'Made In Monmouth' Craft Fair Sunday In Manalapan

MANALAPAN, NJ — If you are looking for artisan crafts to give as gifts for the holiday season, and want to support small businesses, consider the annual "Mini Made in Monmouth" shopping event, which will be held this Sunday, Dec. 8 in Manalapan.

The fair will go from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Covered Bridge Ballroom at 1 Amberly Drive, Manalapan.

“Holiday shoppers can come and support more than 80 local vendors from around Monmouth County,” said Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Economic Development. “All of the vendors’ products and goods are made right here in Monmouth County. I cannot think of a better way to kick off the holiday season then supporting local businesses.”

Mini Made in Monmouth is organized by the Grow Monmouth team within the County’s Division of Economic Development. The Division organizes this event to allow small businesses the opportunity to showcase their products that are crafted and created locally.

The event is free to both vendors and visitors to encourage residents and visitors to shop local. Products that will be available to purchase include home décor, jewelry, ornaments, wine, chocolates, baked goods and much more.

Each year, the Grow Monmouth team meets with hundreds of business and provides services that help local businesses grow and prosper. The Made in Monmouth and Grown in Monmouth programs are significant public-private initiatives design to encourage consumers to buy things that are made and grown locally in Monmouth County.

For more information about Mini Made in Monmouth, call the Division of Economic Development at 732-431-7470 or go to www.madeinmonmouth.com.