Enter Pie-Eating Contest At Monmouth County Fair July 30

FREEHOLD, NJ — Taste some old-fashioned fun during the pie-eating contest held on Saturday, July 30 during the Monmouth County Fair!

This fun and delicious tradition will once again use pies donated by Wemrock Orchards. Children age 12 and under will compete at 1 p.m. and ages 13 and up at 1:15 p.m. On-site registration for both contests begins 11 a.m. at the Main Stage; space is limited. All participants receive a t-shirt to wear during the competition. Winners take home a trophy.

Held at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold from Wednesday-Sunday, July 27-31, the Fair also offers family fun with 4-H shows & exhibits, rides, entertainment, home and garden competitions, opening night fireworks (weather permitting), and more! Fair hours are 4-11 p.m. on Wednesday-Friday, July 27-29; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday, July 30; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday, July 31.

General admission to the Monmouth County Fair is $8 per adult; children 17 and under are admitted free. On Sunday, seniors 65 and older and active military with card are free. 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.

Be sure to follow the Monmouth County Park System on social media. Upcoming Fair contests will be announced on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, offering an opportunity to win admission tickets and more. For the most current information about the Monmouth County Fair, visit www.MonmouthCountyFair.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.