The Burlington County Farm Fair, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote agriculture, social life, and youth as well as educating the general public by conducting a yearly agricultural fair with exhibits, livestock, and farm products. Located on the beautiful Burlington County Fairgrounds in Springfield Township, the fair offers a variety of activities to the tens of thousands of visitors that attend each year.
Horses, cows, rabbits, chickens, sheep, goats and other animals are on display each day. Most of these are shown by 4-H members, each of whom hopes to win a blue ribbon.
Association in a dedicated arena.
The Farmer for a Day Tent, sponsored by the Women’s Committee of the Burlington County Board of Agriculture, offers each child who visits the fair a chance to be a “Farmer for a Day.”
There are many more things to see and do at the Burlington County Farm Fair! Come on down and have some fun!
Official fair times are 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023, through Saturday, July 22, 2023. There may be events that are held before the official opening time. Check the daily schedule located in this section and updated online at www. burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com .
Daily admission is FREE.
NO SMOKING on the fairgrounds, please!
Dogs are allowed anywhere on the Fairgrounds property. You must pick up after your dog and it must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Note that dogs are NOT allowed in the remote parking lot or on the shuttle buses.
Turn to Radio Station AM 1620 for Farm Fair traffic details.
On Saturday, farmers and state FFA members compete in dairy cow shows from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the South Show Tent. Visitors can also watch dairy cows being milked twice daily in the milking tent. Don’t miss it!!
Daily horse shows, open to the public, are also a major attraction.
Antique steam engines and antique farm equipment will bring back memories for many. The tractor pulls are a very popular attraction conducted by the Central Jersey Tractor Pullers
Official fair hours are from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily,from Tuesday, July 18, 2023, through Saturday, July 22, 2023. However, 4H Competition Events begin at 7 a.m. Refer to the daily schedules on www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com for more information.
Note that for events and competitions starting earlier than the official hours, go to the fair website: www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com and click on “SCHEDULE” link on the homepage.
The Burlington County Farm Fair Association and Majestic Midways of York, Pennsylvania have a great bargain for families!
Wristband Special – Every Day of the Fair! Wristbands may not be used for multiple days. A new wristband must be purchased for each day of the fair.
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Wristband cost is $30
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Wristband cost is $35 Majestic Midways TICKETLESS “Magic Money” digital credits! No more paper tickets! A reusable plastic card or the Magic Money phone app can be used to purchase Midway ride tickets and buy from Midway concessions only at this time. (All other vendors are only accepting cash or credit card). There is a one -time cost of $2.00 for the card, but it can be reloaded and reused every day of the fair, and even next year!
All rides take 3, 4, or 5 tickets.
NOTICE: There are no refunds given for any reason, at any time, during the fair. For safety reasons, all ride height requirements will be strictly enforced!
Free Area: Munchkinland is for small children 42 inches tall and under, with a play port for children under 36 inches tall. Open every day.
Children’s Day is on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when Midway Rides will be closed.
Animal tents will be open with 4-H and private owners on hand to show their animals.
A Dining Pavilion is available to visitors who bring their own lunches or buy fair food. Visitors may buy food from any open food vendor.
A “Farmer for a Day” tent will be open with goodies for the children.
Parking is available directly across the street from the Farm Fair entrance. The donation per car, per day is $10.
A multi-day parking pass for a $25 donation is available from any of the parking lot attendants. If you have a U.S. Military ID (active or retired), show your ID to the parking attendant and get 50 percent off the parking donation as our thankyou to our military fairgoers! Load up the car and come on down!
A remote parking area is located within the Columbus Farmer’s Market parking lot. ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN THE LOT AT THE FAIRGROUNDS IS FULL. In the event the fairgrounds’ lot is full, FREE shuttles will be offered to the main entrance of the fairgrounds.
A special, dedicated motorcycle parking area is in close proximity to all the action. No shuttle is necessary. All bike clubs are welcome! NO COLORS, PLEASE. See parking lot attendants for motorcycle parking area.
Handicapped parking is located in the main parking lot. Transportation into the fair can be provided upon request. See any parking lot attendant for this service.
Information on the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s 2023 Fair/Show Animal Health Recommendations, Regulations, and Forms can be found on the AG department’s website at https://www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com/ information.html.
Scott Gager, a singing voice impersonator who amazes audiences wherever he performs with his unique ability to change voices in the same song, from word to word, will be performing in the North Show Tent on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Gager, who has performed in Nashville, Tennessee; Branson, Missouri and towns throughout South Jersey, can impersonate over 100 voices. Currently, he is the #1 followed act on Facebook in New Jersey with over 24,000 followers.
