🏆Get ready for the Home & Garden Competition at the Monmouth County Fair!

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Better With Age NJ team
June 13, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Happy Thursday, New Jersey!

☀️Weather: Sunny, high 88

👀What’s on tap today:

  • Enter the Home & Garden competition at the county fair

  • Mitten crabs are the latest critters invading our area

  • Events this weekend

Up first…

Get ready for the Home & Garden Competition at the Monmouth County Fair!

It’s time to start prepping your entries for the Home & Garden Competition at this year’s Monmouth County Fair! Here’s the scoop:

Entry Drop-off Schedule:

  • Art, Photos, Crafts, Needlework, and Canning:

  • Sunday, July 21: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Monday, July 22: 8 – 11 a.m.

  • Flowers and Vegetables:

  • Friday, July 26: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

  • Baked Goods:

  • Saturday, July 27: 8 – 11 a.m.

  • No pre-registration needed for these categories. Note: This is an amateur competition.

Special Entries:

  • Senior Center and Adult Day Programs:

  • Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

  • Pre-registration required by Friday, July 12.

  • Contact Anne Simon at 732-460-1167, ext. 24 for a registration form.

New This Year:

  • On-Site Native Plant Flower Arranging Competition:

  • Hosted by the Native Plant Society of New Jersey

  • Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m.

  • Contestants have one hour to complete their arrangements and must bring all necessary supplies (container, flowers, scissors, etc.). A limited amount of flowers will be available while supplies last.

  • Pre-registration required.

  • Contact Jason Goldman at [email protected] or 732-872-2670, ext. 225 for more info or to register.

After judging, all Home & Garden Competition entries will be showcased at the 49th annual Monmouth County Fair!

Fair Details:

  • Location: East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold

  • Dates: Wednesday-Sunday, July 24-28

  • Hours:

  • Wednesday-Friday: 4 – 11 p.m.

  • Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

  • Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  • Admission:

  • $10 per adult

  • Free for children 12 and under

  • Veterans and active military with ID enter free

  • Sunday: Free for seniors 65+ and students with ID

  • New: Half-price admission during the first two hours each day (4-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday & Sunday).

For more details or to download a brochure, call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.

Hae a fantastic time at the Monmouth County Fair and show off your home and garden skills!

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Upcoming Events

Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth
June 15 & 16, 9 am – 4 pm

Step back in time and bring the whole family for an epic Living History weekend celebrating the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth! Get ready to dive into 1778, where Continental and British armies are gearing up for an unforgettable showdown. Think cannons, cavalry, and a whole lot of excitement! Witness thrilling battle reenactments, explore military encampments, and enjoy special programs. And hey, this is where the legend of Molly Pitcher was born! With a food vendor on site and handicapped parking available, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure. Suggested donation is just $10.00 per car to keep the fun rolling. Come early for a jam-packed day of living history. And guess what? It’s the perfect spot to celebrate Father’s Day! Learn more here. Monmouth Battlefield State Park is located at 20 State Route 33, Manalapan, N.J.

More events this weekend

June 13 – 16 – Tri-County Fair (Rockaway, Morris County)
June 13 – 22 – Paterson’s 4th Hamilton Arts Festival  (Paterson, Passaic County)
June 14 – Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point (Somers Point, Atlantic County)
June 14 – 16 – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (West Windsor, Mercer County)
June 15 – Elmwood Park’s Multi-Cultural Street Fair (Elmwood Park, Bergen County)
June 15 – Hop Sauce Festival  (Beach Haven, Ocean County)
June 15 – Car Cruise (Smithville, Atlantic County)
June 15 – Juneteenth Celebration at SSAAM (Skillman, Somerset County)
June 15 – 4th Annual Juneteenth Arts Festival (East Union, Union County)
June 15 – NJ Beer & Food Festival (Hamburg, Sussex County)
June 15 & 16 – Rose Squared Art Show Spring Brookdale Park (Bloomfield, Essex County)
June 15 & 16 – Father’s Day Winery Weekend at Terhune Orchards (Princeton, Mercer County)
June 15 & 16 – Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth (Manalapan, Monmouth County)
June 16 – Father’s Day Pig Roast at Four Sisters Winery (Belvidere, Warren County)
June 16 – Skimmer Antique Auto Show & Parade (Sea Isle City, Cape May County)
June 16  – 20 – Wildwoods Restaurant Week (Wildwoods, Cape May County)
June 17 – Downtown Wildwood Fitness in the Plaza Opening Day (Wildwood, Cape May County)
June 17 – 23 – The North To Shore Jersey festival (Asbury Park, Monmouth County)

Today in NJ History

  • On June 13, 1844, the first YMCA in the United States was established in New Jersey. The YMCA, which began in London in 1844, quickly spread to the United States and became a significant organization promoting Christian values, physical fitness, and community service.

  • On June 13, 1977, the Gateway National Recreation Area, which includes areas in New Jersey, was officially dedicated. This large urban park area includes portions of Sandy Hook in New Jersey, offering recreational opportunities and preserving natural and historical sites. The dedication marked a significant effort to provide urban populations with accessible green spaces.

Today’s Birthdays

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Thought for Today

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis, author