Attend The Organic Country Fair PENNINGTON, NJ, The fourth annual New Jersey Organic Country Fair will be held Saturday and Sunday. September 17 and 18, 1994, in Pennington. New Jersey, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine. The second largest organic fair in the U.S., this Fair promises to be tremendously fun and educa tional for everyone home gar deners, farmers, health conscious consumers, families with children and anyone interested in a great day in the country. Fair highlights include Eliot Coleman, who will discuss the topic of his most recent book, Four-Season Harvest, on Satur day. On Sunday. Paul Shaw of Walnut Acres Organic Farms, will discuss key issues facing consum ers on the 90s. Also on Sunday, Annemarie Colbin will discuss cooking for health and well being and Sr. Miriam McGillis will dis cuss the connection between healthy farms, food and communities. 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Farm/garden supplies such as potting soil, fertilizers, farm tools, composting equipment and pest control products will be avail able for sale. Other special events include a country auction, a raffle, a horse drawn wagon ride, and childrens’ games. Of course, farm animals sheep, llamas, and chickens will be at the Fair for all to see and touch. Throughout the weekend, guests will be entertained by musicians and strolling minstrels. Musical presentations include folk, jazz, Irish and New England fiddle. Peruvian music will be played on indigenous instruments from the Andes such as the chur ango, pan pipes, bomba and other available: • Diamond flooring • Pull out panel tailgates • Any size grain chute percussion instruments. A contra dance will be held on Saturday, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Craft demonstrations include, to name a few, broom making, fur niture design and woodworking, and natural dying of yam. Hand crafted items will also be available for purchase. Among the m'any treats for the palate will be organic pasta, whole grain muffins, fresh salads, veggie lasagna, organic beef burgers, veggie pita pockets, organic cof fee, herbal teas, shakes and more. Gardeners/farmers interested in entering the vegetable contest can start growing now and bring their prize veggie to the Fair. Contest categories are: longest bean, longest winter squash, smallest pumpkin, largest tomato, funniest looking vegetable and best decor ated vegetable. Tickets are: adults $5; children 3 to 13 years, $3; and seniors over 65, $3. The Fair is sponsored by NOFA-NJ which promotes organ ic farming and gardening in New Jersey through certification, edu cation, marketing and legislation. The Fair is to be held at the NOFA-NJ headquarters, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 08534, YOUR POST FRAME BUILDING HEADQUARTERS Wickes Lumber is the place to turn for all your packaged building needs. 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