(VIDEO) County Fair Packs Them In

When the Middlesex County Fair kicked off Monday, thousands of visitors descended on the for food, rides, and a whole lot of fun.

Celebrating it’s 74^th 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.

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 and 12 can get in $1.

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.