🎉 When & Where
Dates: Wednesday, July 23 – Sunday, July 27, 2025
Hours:
Wed–Fri: 4 pm–11 pm
Saturday: 11 am–11 pm
Sunday: 11 am–6 pm
Location: East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ
🎟️ Tickets & Admission
Adults: $10
Kids (12 & under): Free
Veterans & Active Military: Free with ID
Seniors (65+) & Students (ID): Free on Sunday
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Half-price entry during first 2 hours each day
Wed–Fri: 4–6 pm
Sat–Sun: 11 am–1 pm
Free parking; security inspections at entrance
🎡 Rides & Games
Reithoffer Shows offers rides ranging from Ferris wheels and carousels to thrilling attractions like Sky Flyer and Zero Gravity
Daily ride wristbands:
Wed, Thu & Sun: ~$30
Fri & Sat: ~$35
Weather permitting—grab early bands or single-ride tokens!
🎶 Entertainment & Activities
This year’s lineup is packed with engaging attractions and performances for all ages:
Main Stage Highlights
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Wed: Yasgur’s Farm (classic rock)
Thu: Mission Dance Band
Fri: Nicole Atkins
Sat: Yellow Brick Road (Elton John tribute)
Sun: Rock It Academy & Jackson Pines
Special Shows & Displays
Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show
Mutts Gone Nuts dog stunts
Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy
Tommie Turvey’s Stunt Horses & Dogs
DAWG Days of Summer (wrestling)
Andrew’s Big Show (comedy & circus)
Wonderzone Dinosaur Zoo
Racing pigs, Wacky Duck Derby, Touch-a-Truck
Extras
Family dance parties, strolling performers (Ocean Ave Stompers, Bluey & Bingo), and Fairy-tale cosplay appearances
🌟 Spotlight Events
Opening night fireworks on Wednesday
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Hot air balloon rides—get in early
Pie‑eating contests: Kids & adults on Sunday
🌿 Exhibits & Competitions
Home & Garden Tent: Baked goods, arts, crafts, flowers & more—plus new entries like Black Jar Honey and live flower arranging contests
4‑H shows & livestock exhibits (livestock, herpetology, small animals)
Living history & nature displays: “Plowing” demos, digital microscopes (“Nature Through a Lens”), butterfly habitats
🍔 Vendors & Food
Over 25 food vendors—cotton candy, corn dogs, vegan options—and local crafts at the “Made in Monmouth” tent. Monmouth County Park System has an interactive display, too
💡 Insider Tips
Arrive early to enjoy discounted entry and secure booth-viewing spots
Check social media (Instagram/Facebook) for contest & ticket giveaways
Stay on-site for evening events, like fireworks and main stage concerts
Sunday’s a great value day—family-friendly, quieter crowds, plus seniors & students free
Why It’s a Must‑Visit
Marking its golden jubilee, the fair weaves tradition and community spirit into five days of pure, nostalgic joy. It’s where families bond, local artisans shine, and summer memories are born. Commissioner Thomas Arnone calls it “the flagship event of the summer”
📞 Need More Info?
Call the Fair Hotline: 732‑842‑4000 ext. 4312
Follow the Monmouth County Park System on social media for contest updates and tips
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, food lover, or nostalgia chaser, the Monmouth County Fair is your summer highlight. See you at Freehold—here’s to fifty years of Ferris-wheeling, pie-eating, music-making, and family magic!
