric stores and yearly shop hops.
The Evening Star Quilter’s Guild maintains an updated
website, esqg.com, where you will find a monthly newsletter,
current and future events and programs and special projects
and activities along with the membership application form.
Anderson Quilter’s Guild
Twelve years ago five ladies of the Anderson Church decided
they would like to sew. They had an abundance of material so
they tried their luck at quilting, and they loved it! Since then
they have made many quilts and sold most of them.
For one project, squares were made with an American
theme by the guild, as well as quilters from all over the United
States. Each group sent their squares to a magazine and another group made quilts with them. They were then sold on eBay.
Money went to a 9-1-1 project. One of these quilts will be on
display at the Fair.
This year the Guild presented 347 pillowcases to children with
cancer or long-term illnesses. In 2013 – 2014 the guild presented 350 placemats to the Meals on Wheels program of Hunterdon
County. In previous years the guild has donated to other organizations, such as Children's Home Society, Anderson House,
Shannon Daley Foundation, Home Instead, Good News Home
for Women, Quilts of Valor and Cancer Institute of NJ Pediatrics.
Be sure to stop by the Hunterdon County Quilting Guild
area in the Expo Building at the Warren County Fair, where they
will have a schedule of meetings for the upcoming year. They
may be demonstrating quilting techniques and will be presenting a Quilter’s Boutique of handmade items.
You are invited to learn more about the guild at its annual
Open House meeting on October 16, 2015. Guild meetings are
held the third Friday of the month between September and June
at 9:30 AM at the Readington Reformed Church, 124
Readington Road, Readington, NJ. For more information about
the Hunterdon County Quilting Guild, please email hunterdoncountyquiltingguild@gmail.com or go to hcqgnews.tripod.com.
The Lost Art Lacers
The Lost Art Lacers collectively have many years of experience in making, studying, collecting, and teaching the intricacies of hand-made laces. The group may often be seen at
places such as Millbrook Village, the Warren County Farmers’
Fair, the NJ State Fair, the DAR’s Christmas in July, Grey
Towers in Milford, PA, Cooper Mill in Chester, NJ, and the
Foster-Armstrong House in Montague. You will find them at
others throughout the year, where interested spectators turn
out to marvel over the painstakingly slow process of weaving
different types of laces by hand. Members of the LAL specialize in diverse laces – bobbin laces, tatting, crochet, knitted
lace, needle lace, and hairpin lace.
Access the website www.lostartlacers.org for contact
information and dates and places of events.
Hunterdon County Quilting Guild
The Hunterdon County Quilting Guild, now in its 37th year, is
comprised of over 70 men and women interested in the preservation and promotion of the quilting arts and community service. New members of any skill level, from beginners to advanced
and from traditionalists to 21st century design quilters, are welcome to join us.
Having an opportunity to spend time with others with kindred interests, while learning new techniques, sharpening skills
and experiencing “Wow, I can do that” moments in a friendly,
non-competitive environment makes guild participation highly
worthwhile.
In addition to lectures and workshops presented by expert
speakers, the yearly schedule of activities includes a memberled “round robin”, a community service workshop day, and quilters’ retreat weekends. Members also participate in the
Biennial Quilt Show at the Lebanon Township Museum in New
Hampton, where quilts are featured for the month of October.
Also, every two years the Guild creates a queen-size quilt to raffle and use the profits to help support a local charity.
While not the primary reason for the guild’s existence, its
community service initiative is of great importance. This ongoing program allows the guild to offer comfort to those in need.
The Traditional Arts Expo is brought to you in part
by the generosity of the Warren County Cultural
and Heritage Commission. The Commission was
created by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the
County of Warren in October 1972. It’s mission is to
develop county programs in order to promote public
interest in local and county history, the arts, cultural
values, goals, and traditions of the community as
well as the State and Nation. The Commission is
located in Shippen Manor Museum in Oxford, New
Jersey. The Museum and it programs are sponsored
by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders,
the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission
and the New Jersey Historic Trust. For more
information on their summer concert series, guided
tours, field trips for school classes and special group
tours visit the website at www.wcchc.org.
45 2014 “Snap Your Favorite Picture” Winners
The following were chosen as winners and honorable mention
by the judges for the 2014 Snap Your Favorite Photo Contest.
