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Live Music, Rides, Food And More: See 2023 Passaic County Fair Schedule

Rides, games, live music, a petting zoo, and much more are on the schedule for the annual Passaic County Fair, beginning Aug. 10.

WOODLAND PARK, NJ — It's almost time for the Passaic County Fair! Fireworks, rides, a beer and wine garden, and live music performances will return with the 2023 Fair, running Aug. 10-13 at Garret Mountain Reservation.

The family-friendly event also features animal ambassadors, pony rides, a petting zoo, butterfly exhibits, touch-a-truck, and exhibitions from local 4-H students.

There will be fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as well.

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Here are the hours, and the scheduled music performances:

  • Thursday, Aug. 10 from 6 p.m to 11 p.m.
    • Opening ceremony from 7:30-8 p.m.
    • Music by the Larry Stevens Band from 7-11 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 11 from 6 p.m to 11 p.m.
    • Big Beat Big Band performs from 7-11 p.m.
  • Saturday, Aug. 12 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Back to Rock performs from 3:30-5 p.m.
    • MPACK performs from 6-7:30 p.m.
    • Naughty Humphrey performs from 8-11 p.m.
  • Sunday, Aug. 13 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    • School of Rock performs from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
    • Orquesta Swing Combo performs from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    • Craig Redmond and C-Dreams perform from 9-11 p.m.

The fair is presented by the Passaic County Board of Commissioners and Friends of Passaic County, Inc. Click here to see more.

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