Fair delivers fun time

The Monmouth County Fair had its annual run at East Freehold Park, Freehold Town-ship, from July 25-29 and drew thousands of people for summer fun. Above, John Maurer sports a colorful outfit and a pair of stilts as he welcomes a family to the fair. At right, Madison Andrews, 5, of Ocean Township, is all smiles after walking through the Monkey Maze. Below, Mark Granit, 2, of Brick Township, tries to direct his father's attention to another ride. Bottom, Lilah Matthews, 1, of Manalapan, feeds a plethora of pygora goats in the 4-H tent. These photos were taken on July 26.

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff