info@monmouthcountyparks.com • 732-842-4000, ext. 4312

EAST FREEHOLD SHOWGROUNDS1500 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ

www.MonmouthCountyFair.com

44 th annual

July 25-29, 2018

MAIN STAGE HIGHLIGHTSThe Monmouth County Board

of Chosen Freeholders welcomes you to the

2018 Monmouth County Fair.Wednesday, July 25Moroccan Sheepherders

Friday, July 27Musicians on a Mission

Saturday, July 28Jimmy Buffet and Friends

Tribute Band

Sunday, July 29ViRAGO Music Celtic Trio

Schedules subject to change

Thursday, July 26The Chuck Lambert Band

(left to right) Gerry P. Scharfenberger, Ph.D; John P. Curley; Thomas A. Arnone, Director; Lillian G. Burry, Deputy Director; and Patrick Impreveduto

Thank you to the Monmouth County Park System and the Monmouth County 4-H Association who work many hours to present a showcase of our deep agrarian roots and the importance of preserving open space to protect our nat-ural resources, maintain farming, and provide recreation. Stop by the Monmouth County Government tent and Touch-A-Truck to get information about elections, health, libraries, veterans services, workforce development, law enforcement and other county services.

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS FIREWORKS 9:15 p.m. ……………………….................................................................................................Over Fairgrounds

MAIN STAGE/ENTERTAINMENT8:15–9 p.m. & 9:30-10:15 p.m. .................. Moroccan Sheepherders .............................................. Main Stage6:15 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. ....................................Hilby German Juggler ...................................... Food Vendor Area

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM TENT5–11 p.m. ....”Parks for Every Season”

HOME AND GARDEN TENT DEMONSTRATIONS AND EXHIBITORS5–11 p.m. ............................................................................................................................ Master Gardeners5–11 p.m. ..............................................................................................Central Jersey Beekeepers Association5–11 p.m. ............................................................................................................................Deep Cut Gardens5:30–10 p.m. ..................................................... Pottery Demonstrations presented by the Creative Arts Center6–9 p.m. .........................................................Quilting Demonstration presented by the Molly Pitcher Stitchers

LIVING HISTORY TENT5:30–6:30 p.m. ............................................................................................. Preparing Firewood for the Stove6–8 p.m. .............................................................................................Crochet and Lacemaking Demonstration7–8 p.m. ........................................................................................................Making Sauerkraut in the 1890s8–10 p.m. .................................................................................................................. Jugtown Mountain Band

AGRICULTURAL TENT5–10 p.m. .... FFA Farm Stand selling Jersey Fresh produce donated by local farmers

Fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. All proceeds support the Monmouth County FFA programs. Learn about careers in Agriculture. Play Guess the Vegetable Game. Monmouth County Board of Agriculture Info. Booth

MONMOUTH COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION/ GROWN IN MONMOUTH TENT

5–11 p.m. ....Culinary Arts and Floral Arranging DemonstrationsTry your luck at the Grown in Monmouth Prize Wheel.

SHOW RINGS5:30 p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; 10:15 p.m. ................. Robinson’s Racing Pigs ............................................. Show Ring 16:30 p.m.; 7:45 p.m.; 9:45 p.m. ........................ Hell on Wheels ................................................... Show Ring 17 p.m. ....................... Monmouth County Firefighter’s Assoc. Hose and Ladder Competition ........... Show Ring 2

BWANA JIM TENT5:45 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 10 p.m. ................................................................................ Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA5:15 p.m.; 6:45 p.m. .............................................................................................................. Mutts Gone Nuts6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. ..................................................................................................Wheel of Destiny

4-H TENTS6:30–7 p.m. .......................................... 4-H Cloverbud Court Ceremony .....................................4-H Show Tent7–8 p.m. .............................................. 4-H Teen Ambassador Ceremony ....................................4-H Show Tent7–9 p.m. ..................................................... 4-H Model Horse Show........................................... 4-H Horse Tent9–11 p.m. .......................................Performance by Devon Alana and Band ...............................4-H Show Tent

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 • FAIR HOURS 5-11 p.m.

