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WELCOME TO THE BURLINGTON COUNTY FARM FAIR HOME ARTS TENT

The Home Arts Tent has been a signature tradition of county fairs across America—where red, white, and blue ribbons proudly celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and community.


As we celebrate the 80th Burlington County Farm Fair, this beloved tent continues to welcome local makers, bakers, growers, and creators to showcase their talents. From homemade baked goods and preserved treats to handcrafted items, quilts, artwork, and garden-grown treasures, it’s where everyday talents are honored and shared.


In this milestone year—celebrating both our 80th Farm Fair and America’s 250th—we honor the generations who have made the Home Arts Tent a place of pride, connection, and inspiration.


Whether you're entering, exploring, or cheering on a neighbor—this is where community shines.

HOME ARTS TENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We’re looking for volunteers to help make the Home Arts Tent a success!

OR

For more information about Home Arts & Crafts, please contact:


Loretta Palmer, Home Arts Tent Chair

EMAIL: burlingtonffhomearts@gmail.com

CALL: 609-694-4695


CONTEST RULES – GENERAL GUIDELINES

  • All entrants must be residents of New Jersey.
  • Professional and commercial exhibitors are not permitted to enter.


Age Divisions - These rules apply to all age groups:

  • Child: Ages 1–12
  • Teen: Ages 13–17
  • Adult: Ages 18 and up


ENTRY DROP-OFF

  • All entries must be brought to the Home Arts Tent on:
  • Monday, July 20, 2026
  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • No entries will be accepted after 6:00 PM.
  • Judging will take place the evening of July 20, 2026.


The Burlington County Farm Fair reserves the right to refuse or disqualify any entry that does not meet these rules. The Fair is not responsible for loss or damage to entries.


ENTRY PICK-UP

  • Sunday, July 26, 2026
  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM - No exceptions.


Failure to pick up your entry during this time may result in forfeiture of any prize.




DIVISION 3 HORTICULTURE CHALLENGE

Heaviest Zucchini Challenge


Get your green thumb ready—Thursday night is the big weigh-in! Kick off opening night of the Farm Fair by entering your homegrown giant zucchini.


THURSDAY DROP OFF ONLY


Drop-off begins at 2:00 PM, and judging takes place at 7:00 PM. Prizes and bragging rights await the biggest squash!


ZUCCHINI CHALLENGE RULES

Division 1 – Fiber Arts

Annual Quilter’s Challenge




Calling all quilters—showcase your creativity and craftsmanship in this year’s Quilter’s Challenge!


Bring your finished entry to the Home Arts Tent on Monday between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.


Judging will take place that evening, with winners announced later in the week.



QUILTER'S CHALLENGE RULES

DIVISION 4 JUVENILE

Decorated Shell Challenge




Calling all young artists—paint your most decorate your shell and enter the challenge!


Drop-off is Monday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Home Arts Tent. Judging happens that night.


One Shell Per entry




DECORATED SHELL CHALLENGE RULES

DIVISION 5 VISUAL ARTS

NJ LANDSCAPES


From rolling farmland to scenic parks, winding rivers, and the beautiful Jersey Shore!!


New Jersey is full of inspiring landscapes.


Capture the beauty of the Garden State through your art and showcase what makes our local scenery so special.


Reminder: All entries must have a hook securely attached to the back for display.


PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE RULES

DIVISION 2 CULINARY CHALLENGE

ANYTHING BLUEBERRY!


New Jersey is the birthplace of the cultivated blueberry, and for the 80th Burlington County Farm Fair, we’re celebrating that legacy with the Anything Blueberry Challenge!


Showcase your creativity with a blueberry-inspired creation—canned, preserved, baked, or dried—and bring the taste of summer to the table.


Drop-off: Monday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Home Arts Tent

Judging: Monday evening


Sweet rewards await! 🫐


CULINARY CHALLENGE RULES

Carolyn Spicer Achievement Award

Qualifications:

  • Entrants must be 18 years or older
  • Entrant cannot win award in two consecutive years
  • Must have minimum of eight (8) entries
  • Items must have been completed in the past twelve months
  • Must have entries in at least three (3) of the five (5) categories


Categories

  • Fiber Arts
  • Culinary Arts
  • Visual Arts
  • Horticulture
  • Hand Crafts


Must have at least two (2) first places

Entries for qualified participants will be scored as follows

  • Best of Division= 5 Points
  • First Place= 4 Points
  • Second Place= 3 Points
  • Third Place= 2 Points
  • Honorable Mention= 1 Point


The award will be based on the total number of prize-winning entries with the highest overall score



Gladys Cramer Memorial Award

Division: Culinary Arts

Category: In Jersey Berries


Gladys was an avid Blueberry farmer in Vincentown. She promoted agriculture in her private and professional life.


The fair was an important time to bring everything that was important to her, together.


Presented by Doug Cramer


Barbara Hunter Memorial Award

Division: Fiber Arts & Hand Crafts

Category: Needlework


Although she had not entered her work in the Home arts tent, Barbara was an avid cross stitcher. She was an active member if the Burlington County Board of Agriculture women’s committee and an instrumental part of the Thursday night chicken dinner that was for all the area farmers. Supplying the corn from her road stand.

 

Presented by Amy Hunter-Zorn


Joan Benedict Memorial Award

Division: Fiber Arts & Hand Crafts

Category: In Crochet


The Farm Fair, crocheting, and her family were all cherished parts of Joan’s life. Remembering her at this time brings great joy to her children and friends.


Presented by Loretta Marshall






Vincentown Grange Achievement Award

Category: Culinary Arts

Division: Canned/Processed


The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry is a fraternal organization that brings families together to promote the economic and political well-being of rural communities and agriculture.


Presented by Grange Members


John W. Corey Memorial Award

Category: Juvenile

Division: All Divisions & Categories


John Corey had the Fair in his heart from a young age as a 4-H dairy exhibitor. Over the years, he served as a food vendor, trustee, vice president of the Fair, and founder of the Children’s Tractor Pull — always finding ways to support youth involvement and promote family values


Present By His Family


Maurice Adams Memorial Award

Division: Horticulture

Category: Fruit


Maurice was a 65-year member of the Vincentown Grange #67 and served as president of the Pomona Grange. He was also an FFA member, as well as a trustee and director of the Farm Fair. For Maurice, the Fair was — and still is — a cherished family tradition.


Presented By Pomona Grange


Allen Nixon Memorial Award

Division:

Category: Eggs


Allen was a resident of Vincentown and a 68-year member of its Grange and a member of the Masons. The fair benefited from his devotion and the legacy he has left behind.


Presented By the Vincentown Grange #67