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Weekend at Poricy Park! Middletown, NJ

Have a fun weekend at Poricy Park, 5/2 and 5/3 - Car Show, Weekend in Old Monmouth and Spring Plant Sale.

Weekend In Old Monmouth - Murray Farmhouse & Barn Open

FREE EVENT - Explore the 1770’s historic Murray farmhouse and barn as one of the many important sites open for this celebration of Monmouth County history. The life of Monmouth Militia patriot, Joseph Murray and his family will be showcased with activities such as Colonial children’s games, womanly arts, cooking over an open hearth, tours of the authentic 18th century farmhouse and barn.

Saturday, May 2nd, 10am-5pm & Sunday, May 3rd, 12pm-5pm

People’s Choice Car Show - Free to the General Public

Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 11am-4pm

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What to see:

    • Displays from New Car Dealers from Middletown and neighboring towns
    • Antique tractor display
    • Exhibits of Cars of the Decades: 1900-2000 (Rain Date Sunday)
    • People’s Choice Awards each day at 3:00 PM

Car Exhibitors should contact the Nature Center (732-842-5966) or visit www.PoricyPark.org for sign up sheets ($15 per vehicle, free for tractors). Thank you to Benefactor Sponsors Buhler Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (Hazlet) and Straub Buick GMC (Keyport).

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Fun for the whole family, all ages!

Spring Plant Sale - Green Thumbs

Spring into gardening this year and purchase some of your seedlings at the Murray farmstead. Offerings include simple plants that would have been common to Rebecca Murray such as tomatoes, peppers and herbs. Tour the colonial kitchen garden while shopping and learn about the various plant combinations and more fun facts. First come first served – prices vary.

Saturday, May 2nd, 10am-5pm & Sunday, May 3rd, 12pm-5pm

Located at 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown, NJ, Poricy Park Conservancy is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. Visit www.PoricyPark.org for details.

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