Arts & Entertainment
Fireworks, Rides, Food, And More As Passaic County Fair Begins Thursday
This year's County Fair runs from Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, with live music every night and fireworks on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
![Summer doesn't quite feel complete without a trip to the fair! Fireworks, rides, a beer and wine garden, and live music performances will return with the 2024 Passaic County Fair, running Aug. 15-18 at Garret Mountain Reservation.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/25310363/20240814/020402/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-650517433-3___14135355842.jpg)
WOODLAND PARK, NJ — Looking for some summer fun in Passaic County, with a new school year around the corner? Local families can get their fill of fried food, carnival rides, games, and fireworks at the County Fair.
Live music, pony rides, a wine and beer garden, and plenty of other activities are on the docket for this year's Passaic County Fair, which takes place from Thursday through Sunday at Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park.
The family-friendly event also features animal ambassadors, face painting, a petting zoo, butterfly exhibits, touch-a-truck, and exhibitions from local 4-H students.
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Take a look at the schedule and list of performers below:
- Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6 p.m to 11 p.m. (Wristband Night)
- Opening ceremony from 7:30 to 8 p.m.
- Music by Swingman & The Misfit Mutts from 6:30 to 11 p.m.
- Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 16 from 6 p.m to 11 p.m.
- Music by Naughty Humphrey from 7 to 11 p.m.
- Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 17 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Wristband Night)
- Music by One50Project from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Music by MPACK from 8 to 11 p.m.
- Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 18 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Music by the Larry Stevens Band from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Music by Big Beat Band from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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