May 24, 2024
The Junefete Fair and Horse & Pony Show Has Been Canceled for This Year
To our community:
We regret to share that our longstanding tradition, the June Fete Fair and Horse & Pony Show, planned for the June 7th weekend, has been canceled for this year.
Upper Moreland Township has denied our permit applications. This decision was not made lightly by the Township and was based on the Township’s current safety and security concerns related to numerous local events.
We worked collaboratively with the Township for several months to mitigate any potential security risks by implementing the following safety measures:
- Canceling evening hours
- Removing thrill-seeking rides
- Installing weapon detection screening systems at all entrance gates
- Increasing security coverage threefold at a great cost to the Women’s Board
It is the Township’s position, that despite the security measures we proposed to address any concerns, the high risk of safety and security issues remains.
For the past 111 years, the Women’s Board of Abington Health Foundation has worked diligently to provide this family friendly event for our community. While we are incredibly disappointed that the June Fete Fair and Horse & Pony Show will not take place this year, we respect the Township’s decision and take the safety and security of our community extremely seriously, as this is our top priority.
As always, thank you for your ongoing support of Jefferson Abington Hospital.
About the June Fete
A Women's Board signature event held the second weekend after Memorial Day, the June Fete is an old-fashioned country fair with amusement rides, carnival games, a variety of entertainment, delicious festival food and treats, and vendors for shopping.
About the June Fete Horse & Pony Show
Held all day Saturday, the Horse & Pony Show features fun competition for local equestrians of all ages—spectators welcome!
Fair Hours
Friday, June 7
4 p.m. – Fair entrance gates open
9:30 p.m. – Fair entrance gates close
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
10:00 p.m. – Rides and fair close
Saturday, June 8
11 a.m. – Fair entrance gates open
9:30 p.m. – Fair entrance gates close
10 p.m. – Rides and fair close
Sunday, June 9
12 p.m. – Fair entrance gates open
5:15 p.m. – Fair entrance gates close
6 p.m. – Rides and fair close
June Fete Fairgrounds
June Fete Fairgrounds
2990 Edge Hill Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Marketplace Vendors
Vendor spots for 2024 are sold out. If interested for 2025, please email jfmarketplacechair@gmail.com.
Future of the Fairgrounds
Admission & Details
- $5 per person to enter the fair and the Horse & Pony Show (ages 6 and under are free)
- Credit cards may be used for admission, for amusement ride purchases, and at the refreshment tent. All other booths and activities are cash only.
- Free parking
- ATM available on the fairgrounds
- No smoking or pets permitted
Mega Pass
Unlimited amusement rides all weekend during fair operating hours and free re-entry to the fair.
$50 if purchased on Friday, June 7
$40 if purchased on Saturday, June 8
Daily Ride Specials
Unlimited rides for $30 per person during the following times only.
Saturday, June 8
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 9
12 – 6 p.m.
Ride Tickets
Rides will cost 1–3 tickets each, as posted on each ride.
$2 per ticket
$20 for 12 tickets
$50 for 32 tickets
$100 for 64 tickets
The Durham Fund for Nurse Wellness
All funds raised at The June Fete will support The Durham Fund for Nurse Wellness. The Abington Health Foundation Women’s Board has pledged to raise $100,000 a year for 5 years for this fund, which seeks to address systemic changes within the nursing profession by prioritizing nurse wellness and resilience through initiatives that foster a positive, supportive, and healthy work environment. The Durham Fund supports programs that aim to normalize well-being and improve overall wellness in the workplace.
raised in 2023 supporting Jefferson Abington Hospital
attendees in 2023
History
The June Fete Fair’s humble beginnings took the form of street fairs, lawn fetes, and holiday bazaars held to raise funds for the hospital opening.
Questions?
The June Fete is a registered trademark of the Abington Health Foundation (AHF) Women’s Board and is the broad term representing all its annual fundraising to benefit Jefferson Health – Abington, an expanding regional health organization serving Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. This umbrella of fundraising includes the Women’s Board annual special events, auxiliary fundraising, and vendor contracts, and our trademark event, the June Fete Fair, at the conclusion of each year. The AHF Women’s Board is a nonprofit organization of volunteers in support of Jefferson Abington Hospital. All our proceeds benefit services and programs to meet community and patient needs at Jefferson Abington and Jefferson Lansdale hospitals by supporting medical education, community programs, building expansions, equipment purchases, and patient needs.