On Sept. 27, (rain date, Sept. 28), the 28th annual Hopewell Harvest Fair will be held on the grounds of Hopewell Elementary School on Princeton Avenue in Hopewell from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Activities for children of all ages: Pony/wagon rides, a petting zoo, games, inflatables, make-your-own scarecrows, face-painting, sand art, games, and more!
Old-fashioned country fun: A bake-off, homegrown vegetable displays, and a straw maze to explore!
Entertainment all day: Performances by the Hopewell Valley Central High School Marching Band, children’s performers, local bands and choruses, and much more!
Contests for all: Kids’ art, pumpkin painting, photography, doggie dress-up, and the bake-off. Visit our website for more details.
Live scavenger hunt: Find Freddy and his friends at our unique live scavenger hunt!
New! Dunk Tank: Find out who from Hopewell will be dunked!
Farmers’ market: Flowers and produce from many of our local farms will be for sale.
Business Alley: A chance to learn more about many local businesses, including those committed to sustainability at the new "Green Lane."
And much more, including local food vendors and a crafters’ tent!
The Hopewell Harvest Fair is an event that brings together residents of 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 $200,000 has been distributed to deserving local groups.
"Your attendance at the fair will help ensure that funds will be dispersed again this year. Nonprofit organizations wishing to apply for 2014 grants will find applications at the Hopewell Public Library in mid-September," said a spokesman.
Interested in volunteering? It’s a fun and easy way to give back to your community. Email [email protected] to sign up for a two-hour shift. (Students welcome!)
For more about the activities and contests, look for the printed Almanac around town, visit www.hopewellharvestfair.org, or email [email protected].