35th Annual Monmouth County Fair

East Freehold Park, Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ

July 22-26, 2009
Wed, Thu & Fri: 5pm-11pm, Saturday: 11am-11pm, Sunday: 11am-6pm

Opening Night Fireworks: 9:15pm (weather permitting)
4-H Events ? Animal Shows & Exhibits ? Rides & Amusements
Free stage Entertainment ? Lumberjack Shows ? Racing Pigs
Kids Races ? Home& Garden Competition ? BBQ Competition

Admission: $7.00 ? Ages 12 & under admitted Free
Free Parking

Wednesday, July 22, 5pm-11pm
Opening Night & Motor Sports Night
autographs by Kory Rabenold
Fireworks (weather permitting)
Pay one price for rides: $18.00 wristbands 5pm-10pm (weather permitting)
The Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch-bagpipe band- Main Stage

Thursday, July 23, 5pm-11pm
Circus Night
Pay one price for rides: $18.00 wristbands 5pm-10pm (weather permitting)
Expect the Impossible with Mark Nizer – Main Stage

Friday, July 24, 5pm-11pm
Circus Night
Barbecue Competition begins
Chuck Lambert Band-blues-Outdoor Entertainment Area
Josh Tanner – A Premier Springsteen Tribute – Main Stage

Saturday, July 25, 11am-11pm
Children’s Day
Kids Races ? BBQ Competition Judged
Total Soul -R&B,Soul & Classic Disco- Main Stage

Sunday, July 26, 11am-6pm
Seniors Day
Free admission for senior citizens (65 &up) ? Antique Auto Show
Pay one price for rides: $18.00 wristbands 11am-5pm (weather permitting)
The Colts Neck Swing Band – Main Stage

Home & Garden Competition & Exhibits
A “Taste” of what’s going on: Baked Goods, Honey, Needlework, Flowers, Vegetables, Artwork, Crafts

All children entering competitions receive participation ribbons.
Competition & exhibition information: 732-842-4000 ext 4217 or info@monmouthcountyparks.com

NOTE: New for 2009
All competition entries are to be
picked up Monday, July 27, 8am – 7pm
at the Home & Garden tent

Amateur Photography Competition
“Scenic Images in Monmouth County”
Take current photos of the picturesque scenic beauty of Monmouth County
Photography – black & white, hand-tinted and color
Computer generated art
Bring your work to the Showgrounds on
Sunday, July 19, 10am-3pm or Monday, July 20, 9am-12 noon

Arts & Crafts Competition
Entries accepted Sunday, July 19, 10 am-3 pm or Monday, July 20, 9 am-12 noon.
Judging begins Monday, July 20 at noon

Senior Center & Adult Day Program Competition
Pre-registration required. Entries accepted Tuesday, July 21, 9am-12 noon.
Information: 732-460-1167 ext 24

Gardeners Day
Entries accepted Friday, July 24, 8am-11am. Judging begins at noon.

Bakers Day
Entries accepted Saturday, July 25, 8am-11am.
2nd Annual Children’s Pie Eating Contest
(Up to age 12) Sunday, July 26, 12:45 pm
6th Annual Adult Pie Eating Contest
(Ages 13 &up) Sunday, July 26, 1:00 pm
Same day registration for both contests takes place in the Home & Garden tent at 11 am.

Senior Citizen’s Day
(Ages 65 & up) Sunday, July 26. Free admission for senior citizens.

Fair questions can be emailed to info@monmouthcountyparks.com or call
(732) 842-4000 ext 4312 during normal business hours
Organized & Presented by the Monmouth County Park System
& Monmouth County 4-H Association