In July 2017, Gager even performed at the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
Gager discovered that he could impersonate virtually anyone, in all genres of music, six years ago when he began to work on his vocals. In March of 2012, he began performing weekly at a local bar. From August to October of that same year, he was hired as the featured singer at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City.
On election night of 2012, Gager wrote a song called “Red and Blue,” which is about how divided the United States has become. He and his wife, Debbie, finished the song just before their son deployed to Afghanistan. The song was produced in a local studio by other fair-favorite Paul Presto and has been played on the radio.
Scott and Debbie Gager, along with Presto, recently also wrote a song called “Alone” about their personal experience with a veteran suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The song is said to be resonating with people all over the country.
“Singing to someone and seeing their face light up when they really get your message is one of the greatest feelings an entertainer can get,” says Paul Presto, Jr.
Presto has been playing music since the age of 8. By 14, he was playing in nightclubs all over South Jersey with his father Paul Presto, Sr. He was the band leader for the Black-Tie Orchestra, a prominent Philadelphia area society band for over 20 years. Under the alias of Paul Street, he wrote and produced two country albums, “Streetwise” and “Temporary Sanity.” A song from the second album called “My Daddy Does” is a duet with his daughter Emma that tells all
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“Having my daughter sing a duet with me on the CD is one of the proudest moments of my life,” he said. “Now I know how my Dad must have felt the first time I came on stage with him to perform.”
Emma Presto is now a full-time band member with Paul and Paul Presto Sr., also under the Street alias. They play for private events, fairs, weddings, birthday parties—anywhere that people gather to have a great time.
The Streets will be performing in the North Show Tent on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Chatsworth’s own singer, song writer and guitar player Tom Baz, and the renowned Bullzeye Band, will offer “rockin’ country music” in the North Show Tent on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Baz was born in 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Chatsworth. The son of a U.S. airman and seasoned New York bull rider, Baz was exposed to a diverse music collection at an early age.
Artists like Elvis Presley, Jim Croce, the Rolling Stones, Don Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Sr. and Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Strait and Keith Whitley were staples in the Baz home.
Baz attributes his diverse taste in music to his entire family, but mostly to his father’s musical tastes and older brother, who is also a musician and artist. The musical influences do not stop with country though, as Baz’s unique sound also comes from listening to rock bands such as Rush, the Stray Cats, Southern Culture on The Skids
and Van Halen.
When he is not with his band, Baz performs in acoustic shows—solo—or with percussionist Johnny “Sticks” Anderson.
The Woodshop Band comprising Marybeth Johns, Steve Makuka and George Cann performs acoustic music for most occasions, folk – classic rock – blues – bluegrass – oldies. They will be performing in the Dining Pavilion on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
The Grouser Girls are a country-based sister duo from New Jersey.
From sharing their love of music in school shows to taking the stage at their alma mater, Casey and Carlie have been performing together for a lifetime. They officially began performing as a “duo” in 2017. With the support and guidance of family, friends, and incredible people that The Grouser Girls have met along the way, this sister duo has had the opportunity to perform at various establishments and events – near and far – such as wineries, breweries, restaurants, fundraisers, weddings, private parties, and more!
“We take pride in our unique blend of harmonies and love getting our audience involved in the fun,” the duo declared. “Our love for singing and performing has been a huge part of our lives and continues to fill our journey with new and exciting places and people!”
The Grouser Girls are truly grateful for every single person, every establishment, and every minute that they are able to live out their dream – it is all thanks to you!
The Grouser Girls, of Columbus, will live that
dream once more, performing in the Dining Pavilion on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Jim Skanes will be performing in the North Show Tent on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Josh Holland will be performing in the Dining Pavilion on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
• Loretta Allen Montgomery will be performing in the Dining Pavilion on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
• Acoustic Explorer will be performing in the North Show Tent on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 4 p.m.
• Yesterday Once More will be performing in the Dining Pavilion on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
• CBC Praise Band will be performing in the North Show Tent on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 8:30 p.m.
• Also joining us this year is the Columbus Baptist Church choir!
CHILDREN’S DECORATED WAGON CONTEST
The Children’s Decorated Wagon Contest will take place on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the South Show Tent.
Registration is at 5:30 p.m. the same day. Children 10 and under, as well as families, may participate by decorating a wagon or stroller. Entries in the individual and group categories will be judged on neatness, originality and theme.
Entries are encouraged to use this year’s Farm Fair theme – “The Family Fun Fair” – or go with your own. Be creative and have fun!
To pre-register or for questions, call Barbara Shinn at 609-410-2608.
DRAFT HORSE PULL
If you enjoy Tractor Pulls, you’ll love watching the horses perform. Come out on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The weigh-in starts at 3 p.m. and the pull starts at 6 p.m. The horses will pull at the same location as the tractors, next to Jacksonville-Jobstown Road, just west of the Farm Fair main entrance.