All Fair DaysMutts Gone Nuts

All Fair Days B16 Red Robo Car

All Fair Days Touch-a-Truck

All Fair Days Hilby German Juggler

All Fair Days Hell on Wheels

All Fair DaysRobinson’s Racing Pigs

• Ride Wristbands Available Every Night• Sunday - Seniors 65 and older and Active Military with ID Enter FREE!

All Fair DaysBwana Jim’s Wildlife Show

All Fair Days Wheel of Destiny

MAIN STAGE/ENTERTAINMENT5:30-6:30 p.m. ............................................. NJ Circus Camp Show ................................................ Main Stage8:30-9:15 p.m. & 9:30-10:15 p.m. ............... Musicians on a Mission ............................................... Main Stage6:15 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. ....................................Hilby German Juggler ...................................... Food Vendor Area

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM TENT5–11 p.m. ....”Parks for Every Season”

HOME AND GARDEN TENT DEMONSTRATIONS AND EXHIBITORS5–11 p.m. ............................................................................................................................ Master Gardeners5–11 p.m. ..............................................................................................Central Jersey Beekeepers Association5–11 p.m. ............................................................................................................................Deep Cut Gardens5:30–10 p.m. ..................................................... Pottery Demonstrations presented by the Creative Arts Center6–10 p.m. ...................................................................................................................Deep Cut Bonsai Society6–10 p.m. ..................................................Table Loom Demonstration presented by the Shore Fiber Arts Guild

LIVING HISTORY TENT5:30–6:30 p.m. .................................................................................................. Woodworking Demonstration7–8:30 p.m. ........................................................................................................... 1890s Quick Bread Recipes7:30–8:30 p.m. ................................................................................................... Woodworking Demonstration8–10 p.m. .....................................................................................................................O’B Joyful Sing-a-Long

AGRICULTURAL TENT5–10 p.m. ....FFA Farm Stand selling Jersey Fresh produce donated by local farmers

Fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. All proceeds support the Monmouth County FFA programs. Learn about careers in Agriculture. Play Guess the Vegetable Game. Monmouth County Board of Agriculture Info. Booth

MONMOUTH COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION/ GROWN IN MONMOUTH TENT

5–11 p.m. ....Culinary Arts and Floral Arranging DemonstrationsTry your luck at the Grown in Monmouth Prize Wheel.

SHOW RINGS5:30 p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; 10 p.m. ...................... Robinson’s Racing Pigs ............................................. Show Ring 16:30 p.m.; 8:15 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. ........................ Hell on Wheels ................................................... Show Ring 15–6:30 p.m. .......................................4-H Fun Show and Costume Contest .................................... Show Ring 29–10 p.m. ................................................4-H Parade of Horse Breeds .......................................... Show Ring 2

BWANA JIM TENT5:45 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 10 p.m. ................................................................................ Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA5:15 p.m.; 6:45 p.m.; 9 p.m. .................................................................................................. Mutts Gone Nuts6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. ..................................................................................................Wheel of Destiny

4-H TENTS5–6 p.m. ........................................................... 4-H Goat Show .......................................... 4-H Livestock Tent5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6:30-7:30 p.m. ..............4-H Talks and Demonstrations ......................................4-H Show Tent7–8 p.m. ......................................................... 4-H Poultry Show.......................................... 4-H Livestock Tent7:30–8:30 p.m. .....................................4-H Herpetology Demonstration ....................................4-H Show Tent7:30–9 p.m. ....................................4-H Livestock Grooming Demonstration ......................... 4-H Livestock Tent9–11 p.m. ....................................... Performance by Justin and Alina Music ..............................4-H Show Tent

FRIDAY, JULY 27 • FAIR HOURS 5-11 p.m.MAIN STAGE/ENTERTAINMENT

8:30-9:15 p.m. & 9:30-10:15 p.m. ..............The Chuck Lambert Band .............................................. Main Stage6:15 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. ....................................Hilby German Juggler ...................................... Food Vendor Area

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM TENT5–11 p.m. ....”Parks for Every Season”

