Monmouth County Fair Returns

FREEHOLD – Looking for family fun activities this Summer? The Monmouth County Fair is set to return July 24 through 28 with live entertainment, food and more.

The Monmouth County Fair is held at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road in Freehold. Fair hours are:

• 4 to 11 p.m. on July 24 through 26
• 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 27
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 28

General Admission is $10 per adult. Children 12 and under are free. Veterans and active military with ID also enter for free. On Sunday, seniors 65 and older and students with ID are free.

This year, they will be offering half price admission during the first two hours of each day: 4 to 6 p.m. July 24 through 26; and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27 & 28.

“The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, the Monmouth County Park System and the Monmouth County 4-H Association can’t wait to host our residents and visitors at our famous County Fair,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The Fair will have plenty of food, rides and entertainment for all our visitors. Make sure to visit MonmouthCountyFair.com for more information. We can’t wait to see you there!”

The Monmouth County Fair will feature live entertainment, 4-H shows and exhibits, the Park System’s exhibit Manasquan Reservoir – Nature in Your Neighborhood, opening night fireworks (weather permitting), and more.

Experience amazing live performances from acts such as Wallenda Productions Aerial Thrill Show; Butterfly Encounter; Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show; Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy; Mutts Gone Nuts; Robinson’s Racing Pigs; Tommie Turvey’s Stunt Horses & Dogs; and more.

On the main stage, live entertainment will be playing all night long. Enjoy a new performance each day:

• July 24 – The Counterfeiters
• July 25 – Brian Kirk & the Jirks
• July 26 – Super Trans Am
• July 27 – CC & The Boys
• July 28 – Rock It Academy and Magnolia Street String Band

Looking for some thrills? Check out the rides provided by Campy’s Blue Star Amusements. Rides require wristbands. Riders can load credits onto their wristband or purchase an unlimited rides option. (Rides are weather permitting.)

Love baking, gardening, or crafting? The infamous Home and Garden Competition returns once again. Categories include crafts, needlework, art, photography, vegetables, flowers and baked goods. Details for individual categories are available in the Home & Garden Brochure, available online at MonmouthCountyFair.com. Additionally, there will be an on-site native plant flower arranging competition on Friday. After judging, entries will remain on display in the Home & Garden Tent.

“The Monmouth County Fair is a can’t miss event every summer and this year is no different,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra, liaison to the Monmouth County Park System. “The Fair maintains the agricultural nature of a traditional county fair with its Home and Garden Competition, petting farm and 4-H animal shows and exhibits. There is something for everyone to enjoy at the County Fair!”

The Monmouth County Park System’s social media pages will announce upcoming fair contests, offering an opportunity to win admission tickets and more.

The fair is presented by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners in cooperation with the Monmouth County Park System and the Monmouth County 4-H Association.

For the most current information about the fair, visit MonmouthCountyFair.com or call 732-842-4000.