37TH ANNUAL MONMOUTH COUNTY FAIR The Original Monmouth County Agricultural Fair East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold July 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 4-H Events ● Animal Shows & Exhibits ● Rides & Amusements Free Stage Entertainment ● Lumberjack Show ● Racing Pigs Kids Races ● Home & Garden Competition Admission: $7.00 ● Ages 12 & under admitted Free ● Free Parking Wednesday, July 27: 5:00-11:00 PM Friday, July 29: 5:00-11:00 PM Opening Night & Sports Night Cirque Night Fireworks at 9:15 PM Country Western Entertainment (weather permitting) Tommie Turvey - Horse Stunt Rider Hip Hop Entertainment Saturday, July 30: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM Pay one price for rides: $18.00 wristbands Children’s Day ● Kids Races from 5:00-10:00 PM (weather permitting) Latin Entertainment Thursday, July 28: 5:00-11:00 PM Tommie Turvey - Horse Stunt Rider Cirque Night Sunday, July 31: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Folk Entertainment Seniors Day Tommie Turvey - Horse Stunt Rider Free admission for seniors (ages 65 & up) Pay one price for rides: $18.00 wristbands Antique Auto Show from 5:00-10:00 PM (weather permitting) Ballroom Entertainment Tommie Turvey - Horse Stunt Rider Pay one price for rides: $18.00 wristbands from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM (weather permitting) Enter the Monmouth County Fair Home & Garden Competition! For more information, see the inside back cover, call (732) 842-4000, ext. 4343, or visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com. TABLE OF CONTENTS Registration Begins May 11th! Active Adults 55+ ........................................8 Parent & Child Activities ....................40-44 arts & crafts......................................................................................40-41 Birthday Parties ........................................51 nature......................................................................................................41-42 play groups ....................................................................................42-43 Campfire Events ........................................21 sports & fitness ............................................................................43-44 Equestrian..................................................8-9 Park Information ..........................................3 Golf..........................................................10-13 Park Locations............................................68 Health, Hobbies & Personal Park Partners..............................................64 Development ........................................13-19 arts & crafts......................................................................................13-16 Race Schedule ..........................................47 canine classes ......................................................................................17 cooking ................................................................................................17-18 Registration Information ....................65-67 performing arts ......................................................................................18 self improvement ......................................................................18-19 Special Events..............................................5 Historic Sites ........................................19-20 Special Needs Programs....................44-45 Longstreet Farm....................................................................................19 Walnford ............................................................................................19-20 Sports & Fitness ..................................45-47 exercise................................................................................................45-46 Horticulture ................................................20 sports ......................................................................................................46-47 Kids & Teens ........................................22-27 Summer Camps ....................................52-63 arts & crafts......................................................................................22-23 Trips........................................................48-50 performing arts ......................................................................................23 school skills ................................................................................................24 On the Cover: sports & fitness ............................................................................24-27 Monmouth County Fair Nature Activities ..................................27-33 The Park System is animal life ..........................................................................................27-29 celebrating its shores! ecology & exploration......................................................29-33 We will be offering programs that in some way prehistoric times ..................................................................................33 allow participants to experience the beauty and adventure that the Park System’s tidal New Programs..........................................6-7 beaches, bays, and waterways offer. Outdoor Adventures ............................33-40 This icon will signify a archery............................................................................................................33 shore-related program bicycling........................................................................................................34 throughout this Directory. camping ........................................................................................................34 climbing................................................................................................34-35 hiking........................................................................................................35-36 The FALL Directory will be available on the water ..................................................................................36-40 in most Monmouth County Parks on July 27. You may also access the Directory on our website: www.monmouthcountyparks.com. FOR PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 65-67 1 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Message from the Director May 1, 2011 Dear Monmouth County Resident: Got sand? We do. Almost a mile of it for you and your family and friends to enjoy at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. In addition to the oceanfront beach, and protected swimming areas in the summer, Seven Presidents also provides “Tony’s Place,” a playground for children of all abilities, a skateplex and in-line skating rink. Park Rangers and volunteers also work to protect nesting areas on the beach and along the dunes for the Least Tern and Piping Plover. The park is open year-round and provides an excellent site for surf fishing, bird watching or just walking on the beach and enjoying the ocean breeze. Also, be sure to check the current Park System Directory for a listing of activities and programs held throughout the year. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park can be reached from State Route 36 (Ocean Avenue). The Park entrance is located at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Joline Avenue in Long Branch. I want to encourage you to get out and enjoy your parks. A visit can be a great stress reliever. Volunteering with the Park System can also be a very rewarding experience and an opportunity to socialize and enjoy the outdoors. Should you wish to learn more about your Park System and volunteer opportunities, please contact us at (732) 842-4000, ext. 4238, or on our website at www.monmouthcountyparks.com. Sincerely, James J. Truncer, Secretary/Director 2 REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.MONMOUTHCOUNTYPARKS.COM OR CALL (732) 842-4000, EXT. 1, OR BY MAIL SEE PAGES 65-67 PARK INFORMATION Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park 221 Ocean Avenue North, Long Branch * (732) 229-0924 This shore line site in Long Branch was once the the width of the beach. Once deteriorated and dirty, property of businessman Nate Salsbury, owner of the beach became a model for dune restoration. Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show who revolutionized The Park System has constructed a number of new the show in the 1880s by adding Annie Oakley and facilities over the years. The pavilion offers summer Chief Sitting Bull. In 1900 he built “The Reservation” visitors a snack bar, sheltered eating area, beverage on the beach front property as a seaside compound vending machines, changing areas, restrooms, and to act as the summer residence for the show. It was outdoor showers. It is also the location of the park comprised of 9 summer cottages, all named after office and first aid station. Native American tribes. Today, only one of those cottages still exists and is utilized as the park's The Skateplex was created as a place for both Activity Center. skateboarders and inline skaters to enjoy year round, subject to weather and safety conditions. Long Branch had become a vacation destination for Located at the North End of the park, the Skateplex prominent New Yorkers due to its proximity to the features a 75’ x 150’ rink for inline skating, hockey city and prime location on the Atlantic Ocean. The games and lessons; and a skatepark for both area became so popular that President Ulysses S. skateboarders and inline skaters with a bowl and Grant was presented with a cottage from various series of quarter pipes, wedges, and fun boxes. neighbors to enable him to make Long Branch Please Note: ANSI or SNELL approved helmets are his summer home. A total of seven United States required at all times when using Skateplex. presidents vacationed