2026 Monmouth County Fair: Vendor Applications Now Open

FREEHOLD, NJ — Calling all artists, crafters, vendors and more – applications to become a vendor for the 51st Annual Monmouth County Fair are now available.

Held at the East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road, the Monmouth County Fair is the largest, family-oriented, multi-day event held in Monmouth County and the Jersey Shore area each year.

For 2026, dates for the fair are Wednesday, July 22, through Sunday, July 26, officials said.

Vendor selection will begin with lotteries on Wednesday, March 25, for food vendors, and on Thursday, April 16, for exhibitors, crafters and other commercial vendors.

Completed food vendor applications with payment must be received by Friday, March 20, to be included in the lottery drawing.

For additional information and application packets, you can visit the Monmouth County Fair website.

“The Monmouth County 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,” officials said.

“Each year, this event features thrilling rides, live entertainment, Home and Garden Competitions, 4-H shows, exhibits and more.”

For more information about the fair, you can visit the fair website or call 732-842-4000.

For those with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.