Andrew Martins, Managing Editor
A decade of summer fun and excitement for the Hillsborough community will be celebrated late next month, as the Rotary Club of Hillsborough gets set to hold its tenth annual Rotary Fair at the Hillsborough Promenade.
The six-day carnival, located at 315 Route 206, attracts about 15,000 people each year and is one of the township’s largest and most popular annual community events. Fair proceeds go directly to support a variety of Hillsborough community organizations and projects.
“Families from all over Central Jersey have made our Fair a must-do family tradition,” Anthony Franchini, president of the Rotary Club of Hillsborough, said. “We are very grateful to the community members who have supported this important fundraiser each year.”
Just as in years past, the fair will feature 21 amusement rides by Majestic Midway Amusements, games by Paladin Amusements, a DJ, a wide selection of food, various displays by area vendors and a petting zoo.
Featured rides include the Himalayan, Bumper Cars, Ring of Fire, Super Shot, Sizzler, Zipper, Carousel, Kite Flyer and others.
This year, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday will be pay-one-price ($30) wristband nights. All proceeds raised at the fair are returned to the community as contributions to local community service organizations.
A fireworks display by Interstate Fireworks, which debuted at the 2014 Fair, will light up the township’s evening skies on Friday, August 18 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Event officials said a rain date of Saturday, August 19 has been set for the display if weather does not cooperate. Petrock’s Bar & Grille is the major firework’s sponsor.
Along with giving neighbors a chance to catch up and have fun, event organizers said the annual Rotary Fair gives local businesses an opportunity to showcase their services and connect directly with customers.
Through the purchase of a $300 sign displayed at the fair throughout the week, or the purchase a $600 tented space that provides an opportunity to meet and talk with attendees, Franchini said businesses can boost their visibility in the township.
“Meeting prospective customers at a highly regarded community event can do a great deal to boost a company’s image and customer base,” he said. “Community members deeply appreciate those businesses that demonstrate their community support through events like this.”
For more information on the upcoming Hillsborough Rotary Fair or how to participate as a vendor, please contact Ken Genco at 908-229-5045, kgenco@att.net, or Anthony Franchini at 908-334-9304, anthony.franchini@td.com.
The Rotary Club of Hillsborough currently has over 40 active members from Hillsborough and surrounding communities. Members include business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
All funds raised by The Rotary Club of Hillsborough are used to support a wide variety of community service organizations and projects. The club meets every Wednesday, at 6:15 pm, at The Landing Restaurant in Hillsborough.
