What Are You Looking Forward to Most at This Year's County Fair?

The Middlesex County Fair has arrived!

In its 74^th year, the fair is a chance 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.

The week kicks off Monday, Aug. 6, with opening ceremonies led by WNBC-TV meteorologist Chris Cimino, followed by fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Whether you come for the food, rides, animals or just to hang out and meet friends, the county fair has no shortage of great things to do.

We thought this would be a perfect time for you to tell us what you are most looking forward to at this year’s fair.

Is it the wrestling? Is it the rides? Is it the food, crafts or live performances?

Take a look at a few of the things in store for next week and pic your favorite. If you don’t see it, let us know in the comments section.

Held at the 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.

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