The 15th annual Hillsborough Rotary Fair kicks off Tuesday, August 15, with new thrill rides, more food vendors and an updated interactive digital map allowing fairgoers to plan their visit in advance and link directly to the Expo’s local businesses.
Located at the fairgrounds adjacent to the Hillsborough Promenade (315 Route 206 next to Lowes), the Rotary Fair draws over 15,000 visitors annually from Hillsborough and surrounding communities. Many fairgoers are second and third generation attendees, and consider the family-friendly fair a family tradition. With 20 amusement rides, fireworks, games of chance, food vendors, and a local business exposition, there is something at the Fair for everyone. Fair hours are 6-10 PM on Tuesday through Thursday, and 6-11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
The updated digital
FAIR MAP , which was developed by Pinnacle Health and Fitness of Hillsborough, has undergone a number of improvements, and continuously uploads new and valuable information for attendees.
Cashless Ride Payment System
The Rotary Fair will once again feature a cashless payment system for all Fair rides. Patrons will purchase a special wristband at kiosks available throughout the fairgrounds. The wrist bands are then used in place of tickets to gain entry to the rides. The cost of each ride will be automatically deducted from the amount of money on the wristband. A $35, all-night-long ride access purchase option is available every night, or patrons may choose a different dollar amount appropriate for only select rides. The food and game vendors will continue to accept only cash.
As in years past, there will be a Giant 50/50 Raffle that has resulted in a multi-thousand-dollar payout to a single winner. The winning ticket will be selected Saturday evening, August 19, at the Fair. The winner need not be present at the time of the drawing. Tickets will be available for purchase throughout the Fair dates for $5 each. As always, all proceeds raised at the Fair are used to fund a wide variety of contributions and service projects benefitting the local community.
This year, the Fair welcomes Newark-based Construction Pros, LLC, as its “Gold Sponsor,” joining Petrock’s Bar & Grille and Petrock’s Liquors, who jointly sponsor the spectacular fireworks display that will light up the Hillsborough skies on Friday evening, August 18, at approximately 10 PM (rain date of Saturday August 19, 10 PM).
Business Exposition
There are a few remaining spots for those businesses interested in advertising and exhibiting at the Fair. Signs priced at $300 each will be displayed at the Fair throughout the week, and tented exhibit spaces for $600 each provide businesses an opportunity to meet and talk with attendees. For those business owners interested in advertising or exhibiting, please contact Ken Genco at 908-229-5045, or by email at
kgenco48@gmail.com
About the Rotary Club of Hillsborough
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.