• All horses must have proof of a negative Coggins test dated within one year.
• Animals originating from outside of New Jersey must be accompanied by a health certificate (CVI) completed by a veterinarian within 30 days of the event. Burlington County Farm Fair must be listed as the destination on the health certificate.
Farm Fair visitors can take a step back in time by viewing the antique tractors and other vintage farm equipment, cars and trucks at the Antique Farm Equipment Show, coordinated by Larry Cauffman, of Masonville, and his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jeff Entwhistle, of Mount Laurel.
The tractors and antique equipment will also be on parade in the fairgrounds every day at 5 p.m. Cauffman coordinates the old farm gasoline engine section of the show. The putt-putt-sputterputt of his machines serves as a calling for old engine buffs and attracts thousands of people to the exhibit. He will also be shelling field corn throughout the fair with a two-hole corn sheller, a slow process compared with our modern combines. Spectators may get a souvenir corncob!
The tractor pulls are run by the Central Jersey Tractor Pullers Association (CJTPA). Both large and garden tractors will compete in separate events.
Please visit the CJTPA website at www.cjtpa.org for detailed information about tractor pulls at the Farm Fair and during other times of the year.
Build A Recycled Scarecrow Contest! Entries will be accepted on Monday, July 17, 2023, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Scarecrow may be an individual, group, club or family project.
• Scarecrow must be 4 to 6 feet in height.
• Scarecrow must be constructed from recyclable or reused items/ materials. Tape, wire, string, etc. can be used for assembling.
Scarecrow must be free standing, propped up, or hanging for display during the entire five days of the Farm Fair.
• Scarecrow must have the name(s) of participating individual(s) or group plainly displayed for the judges.
Judges will consider age of participants, originality and creativity in the use of recyclable items, neatness, eye appeal and durability. The decision of the judges is final. Interested participants must fill out an Entry Form. Contact the Farm Fair office at 609-784-8369 (you may leave a voicemail), or email entry information to bcffairmanager@gmail.com to register an entry. Bring the completed Entry Form with your scarecrow to the Farm Fair Dining Pavilion on Monday, July 17, 2023, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Scarecrows should be picked up on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Any scarecrows not picked up will be discarded for recycling by the Farm Fair. Winners will be posted on the Burlington County Farm Fair website, and prizes will be mailed to winners.
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The 2023 Burlington County Farm Fair Queen Contest will be held in the fair’s North Show Tent on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 8:30 p.m.
You can download an applicatiofrom the fair website at www. burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com . Click on the “Events” tab, then click on “Farm Fair Queen Contest.”
If you have any questions, please contact Queen Pageant Chair, Jamie Padulese, by phone at 856-296-1796, or email at jamiemontgomery650@gmail.com .
1. Must be a resident of Burlington County or work on a farm/farm market or be a member of a club/organization listed below in Burlington County.
2. Must have completed her sophomore, junior or senior year in high school, or must have completed same home school level requirements.
3. Must live or work on a farm or farm market or be a member of one or more of the following: 4-H
• Future Farmers of America
• Girl Scouts
• Preservation of Agriculture in Burlington County club or organization
• Ecology or land preservation club or organization
• Horticulture/ Gardening club or organization
• Home Arts club or organization
1. Must submit two photographs for use in publicity before the fair. The photo must be a headshot photo.
2. Must submit essay and application
• Fill out form and essay in Google Sheets, print, and mail with photographs to:
Jamie Padulese
18 Schoolhouse Drive Medford, NJ 08055
• It’s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you prepare your essay offline, then copy and paste into the Google Sheets form before printing, so you have a backup in case of internet issues. All information (printed entry form with essay and two photographs) must be received by July 3, 2023.
3. Rehearsal attendance to be determined by Director.
4. You will need an escort such as a father, grandfather, brother, friend, etc.
5. The winner will be required to:
• Make appearances at the 2023 Burlington County Farm Fair during the fair: July 18-22, 2023.
• Make appearances during the 2023-2024 year at Farm Fair-related activities and events.
• Be present for the crowning of next year’s queen in July 2024.
• Contestants will be scored in the following categories, worth ten points each:
• Poise
• Public Speaking
• Personality
• Essay (Scored by a Separate Panel of Judges)
Farm Fair Queen: $300
First Runner-up: $100
Second Runner-up: $50 (There Will be a Second Runner-up Only If There Are More Than Four Contestants. If there is no Second Runner-up, prize will be split equally among Queen and First Runner-up.)
Essay Winner: $50
Wear an appropriate summer dress, along with suitable jewelry. Makeup may be applied a little heavier than normal, and hair may be best worn in an “updo,” since it can be very hot under stage lights.