HOME AND GARDEN TENT DEMONSTRATIONS AND EXHIBITORS5–11 p.m. ............................................................................................................................ Master Gardeners5–11 p.m. ..............................................................................................Central Jersey Beekeepers Association5–11 p.m. ............................................................................................................................Deep Cut Gardens5:30–10 p.m. ..................................................... Pottery Demonstrations presented by the Creative Arts Center6–10 p.m. ...................................................................................................................Deep Cut Bonsai Society8–10 p.m. ............................................................................Shibori Indigo Dying presented by Kate Eggleston

LIVING HISTORY TENT5:30–6:30 p.m. ............................................................................................................The Importance of Eggs7–9 p.m. ....................................................................................... Old Time Music – Larry Moser/Mary Nagen8–9 p.m. ................................................................................................................... Smoked and Salted Meat8–10 p.m. ...............................................................................................Spinning and Knitting Demonstration

AGRICULTURAL TENT5–10 p.m. ....FFA Farm Stand selling Jersey Fresh produce donated by local farmers

Fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. All proceeds support the Monmouth County FFA programs. Learn about careers in Agriculture. Play Guess the Vegetable Game. Monmouth County Board of Agriculture Info. Booth

MONMOUTH COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION/ GROWN IN MONMOUTH TENT

5–11 p.m. ....Culinary Arts and Floral Arranging DemonstrationsTry your luck at the Grown in Monmouth Prize Wheel.

SHOW RINGS5:30 p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; 10 p.m. ...................... Robinson’s Racing Pigs ............................................. Show Ring 16:30 p.m.; 8:15 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. ........................ Hell on Wheels ................................................... Show Ring 15:30-6:30 p.m.; 7-8:30 p.m. ................4-H Horsemanship Demonstration ..................................... Show Ring 29–10 p.m. ................................................4-H Parade of Horse Breeds .......................................... Show Ring 2

BWANA JIM TENT5:45 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 10 p.m. ................................................................................ Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA5:15 p.m.; 6:45 p.m.; 9 p.m. .................................................................................................. Mutts Gone Nuts6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. ..................................................................................................Wheel of Destiny

4-H TENTS6–6:30 p.m. ............................4-H Open Youth Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest .......................4-H Show Tent6:30–7 p.m. ........................................4-H Open Youth Pie Eating Contest ...................................4-H Show Tent7–7:30 p.m. .................................4-H Open Youth Potato Sack Racing Contest ............................4-H Show Tent7:30–8:30 p.m. ....................................4-H Small Animal Demonstration ..................................4-H Show Tent7:30–9:30 p.m. ....................................... 4-H Livestock Demonstration ................................. 4-H Livestock Tent9–11 p.m. ...............................................4-H Music and Entertainment .......................................4-H Show Tent

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4-H TENTS4–5 p.m. ...................................... Marital Arts by Capoeira Sol Nascente USA.............................4-H Show Tent5–6 p.m. ..............................................4-H Small Animal Demonstration ....................................4-H Show Tent5–6 p.m. ................................................4-H Sheep and Livestock Show ............................... 4-H Livestock Tent6-7 p.m.; 7-8:30 p.m. .............................4-H Talks and Demonstrations ......................................4-H Show Tent7:30–9 p.m. ............................................ 4-H Livestock Demonstration ................................. 4-H Livestock Tent9–11 p.m. ............................................Performance by Music University ....................................4-H Show Tent

MAIN STAGE/ENTERTAINMENT12–12:45 p.m.; 1:45–2:15 p.m. .................. ViRAGO Music Celtic Trio .............................................. Main Stage1–1:15 p.m. ............................................Children’s Pie Eating Contest ........................................... Main Stage1:15–1:30 p.m. .......................................... Adult Pie Eating Contest............................................... Main Stage4–4:15 p.m. ............................................ Funny Factory Clown Parade ........................................... Main Stage4:15–5 p.m. .....................................................Magic Wow Show .................................................... Main Stage11:45 p.m.; 1:45 p.m.; 3:45 p.m. .................Hilby German Juggler ...................................... Food Vendor Area

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM TENT11 a.m.–6 p.m. ....”Parks for Every Season”

HOME AND GARDEN TENT DEMONSTRATIONS AND EXHIBITORS11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ............................................................................................................. Master Gardeners11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ...............................................................................Central Jersey Beekeepers Association11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ............................................................................................................. Deep Cut Gardens11 a.m.–5 p.m. ................................................ Pottery Demonstrations presented by the Creative Arts Center11 a.m.–5 p.m. ............Woodturning Demonstration presented by the Atlantic Shore Woodturners Association

