Attend Middlesex County Fair In August

The Middlesex County Fair will be held at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick from August 6 to August 11 at the following times:

August 6 through August 10 from 5 pm to 11 pm, Saturday, August 11 from 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday, August 12 from 11 am to 7 pm.

The cost is $6 to enter. Parking is free. Seniors 65 and older pay $4, and the cost is $1 for children ages three to 12. Children under 3 may enter for free, as well as anyone who donates blood at the Blood Center of New Jersey truck located at the fair throughout the week.

Fair week will commence on Monday with opening ceremonies led by WNBC-TV meteorologist Chris Cimino, followed by fireworks at 9:15 pm.

Visit the website www.middlesexcountyfair.com for directions, parking information and a full printable schedule of events, entertainment and vendors at the fair. 

Remember to register for some of the following events in advance:

Home Arts:

• Pre-Registration Deadline: July 28
• Entry Day: August 5 from 1 pm to 5 pm
• Visit the fair website (www.middlesexcountyfair.com) or your local library to see the hundreds of classes in 14 divisions to enter, and to obtain an entry form
• There are separate divisions for adults, children (by age) and special participants
• You do not have to live in Middlesex County to enter. Everyone is welcome
• All entries remain on display in the Home Arts building for the duration of the fair
• E-mail questions to homearts@middlesexcountyfair.com
• You may also register (forms will be available) at the fairgrounds when you bring your items on entry day
• More information: http://www.middlesexcountyfair.com/competitions/home-arts

Charity Challenge:

• Non-profit organizations may set up a jug to collect donations at the Charity Challenge table during fair week
• The program is open to all non-profits in Middlesex County that are able to produce an IRS tax-exempt determination letter
• The charity with the most money by Sunday at 6 pm receives an additional $500 from Bonamici, Colletti, Solitario & Tierney CPAs of Spotswood
• Those wishing to enter should write to the Middlesex County Fair Association at P.O. Box 400, Milltown  08850 with the charity name, contact name, phone number, email, and IRS tax-exempt determination letter
• More information and entry form: http://www.middlesexcountyfair.com/news/charity-challenge

King and Queen and Prince and Princess of the Fair Nominations

• Entries must be submitted by August 4
• More information and entry form: http://www.middlesexcountyfair.com/competitions/king-and-queen