Wedged heels work best at the fairgrounds and on stage.
Try to smile and have fun, even if you are nervous.
Remember to stand up straight to show good posture and poise.
When answering questions from the master of ceremonies, take a second to think about your answer, then answer slowly and clearly. This will be your time to show your public speaking ability, personality and intelligence to the judges.
Your talents and hobbies are just as important as your overall physical appearance. The question segment is your opportunity for you to shine for the judges, while politely bragging about your accomplishments!
Even if you’re nervous, try to smile and have fun!
If you have any questions, please contact the Queen Contest Chair, Jamie Padulese, by phone, 856-296-1796.
The Farm Fair is looking for girls between the ages of 5 and 13 years old to participate in the Future Farm Fair Queen parade!
The parade will take place on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 8:15 p.m.
All interested girls are asked to report to the North Show Tent. This is not a competition. All girls between the ages of 5 and 13 years old are welcome!
The Annual Pet Show is open to all Burlington County residents and will be held in the South Show Tent at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023.
Registration will begin at 7:15 p.m. All categories will have junior (ages 1-15) and senior (age 16 and older) divisions. Bring your pet and possibly win a blue ribbon!
Dogs: Smallest, Longest Legs, Longest Ears, Best Behaved, Best Trick, Judges’ Choice*
Cats: Heaviest, Fluffiest, Longest Tail, Best Groomed, Judges’ Choice*
Small Mammals: Largest, Smallest, Prettiest, Most Unusual, Judges’ Choice*
Farm Animal Pet: Cutest, Best Personality, Judges’ Choice*
Best Costume: Judges’ Choice*
*All Judge’s Choice Winners will be judged for “Best of Show.”
1. Owners are responsible for the care of their pet at the show.
2. All dogs and farm animals must be on a leash and all other animals must be in a cage.
3. All entries must be registered. Registration is held the day of the show before the event.
4. The decisions of the judges are final.
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The Open Dairy Cow Show will take place on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Host/ show chairperson is Trista Bond. Interested individuals must fill out an entry form.
• The Burlington County Open Dairy Show is open to all YOUTHS 25 years of age and under as of Jan. 1.
• There are no requirements to be a member of any organization to participate.
• Overnight herdsmen are available. No one under the age of 15 will be permitted to stay overnight. All minors must be chaperoned by one adult. This can be worked out as a group.
• Animal must be a dairy cow breed purebred. May be grade identified or registered purebred.
• Classes will be separated per breed and age bracket.
• All health requirements must be met and in compliance with the New Jersey Division of Animal Health recommendations for New Jersey Fairs, Shows and Sales. All animals must be free from any infectious or contagious disease.
• A valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), signed by an accredited New Jersey Veterinarian, must accompany all native New Jersey Animals. The CVI must indicate that all animals of the species to be exhibited on the exhibitor’s premises have been observed by a veterinarian and found to be free of any signs of infectious or contagious diseases. The official New Jersey Certificate of Veterinarian Inspection is valid for 30 days in New Jersey.
Out-of-state cattle: Cattle originating from other states must be accompanied by an official interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in compliance with New Jersey’s import regulations. All domestic animals requiring CVI for exhibition must be individually identified by one of the acceptable methods, and it must be listed on the health certificate. If any other identification is present, it must be listed on the health certificate. The CVI will be checked by the veterinarian on call at the Farm Fair prior to unloading.
• All animals should be current on rabies vaccination, and proof of vaccination by a veterinarian must be provided.
• Each animal must be a member of a tuberculosis and brucellosis free herd.
• It is recommended that all entries be inoculated against BVD, IBR, PI3, and Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Consult your veterinarian.
• In the event that an entry comes down with an illness while on the grounds, the on-premise veterinarian will evaluate the condition of the animal. If the veterinarian determines the animal is unfit to remain, the animal will need to be removed from the grounds.
• Ribbons will be awarded to all placings.
• Trophies and rosettes will be awarded to Junior Champion, Senior Champion, and Grand Champion of all breeds.
• Showmanship is open to all exhibitors. To qualify, the exhibitor must show an animal in a type or confirmation class previously in the day.
• Showmanship classes will be separated according to age. Proof of age may be required; driver’s license or copy of a birth certificate.
Youth exhibitors will have an opportunity to participate in a daily milking contest at the fair. Prior registration for the event is necessary (sign up form will be added). Please sign up with an entry form, available at: https://www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com/information.html .
All exhibitors are welcome to exhibit entries during the entire week of the Burlington County Fair (Tuesday, July 18 through Saturday, July 22, 2023). All entries must be on the grounds by 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023. Entries are requested to remain on the grounds until after the show on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
• Showmanship dress code is white shirt, white pants.