LIVING HISTORY TENT11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ..............................................................................................Making Farmer’s Cheese1-1:45 p.m.; 2:15-3 p.m .................................................................................................Chorus of the Atlantic2–4 p.m. .............................................................................................................. Rug Hooking Demonstration4–4:30 p.m. .........................................................................................................................Ice Cream Making5–5:30 p.m. .......................................................................................................... Cow Milking Demonstration

AGRICULTURAL TENT11 a.m.–6 p.m. ....FFA Farm Stand selling Jersey Fresh produce donated by local farmers Fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. All proceeds support the Monmouth County FFA programs.

Learn about careers in Agriculture. Play Guess the Vegetable Game. Monmouth County Board of Agriculture Info. Booth

MONMOUTH COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION/ GROWN IN MONMOUTH TENT

11 a.m.–6 p.m. ....Culinary Arts and Floral Arranging DemonstrationsTry your luck at the Grown in Monmouth Prize Wheel.

Continued...

SUNDAY, JULY 29 • FAIR HOURS 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 • FAIR HOURS 3-11 p.m.(Cont.) MAIN STAGE/ENTERTAINMENT

4:15–5 p.m. ..................................................... Super Star Show .................................................... Main Stage8:15–9 p.m. & 9:30–10:15 p.m. ........Jimmy Buffet & Friends Tribute Band ..................................... Main Stage3:45 p.m.; 6:15 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. ...................Hilby German Juggler ...................................... Food Vendor Area

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM TENT3–11 p.m. ....”Parks for Every Season”

HOME AND GARDEN TENT DEMONSTRATIONS AND EXHIBITORS3–11 p.m. ............................................................................................................................ Master Gardeners3–11 p.m. ..............................................................................................Central Jersey Beekeepers Association3–11 p.m. ............................................................................................................................Deep Cut Gardens3–5 p.m. . ...............................................................Watercolor Demonstration presented by MaryAnn Goodwin3:30–10 p.m. ..................................................... Pottery Demonstrations presented by the Creative Arts Center5–8 p.m. ................................................................Traditional Rug Hooking Demonstration presented by ATHA5:30–10:30 p.m. ............Woodturning Demonstration presented by the Atlantic Shore Woodturners Association

LIVING HISTORY TENT3:30–4:30 p.m. ................................................................................................The History Behind Yeast Bread4-5 p.m.; 6-7 p.m. ...................................................................................................... Wood Carving Essentials5–5:30 p.m. ..................................................................................................................................Cow Milking7–9 p.m. ................................................................................................................... Canning for Preservation8–10 p.m. ..............................................................................................................Banjo Music – Chuck Winch

AGRICULTURAL TENT3–10 p.m. ....FFA Farm Stand selling Jersey Fresh produce donated by local farmers

Fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. All proceeds support the Monmouth County FFA programs. Learn about careers in Agriculture. Play Guess the Vegetable Game. Monmouth County Board of Agriculture Info. Booth

MONMOUTH COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION/ GROWN IN MONMOUTH TENT

3–11 p.m. ....Culinary Arts & Floral Arranging DemonstrationsTry your luck at the Grown in Monmouth Prize Wheel.

SHOW RINGS3:15 p.m.; 4:45 p.m.; 7:45 p.m.; 10 p.m. ...... Robinson’s Racing Pigs ............................................. Show Ring 14 p.m.; 6:15 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. ............................. Hell on Wheels ................................................... Show Ring 15:30 p.m.; 7 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. ............................. Sheep Herding ................................................... Show Ring 13-3:45 p.m.; 5-6 p.m.; 8-9 p.m. ...Tara Jones Pieceful Solutions Riding & Training ............................ Show Ring 24-5 p.m.; 7-8 p.m. ...............................4-H Horsemanship Demonstration ..................................... Show Ring 2

BWANA JIM TENT3:30 p.m.; 5:45 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 10 p.m. ................................................................ Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA3:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. .................................................................................Wheel of Destiny5:15 p.m.; 6:45 p.m.; 9 p.m. .................................................................................................. Mutts Gone Nuts

SATURDAY, JULY 28 • FAIR HOURS 3-11 p.m.

