Medford Lakes enjoyed another successful Canoe Carnival for 2008 this past weekend. As always it was a great time for the community, families and friends to celebrate the uniqueness that's Medford Lakes.
There had originally been weather reports calling for showers in the evening, but the historical trend in Medford Lakes of no rain on the first Saturday in August was once again upheld. The the festivities went off without any rain, dispite threatening clouds during the day, and even providing a beautiful sunset of the lake.
Around 9 pm the signal was sounded for the Canoe Floats to dismbark from their dock moorings. As always, it's amazing to see the ingenuity and creativity that displayed by local individuals and groups and on display for the thousands of appreciative spectators surrounding Lower Aetna Lake.
Here are some pictures taken that evening curing the Canoe Carnival...
Spectators getting ready to watch the event from Beach One:
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Views from from another location of lake, just prior to parade of Canoe Floats:
Here are some (not all) of the the great Floats we experienced (without the sounds, activity and performances that you would enjoy if seeing it live):
Kickin' Around The Lake (by The Dry Docks):
"Re-Cycle of Life" (by Girl Scouts of America):
Rie On the Magid School Bus (by Jr. Friends of Medford UMC):
An Incovenient Float (by the Unlikely's):
Sea Cruise (by Friends of Medford UMC):
Horton Hears The Who (by A Group Named Sioux):
Neeta School Musical (by the Next Generation):
Welcome Back (by Ladies of the Lakes):
Splish Splash - We're Takin' A Bath (by The Hardwick Family):
Still The One (by On The Rocks):
The Boys Are Back In Town (by The Scrub Pines):
It's Cool To Bee Green (by Medford Lakes Up-N Comers)
Iron Man (by Barely Afloat):
(Note: Two red lights were on the flat bottom of a large moving Steam Iron.)
If you missed it these year, be sure to mark your calendars for next year's Canoe Carnival (remember, it's always the first Saturday in August).
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The Church of the Holy Eucharist, located in Tabernacle, NJ, is celebrating their 20th annual Pine Barrens Festival held on the grounds of the church, starting August 4th (Monday) through August 9th (Saturday), 2008.
Festivities include food, beverages, rides and entertainment nightly and all day Saturday. See the official Pine Barrens Festival web site for details, including event schedules and directions, plus festival photos from the previous year.
A highlight each day with be "Focus On Our Town" in which one of the surrounding municipalities of Tabernacle, Medford, Medford Lakes, Southampton, Shamong and Woodland (Chatsworth) will each be honoring a community member who has contributed outstanding service to their respective community.
According to the official web site, "If you have never attended the festival, here is what you can expect: delicious foods, exciting games, fabulous rides, live entertainment, prizes, cultural information just great fun for family and friends. Admission and parking are free! There is something for everyone."
Pine Barrens Festival
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One of the highlights of the Medford Lakes experience is the annual Canoe Carnival held on the first Saturday in August. Everyone looks forward to this time where the community comes together to celebrate the uniqueness of Medford Lakes and enjoy the fellowship of family and friends in a Mardi Gras type of atmosphere, culminating in a parade of canoe floats on the water. (That description doesn't do it justice, you have to experience it!)
There are a lot of preparations and planning leading up to this event, including the campaigning and voting on the King and Queen of the Canoe Carnival and the Court. They were announced yesterday, and will be appearing on one of the procession of floats that will embark from their docks at dark, when the signal to begin is given. Kids and people of all ages are always fascinated by the creativity and ingenuity that goes into the making of the floats.
Starting at 7pm, on Beach One, there will be a Master of Ceremonies, who will introduce the live entertainment and featured participants prior to the parade of canoe floats, and will then introduce each float as it goes by.
See the Colony Club website for more details about the Canoe Carnival.
See my previous articles about the Medford Lakes Canoe Carnival that describe it in more detail and provide some historical background.
Wider view of above photo:
Another view of lake showing some of the preparations for tonights Canoe Carnival:
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There still time to visit the Burlington County Farm Fair. Today is the last day, but there still time to enjoy time out with family and friends for food and fun until 11 p.m. tonight.
I was able to stop by and check it out on Thursday with my daughters, and I want to share some of the sights with you...
Acres of tents:
Poultry Tent:
Sheep Tent:
Sheep, up close:
You can't have a Farm Fair without cows:
Children's Tractor Pull:
Rows and rows of real tractors:
Antique cars and antique farm equipment galore:
Take the Monkey Maze challenge:
Test your skill at the Arcades:
Get your thrills on one of the rides:
Or relax and watch a show:
Local 4-H Cloggers give an entertaining performance:
Plus, vendors, local government and non-profit groups:
Find out about local government and non-profit organization services; learn about recreation, arts and crafts and entertainment opportunities within the county. Stop by and pick up free gifts and literature.
Check out the results of the baking and sewing contests judging.
And don't forget the food! From hot items, to fresh prepared snacks, such as popcorn, water ice and more! Sit down in one of the food eating tents and enjoy live entertainment.
So hurry, while there's still time or if you can't make it this year, be sure to make next year's Burlington County Farm Fair.
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The annual Burlington County Farm Fair started today (6/23/08) and will continue through until Friday evening.
This is a great time out for the family to enjoy rides, food, 4-H judging, arts and crafts; and seeing antique equipment, cows and other farm livestock up close, and watch the pig races!
In addition to the pig races, there will be lots of fun contests throughout the day, including children's tractor pull, men's spike driving contest, milking contest and a woman's skillet throw. Various animal shows will occur for sheep, horses and cows, plus live entertainment by local performers.
The fair is held in Lumbertown Township, along Rt. 541, Farm and 4-H related events start at 9 a.m. in the morning and rides start a 4 p.m. and continue until closing each night at 11 p.m.
For directions and more details, see the Burlington County Farm Fair web site.
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