• All exhibitors must submit a separate Entry Form with required signatures and payments.
• All exhibitors assume personal risk and responsibility for any incident or accident which may occur while on the Burlington County fairgrounds. Exhibitors and showmen must follow the “Code of Conduct” at all times while on the fairgrounds. Code of Conduct: NO ALCOHOL, NO SMOKING in the barns/tents, and APPROPRIATE DRESS at all times. Respect the property of the fairgrounds as well as the property of others.
• Forward post entries, including animal’s name, exhibitor, ear tag or registration number, and birthdate, along with $10 post entry fee per animal, to name and address stated on the Entry Form, available at: https://www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com/information.html .
Make checks Out To: Burlington County Farm Fair (Memo: Open Dairy Show). Mail Entries To: Trista Bond, 28 Dunkard Church Road, Stockton, NJ 08559.
1. Junior Heifer Calf – Born between March 1, 2023, and May 31, 2023
2. Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born between December 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023
3. Senior Heifer Calf – Born between September 1, 2022, and November 30, 2022
4. Summer Junior Yearling – Born between June 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022
5. Junior Yearling – Born between March 1, 2022, and May 31, 2022
6. Intermediate Senior Yearling – Born between December 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022
7. Senior Yearling – Born between September 1, 2021, and November 30, 2021
8. Selection of JUNIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION
9. Junior Two Years Old – Born between March 1, 2021, and August 31, 2021
10. Senior Two Years Old – Born between September 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021
11. Junior Three Years Old – Born between March 1, 2020, and May 31, 2020
12. Senior Three-Year-Old – Born between September 1, 2019, and February 28, 2020
13. Four Years Old – Born between September 1, 2018, and August 31, 2019
14. Five Years Old and Older – Born before September 1, 2018
15. Three– and Four-Years Old Dry –
16. Five Years Old Dry –
17. Selection of SENIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION
18. Selection of GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION
19. Selection of SUPREME CHAMPION
20. SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES – All exhibitors must have shown in a previous class. Participants must handle animals without adult assistance. Classes will be separated according to exhibitor’s age.
PLEIN AIR PAINTING COMPETITION
Held from Tuesday, July 18 – Saturday, July 22, 2023, (Rain or Shine). Sponsored by the Willingboro Art Alliance.
PROSPECTUS
Paint the Burlington County Farm Fair, featuring family fun including farm animals, tractors and antique cars, a carnival midway, and entertainment. Any location on or visible from the Farm Fair Grounds is eligible. Artists may paint anytime during the five days of Farm Fair from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cash prizes offered!
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 2 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. at Gate 2. Once registered, participating artists will receive a Parking Pass courtesy of the Farm Fair Management.
ENTRY FEE
$15 for Members, $25 for Non - Members
Second Entry for $10 (Note: only one winner per artist.)
For additional rules and the entry form, visit: https://www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com/forms/plein.pdf .
Make Checks Payable To: Willingboro Art Alliance
RULES
1. All mediums and styles are acceptable.
2. Everyone must check in and fill out registration papers before they begin.
3. All surfaces must be STAMPED before working on them. Artists may stamp multiple surfaces.
4. Artist must complete their artwork on location, within the Farm Fair boundaries.
5. All entries must be delivered to the South Show Tent for judging no later than 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
6. Please bring your own easel for displaying your art. At that time a group photo will be taken.
7. Anyone who chooses to mat or framework for judging must show an official the stamp before covering it.
8. No signatures or identifying marks may be presented to the judge.
9. All works will be photographed and possibly displayed online, unless otherwise requested by the artist.
10. All work must be picked up from the South Show Tent by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
11. Open to all artists 18 years of age and over.
12. The many tents throughout the fairgrounds have great shade to work under and are happy to have you there, but please ask before you set up as some areas (cows, horses, etc.) may have safety restrictions.
13. The artist shall be solely responsible for and shall keep, save and hold harmless the Burlington County Farm Fair and the Willingboro Art Alliance and its servants, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, recoveries, judgments, costs and expenses in connection therewith on account of personal injury, loss of life, and damage and loss of real and personal property of any person, agency, corporation or government entity arising out of or in consequence of any acts or omissions of artist, his employees, agents and sub-vendors, in connection with artist participation in the Burlington County Farm Fair Plein Painting Competition. Artist will not hold the sponsoring organization responsible for damages or losses.
Judging, awards, and sales take place Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the South Show Tent.
In keeping with our annual tradition, the Farm Fair’s opening ceremony will take place in the fair’s North Tent at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a performance and singing of the National Anthem by area entertainer Scott Gager.
Visitors will also be greeted by representatives of various fair events, and groups such as the Boy Scouts of America, Burlington County Chapter, the Future Farmers of America and the Burlington County 4-H Program.