Thank you to everyone that submitted photos from the 2014
Fair for the contest.
The winners and honorable mentions are as follows:
1st place – Linda H. Stettler, Belvidere, N.J
Picture of a Carousel Horse
2nd place – Michelle Ruban, Phillipsburg, NJ
Picture of a Balloon touching down on Delaware River
3rd place – Karen Stull, Washington, NJ
Picture of a Classical Car Dash
Honorable Mentions:
Leslie Eng, Scotch Plains, N.J
Picture of three 4-H girls with Lamas
Linda H. Stettler, Belvidere, N.J
Picture of Award Winning Hay – pictured on page 44.
Be sure to visit
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for ways to
WIN A HOT AIR
BALLOON RIDE
at the 2015 Fair.
2015 “Snap Your Favorite Picture” Photo Contest
Be sure to bring your camera to the 2015 Fair. Snap photos of your favorite Fair memory.
Enter up to 3 of your favorite photos in the “Fair 2015 Photo Contest”
High resolution photos may be submitted via email to farmersfairwc@gmail.com
Photos may be mailed to the Warren County Farmers’ Fair, Attn: Becky Hummer, 165
County Rt. 519 S., Belvidere, NJ 07823
Photos must be received by Aug. 31, 2015 and winners will be published in Program Book.
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49 The Kids’ Corral… Chock Full of Fun for Your Little Ones
Got kids? We recommend you mosey on down 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 at a time when it
counts the most!
Always available are coloring sheets and beading. Young cowboys and cowgirls can enjoy sensory tables or the ever popular garden and sand boxes.
Daily contests include saltine, pie and watermelon eating,
soaker relays, Veggie Fear Factor and new Mummy Wrap.
If you would like to create lasting memories, design your own
quilt square this year and next year you can enter a drawing to win
the quilt with your square sewn in it.
Kids’ Corral Entertains!
PotteryZone
Cindy Geier of PotteryZone in Phillipsburg, will have the
children work with clay creating small owl vessels. They
will shape, roll and create these beautiful owls and be the
designers of how it looks. Everyone will be able to take
these owls home and paint them after allowing them to dry
for 24 hours.
Scott Wagstaff, Ventriloquist
Scott wears a Pennsylvania Game Warden uniform and
always has lots of animal friends with him. He teaches the
children interesting nature facts and to always be nice to
animals! His pet skunk “Stinker Bell” magically appear with
the help of the audience and kicks off a show full of other
animal friends. They include “Henry” the big, lovable North
American Brown bear, “Charlie” the cutest chimp around,
and his pet ostrich “Trixie”.
Sciencetellers
Sciencetellers combines storytelling and exciting science
experiments into an unprecedented theatrical learning experience. They have been delighting children and their families
with interactive, energetic programming since 2004.
Bubble Trouble
The Kids’ Corral explodes with laughter from Jeff Boyer’s
Bubble Trouble, an interactive bubble show for all ages. A
bubble volcano. Bubble roller coaster. A kid in a bubble? Jeff
Boyer takes bubbles to the max in the craziest, most creative bubble show around. Jeff juggles bubbles, sculpts and
builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles and more.
Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble-magic, he
engages and delights audiences of all ages.
Kids’ Corral Contests:
Registration at the Kids' Corral from
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Rizzo’s Reptiles
Daily at the Kids' Corral
2:00 Pie Eating Contest
4:00 Veggie Fear Factor
6:00 Saltine Eating
Lizards, frogs, turtles, gecos and insects... learn about the
wonder and joy that nature has to offer.
Clowning Around
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday:
1:30 Watermelon Eating Contest
There will be lots of fun when Merriloons entertains with
dancing and games, along with performing her many exciting magic tricks!
Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
3:00 Soaker Relay
“Abracadabra Magic Show”
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
4:30 Mummy Wrap
Be captivated by the magic by Tom Yurasits. With lots of
audience participation, all ages are sure to have fun. And
would you believe.... he will make a live rabbit magically
appear during the show.
50 Open Daily from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm
Programs Sponsored by Lopatcong, Harmony,
& Warren County Clean Communities Organizations
2:30 – 4:30 PM, FRIDAY, JULY 31 - Forests: Make a mini
tree model using clay decorated with yarn, moss, gems,
and fun assorted craft materials.
