Saturday, August 2 - You are probably wondering about the weather. As of now there is a 30% chance of thunderstorms but light winds. So we plan on flying if there are no storms at lauch time.

If you are local we recommend to come on out anyway!!

If you are travelling a distance, check weather.com raidar and if you don't see green, orange or yellow in the Phillipsburg area come on out!!

The Phillipsburg area is located on the Delaware River, minutes off of Rt. 78.

Welcome to the 8th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival of Warren County, NJ. This New Jersey Balloon Festival is held annually at the Warren County Farmers' Fair. Join us for mass balloon launches, tethered rides & down home county fair fun, Sunday July 27 - Saturday August 2.

Admission is affordable at $5 per adult and $3 per child 5-12, children 4 & under free and parking is also free.

Click here to sign up for our Fair and Balloon Festival E-Newsletters.

Hot Air Balloon Rides at this popular New Jersey Balloon Festival are available for $195.00 per person. Call 908-454-3431 to schedule a ride.

Download the brochure. For more information on ballooning in New Jersey, visit aeronuts.com

It's Here! Download the 2008 Official Program Book. (Note: this file is large)

If you have never experienced the thrill of watching a bevy of colorful hot air balloons majestically rise from green pasture to blue sky, you can't imagine what you're missing. And if you're inclined to adventure, you can buy a ticket, hop on board and join the fun close-up. Not quite so sure you want to fully commit to that blue sky to green pasture? Take a tethered balloon ride for $10 (Monday and Tuesday evenings - weather permitting). Enjoy a short trip to tree-top level – the best view of the fair is in the air! Visit the website www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org for a complete overview of the Fair.

Just added to the schedule recently are special shape balloons "Flighthouse" and "America One". They will be appearing on Wednesday, July 30, with a raindate of Friday August 1. For more details on these special shapes visit www.usflagballoon.com.

Wednesday night we will also have the 2nd Annual Bicycle Balloon Race, sponsored by The Architects Golf Club.

Dont miss the mass balloon launches Sunday, July 27th and Wed. July 30 through Sat. August 2, 2008. Please note, the balloons launch in the evenings. Plan your trip accordingly. See our FAQ's to learn more about the times of day balloons can fly.

Plan your visit as part of a quick getaway to the beautiful countryside of Warren County. For more things to see and do www.visitwarren.com or click here Stay and Play itineraries.

Enjoy some slide shows...
Balloon Fest Arials
Balllon Landing
Bicycle Balloon Race

 

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For more things to see and do in beautiful Warren County, NJ, visit www.VisitWarren.com Antique Shops Events Hiking & Biking Fishing Downtown Shops Agritourism Wineries Historical Museums Rafting & Canoeing and so much more!

Nothing is as tasty as Jersey Fresh Tomatoes and Sweet Corn. Visit Jersey Fresh website for a list of local farmstand, pick-your-own farms & orchards. Download PDF of nearby farms.

WCCC is nestled in beautiful Warren County, considered by many New Jersey’s recreational paradise. With the Delaware River, mountain ranges and hiking trails at its fingertips, WCCC provides a perfect starting place for students interested in studying ecotourism. Visit www.warren.edu or call 908-835-2300 for further information.