Business & Tech
‘Holiday Made In Monmouth’ Sets 2025 Return
At the annual holiday expo, attendees will be able to shop for art, accessories, jewelry and more from local vendors. See details:
LINCROFT, NJ — For those looking to shop local for this year's holiday season, you can check out “Holiday Made in Monmouth” when it returns in December.
On Dec. 13, the holiday expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College.
Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners and organized by Monmouth County’s Division of Economic Development, “Made In Monmouth” is a free event for businesses and visitors that aims to encourage people to shop local.
Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Typically, the event is hosted biannually, with one expo in the spring and one expo in the winter.
For the 2025 holiday expo, Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone said over 300 local vendors are expected to attend, ensuring that there’s “truly something for everyone.”
Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
“Our annual Holiday Made in Monmouth expo is the perfect place to complete your holiday shopping,” Arnone said. “This year is going to be bigger and better than ever with the most vendors we’ve ever had, opportunities to win prizes, and free take-your-own photos with Santa.”
All participating vendors at “Holiday Made in Monmouth” are based in Monmouth County, officials said, and will offer a wide range of locally made products, such as:
- Art
- Accessories
- Food & Drink
- Jewelry
- Home Décor and more
At the 2024 “Holiday Made in Monmouth,” over 10,000 people were in attendance, the Board of County Commissioners said, with over 250 vendor stands set up.
For 2025, the board said they’re expecting over 300 local vendors at the expo, which will take place at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College.
“What began in 2012 as a once-a-year event has grown into a cherished tradition for both vendors and visitors, celebrating and supporting our small business community,” Arnone said. “With the holidays fast approaching, this event is a must-visit for anyone looking to shop local.”
To learn more, you can visit the Made in Monmouth website or the Monmouth County website.
Brookdale Community College is located at 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft.
Related
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
