Ocean County Fair Returns For First Time Since 2019

BERKELEY, NJ — On July 13, the Ocean County Fair returns for the first time since 2019. Here's what you need to know about this year's event.

Making its return after two years of Covid cancellations, the fair will be open from July 13 through July 17 at Robert J. Miller Air Park in Berkeley Township. The schedule is as follows:

• 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. - 5 p.m.

Admission is $9, with children under 10 free. There is also free parking. Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase.

The Dynamo Dogs, Bwana Jim's Wildlife Show, Pig Races, Chainsaw Carver, Pony Rides and Mermaids Show will be present each day of the fair. Magic of Marco will be at the fair Saturday only.

Performances at the fair's Main Tent include:

• Wednesday - Fish Eyed Blues Band
• Thursday - It's All Good Band
• Friday - Whippoorwill Bluegrass Band and After the Reign
• Saturday - Strictly 60's and Jersey Jukebox
• Sunday - Cowboy Larry's Wild West Show

Also, the Toms River K-9 unit will be at the Horse Ring on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Vendors will be on-site selling goods and food. The 4-H Club, a partner of the fair since the very beginning, will be there for guests to learn all about animals at their tent. Meet animals raised by local youth and participate in fun games and activities.

The Ocean County Fair has been a staple of the county since 1947 and has been at the Berkeley location since 1982. The first "Ocean County Field Day," held on Sept. 6, 1947, had a few 4-H exhibits, some concession stands and about 500 guests at Ocean County Park in Lakewood. By 1967, it had grown into the Ocean County Fair, a three-day event with more than 60,000 attendees.

For more information, visit the Ocean County Fair website.