70th Annual Ocean County Fair Opens Wednesday At Robert J. Miller Airpark In Berkeley

It all began back in September 1947.

That was the birth of the "F-H Achievement and Agricultural Field Day," which is now known as the Ocean County Fair.

The first fair was held in Lakewood and was not the extravaganza it has grown into these days. It featured a handful of exhibits from local 4-H clubs and several concession stands. A total of 500 people attended the first fair.

This year's fair bears little resemblance to the 1947 event. 4-h will still be there. But so will music and magic acts, a wild west show, the ever popular pig races, rides and plenty of food for purchase.

The fair was moved to Robert J. Miller Airpark in 1982. The airpark is located on Route 530 in Berkeley Township.

Admission to the fair is $8. Children under 10 are free.

Fair Hours

Wednesday 5 P.M. - 11 P.M.
Thursday 5 P.M. - 11 P.M.
Friday 11 A.M. - 11 P.M.
Saturday 11 A.M. - 11 P.M.
Sunday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fair Schedule

Main Tent
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Wednesday- 7 p.m. Amish Outlaws
9 p.m. Amish Outlaws

Thursday - 7 p.m. Doc Swan Magical Comedy Act
9 p.m. Doc Swan Magical Comedy Act

Friday - 7 p.m. After the Reign
9 p.m. After the Reign
Cowboy Larry Wild, Wild West Show

Saturday - 2 p.m. RB Express (Doo Wop, Oldies, Retro)
7 p.m. Scott DeCarlo
9 p.m. Scott DeCarlo
Cowboy Larry Wild, Wild West Show
Sunday - 1 p.m. Kaotic Control

Horse Show Ring

Wednesday TBD

Thursday TBD

Friday 5 p.m. Western Gaming Horse Show

Saturday 5 p.m. Team Sorting Horse Event

Midway

Wednesday through Sunday – The Marvelous Mutts!
Wednesday through Sunday - Sun Commerford Zoo - Petting Zoo & Rides
Wednesday through Sunday - Pig Races
Wednesday through Saturday – Chainsaw Carver
Wednesday through Sunday - RC Car Demonstrations

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