Presented by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners:
Director Thomas A. Arnone • Deputy Director Dominick “Nick” DiRocco
Susan M. Kiley •  Ross F. Licitra • Erik Anderson

• General Admission: $10.00, Children 12 and under enter FREE
  • Veterans & Active Military with ID enter FREE
  • On Sunday, seniors 65 and older and students with ID are free.
  • HALF PRICE entry the first 2 hours each day
    (4-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday & Sunday)

• Free Parking
• All persons and bags are subject to a security inspection upon entry into Fairgrounds.
• Pets are NOT permitted on the Fairgrounds.
• Smoking and/or vaping are NOT permitted on the Fairgrounds.

For general Fair information, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.

Vendor Information

Rides by Reithoffer Shows

Ride Wristbands Available Daily

Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: $30.00

Friday & Saturday: $35.00

Please note that rides are weather permitting.
See additional ride information.

Daily Attractions

• The Soaring Buccaneers in High Seas Hullabaloo!
• Andrew’s Big Show
• Bwana Jim Wildlife Show
• DAWG Pro Wrestling
• Fam Jam Family Dance Parties
• John Higby, The YO-YO Guy
• NJ Fire Museum Display
• Robinson’s Racing Pigs
• Touch-a-Truck
• Wonderzone Dinosaur Zoo
• 4-H Shows & Exhibits
• Living History Displays
• Home & Garden Demonstrations & Displays
• Grown in Monmouth
• Monmouth County Park System Interactive Display
• Commercial Vendors
• Delicious Food Vendors

Wednesday, July 22 from 4-11 p.m.

• MonmouthNJ 250 Patriotic Celebration at 6 p.m.
• Monmouth County Firefighter’s Competition at 7 p.m.
• Red Dirt Revolution (Country) at 8:15 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. on the Main Stage
• Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting)
• See Wednesday’s detailed schedule.

Thursday, July 23 from 4-11 p.m. 

• THE FUMOS (Funk) from 8:30–10 p.m. on the Main Stage
• SPUR Disability Awareness from 4–7 p.m.
• See Thursday’s detailed schedule.

Friday, July 24 from 4-11 p.m.  

• On-Site Native Plant Flower Arranging Competition hosted By NPSNJ at 7 p.m. Details in our Home & Garden Brochure.
• MUSHMOUTH (Classic Rock) from 8:30–10 p.m. on the Main Stage
• See Friday’s detailed schedule.

Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.  

• Black Jar Honey Competition Judging at 2 p.m. in the Home & Garden Tent
• Dark City Strings (Bluegrass) from 2:30–3:30 p.m. on the Main Stage
• The Ultimate Queen Celebration (Tribute) from 8:30-10 p.m. on the Main Stage
• See Saturday’s detailed schedule.

Sunday, July 26 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Pie Eating Contest
  • Children at 12:30 p.m.
  • Adults at 12:45 p.m.
• Rockit Academy from 2–2:45 p.m. on the Main Stage
• Funny Factory Clown Band at 4 p.m.
• Ocean Avenue Stompers from 4:30–5:30 p.m. on the Main Stage
• See Sunday’s detailed schedule.

See Complete Fair Schedule. | See Map of Fairgrounds.

Main Stage

The Ultimate Queen Celebration – Queen Tribute Band

Wednesday, July 22 – Red Dirt Revolution from 8:15-9 p.m. & 9:30-10:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 23 – THE FUMOS from 8:30-10 p.m.

Friday, July 24 – MUSHMOUTH from 8:30-10 p.m.

Saturday, July 25 – Dark City Strings from 2-3:30 p.m. & The Ultimate Queen Celebration from 8:30-10 p.m.

Sunday, July 26 – Ocean Avenue Stompers from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Home & Garden Competition

 

It’s time to start planning your entry into the 2026 Home & Garden Competition!

See our 2026 winners!

See our 2026 Home & Garden Competition Brochure.

Monmouth County Fair Sponsorship Opportunities

Promote your business while giving back to your community during the biggest outdoor summer event in Monmouth County (avg. 90,000 fairgoers).

Discover how to become a sponsor and the opportunities your sponsorship will provide.

Event Sponsored by:

   

 Monmouth County Fair