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Daily Fair Schedule

2024 Schedule

Schedule and event changes will be updated as they occur. Please check this website for the most current information.

Ongoing Events

Plein Air Painting on the Fairgrounds Tuesday-Saturday

Farmer for a Day Tent for Children

Children's Scavenger Hunt - See attendants at the "Farmer for a Day" event for information.

Antique Farm Equipment Display – Northeast Corner

Recycled Scarecrow Contest Display - Dining Pavilion

Burlington County History Tent

Please Check the Future Farmers of America Tent for their lists of presentations and times.

Gary the Balloon Man will be appearing at the Flag Pole Plaza Tuesday through Saturday evenings

Visit the Front Porch Demonstrations at the Home Arts Tent. Demonstrations begin at 5:00pm and are ongoing through the evening.

"Down the Hatchet" Ax Throwing - 4:30pm-10:30pm daily at the Military Displays. This is a chargeable event.

Grizzly & Co. Adventure for Hire Ax Throwing – 4:30pm-10:30pm daily located next to the Pig Races. This is a chargeable event.

Burlington County Library Bookmobile will be on the fairgrounds all week long. Located across from the 4‑H tents.

Tuesday - July 16, 2024

10:00am	4‑H Meat, Fiber and Dairy Goat Show - North Show Tent
1:00pm-2:00pm	Plein Air Painting Registration at Gate 2
2:00pm	NJ State FFA Tractor Driving Contest - Tractor Pull Arena
4:00pm	Commercial Exhibits Open To Public
4:00pm	Robotech Robotics Team exhibit - County Commercial Tent
4:00pm	Home Arts & Crafts Tent Opens
4:00pm	4‑H Exhibits Open to Public
4:00pm	Amusement Rides Open - Wristband Special - $30 per person 4:00-6:00pm - $35 per person 6:00pm-10:30pm
4:00pm	4‑H Goat Exhibition and Obstacle Course - North Show Tent
4:30pm-10:30pm	"Down the Hatchet" Ax Throwing - Located next to Military Displays
4:30pm-10:30pm	Grizzly & Co. Adventure for Hire Ax Throwing – Located next to Pig Races
5:00pm	Antique Farm Equipment and Garden Tractor Parade
5:00pm	Jr Equestrian of the Year Contest followed by Sr Equestrian of the Year Contest - North Show Tent
5:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
5:00pm-7:00pm	Meet the 4‑H Horse Clubs! – Special Events Area next to Horse Arena. Email burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu for information or questions.
5:00pm-9:00pm	Front Porch Demonstrations at the Home Arts Tent
6:00pm-7:00pm	Plein Air Painting Registration at Gate 2
6:00pm-9:00pm	Gary the Balloon Man Appearing at the Flag Pole Plaza
6:00pm	Arram Dawn Farm Drill Team Exhibition – Horse Arena
6:00pm	Adult Tractor Pull – Tractor Pull Arena
6:15pm	4‑H Parade of Animal Breeds - North Show Tent
6:30pm	Musical Entertainment: Scott Gager - North Show Tent
7:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
7:30pm	Farm Fair Opening Ceremonies – North Show Tent. Quilts of Valor presentation will be given during opening ceremonies.
7:30pm	Musical Entertainment: The Woodshop Band – Dining Pavilion
8:00pm	Musical Entertainment: Scott Gager - North Show Tent
8:30pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
10:00pm	4‑H Exhibits Close for the day
10:30pm	Farm Fair Closes for the day