Officers and trustees will then assemble for the Pledge of Allegiance and Springfield Mayor David Frank, the fair’s official host, will join other local government leaders to give visitors a “country welcome.”
On opening night, at the fairgrounds, the farm fair will have a firework show by Pyrotecnico. The fireworks show begins at 9:45 p.m., weather permitting. (RAIN DATE – 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2023)
10:00 A.M.
MEAT, FIBER AND DAIRY GOAT SHOW – NORTH SHOW TENT
3:00 P.M. NJ STATE FFA TRACTOR DRIVING CONTEST – TRACTOR PULL ARENA
4:00 P.M. 4-H EXHIBITS OPEN
COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS OPEN TO PUBLIC
HOME ARTS & CRAFTS TENT OPENS
AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN – WRISTBAND SPECIAL $30 FROM 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. / $35 FROM 6:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
4-H GOAT EXHIBITION AND OBSTACLE COURSE – SOUTH SHOW TENT
5:00 P.M. ANTIQUE TRACTOR, FARM EQUIPMENT AND GARDEN TRACTOR PARADE
JR. EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR CONTEST FOLLOWED BY SR. EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR CONTEST – NORTH SHOW TENT
HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION
6 P.M. to 9 P.M. GARY THE BALLOON MAN APPEARING AT FLAG POLE PLAZA
6:00 P.M. VISIT THE FRONT PORCH AT THE HOME ARTS TENT!
ARRAM DAWN FARM DRILL TEAM EXHIBITION – HORSE ARENA
6:30 P.M. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – SCOTT GAGER – NORTH SHOW TENT
7:00 P.M. HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION
HOME ARTS AWARDS EVENT – NORTH SHOW TENT
MILKING DEMONSTRATION – MILKING TENT
7:30 P.M. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – THE WOODSHOP BAND –DINING PAVILION
WILLIAM J. LEWIS PRESENTS “THE RELUCTANT PINEY” MOVIE SCREENING –SOUTH SHOW TENT
FARM FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES – NORTH SHOW TENT
QUILTS OF VALOR PRESENTATION WILL BE GIVEN DURING OPENING CEREMONIES
8:00 P.M.
8:30
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9:45 P.M. FIREWORKS AT THE FAIR! – BROUGHT TO YOU BY PYROTECNICO –*RAIN DATE – 9:45PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023*
The longest running farm fair event since the fair’s inception in 1947, and one of its most anticipated, is the Farm Fair Queen Contest.
This event held on the second night of the fair (Wednesday), traditionally draws young women who have an interest in the preservation of agriculture in Burlington County.
The queen-elect must be entering either her junior or senior year in high school or its equivalent in a home-school program. Contestants are judged on poise, stage presence and the ability to express themselves verbally, based on their answers to an essay question which is judged at a time other than the evening of the contest.
The queen’s duties are to serve as the official hostess of the fair and to visit all parts of it during the week.
The trustees serve as the queen’s official drivers in various county parades during the year. Emcee Paul Pestritto has been running the contest and announcing the queen since 1996.
In addition, the queen is eligible to compete in the State Agricultural Contest in which the winner represents the state at all county farm fair events. The outgoing queen returns each year to crown her successor. Each queen is expected to complete a “give back” project for the fair. This can be in the form of visiting schools to promote the fair in the spring, or a project that the queen comes up with and runs by the contest director, Jamie Padulese, who is a former queen herself.
7:00 A.M. SCHOOLING DRESSAGE RING – HORSE ARENA QUESTIONS OR FOR INFORMATION: BURLINGTON4H@NJAES.RUTGERS.EDU
10:00 A.M. 4-H OPEN POULTRY SHOW – SMALL ANIMAL TENT
12 P.M. to 4 P.M WEDDING CEREMONIES BY JOANNE SCHWARTZ, COUNTY CLERK –DINING PAVILION
3:00 P.M DRAFT HORSE PULL REGISTRATION – TRACTOR PULL ARENA
4:00 P.M. COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS OPEN TO PUBLIC
4-H EXHIBITS OPEN TO PUBLIC HOME ARTS & CRAFTS TENT OPENS
AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN – WRISTBAND SPECIAL $30 FROM 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. / $35 FROM 6:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
5:00 P.M ANTIQUE TRACTOR, FARM EQUIPMENT AND GARDEN TRACTOR PARADE HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION
5:30 P.M. REGISTRATION FOR WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
6:00 P.M VISIT THE FRONT PORCH DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE HOME ARTS TENT! DRAFT HORSE PULL – TRACTOR PULL ARENA
MEET THE 4-H HORSE CLUBS! – HORSE ARENA
6 P.M. to 9 P.M. GARY THE BALLOON MAN APPEARING AT FLAG POLE PLAZA
6:30 P.M. CHILDREN’S TRACTOR PULL REGISTRATION – NORTHEAST CORNER TENT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – JIM SKANES – NORTH SHOW TENT
WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW 18 – 40 YEARS GROUP –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
7:00 P.M.
