Hot Air Balloons Launched At Warren County Fair Starting Saturday

WARREN COUNTY, NJ — Each night at 6:30 p.m., as long as conditions are ideal, spectators can watch up to 35 hot air balloons rise in the air, when the Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival kick off on Saturday, July 31.

The fair and festival, which are taking place at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Warren County’s Harmony Township each day through Saturday, August 7, boasts free parking, no-cost kids’ activities, “fairly” priced food offerings and more among its lineup each day.

Some of the other fun happenings on opening day, July 31, are:

• Kids’ Corral Childrens’ Tent – free activities for fairgoers 12-8 p.m.
• Warren Garden Club “Garden Path” 12 – 8 PM with programs daily at 6:30 p.m.
• Vendors and Great Fair Food
• Various Exhibit Buildings – animals, commercial, government open 12-9 p.m.
• Mass Balloon Launches daily at 6:30 p.m.
• Tethered Balloon Rides nightly - exact time TBD
• Fred G. Monster appearance around 7:30 p.m.
• Carnival Rides 12-10 PM – Family Pack 20 Tix - $25, Super Saver 45 Tix - $50, Single Tix $1.50 each (3-4-5 tickets per ride.)
• Czig Meister Brewery Beer Garden 12-10 p.m.
• Drone Demos 2-3 p.m.
• Truck Show 12-4 p.m.
• Jackpot Open Sheep Show 12-9 p.m.
• Frying Pan Throwing 12 p.m.
• New Ag Olympics Obstacle Course 3:30 p.m.
• Circle Round the Sun Band 5-7 p.m.
• Rodeo: Bulls, Barrels & Horse Racing, 6 p.m., in the main arena. Tickets are $12 per person

For all events each day at the fair, visit www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org.

Hours for the fair are noon to 10 p.m. on the weekends and weekdays 3 to 10 p.m. Admission is $9 for ages 13 and older, $5 for kids from 6-12 and free for ages 5 and under.

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