Hillsborough's Rotary Fair 2018 Guide

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Hillsborough Rotary Fair and Business Showcase will be entering its second decade of continuously hosting this beloved community event.

The week-long event is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Hillsborough Promenade, 315 Route 206.

Attendance has averaged 15,000 annually, making it one of Hillsborough’s most popular community events.

The event will once again include a dizzying array of thrill rides, games, food, vendor displays and a special fireworks show are planned.

“The Fair is a perennial favorite for our residents,” stated Greg Burchette, president of the Rotary Club of Hillsborough, “but it is also our most important fundraiser, allowing us to help support a wide range of charitable organizations and causes throughout the year.”

The Rotary Fair features 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 many more.

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.

Sponsored by Petrock’s Bar & Grille, an extensive firework display by Interstate Fireworks will light up Hillsborough skies on Friday evening, Aug. 17, at approximately 10 p.m. (rain date of Saturday, Aug. 18).

(Image via Rotary Club of Hillsborough, NJ)

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