Aberdeen Day 2012 Includes Multiple New Events

Aberdeen Day 2012 is shaping up to be an action-packed celebration of the township and its residents.

From noon to 4 p.m., Matawan Regional High School will play host to several longtime favorites, including a classic car show, displays of emergency services vehicles and equipment, entertainment, children's rides, vendor booths, informational displays by local non-profit organizations, food concessions, and a crafts fair. This year, there will also be a salute to Armed Forces veterans.

The celebration at the high school will be augmented by a series of new events at locations around town, including: there will be a fishing contest at Cliffwood Beach from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; day-long sidewalk sales, cooking demonstrations and other special events at participating shopping centers on Route 34; an Aberdeen’s Got Talent competition from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the AMF Shopping Center on Route 34; and a ‘Mayors Trophy’ softball game between Aberdeen’s fire companies and the police department  at Fireman’s Field at 7:30 p.m., immediately followed by a fireworks display at the field.

Opportunities continue to be available for volunteer groups, youth organizations, businesses, crafters, and food vendors interested in participating in the Aberdeen Day 2012 celebration on September 22 at Matawan Regional High School.

Crafters and businesses presenting or selling goods may have as much space as needed for just $40.00. Volunteer groups, youth organizations and entertainers participate free-of-charge.

All organizations will be required to provide their own tables, chairs, equipment, and electricity. Food vendors and volunteer groups interested in cooking and selling food on the day of the event must possess a Food Vendor’s license and have liability insurance.

Applications are available at Aberdeen Town Hall, 1 Aberdeen Square.  For more information, call Esta Ellis at (732) 583-4200, ext. 173.