Jim Buzby

Native of New Jersey and resident of Hunterdon County for the last 23 years, James Buzby will be flying his Buzz Off balloon, as he has for all of the previous Warren County Fairs. Shortly after moving to Union Township from Somerville, Jim and his family started chasing balloons casually in the evenings as so many people in this area often do. Jim began chasing for his friend, Rich Wiedenhaefer, pilot of the Strawberry Balloon, who agreed to give him some lessons and the love of ballooning began. Twelve years and two balloons later, Jim and his first-rate crew can be seen on beautiful evening and early morning flights in our area. When not flying, Jim is an avid skier and a consultant for H. K. Buzby & Sons in Lebanon, NJ