Monmouth County Fair Returns To Freehold This July

MONMOUTH COUNTY - Following its pandemic-related cancellation last year, the Monmouth County Fair is back in 2021 at the East Freehold Showgrounds.

Presented by the Monmouth County Park System, the beloved countywide tradition will feature rides, games, live music, food vendors, fireworks and more.

The fair will take place from July 21 to 25. Daily entertainment includes wildlife shows, balloon twisters, Crunchy the Dinosaur, a BMX stunt show, racing pigs and more. Related: Fair Haven Firemen's Fair Returns This August: Here's When

Admission pricing is as follows:

• $8.00 per person (17 and under FREE)
• $5.00 per person - VIPLY pass advance purchase
• Sunday – Seniors 65 and older and Active Military with ID FREE

Ride wristbands will be available for the following nights:

• Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday - $25
• Friday & Saturday - $30

Parking is free. Here are the daily hours for the fair:

• Wednesday, July 21: 4-11 p.m.
• Thursday, July 22: 4-11 p.m.
• Friday, July 23: 4-11 p.m.
• Saturday , July 24 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Sunday, July 25 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Click here for the full festival schedule.

For general fair information call (732) 842-4000, ext. 4312. Contact Maria Wojciechowski for information about becoming an event sponsor by calling (732) 975-9735 or email maria.wojciechowski@co.monmouth.nj.us.