This article has been updated to reflect changes to the vendors list, and to add details to the call for volunteers.
Organizers are sowing the seeds for the 37th Annual Hopewell Harvest Fair.
A full day of festivities is planned for Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Hopewell Elementary School grounds in Hopewell Borough. Visitors can expect a full day of community festivities beginning at 9:45 a.m. and continuing through 4 p.m., including an opening ceremony and a Main Stage entertainment schedule featuring local school bands and a variety of musical acts.
Among the highlights are a slate of contests and games, such as a doggie dress-up contest and pet parade, a photography contest open to entrants of all ages and skill levels, and a fall bake-off inviting amateur bakers to compete for both judges’ awards and a People’s Choice award.
The photography contest digital submission deadline is Sept. 8, with hard-copy submissions accepted through Sept. 12. Details on the contests and how to submit entries are online at the Hopewell Harvest Fair website, hopewellharvestfair.org.
Food lovers will also be well served: local food vendors will offer a variety of fare across booths. Committed to take part as of Aug. 28 are America’s Kettle Corn, Aunt Martha’s Funnel Cakes, BountiBowl lemonades and ice cream, Catalina Empanadas, D&D Catering, Flour and Finch Bakery, Frank’s Italian Ices, MikMa Mini Pancakes, Nomad Pizza, Second Calvary Baptist Church and TripT Food.
In addition to entertainment and contests, the fair features a Town Square exhibition area for businesses and nonprofits to engage with the community.
There will also be a craft fair featuring more than 20 local and regional crafters and a farmers market with prepared foods, fruits and vegetables on sale from three vendors.
Organizers are currently recruiting volunteers, and community members are encouraged to help support the event. The fair has a history of raising funds for local charities and nonprofit groups.
The Hopewell Harvest Fair needs volunteers to help with tasks including ticket taking, ticket selling, door monitor, setup, clean up and more. Shifts are approximately 2 hours. Volunteers can sign up online.
In addition to live music, contests and community exhibitions, the 2025 Hopewell Harvest Fair offers residents and visitors an opportunity to gather in celebration of the season. For details on schedules, volunteer opportunities and contest participation, the public is encouraged to visit the fair’s website. Rain date will be Saturday, Oct. 4. Hopewell Elementary School is at 35 Princeton Ave.
AI assisted in the writing of this story.