CHILDREN’S TRACTOR PULL CONTEST – NORTHEAST CORNER TENT
REGISTRATION FOR MEN’S SPIKE DRIVING CONTEST –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION
MILKING DEMONSTRATION – MILKING TENT
7:30 P.M MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – JOSH HOLLAND – DINING PAVILION
MEN’S SPIKE DRIVING CONTEST –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW 41 AND OVER GROUP –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – HEART AND SOUL BAND – NORTH SHOW TENT
8:15 P.M
For county 4-H members, exhibiting at the Farm Fair is a required activity—and an especially exciting one for the Cloggers, a 4-H dance troupe with about 40 members ranging in age from 5 to 18. Since clogging has its roots in Appalachia, country music is the group’s prevalent genre, but they include some pop music routines in their repertoire, as well.
The Cloggers, who have been entertaining visitors at the fair since the 1980s, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the North Show Tent.
7:00 A.M. OPEN ENGLISH HORSE SHOW – HORSE ARENA QUESTIONS OR FOR INFORMATION: BURLINGTON4H@NJAES.RUTGERS.EDU
10:00 A.M.
CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE FAIR! 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
4-H EXHIBITS OPEN, ANIMAL TENTS OPEN FARMER FOR A DAY TENT OPEN WITH LIVE ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS
CHILDREN’S PHOTO OP CENTER – SPONSORED BY THE BURLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF AG WOMEN’S COMMITTEE
11:00 A.M. ANIMAL COSTUME PARADE –SPONSORED BY THE FUR, FEATHERS AND FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS 4-H CLUB –SOUTH SHOW TENT
12:00 P.M HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION COWBOY LARRY AND BRAVE BETH ENTERTAINMENT – DINING PAVILION
4:00 P.M HOME ARTS & CRAFTS TENT OPENS
COMMERCIAL TENTS OPEN
COWBOY LARRY AND BRAVE BETH ENTERTAINMENT –TOURING THE FAIRGROUNDS
AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN – WRISTBAND SPECIAL $30 FROM 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. / $35 FROM 6:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
5:00 P.M ANTIQUE TRACTOR, FARM EQUIPMENT AND GARDEN TRACTOR PARADE HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION
5:30 P.M BUTTERFLY RELEASE BY THE 4-H CLUB POLLINATOR PROTECTORS –NORTH SHOW TENT
REGISTRATION FOR WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
6:00 P.M. VISIT THE FRONT PORCH DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE HOME ARTS TENT! ADULT TRACTOR PULL – TRACTOR PULL ARENA
BURLINGTON COUNTY 4-H RECOGNITION EVENT – NORTH SHOW TENT ARRAM DAWN FARM DRILL TEAM EXHIBITION – HORSE ARENA
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – MARY JANE DAZE – DINING PAVILION
6 P.M. to 9 P.M. GARY THE BALLOON MAN APPEARING AT FLAG POLE PLAZA
6:30 P.M.
CHILDREN’S TRACTOR PULL REGISTRATION – NORTHEAST CORNER
WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW 18 – 40 YEARS GROUP –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
7:00 P.M
CHILDREN’S TRACTOR PULL CONTEST – NORTHEAST CORNER
REGISTRATION FOR MEN’S SPIKE DRIVING CONTEST –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW - LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION MILKING DEMONSTRATION – MILKING TENT 7:30
SPIKE DRIVING CONTEST –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW 41 AND OVER GROUP –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA
Small children will have the opportunity to simulate a “tractor pull” by driving a peddle-driven toy tractor and pulling a small sled behind them to see how far they can drag the sled. The Children’s Tractor Pull Tent is next to the Farmer for a Day Tent.
Members of the New Jersey Future Farmers of America Association (FAA) will come from all over the state with their dairy cows to compete with each other on how they show their cows in an “open exhibition” setting. This competition will be held in the South Show Tent.
FAA is a national educational organization, some 650,000 members strong, preparing young people for leadership and careers in agriculture. As one of the three integral components of Agricultural Education, FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. In New Jersey, more than 2,250 members engage in personal, career and leadership development activities that challenge them to excel as they develop agricultural skills and competencies for the future.
BOOKMOBILE
The Burlington County Library System’s bookmobile will be on site Friday and Saturday, next to the South Show Tent!