“Critter and Litter” Crafts
with Environmental Educator, Diana Dove
Have fun! Discover things kids can do to make a difference by keeping our communities and natural habitats
clean of litter. Each craft has a wildlife conservation
theme about protecting animals from litter in the sea, or
at the shore, pond, stream or forest. Thank you for not
littering.
5-7 PM, SATURDAY, JULY 25 – Reptile theme: Create a
turtle with a decorated shell using a plastic container or
clay with assorted materials.
4-6 PM, SUNDAY, JULY 26 – Painted Pebble Creatures:
Paint an animal on a pebble: a bee, owl, raccoon, dolphin, or your favorite NJ wild animal on land or at sea.
2-4 PM, MONDAY, JULY 27 - Birds: Decorate a bird house
with natural and assorted craft materials.
3:30 – 5:30 PM, TUESDAY, JULY 28 - Mammals: Clay
animal tracks or mold your own NJ wildlife mammal on
land or at sea.
1:30 – 3:30 PM, THURSDAY, JULY 30 - Lambs and Farm
Animals: decorate a sheep using recycled parts of egg
cartons, cardboard tubes, and cotton balls. Thank you for
not littering on our country roads!
2:30-4:30 PM, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - Create A Critter
Bag: Decorate a cloth mini bag with a pre-cut wooden
animal shape: dolphins, sea turtles, sea horses, owls, and
more.
Here are a few of the litter problems that harm wildlife:
Plastic bags washed down storm drains during rain
storms, birds eating bottle caps, sea turtles eating plastic bags or balloons mistaking them for jellyfish, birds
getting tangled in fishing line wrapped around their foot
or wing… Please reuse, reduce, and recycle. Teach a
friend or a child not to litter to help our wildlife and keep
our communities clean of litter.
Environmental Jeopardy
The Kids’ Corral will be showcasing “Willy the Worm
Farmer” on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Come
meet “Willy” and his LIVE worm friends and learn about
composting, recycling and anti-littering. This hands-on
interactive program, presented by Becky Clanton &
Dinah Rush from Environmental Jeopardy, features
“Willy”, a 4 ft. red worm. Children will have the opportunity to become “Worm Farmers”, as they create their own
worm compost project.
Teen Contests at the Fair
3:00 to 8:00 pm
Why sit at home in the afternoons during fair week when you
can come on down and win prizes in the Teen Contests? If you
are age 13-16 you can participate in daily contests, as a team or
individual.
Space is limited. One may compete only once during the week in
each particular contest.
Win It In A Minute – Marshmallow Chopsticks, Face the Cookie,
This Blows and Stack Attack
The Independent – a single person may compete in the following contests: Pie Eating, Saltine Eating and Watermelon Eating
Contest.
Crew of Two – team of two may participate in the Balloon Shave.
Teen Triathlon is for individuals. The three tasks to be performed are as follows:
Egg & Spoon Race – carry an egg on a spoon to the end of the
line (20 yards distance);
Tricycle Race – cycle down to pass the finish line. (30 yard distance) Go over to table set up with orange and garden gloves;
The Orange Peel – put on garden gloves and peel an orange.
Daily schedule and rules are available on
www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org.
51 Talent Show
This year marks our 27th year for our talent show
for youth and adults residing in NJ and PA. Call
908-859-6563 or go to the website for a registration form prior to the deadline date of July 10th.
The show is scheduled for Tuesday, July
28th at 7pm on the dance floor. Age categories
are 12 and under, 13-17 year olds and adult category-18 and over and a family/group division
with no age restrictions in this category. No
bands are allowed to participate.
Once you have won the title of Grand Prize
Winner you may no longer compete in the show.
Entrants may compete as an individual or in the
family/group division, not both. Walk-ins are not
allowed. A maximum of 20 entrants may enter.
Currently we have room for more participants/acts, so get your applications in by the
deadline.
For complete rules and regulations go to
the Fair website at warrencountyfarmersfair.org; click tab for rules and regs, scroll down
to Talent Show.
Attention
Warren County Bakers!
The 2015 Warren County Farmers’
Fair Baking contest has changed day,
time and age categories.
