Monmouth County Fair

Seasonal in Freehold Township, New Jersey · $

The county's five-day summer fair with rides, food, live music, 4-H animal shows, agricultural exhibits and a petting farm.

Visiting Monmouth County Fair

Held in late July (2026 edition ran July 22-26); watch for next year's dates in spring.

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new american
Modern rustic restaurant and bar known for seasonal American cooking, cocktails and Wednesday live music.
Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant
mediterranean
Route 9 Mediterranean restaurant blending Italian, Spanish, French, Moroccan and Greek flavors, with gluten-free, halal and vegetarian menus.
El Agave Mexican Cuisine
mexican
Casual Mexican spot for tacos, birria and seafood dishes, with outdoor seating and a kids menu.
Jersey Freeze
ice cream
Classic soft-serve and shake stand since 1952 that also grills burgers and cheesesteaks; a Springsteen-hometown landmark.
Tre Pizza Pasta Beer Garden
italian / pizza
Brick-oven pizza, pasta and craft beer with a patio featuring bocce and fire pits; Sunday brunch has a Bloody Mary cart and live band.
Tatchen's
sandwiches & soups
Chef-owned lunch spot with a weekly-changing menu of soups, salads and sandwiches on fresh-baked bread with house-roasted meats.

East Freehold Showgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728. It's in Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Expect $ prices. Held in late July (2026 edition ran July 22-26); watch for next year's dates in spring.

Family, kids, friends, groups. About 4 hours is a typical visit.