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Saturday, September 15, 2012

4-H Sale Today at the Log Cabin

Proceeds from the event will go to funding 4-H programs.

Looking for some good bargains? Middlesex County 4-H will hold a Yard Sale today (Saturday, Sept. 15) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 4-H Log Cabin/Youth Center on Cranbury Road at the fairgrounds. There will be a variety of vendors selling new and used items from crafts to collectables.  Refreshments will also be sold.  Proceeds from vendor registration will go toward 4-H programs. All 4-H programs are open to all youth, grades 4-13, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. For information on becoming a 4-H member or volunteer call 732-398-5261. Follow Patch on Facebook. Visit www.facebook.com/EastBrunswickPatch and like us. You can also…

Friday, August 10, 2012

(VIDEO) County Fair Packs Them In

Opening night at the Middlesex County Fair saw huge crowds.

When the Middlesex County Fair kicked off Monday, thousands of visitors descended on the county Fairgrounds for food, rides, and a whole lot of fun. Celebrating it’s 74th year, the Middlesex County Fair Association holds the event each year to showcase the county’s agricultural heritage through live animals and vintage farm equipment while offering a full schedule of rides, food, craft vendors, entertainers, live music, 4-H events, and home arts competitions. Come on by and get all your favorites—kebobs, cotton candy, fried oreos, and more! The fair opened Monday and will close on Sunday. As always, organizers have tried to keep everything economical, with admission remaining $6 for adults. Seniors can get in for $4 and children between 3 …

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Rides, Food and Fun at the County Fair

The Middlesex County Fair kicked off Monday. Here's a few photos! Share photos of your favorite moments with Patch.

Here's a few looks at the Middlesex County Fair, which began Monday. Do you have a favorite moment? Share your photos with Patch. email them to john.saccenti@patch.com and we'll post them here on Patch. Held at the Middlesex County Fair Grounds on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick, the fair will be open Monday, Aug. 6 through Friday, Aug. 10 from 5 p.m. to 11 pm., Saturday, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, Aug.12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $6 to enter and there is free parking. Seniors 65 and over can get in for $4, and children 3-12 may enter the fair for $1. 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. For a full…

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11:44 am on Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Middlesex County Fair has something for everyone. Don't miss the 50/50 and The Gift Raffle at the 4-H area. Last year 's winner of the 50/50 won over $6,000. The Gift Raffle has four terrific prizes this year. You can win an Apple iPad 2 with Wi-Fi, 3G for AT&T, 64GB, an HP 15.6 Pavilion Laptop, The Nook Tablet 8G, and a Garmin Portable GPS with extra mount and case. It cost only $1.00 per …   more ›

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Something for Everyone at the Fair (Photo Package)

The Middlesex County Fair is so much more than just rides.

If rides aren't your thing, than you have nothing to worry about. There's no shortage of other things to keep you entertained while visiting the Middlesex County Fair, including professional wrestling, animals compliments of the 4-H club, gymnastics, acrobats and more.

Liti Haramaty

5:47 pm on Thursday, August 4, 2011

RC cars racers every night at 6 and 9. Controlled (or not...) by 4H club members. Fun!   more ›

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

County Fair Announces Full Slate

The Middlesex County Fair will be held Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 7. Get your Home Arts and Home Arts Booklet here.

Beef, chicken or pork on a stick? Check. Corn on the cob? Check. Giant vegetables, tractors, animals and great carnival rides? Check, check, check and check. It’s almost that time again, and the Middlesex County Fair Association has announced a full schedule of events for this year’s weeklong event, to be held at Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick. The fair, now in its 73rd year, will showcase the county’s agricultural heritage through live animals and vintage farm equipment while offering a full schedule of rides, food, craft vendors, entertainers, live music, 4-H events, and home arts competitions. The fair will be open Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., …

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Fair Needs Vendors

Plans have already begun for the next Middlesex County Fair, and the association is seeking vendors right now.

It is still a long way until the 2011 Middlesex County Fair but it’s not too let to start planning for the weeklong event. If you are a business looking for a way to get your name in front of the thousands of patrons that attend the fair each year, then you can become a vendor at the event. The Middlesex County 4-H Fair Association is seeking both new and previous vendors for the August event. Middlesex County Fair concessions manager Mary Lou Conover said she will be sending out the vendor contracts this week and vendors are told to return them by May or June. “The requirements for businesses looking to be vendors include filling out the contract, having insurance and leaving a security deposit,” Conover said. Conover said she does not …

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