This year the Fair will be holding the contest on
Sunday, July 26th. Registration is from 1–2pm
on the dance floor, with judging to follow. The
baker will be given free admission to the Fair
with their entry at the gate. Please park in the
main parking lot off of RT 519 and enter across
the dance floor bridge (dance floor is on your
left). You can now stroll around the Fair while
waiting and when judging is done an announcement will be made for you to return to the dance
floor for the awards ceremony. Happy Baking!
Frank Rymon & Sons, Inc.
STOP BY OUR SHOWROOM
8 am to 5 pm – Monday – Friday • 8 am to 1 pm – Saturday
399 Route 31 South, Washington, NJ 07882
www.rymons.com • 1-908-689-1464
Stop by and see our display at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair
and check for special financing offers.
The age categories are:
Youth- 16 and under
Adults-17 and older
The baking categories are:
Adult division – apple pie-8/9” with berries
(your choice) with a crumb topping.
Youth division – blueberry muffins-cupcake size,
with streusel toppings, no icing. (six for display)
Open division – banana bread-8/9” loaf size with
nuts, other fruit, chips, coconut, etc. No
icing/glaze/frosting.
For complete rules and regulations go to the
Fair website at warrencountyfarmersfair.org;
click tab for rules and regs, scroll down to baking contest.
52 Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits is a proud sponsor of the
Warren County Farmers’ Fair Hot Air Balloon Festival.
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Phone: 908-387-WINE (9463)
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53 Everyone Needs A Little Harmony
If you’ve been to the Warren County Farmers’ Fair, you know what
a beautiful spot this is – and if this is your first visit, you’ll find that
out soon. Chances are, you’ll want to come back to see more, and
those lucky enough to live in Warren County may want to explore
their own backyard further.
The Fairgrounds is located in Harmony Township, a small community but one that has several opportunities for families throughout the year. The Warren County Farmers’ Fair is the biggest event
of the year, with unbeatable admission prices. An average family
can visit twice during the week in comparison to what one pays for
a movie, popcorn and a drink.
The Fairgrounds also is host to another growing event in
September. Organized by the Warren County 4-H, the 4-H
Renaissance Faire is sure to entertain. Events include a Knight’s
Joust, live falconry flying and a Living Chess Match, as well as
other entertainment, demonstrations and games. This year the
Renaissance Faire is September 26 & 27. For more details, visit
the website at www.warren4-hrenfaire.org.
August 15 & 16 the Warren County Fairgrounds will be the
location of the 10th Annual Warren County Antiques Show &
Vintage Marketplace. Browse for the best of antiques from more
than 100 dealers. Visit www.warrencountyantiqueshow.com for
information.
That same weekend also is the 2nd Annual Vintage North
Jersey Wine and Food Festival, being held at Four Sisters Winery
at Matarazzo Farms near Belvidere in White Township, one of New
Jersey’s oldest wineries. Take a ride through beautiful northern
New Jersey and experience the fine wines and local flavors from a
number of the state’s vineyards and farms, all at one location. See
www.vintagenorthjersey.com to learn more.
Speaking of Warren County’s wineries, four are operating and
producing delightful wines, and all offer full schedules of fun
events. Villa Milagro Vineyards in Finesville, Pohatcong Township,
hosts a “Feast of San Gennaro” on September 20, with a Blessing
of the Grapes, grape stomping, Tarantella dance lessons and more.
See www.villamilagrovineyards.com. Brook Hollow Winery near
Columbia, Knowlton Township, holds and Open Mic Night the third
Friday each month and hosts a Pig Roast on October 3
(www.brookhollowwinery.com); while Four Sisters Winery, in addition to hosting the Vintage North Jersey event, presents “Wine,
Body & Soul – Yoga in the Vineyard” on August 8 & 29; and
Barefoot Grape Stomping August 22 and September 12. See
www.foursisterswinery.com to learn more.
Alba Vineyard is the location for the Foodshed Alliance Wine and
Food Festival September 26-27. The Garden State’s best wineries
join forces for a delicious event to benefit the Foodshed Alliance,
which works to strengthen local food systems that nourish people,
sustain farmers, respect lands, and build a resilient food economy.
See www.foodshedalliancewineandfoodfestival.com for details. Be
sure to mark your calendar for these other local events!
The Victorian Days Committee presents the 28th Belvidere
Victorian Days on Saturday, September 12 from 9 am to 6 pm and
on Sunday, September 13 from 11:30 am to 5 pm. Belvidere
Victorian Days is a celebration of the town's Victorian heritage.
