Sunday, October 18 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thompson Park, Lincroft  

pie-eating contest

A family-friendly autumn event featuring:

Archery • Climbing Wall • Wagon Rides
Scarecrow Contest • Pumpkin Painting • Entertainment
Kids Races • Food Vendors • Pottery Demonstrations
Fall Sports Activities & Games and much more!

Free Admission • Free Parking

doggie costume Dog Parade & Costume Contest  
11 a.m.-12 p.m.  
The cost is $10 per dog. Presented in collaboration with Monmouth County 4-H. Pre-registration is required and available online. One prize awarded per category; enter one category only.
Categories:
  • Most Creative Costume
  • Best Pet & Human Duo
  • Cutest Costume
  
Scarecrow Contest  
11 a.m.- 3 p.m.  
scarecrow contest
The cost is $10 per scarecrow frame. Pre-registration is available online and will reserve your frame. Day-of-registration frames are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first–served basis.
  • build your own scarecrow
  • you supply imagination, decorations (clothes, face, etc.)
  • framework and “stuffing” supplied
  • prizes awarded
  • take your scarecrow home
Please Note: Each paid entry is for one frame and 1/2 a bale of straw. You do not need to register every person attending unless each person will be creating their own scarecrow.
   
pumpkin carving Spooktacular Jack O’ Lantern Contest   
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.  
The cost is $10 per pumpkin. Pre-registration is available online and guarantees a pumpkin. Day-of-registration is while supplies last and will be assigned on a first-come, first–served basis.
  • pumpkin carving pumpkins, carving utensils and decorations provided
  • you provide the creativity
  • prizes awarded

 

Directions

  • Garden State Parkway to exit 109. Southbound, turn right onto Rt. 520 West (Newman Springs Rd.); Northbound, turn left onto Rt. 520 West 2.2 miles to Park (past M.T. Thompson park and Brookdale College entrance ) on left.
  • State Hwy. 34 to Rt. 520 east. Southbound, turn left; northbound, turn right. Follow Rt. 520 east to Park entrance.

For additional information about Thompson Park Day, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312