Rides, games, entertainment, and so much more! This year's Monmouth County Fair is packed with fun for all ages! The fair runs on the following dates and times: Wednesday-Friday, July 25-27, from 5pm-11pm; Saturday, July 28, from 11am-11pm; and Sunday, July 29, from 11am-6pm. Admission is $7 per person; children 12 and under free; free parking.
Here is just a sampling of what is in store this year:
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- Don't miss opening night excitement with pay-one-price rides, non-stop shows, great food and vendors, and, of course, FIREWORKS, an opening night tradition.
- Animal acts are sure to steal the show this year with newcomers Dock Dogs leaping and swimming for the gold and the return of Fair favorites Robinson's Racing Pigs, the Petting Zoo, Bwana Jim, and Birds of Prey, not to mention three full tents of 4-H animals!
- Main Stage will be rocking Wednesday night as the wildly popular Amish Outlaws perform an 8:30pm and 9:30pm set. Thursday night its local favorite Brian Kirk & the Jirks followed by up and coming country star Jaida Dreyer on Friday. Bon Jovi cover band Slippery When Wet takes the stage Saturday night at 8:30pm and 9:30pm, and Latin rhythm band 3D Ritmo de Vida end the Fair Sunday with performances at 12pm and 1:30pm.
- Extreme sport enthusiasts will be thrilled that we've added the Hell on Wheels BMX Stunt Show and the E3 Skateboarding Stunt Show to this year's Adventure Zone in the Outdoor Entertainment Area. Three shows a night will be offered Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
- Sunday's Auto Zone is more than just the Antique Auto Show. Families will also enjoy the Roadway Obstacle Course, Toy Car Races, and Scavenger Hunt.
- If your children love to help decorate cupcakes and cakes, be sure to enter them in the Home & Garden tent's Children's On-Site Cupcake & Cake Decorating Contests. Visit our Home & Garden page for additional information and a registration form (forms must be received by Friday, July 27).
For more information about this year's Monmouth County Fair, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call (732) 842-4000, ext 4312. The Park System can also be contacted through email at info@monmouthcountyparks.com
