(FREEHOLD, NJ) --  The Monmouth County Fair is almost here and brings with it an amazing line-up of live musical performances.  The fun kicks off with Start Making Sense, A Talking Heads Tribute Band on Wednesday, July 24 from 8:00pm-10:15p.m.  Be ready to dance during this celebration of new-wave art punk of the 80’s with songs spanning this iconic band’s entire career. 

The fun continues as The Big House Band takes the stage on Thursday, July 25 at 8:30pm and 9:30pm and performs a wide range of genres including rock, pop, Motown and more.  Then break out the cowboy boots when Jake’s Rockin’ County Band performs on Friday, July 26 at 8:30pm and 9:30pm.  Covering current and old school country music artists, this band is sure to please fans of all ages.

Saturday, July 27 brings performances by students from the School of Rock at 1:00pm and 2:00pm.  Later that evening, Jobonanno & The Godsons celebrate music that defined the Jersey Shore when they present The Spirit of Asbury Revue at 8:00pm and 9:30pm.

The last day of the Fair, Sunday, July 28, brings the bluegrass group Last Whippoorwill to the stage at 12:00pm and 1:45pm. 

Besides these terrific musical acts, be sure to catch this year’s other live entertainment acts including Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, Mutts Gone Nuts, Hell on Wheels, Indian River Olde Time Lumberjack Show, Pirate Cirque-Tacular, and more!

The Fair is open 5-11 p.m. on Wednesday-Friday, July 24-26; 11:00am-11:00pm on Saturday, July 27; and 11:00am-6:00pm on Sunday, July 28.  Admission is $8 per person; children 12 and under are free.  The fair takes place at 1500 Kozloski Rd in Freehold, New Jersey.

The Monmouth County Fair is organized and presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with the Monmouth County 4-H Association. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks and Recreation agency.