5 Reasons to Visit the Middlesex County Fair Day after Day
The 88th annual Middlesex County Fair is returning Aug. 3-9 with some new features and old favorites in keeping with its title as the second-largest fair in New Jersey.
Around 85,000 people attend or participate in the fair each year, so organizers have made easier to enjoy everything each day has to offer with multi-day tickets. The week-long admission ticket gives you TWO DAYS OF ADMISSION FREE. It's only available online, so click here to order now. They also offer daily admission tickets.
Early bird pricing is also available through Aug. 2.
The schedule is so packed with fun, you'll find so many reasons to come back for more. Here are our six favorites:
1) Night after night of great musical performances. After the Reign is back again with country music on Saturday night, while the Bon Poison band will be taking the main stage on Friday night. Also scheduled are:
Monday: Mail Order Bride
Tuesday: Elvis Tribute Band
Wednesday: Almost Journey
Thursday: Bryan Ruby
Sunday: Productionz DJ
2) Enjoy the new Red, White & Brew Beer Garden, hosted by North Brunswick PBA 160. Complete with beers on tap, awesome music, and cornhole boards, the beer garden will be open 5-10:30 p.m. Aug. 5-7, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 8, and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 9. (Must be 21+ with a valid ID to enter.)
3) Just so much for the kids to do, including seeing the esteemed Scott's Magic USA—The Future of Magic. The high-energy, family-friendly show includes Kris Clayton Stilt Walker and Agricadabra Magic Show.
4) Celebrate local agriculture (and maybe learn a little more about it.) The fair offers dozens of educational exhibits, including antique tractors, New Jersey Master Gardeners, and 4-H.
5) 4-H is offering a Sensory Tent again, thanks to a grant from Minnie's Helping Hand. Any friends who need a break from all the excitement can visit the tent behind the Big Red Barn; keep an eye out for directional signs. The tent is available from 5:30-10:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, and noon-7 p.m. Sunday.
For a full listing of events and exhibits and to grab your tickets, see middlesexcountyfair.com. There's tons of fun for all ages!