FOOD VENDORS Angelotti’s ........................................................ 5Aunt LaLa’s .................................................... S6Becker Family Enterprises ................................. 5Buzzetta’s ........................................................ 5Carnival Cater .................................................. 5Carnival Concessions ...................................... S9Chilangos ......................................................... 5D&D ............................................................... S4Dellano’s ......................................................... 5DRJ .................................................................. 5Empanada Guy ................................................ 6Freehold Jersey Freeze ................................... S5G&L ................................................................. 5Goldy’s .........................................................S10Gourmet Barbeque ........................................... 5Gyros to Go ...................................................... 6John & Debbie O’s.......................................... S7Max’s ............................................................... 6Michael’s ......................................................... 5Mister Softee .................................................. S8Nok’s Thai ........................................................ 5Sweet Treats ................................................... S3Tasty Trolley ..................................................... 5Tony’s ............................................................ S1Wild Bill’s Soda .............................................. S2Zeus ................................................................. 5

VENDORS & EXHIBITORSAmazing Grace Mission .................................... 1Bankers Life ..................................................... 1Barbizon of Red Bank ....................................... 3Bath Bombs Baby ............................................. 2Bath Fitter ........................................................ 3Bath Planet .................................................... E8Breakthrough Wellness Center .......................... 2Brock Farms ................................................... E3Caruso Foot & Ankle ......................................... 2Castle “The Window People” ............................ 4Central Jersey Animal Hospital ......................... 1 Central Jersey Equipment ............................... E2Central Smiles .................................................. 4Convention of States Project NJ ......................... 4Corbin Electrical Services .................................. 4

Country Fresh Foods ......................................... 1Covered Bridge Chiropractic Center ................... 3East Coast Diving Center ................................... 2Emma’s Fine Designs ....................................... 3Eric Fasano Agency - Farmer’s Insurance ........... 2Fanatic Frames ................................................. 1Fast Lane Distributors ....................................... 1Freehold Soil Conservation District .................... 4Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore.......................... 4 Goldfish Swim School ....................................... 1Goldnik ............................................................ 3Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County....... 3Harter Equipment ........................................... E5Heather’s Henna Tattoos................................... 4The Hungry Puppy............................................ 3iPlay America ................................................... 3J&M Stern Sports .............................................. 2Jersey Shore Aquarium Society ......................... 2Jersey Strong ................................................... 3Jian Yun Chen .................................................. 4Kira-Michael Gems ........................................... 2Little House Candles ....................................... E1Luxury Bath NJPA ............................................. 3Monmouth County Democrats ........................... 1Monmouth County Republican Committee ......... 4New Jersey Libertarian Party ............................ 4New York Life Insurance Company .................... 4NJ Reentry Corporation .................................... 1NJ Spine & Wellness ......................................... 4NJ Superior Court - Monmouth Vicinage ............ 1Paws Pet Boutique ............................................ 4Pete Airbrush ................................................... 4Popcorn for the People ................................... E6Puppets ‘N’ Strings & Things ............................ 1Renewal by Andersen ..................................... E4Scentsy - Just be Wickless ................................. 1Sky Zone Trampoline Park ................................ 4Soldier Solutions .............................................. 2Sunfoundry ...................................................... 2T-Mobile ......................................................... E7The Tooth Fairy ................................................ 2Visual Details/Face Painting Designs ................ 3Walter Danley Electrical Contracting ................. 3

(Cont.)

SUNDAY, JULY 29 • FAIR HOURS 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

An assortment of products made in Monmouth County will be on sale daily and will include unique household and decorative

items, jewelry, specialty foods and pet accessories.

Please stop by to support our county businesses and shop local!

Learn about this new and exciting program designed to help retain and grow the County’s Agricultural industry. See culinary arts and floral arranging demonstrations. Search for agricultural

products on the Searchable Online Directory (SOD).

Made in Monmouth and Grown in Monmouth are sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

For more information about these programs, please call 732-431-7470 or visit www.madeinmonmouth.com or www.growninmonmouth.com

ALL FAIR DAYSPLAN TO STOP BY THE

MONMOUTH COUNTY TENT located near the Fair entrance.

