ADVISORY/Vineland's 19th Annual Jersey Fresh Festival Offers Both Fun and Education.News Editors/Assignment Desks ADVISORY...Sunday (Aug. 3) VINELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2003 It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a once again to enjoy an annual rite of summer -- a day that celebrates both New Jersey and agriculture. It's a day that promises lots of fun, food and prizes . . . as well as scholarships for college-bound agricultural students from all over the southern New Jersey region. It's Vineland's 19th Annual Jersey Fresh Festival and this year it promises to be even bigger and better than ever. To be held Sunday, August 3 from 11 AM to 5 PM at Giampietro Park in Vineland, New Jersey For other uses, see Vineland (disambiguation). Vineland is a city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 56,271. , the Jersey Fresh Festival includes a fresh produce auction that's the largest of its kind on the east coast. It's a great way to savor a rich assortment of fruits and vegetables grown on local farms. The Jersey Fresh Festival means music and crafts; ice sculptures bay ice broken small by the wind or waves; sludge. See also: Ice ; the Phillie Phanatic The Phillie Phanatic is the official mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball team. Profile A furry green creature with a cylindrical beak containing a tongue that sticks out, he was created by Harrison/Erickson of New York City (now known as Acme ; Smokey the Bear Smokey the Bear warns “only you can prevent forest fires.” [Am. Pop. Cult.: Misc.] See : Fire ; antique automobile exhibits, tractors, small antique gas engines and farm equipment; clowns, face painting; pony rides; bee exhibits; and a petting zoo. And if that's not enough, it also includes Watermelon-Eating, and the Little Miss and Mister Jersey Fresh Pageant pageant, modern dramatic spectacle or procession celebrating a special occasion or an event in the history of a locality. In medieval times the word pageant had meant the wagon or the movable stage on which one scene of a mystery or miracle play was performed. among many other events. But the best part of the festival is that it promotes the agricultural industry in New Jersey by using all of its proceeds to provide scholarships to area students majoring in agriculture or related fields. Agriculture plays a vital role in the State's economy. And the Jersey Fresh Festival is a fun way to honor the industry's prominence and continue the support of its growth. For more information or directions, contact Vic D'Alessandro at 856-794-4077 x4633 or 856-696-8767. |
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