Wagon Rides, Live Music & More Planned For Walnford Day In Upper Freehold

UPPER FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Park System will host Walnford Day on Sunday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Walnford in Upper Freehold.

This family-friendly event offers visitors the chance to:

• Explore this historic site
• See the site's 19^th-century gristmill in action
• Tour the elegant Waln family home
• View historical demonstrations and displays
• Go on a wagon ride. (Please note wagon rides are offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

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Visitors can also enjoy live music performed by the Magnolia Street String Band from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., park system officials said.

Other highlights include puppet making, the Nature on the Move van, and the MonmouthNJ 250 Truck. This year’s event will also feature a pair of food vendors.

Admission and parking are free. For more information about Walnford Day or the Monmouth County Park System, you can visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000.

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