Middlesex County Fair heats up Events run until Sunday at the East Brunswick Fair Grounds, Cranbury Road

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By jo c. tu

Middlesex County Fair heats up
Events run until Sunday
at the East Brunswick Fair Grounds, Cranbury Road


DAWN MARIE SANNWALDT Allentown resident Jessica Kraemer feeds a carrot to her pony, named Flight of the Jitterbug, at the Middlesex County Fair on Monday.DAWN MARIE SANNWALDT Allentown resident Jessica Kraemer feeds a carrot to her pony, named Flight of the Jitterbug, at the Middlesex County Fair on Monday.

The end of the summer may be on the horizon, but the 63rd annual Middlesex County Fair arrived in East Brunswick Monday, just in time to make the season complete.

Despite record heat and humidity, fairgoers filled up the parking lot during the kickoff of the weeklong fair as the sun slowly set, giving the sky a soft salmon glow. As the night settled, the lights and energy from the bustling fair heated up. It was a fun-filled family event complete with entertainment, rides and other attractions.

Attendees caught the fair’s new addition, the Star Family Circus, where Kathy Garcia ignited the crowds with enthusiasm, in preparation for them to see feats of wonder performed with skill and charismatic finesse. At the young age of 16, Aaron Garcia juggles balls and knives and wows the crowd with his skill of playing with fire. If that isn’t enough to astound, 12-year-old Reyna Garcia rides a


DAWN MARIE SANNWALDT Kimberly Tillman, 11, of Millstone, Monmouth County, feeds Sexy Suzette at the Middlesex County Fair on opening day Monday.DAWN MARIE SANNWALDT Kimberly Tillman, 11, of Millstone, Monmouth County, feeds Sexy Suzette at the Middlesex County Fair on opening day Monday. FARRAH MAFFAI Robert Bosco performs the springboard chop during the Indian River Olde Time Lumberjack Show on Monday.FARRAH MAFFAI Robert Bosco performs the springboard chop during the Indian River Olde Time Lumberjack Show on Monday.


FARRAH MAFFAI Andrzej Richardson, 4, of Lawrenceville, gives a high-five to Robert Bosco during the lumberjack festivities.FARRAH MAFFAI Andrzej Richardson, 4, of Lawrenceville, gives a high-five to Robert Bosco during the lumberjack festivities. FARRAH MAFFAI Oscar Garcia of the Star Family Circus risks the force of gravity on the Wheel of Destiny.FARRAH MAFFAI Oscar Garcia of the Star Family Circus risks the force of gravity on the Wheel of Destiny.


FARRAH MAFFAI Jessica Exley, 10, of Old Bridge participates in a hula hoop contest during the Star Family Circus at the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick.FARRAH MAFFAI Jessica Exley, 10, of Old Bridge participates in a hula hoop contest during the Star Family Circus at the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick.


FARRAH MAFFAI Robinson’s Racing Pigs get ready, above, and race around the track for a cookie, below.FARRAH MAFFAI Robinson’s Racing Pigs get ready, above, and race around the track for a cookie, below. FARRAH MAFFAI Sandy Tiernan, 5, of Monroe is hoping for some quiet  during a lumberjack competition during the fair.FARRAH MAFFAI Sandy Tiernan, 5, of Monroe is hoping for some quiet during a lumberjack competition during the fair.


FARRAH MAFFAI Todd Storey of Youngstown, Ohio, is one of several vendors at the fair.FARRAH MAFFAI Todd Storey of Youngstown, Ohio, is one of several vendors at the fair. FARRAH MAFFAI Jasmine Jermine, 3, of East Brunswick gets a cool treat during the fair.FARRAH MAFFAI Jasmine Jermine, 3, of East Brunswick gets a cool treat during the fair.