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Warren County Farmers’ Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival

Warren County Farmers’ Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival

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Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring the Balloon Festival, 1350 Strykers Rd, Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865
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Celebrating the American Farmer & Family Traditions since 1937!

The Warren County Farmers’ Fair is more than an agricultural fair. It boasts a hot air balloon festival, and a variety of shows and competitions you don’t often find in today’s world of digital entertainment. From demolition derbies and a rodeo, to fry pan throwing and rubber chicken tosses, the Fair provides a great variety of entertainment for all!

Located in Harmony Township, NJ – just a few minutes north of Phillipsburg and minutes off Rt. 78 – the Fair runs from Saturday, July 25 to Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Join us for a Fireworks celebration on Sunday night, July 26, at dusk (rain date Monday). The fireworks show in celebration of our nation’s 250 years of freedom is provided courtesy of the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

The Fair itself celebrates 88 years of affordable family fun. Admission is only $10 for an adult, and $5 for children ages 6 through 12, with 5 and under being free, as well as free parking. Advance admission tickets are available online, handling fees apply.

Fair admission includes access to the balloon festival. It’s like two events for the price of one. If you’ve never been to a balloon festival, the balloons come out in the evening, with a 6:30 pm launch time. Full flight balloon rides are available and may be scheduled in advance to ensure your spot. Email fly@balloonfestnj.com to inquire about pricing and to reserve. Tethered rides are available each evening on a first-come, first-served basis, ranging from $20-$30 per person. The tentative start time is around 5 pm, weather conditions permitting. Patience is appreciated for these popular rides – especially for little ones – as passenger safety comes first.

Main Arena event schedule:

RS- Reserved Seating OB - Open Bleacher

Bullride Mania Rodeo

Saturday, 7/25, 6 PM RS/OB $12

Demolition Derby Sunday, 7/26, 5 PM  RS $15 / OB $12

Tractor Pull Tuesday, 7/28, 5 PM FREE

Tractor Pull Wednes., 7/29, 5 PM RS/OB $5

4WD Truck Pull Thurs., 7/30, 6:30 PM RS/OB $10

Demolition Derby Friday, 7/31, 8 PM  RS $15 / OB $12

Friday night intermission is going full throttle with Rossi’s Crash for a Cause!

Sponsor spots are available on Rossi’s demolition derby cars, with proceeds supporting local charities that make a real impact in our community.

Check out the causes and sponsor a spot: https://www.rossicdjr.com/about-crash-for-a-cause.htm

ACTION SPORTS SHOW Saturday, 8/1, 6 PM

All Open Seating $5 A thrilling experience showcasing the talents of some of the most skilled riders in the world! Featuring BMX, FMX & MC

Band Schedule:

On Stage, Office Lawn:

Saturday, July 25 Harmony Garage Band, 5–8 pm

Sunday, July 26 Waitin’ On Sundown, 5–8 pm

Wednesday, July 29 Zaire Band, 5–7 p

Thursday, July 30 Circle Round the Sun, 4–6 pm

Friday, July 31 Reel to Real Country Band, 5–8 pm

Saturday, August 1, TimeWhys, 6–9 pm

Beer Garden:

Saturday, July 25 Jimmy Pink, 6-9 pm

Thursday, July 30 Jesse Bardwell and the Noble Brother Trio, 6-9 pm

Friday, July 31 The Adventures of Matte Black, 6-9 pm

Got kids? Be sure to check out the Kids’ Corral, where you find crafts, entertainment, activities and more. Your kids can enter contests and win tickets to our very own local, iconic amusement park, Land of Make Believe. Join the Foam party on opening day Saturday – be sure to bring a towel (required to participate) and a change of clothes. All activities and shows are free of charge for fairgoers and their children.

Saturday, July 25 also features the Farmers’ Fair Fight Fest Combat Robots clashing all day down at the Kids’ Corral.

Sunday, July 26 is Veteran’s Day with free admission for Veterans and active duty military. Monday, July 27 is Seniors Day, with free admission when you show your Medicare card. Stop by a little early and enjoy the free Senior Expo, from 1:30-4 pm, on the dance floor. Seniors can participate in the Senior Chicken in the Pan Toss at 2:30 pm.

Enjoy Carnival Rides specials throughout the week. Every day you can ride all the rides with a wristband special of $35. Purchase single tickets for $2 each (rides require different numbers of tickets) or save on a Family Pack of 20 tickets for $30 or a Super Saver of 45 tickets $60.

Other highlights include Belvidere FFA Alumni & Supporters Car, Truck & Tractor show, on opening day Saturday, Home & Garden building displays, horse shows and contests, Fair Queen & princesses contest, talent show. Enjoy a Traditional Arts expo and more. Download the brochure online at warrencountyfarmersfair.org

The Warren County Farmers’ Fair, featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. VisitNJ.org.

Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren Co. Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation with support by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

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