Hopewell Events
25th ANNUAL HOPEWELL HARVEST FAIR TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
On Saturday, September 24, 2011(rain date: Sunday, 9/25), the 25th Annual Hopewell Harvest Fair will be held on the grounds of Hopewell Elementary School on Princeton Avenue in Hopewell, NJ from 10 AM–4 PM. It promises to be a day of fun for the entire family.
Activities for kids of all ages: Pony/wagon rides, a petting zoo, games, inflatables, make-your- own scarecrows, T-shirt tie-dying, face-painting, a straw maze to explore, and more!
Old-fashioned country fun: A bake-off, relays, sack races, and a pie-eating contest. Entertainment all day: Performances by the Hopewell Valley Central High School Marching Band, kids’ performer Miss Amy, the local band the Cherrypickers, and much more. Contests for all: Kids’ art, pumpkin painting, photography, doggie dress-up, and the bake-off. Farmers’ market: Flowers and produce from many of our local farms will be for sale. Raffle: Buy tickets for your chance to win two fabulous prizes: a tree from Jack’s Nursery or a set of twenty-five $25 gift certificates—in honor of the 25th Annual Fair ($545 value!). Business Alley: A chance to learn more about many local businesses, including those committed to sustainability at the new “Green Lane.” . . . And more, including local food vendors and a crafters’ tent!
The Hopewell Harvest Fair is a fabulous event that brings together residents of the Hopewell Valley each year. It is also a fundraiser for a community grant program that provides support for nonprofit organizations doing important work in the Hopewell Valley. A percentage of all proceeds from the Fair go directly to the program. Since its inception, over $183,000 has been distributed to deserving local groups. Your attendance at the Fair will help ensure that funds will again be dispersed this year. Nonprofit organizations wishing to apply for 2011 grants can find applications at the Hopewell Public Library in mid-September.
To learn more about the activities and contests at the Hopewell Harvest Fair, look for the printed Almanac around town, visit www.hopewellharvestfair.org, or email info@hopewellharvestfair.org.