7:00 A.M. OPEN WESTERN HORSE SHOW – HORSE ARENA QUESTIONS OR FOR INFORMATION: BURLINGTON4H@NJAES.RUTGERS.EDU
4:00 P.M. COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS OPEN TO PUBLIC
4-H EXHIBITS OPEN TO PUBLIC
HOME ARTS & CRAFTS TENT – OPENS
AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN – WRISTBAND SPECIAL $30 FROM 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. / $35 FROM 6:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
5:00 P.M. ANTIQUE TRACTOR, FARM EQUIPMENT AND GARDEN TRACTOR PARADE
HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION
5:30 P.M. REGISTRATION FOR DECORATED WAGON CONTEST – SOUTH SHOW TENT REGISTRATION FOR WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
6:00 P.M DECORATED WAGON CONTEST – SOUTH SHOW TENT
SPONSORED BY THE FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S GROUP
GARDEN TRACTOR PULL – TRACTOR PULL ARENA
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – THE GROUSER GIRLS – DINING PAVILION FAMILY FUN GAME NIGHT – HORSE ARENA QUESTIONS OR FOR INFORMATION: BURLINGTON4H@NJAES.RUTGERS.EDU
VISIT THE FRONT PORCH DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE HOME ARTS TENT!
6 P.M. to 9 P.M. GARY THE BALLOON MAN APPEARING AT FLAG POLE PLAZA
6:30 P.M CHILDREN’S TRACTOR PULL REGISTRATION – NORTHEAST CORNER REGISTRATION FOR OPEN PET SHOW – SOUTH SHOW TENT WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW 18 – 40 YEARS GROUP –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
7:00 P.M CHILDREN’S TRACTOR PULL CONTEST
HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION REGISTRATION FOR MEN’S SPIKE DRIVING CONTEST –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
OPEN PET SHOW – SOUTH SHOW TENT
MILKING DEMONSTRATION – MILKING TENT
7:30 P.M. MEN’S SPIKE DRIVING CONTESTLOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW 41 AND OVER GROUP –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – BULLZEYE BAND – NORTH SHOW TENT
8:30
HOT DOG AND PIG
Every night of the Farm Fair, including on Saturday, there will be Front Porch Demonstrations at the Home Arts Tent. They will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every night. These include:
Wood Turning by Stephen Makuka
• Quilting by Nancy Turner
• Needle Felting by Rae Turner
• Weaving and Knitting
• Basketry by Inger Bullock
• Spinning, Fiber Arts, Indi Dying, Master Crocheting by Lora Stout
• Master Spinning, Fiber Arts, Master Knitting By Susan Makuka
• LEGO Demonstrations by Rich Parks
• Japanese Origami
LOOKING FOR SPIKE DRIVING AND SKILLET THROW REGISTRATION?
Wednesday through Saturday. Walk through the food court to dining pavilion and turn right. Special events area will be next to the horse arena on the right.
Registrations at 5:30 p.m. for women’s skillet throw.
Registrations 7:00 p.m. for men’s spike driving.
Events at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for women’s skillet throw.
Events at 7:30 p.m. for men’s spike driving.
P.M PLEIN AIR AWARD EVENT – PAINTINGS FOR SALE BY ARTISTS
DINING PAVILION
5:00 P.M. ANTIQUE TRACTOR, FARM EQUIPMENT AND GARDEN TRACTOR PARADE HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION
5:30 P.M. REGISTRATION FOR WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
6:00 P.M. VISIT THE FRONT PORCH DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE HOME ARTS TENT!
6 P.M. to 9 P.M GARY THE BALLOON MAN APPEARING AT FLAG POLE PLAZA
6:30 P.M. CHILDREN’S TRACTOR PULL REGISTRATION – NORTHEAST CORNER
WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW 18 – 40 YEARS GROUP –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – LORETTA ALLEN MONTGOMERY –DINING PAVILION
7:00 P.M. CHILDREN’S TRACTOR PULL CONTEST – NORTHEAST CORNER
REGISTRATION FOR MEN’S SPIKE DRIVING CONTEST FINALS –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION MILKING DEMONSTRATION – MILKING TENT
7:30 P.M. MEN’S SPIKE DRIVING CONTEST FINALS –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW 41 AND OVER GROUP –LOCATED IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS AREA NEXT TO HORSE ARENA
8:00 P.M
WOMEN’S SKILLET THROW FINALS
8:30 P.M. HOT DOG AND PIG RACING SHOW – LOCATED NEAR DINING PAVILION MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – CBC PRAISE BAND – NORTH SHOW TENT
9:00 P.M 4-H EXHIBITS CLOSE
10:30 P.M. FARM FAIR CLOSES – SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT THE FAIR!
Visit www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com for any last minute scheduling changes.