Wednesday - July 17, 2024

7:00am	Open Schooling Dressage Ring – Horse Arena. Email burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu for information or questions.
9:30am-11:00am	Plein Air Painting Registration at Gate 2
10:00am	4‑H Poultry Show - Small Animal Tent
11:30am	4‑H Meat, Fiber and Sheep Show - North Show Tent
CANCELLED	Wedding Ceremonies by Joanne Schwartz, County Clerk - Dining Pavilion
3:00pm	Draft Horse Pull Registration – Tractor Pull Arena
4:00pm	Commercial Exhibits Open To Public
4:00pm	Home Arts & Crafts Tent Opens
4:00pm	4‑H Exhibits Open to Public
4:00pm	Amusement Rides Open - Wristband Special - $30 per person 4:00-6:00pm - $35 per person 6:00pm-10:30pm
4:30pm-10:30pm	"Down the Hatchet" Ax Throwing - Located next to Military Displays
4:30pm-10:30pm	Grizzly & Co. Adventure for Hire Ax Throwing – Located next to Pig Races
5:00pm	Antique Farm Equipment and Garden Tractor Parade
see note	Future Farmers of America Presentations – Visit the FFA tent for the times of these presentations: Turfgrass Management, Hunting Dogs, Fermentation, Agriculture in NJ
5:00pm-9:00pm	Front Porch Demonstrations at the Home Arts Tent
5:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
5:30pm	4‑H Livestock Dressed Animal Parade - North Show Tent
6:00pm-9:00pm	Gary the Balloon Man Appearing at the Flag Pole Plaza
6:00pm	Musical Entertainment: Jim Skanes – North Show Tent
6:00pm	Draft Horse Pull – Tractor Pull Arena
6:30pm	Children's Tractor Pull Registration – Northeast Corner Tent
6:30pm	Registration for Women's Skillet Throw - Located in the Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:00pm-9:00pm	Women's Skillet Throw 18–40 years group - Located in the Special Events Area Next To Horse Arena
7:00pm-9:00pm	Women's Skillet Throw 41 and over group - Located in the Special Events Area Next To Horse Arena
7:00pm	Children's Tractor Pull Contest – Northeast Corner Tent
7:00pm	Registration for Men's Spike Driving Contest - Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
CANCELLED	Better Milking Demonstration – Milking Tent
7:30pm	Musical Entertainment: Josh Holland – Dining Pavilion
7:30pm	Men's Spike Driving Contest - Located in Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:30pm	Musical Entertainment: The Presto Band – North Show Tent
8:30pm	Future Farm Fair Queen Parade – Open to All Girls Ages 5‑13 - North Show Tent
8:30pm	Farm Fair Queen Contest – North Show Tent
8:30pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
10:00pm	4‑H Exhibits Close for the day
10:30pm	Farm Fair Closes for the day

Thursday - July 18, 2024

7:00am	Open English Horse Show - Skillet Throw Ring next to Horse Arena. Email burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu for information or questions.
10:00am-4:00pm	Children's Tour of the Fair
10:00am	4‑H Exhibits and Animal Tents Open
10:00am	Farmer for a Day Open with Live Animal Presentations
10:00am	Children's Photo Op Center – Sponsored By the Burlington County Board of Agriculture Women's Committee
10:00pm	Cook, Sew and Grow 4‑H Club Fashion Show – North Show Tent
11:00am	4‑H Dress Animal Contest - sponsored by the Fur, Feathers and Four Legged Friends 4‑H Club – North Show Tent
12:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
12:00pm	Cowboy Larry and Brave Beth Entertainment – Dining Pavilion
1:00pm	Livestock Handling Clinic – Livestock Tent
4:00pm	Commercial Exhibits Open to Public
4:00pm	Home Arts & Crafts Tent Opens
4:00pm	Cowboy Larry and Brave Beth Entertainment – Touring the Fairgrounds
4:00pm	Amusement Rides Open - Wristband Special - $30 per person 4:00-6:00pm - $35 per person 6:00pm-10:30pm
4:30pm-10:30pm	"Down the Hatchet" Ax Throwing - Located next to Military Displays
4:30pm-10:30pm	Grizzly & Co. Adventure for Hire Ax Throwing – Located next to Pig Races
5:00pm-9:00pm	Front Porch Demonstrations at the Home Arts Tent
5:00pm	Antique Farm Equipment and Garden Tractor Parade
5:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
5:30pm	Butterfly Release by the 4‑H Club Pollinator Protectors – North Show Tent
6:00pm-9:00pm	Gary the Balloon Man Appearing at the Flag Pole Plaza
6:00pm	4‑H Awards Presentation – North Show Tent
6:30pm	Children's Tractor Pull Registration – Northeast Corner
6:30pm	Registration for Women's Skillet Throw - Located in the Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:00pm-9:00pm	Women's Skillet Throw 18–40 years group - Located in the Special Events Area Next To Horse Arena
7:00pm-9:00pm	Women's Skillet Throw 41 and over group - Located in the Special Events Area Next To Horse Arena
7:00pm	Red Eye Rodeo - Horse Arena
7:00pm	Children's Tractor Pull Contest – Northeast Corner
7:00pm	Registration for Men's Spike Driving Contest and Registration for Women's Skillet Throw - Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
CANCELLED	Better Milking Demonstration – Milking Tent
7:30pm	Men's Spike Driving Contest - Located in Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:30pm	Burlington County 4‑H Cloggers – North Show Tent
8:30pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
10:00pm	4‑H Exhibits Close for the day
10:30pm	Farm Fair Closes for the day