SHOW RINGS11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.; 4 p.m. ................ Sheep Herding ................................................... Show Ring 112:15 p.m.; 4:45 p.m. ....................................... Hell on Wheels ................................................... Show Ring 11:45 p.m.; 3:15 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. .................. Robinson’s Racing Pigs ............................................. Show Ring 12–4 p m. .......................................SPUR Therapeutic Invitational Horse Show ............................... Show Ring 2

BWANA JIM TENT12:30 p.m.; 2 p.m.; 3:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. ............................................................... Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA11:15 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 2:15 p.m.; 5 p.m. ..............................................................................Wheel of Destiny 12 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. ................................................................................................ Mutts Gone Nuts

4-H TENTS11–11:30 a.m. .................................4-H Open Youth Pet Show Registration ................................4-H Show Tent11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ....................... 4-H Open Youth Pet Show (no dogs)..................................4-H Show Tent1:30–2 p.m. ..........................................4-H Herpetology Demonstration ....................................4-H Show Tent2–2:30 p.m. ................................................4-H Largest Egg Contest ..................................... 4-H Livestock Tent3–4 p.m. ........................................................ 4-H S.E.T Showcase ..............................................4-H Show Tent3–5 p.m. ..................................... 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Competition ..................... 4-H Livestock Tent4–5 p.m. ................................................4-H Talks and Demonstrations .....................................4-H Show Tent

Sunday, October 14, 201811 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thompson ParkNewman Springs Road (Rt. 520), Lincroft

FEATURING: Strut Your Mutt Doggie Costume Contest • Wagon RidesScarecrow Contest • Pumpkin Painting • Entertainment

Explore Your Natural World and GardensRides • Kids Races • Food Vendors • CeramicsPottery Demonstrations • Archery • Canoeing

Cross-Country Skiing • Climbing Wall • Dash for CashPie Eating Contest • Golf and much more!

For more Information on the Pie Eating Contest, call

732-542-1642, ext. 26.•

For more Information on the Scarecrow Contest, call

732-872-2670, ext. 225.•

For information on the Strut Your Mutt Costume Contest sponsored by the

Friends of the Parks, call 732-975-9735.

• For additional information

on the event, call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.

www.MonmouthCountyParks.com.

Thompson Park Day

Saturday, September 15, 2018

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth

A celebration of all things water. Activities include:

Fishing & Crabbing • Kayaking • Kite Flying • Seining Sandcastle Building • Shelling • Arts & Crafts Sand Casting • Beach Volleyball • Food & Music And so much more!

Admission is free; some activities have a fee.

Parking is at the Belford Ferry Terminal located at the northern end of Main Street in Belford. Shuttle buses will be available to transport visitors.

More information? Visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.

“Thank you to our 2018 Monmouth County Fair Sponsors”

CARUSOF o o t & A n k l e , L L C

www.carusofootandankle.com732-366-9866

Monmouth County Board of Chosen FreeholdersMonmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners

www.MonmouthCountyParks.com • info@MonmouthCountyParks.com732-842-4000, ext. 4312

Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch, offers everything needed to enjoy a day at the beach during the summer months: snack bar, sheltered eating areas, volleyball area, outdoor showers and changing areas, and areas for surfing. The site also offers a skateplex and an inclusive playground. Lifeguards are on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day. Both daily and seasonal passes are available.

Tee off at a county course! With eight Park System golf courses at six locations throughout the county, golfers are sure to find one to suit their level of play. Hominy Hill Golf Course in Colts Neck is perfect for golfers looking for a challenge while Bel-Aire’s executive style courses are great for a quick round. Other golf

courses are Charleston Springs in Millstone, Howell Park in Howell, Pine Brook in Manalapan, and Shark River in Neptune.

Spend the night under the stars at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold! This family-friendly campground offers playgrounds, trails, fishing and boating. Rowboats, canoes and paddleboats can be rented at the park’s lake. Most Saturday evenings throughout the summer, campers are invited to enjoy family-friendly fun such as stories, games and tasty treats during the park’s Campfire Programs. Call 732-462-7286 for more information or to make reservations.

For more information about these offerings, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com.