MIDDLETOWN THROWS ITSELF A FESTIVAL

Bouncing back for 2015, the annual Middletown Day celebration brings colorful sights, sounds and savor to the grounds of the township’s Parks and Rec headquarters this Saturday.

The annual Middletown Day celebration returns to the headquarters of the township’s Department of Parks and Recreation (the Croydon Hall facility on Leonardville Road in Leonardo) for a rain-or-shine afternoon of all-ages activity that commences this Saturday at 11 a.m.

It’s an eclectic event that promises everything from bounce-houses to business showcases; live rock music to rock-climbing walls; touch-a-firetruck ops to petting zoo — plus food and craft vendors, Granny’s Tag Sale, kids’ activities, all-ages hayrides and all-for-fun sporting contests and tournaments.

A DAZZLING WAY TO END A SUMMER

The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair continues for three more nights, and the weather forecast is pretty smactacular for the run.

redbankgreen reporter Stacie Fanelli was there for opening night last Friday to capture the swirl of colors and delights. Here’s a selection of her pix.

Enjoy the Labor Day weekend, all!

August 30, 2012 - 9:05 am | Comments ()

FIRED UP FOR THE FAIR HAVEN FAIR

There’s just enough room to squeeze between the rides and booths that pack the grounds of the Fire Haven firehouse for the annual Firemen’s Fair, touted as the largest such event in New Jersey. On Tuesday, volunteers oiled gears on a truck-themed merry-go-round and hosed down each car of the ferris wheel, which can be seen from far down River Road.

The fair kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. and runs nightly through September 1, except on Sundays. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge.)

August 22, 2012 - 6:32 am | Comments ()

KABOOM READIES FOR THREE-DAY SPECTACLE

A Ferris wheel and other rides were set up Tuesday in a vacant lot opposite Riverside Gardens Park. (Click to enlarge)

Now taking shape on West Front Street in Red Bank: a carnival of sorts.

Six rides, five games and chance and booths offering midway fare such as cotton candy began setting up in a vacant lot opposite Riverside Gardens Park yesterday, giving shape to an expanded KaBoom Fireworks on the Navesink that this year runs for three days instead the traditional single day.

Also on the bolstered agenda: a free concert in Marine Park featuring four acts, including “Crossing Jordan” star Jill Hennessy, now moonlighting as a singer-songwriter.

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MIDDLETOWN THROWS ITSELF A FESTIVAL

A DAZZLING WAY TO END A SUMMER

FIRED UP FOR THE FAIR HAVEN FAIR

KABOOM READIES FOR THREE-DAY SPECTACLE