Friday - July 19, 2024

7:00am	Open Western Show – Horse Arena or Skillet Throw Ring. Email burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu for information or questions.
CANCELLED	Open Dairy Cow Show - North Show Tent
4:00pm	Commercial Exhibits Open to Public
4:00pm	Home Arts & Crafts Tent Opens
4:00pm	4‑H Exhibits Open to Public
4:00pm	Amusement Rides Open - Wristband Special - $30 per person 4:00-6:00pm - $35 per person 6:00pm-10:30pm
4:30pm-10:30pm	"Down the Hatchet" Ax Throwing - Located next to Military Displays
4:30pm-10:30pm	Grizzly & Co. Adventure for Hire Ax Throwing – Located next to Pig Races
5:00pm-9:00pm	Front Porch Demonstrations at the Home Arts Tent
5:00pm	Antique Farm Equipment and Garden Tractor Parade
5:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
5:30pm	Registration for Children's Decorated Wagon Contest – North Show Tent
6:00pm-9:00pm	Gary the Balloon Man Appearing at the Flag Pole Plaza
6:00pm	Children's Decorated Wagon Contest – North Show Tent (Sponsored by the Farm Bureau Women's Group)
6:00pm	Garden Tractor Pull – Tractor Pull Arena
6:00pm	Family Fun Game Night – Horse Arena. Email burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu for information or questions.
6:00pm	Musical Entertainment: The Grouser Girls - Dining Pavilion
6:30pm	4‑H Parade of Animal Breeds - North Show Tent
6:30pm	Registration for Women's Skillet Throw - Located in the Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:00pm-9:00pm	Women's Skillet Throw 18–40 years group - Located in the Special Events Area Next To Horse Arena
7:00pm-9:00pm	Women's Skillet Throw 41 and over group - Located in the Special Events Area Next To Horse Arena
6:30pm	Children's Tractor Pull Registration – Northeast Corner
7:00pm	Children's Tractor Pull Contest – Northeast Corner
7:00pm	Registration for Men's Spike Driving Contest and Registration for Women's Skillet Throw - Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
CANCELLED	Better Milking Demonstration – Milking Tent
7:30pm	Musical Entertainment: Bullzeye Band - North Show Tent
7:30pm	Men's Spike Driving Contest - Located in Special Events area next to Horse Arena
8:30pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
8:30pm	Musical Entertainment: Atonal Ascent - Dining Pavilion
10:00pm	4‑H Exhibits Close for the day
10:30pm	Farm Fair Closes for the day

Saturday - July 20, 2024

8:00am	Open Cloverbud Fun Day – Horse Arena. Email burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu for information or questions.
8:00am-9:30am	Plein Air Painting Registration at Gate 2
12:00pm	Adult Tractor Pull – Tractor Pull Arena
1:00pm	"Kiss the Pig" Contest - North Show Tent, followed by 4‑H Small Animal Club Award Presentations
4:00pm-9:00pm	Front Porch Demonstrations at the Home Arts Tent
4:00pm	Commercial Exhibits Open to Public
4:00pm	Home Arts & Crafts Tent Opens
4:00pm	4‑H Exhibits Open to Public
4:00pm	Amusement Rides Open - Wristband Special - $30 per person 4:00-6:00pm - $35 per person 6:00pm-10:30pm
4:00pm	Musical Entertainment: Acoustic Explorer - North Show Tent
4:30pm	Plein Air Awards Presentations. Paintings will be for sale by the artists. - Dining Pavilion
4:30pm-10:30pm	"Down the Hatchet" Ax Throwing - Located next to Military Displays
4:30pm-10:30pm	Grizzly & Co. Adventure for Hire Ax Throwing – Located next to Pig Races
5:00pm	Antique Farm Equipment and Garden Tractor Parade
5:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
6:00pm-9:00pm	Gary the Balloon Man Appearing at the Flag Pole Plaza
6:00pm	Open Game Night – Horse Arena. Email burlington4h@njaes.rutgers.edu for information or questions.
6:30pm	Children's Tractor Pull Registration – Northeast Corner
6:30pm	Registration for Women's Skillet Throw - Located in the Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:00pm-9:00pm	Women's Skillet Throw 18–40 years group and FINALS - Located in the Special Events Area Next To Horse Arena
7:00pm-9:00pm	Women's Skillet Throw 41 and over group and FINALS - Located in the Special Events Area Next To Horse Arena
6:30pm	Registration for Open Pet Show – North Show Tent
7:00pm	Children's Tractor Pull Contest – Northeast Corner
7:00pm	Registration for Men's Spike Driving Contest - FINALS - Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:00pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
CANCELLED	Better Milking Demonstration – Milking Tent
7:30pm	Men's Spike Driving Contest - FINALS - Located in Special Events area next to Horse Arena
7:30pm	Open Pet Show – North Show Tent
7:30pm	Musical Entertainment: Retro Replay - Dining Pavilion
8:30pm	Musical Entertainment: Verbatim - North Show Tent
8:30pm	Hot Dog and Pig Racing Show - Located Near Dining Pavilion
9:00pm	4‑H Exhibits Close
9:45pm	FIREWORKS AT THE FAIR! Brought to you by Pyrotecnico
10:30pm	Farm Fair Closes - SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT THE FAIR!