With more than 200 historical sites, spend the day realizing the
ambiance of yesteryear. Come join the festivities which include live
entertainment, antique, craft and food vendors, an antique/vintage
car show, Victorian era demonstrations and much more. You will
delight in strolling through a quaint town that evokes memories of
a bygone era. Learn more at www.VictorianBelvidere.com.
A great way to really see Warren County is from the seat of a
bicycle, with the Tour de Farm on September 19. The event offers
several rides for various abilities, farm tastings along the way, and
a Farm-to-Fork Dinner at the end. The site www.tourdefarmnj.com
has details.
Washington’s Festival In The Borough – Northwest New
Jersey’s largest street and musical festival – arrives Saturday,
September 26 (with a special Kickoff Party the night before, 7-10
pm on Friday, September 25). Taking place in Downtown
Washington on Washington Avenue (Route 57), the day of festivities presented by the Washington BID includes live music, a beer
garden, great food, dozens of vendors, and a Family Fun area. Visit
www.Washingtonbid.org for information.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm near Port Murray in Mansfield
Township keeps a busy schedule of events to entertain and educate, including hands-on workshops such as “Bringing in the
Harvest” on August 15 – learn how to preserve your harvest
through drying, freezing and canning your herbs, vegetables and
fruit – and the “Pressed Flower Workshop” on September 19. There
are many more, so go to www.wellsweep.com for details.
Each year the historic Van Nest Hoff Vannatta Farmstead, located just up Route 519 from the Fairgrounds, hosts two Open
Houses. Through the efforts of the Harmony Township Historic
Commission and Harmony Township Historical Society, restoration
is underway at the 8-acre farmstead, believed to be the oldest in the
state to retain its original structures. It was added in 2005 to the
National Register of Historic Places. The Fall Open House will be
held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, from 11 am to 4 pm. For more
information visit www.hoffvannattafarm.org.
Whatever your interests, Warren County has something to offer
you! Sign up at www.co.warren.nj.us/visitwarren.html for the
Warren County Wanderings e-news on upcoming events.
54 55 A Letter from Haven of Hope for Kids
Haven of Hope for Kids, located in Hope, NJ,
has been hosting cost-free vacations for families
caring for a child with a life threatening illness
since the summer of 2005. We rely heavily on
our local community and volunteers to help us
to show the families a good time during their
stay. One of the events that we share with the
families is the Warren County Farmers’ Fair
for which we get complimentary admission. In
2014 we sent two families to the fair and they
enjoyed seeing the animals, riding the rides and
watching the balloons. Both families are from
out of state and had not experienced your fair
before. They both said that they loved their time
there and could just be a family and enjoy the
day! Thank you for helping us to offer this experience to them! Attached are some photos of one
of our families.
Blessings,
Colleen Wolfe
56 7th Annual
4-H Renaissance Faire –
Thanks to Sponsor
September 26 & 27, 2015
warren4-hrenfaire.org
Join revelers, knights, nobles, greyhounds, and
more at the annual Renaissance Faire at the
Fairgrounds. Proceeds go to support the Warren
County 4-H Teen Council.
122 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ
(201) 967-1212
www.parkercenter.net
57 Knowlton Township Lions Club
PO Box 99, Blairstown, NJ 07825
908-798-7386
Stop by our booth at
the Fair
for freshly made funnel cake, lemonade and
roasted sweet corn – all prepared to your
liking!
Rent Our 15,000 Square Feet Pavilion for your
outdoor events and parties – LARGE or SMALL!
Our Harley Davidson Motorcycle and Two
Place Trailer are on site – only $20.00 per
ticket wins the Bike and Trailer!
Call 908-797-7893
for further information
The newly renovated Knowlton Lions Club Hall
(formerly the American Legion Hall) on Route
94, Hainesburg, is now open available to rent for:
WEDDINGS • PARTIES
MEETINGS • OTHER EVENTS
Food arrangements available.
Call 908-496-4970 for availability and
further information
Proceeds Benefit the Vision & Hearing Impaired as
well as local scholarships and charitable projects.
Follow us on facebook at
Knowlton Lions Club.
58 Call for info or ticket order
908-798-7386
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