The Monmouth County Fair will be held July 27-31 at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold. Hours are 5-11 p.m. July 27-29; 3-11 p.m. July 30; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 31.
“This is a great opportunity for the whole family to come together and create memories. Parents of younger children are sure to love the Kids’ Zone Rides in our outdoor entertainment area. Fairgoers of all ages will be thrilled by the trapeze act High Flying Pages as it joins returning favorites Bwana Jim and Robinsons’ Racing Pigs. We’re also adding food trucks to our traditional fair food offerings,” said Fair Chair Bill O’Shaughnessy.
Other highlights include acts such as Mutts Gone Nuts, Scott’s Crazy Comedy Magic Show and Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy. There will be opening night fireworks, pie-eating contests, home and garden competitions, a produce stand, and 4-H displays and performances.
Main stage entertainment will include live music from the Amish Outlaws on Wednesday night; Dr. Cheeko on Thursday night; Rockit Count Basie Live on Friday night; Jet Weston and His Atomic Ranch Hands on Saturday night; and The Chuck Lambert Band on Sunday.
This year’s premium fair rides will be provided by Reithoffer Shows once again with a separate Kids Zone Ride area for younger children. Ride wristbands will be available on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday for $25 per person. These wristbands allow fairgoers to enjoy unlimited rides during their session. Tickets for the rides will be available daily.
General admission is $8 per person. Children 12 and under are admitted free at all times. For the most current information about the Monmouth County Fair, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.
