2008 Mount Olive Carnival is Outta this World

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Carnival and Community week was in full swing today. There have many improvements from last year's set-up. Kudos to Jill Daggon and the Mount Olive Recreation Department.

This year highlights the addition of Theme Days beginning Tonight with "Outta this World" laser tag. Tomorrow, "It's a Shore Thing" with volleyball and basketball tournaments, sand castle contest, games, and music provided by Mountain Top Church.

Be sure to stop by and visit the Kiwanis Club Dunk Tank, Webslinger Monster Truck, Flanders Fire & Rescue Smoke Trailer, Alex's Lemonade and Merriloons the Clown!

Parking Information
Parking Fee:
$ 5.00 donation
(donations benefit the New Jersey Forest Fire Service)

Event Parking for the Mount Olive Carnival include:
Chester M Stephens School at 99 Sunset Drive
Blue Atlas at 155 Flanders Netcong Road
Mount Olive High School at 18 Corey Road

Shuttle bus service all days 4:45pm until closing at Blue Atlas (3pm on fireworks day)

Shuttle bus service on Friday 4:45pm until closing at Mount Olive High School (3pm on fireworks day)

Mount Olive Carnival and Community Week 2008

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP - It's time for the 3rd Annual Mount Olive Carnival and Community week.

July 23rd - July 27th 2008 at Turkey Brook Park. Fireworks will begin at 9:15pm on Saturday 7/26 with a rain date on 7/27.

The Mount Olive Carnival will open Wednesday, July 23rd from 5pm to 11pm. Carnival rides include bumper cars, carousel, giant slide, roller coasters, and kiddie rides for the younger crowd. There will be games for kids of all ages, like the water gun, skee ball, and whack-a-mole... all with great prizes. Come enjoy live music in the pavilion, Kiwanis Club Dunk Tank, classic car show and monster truck rides on Webslinger.

This year will be a little different with the addition of Theme Days beginning Thursday with "Outta this World" laser tag. On Friday, "It's a Shore Thing" with volleyball and basketball tournaments, sand castle contest, games, and music provided by Mountain Top Church. Show your "Mount Olive Pride" all day Saturday and join the Cameos on Sunday for the "Doo Wop & Classic Car Show".

Carnival and Community Week hours
Wednesday 7/23 5pm until 11pm
Thursday 7/24 5pm until 11pm
Friday 7/25 5pm until 11pm
Saturday 7/26 1pm until 11pm (fireworks scheduled for 9:15pm)
Sunday 7/27 1pm until 9pm (fireworks rain date)

Shuttle bus service will be available all 5 days from 5pm until closing at Blue Atlas at 155 Flanders Netcong Road. In addition, on Saturday(Fireworks Day) the shuttle bus service will be available 6pm until closing to and from the Mount Olive High School on Corey Road. Additional Service and locations will be announced shortly.

For additional information visit the Mount Olive Township website or email recdept@mtolivetwp.org

Fall Fest at Turkey Brook Park

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Mount Olive Township Recreation Department presents 'Fall Fest' at Turkey Brook Park this Saturday, October 27th between 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Come enjoy Hay Rides, Music, Face Painting, Pumpkin Decorating, Monster Truck Rides on Webslinger, Games, and Hot Apple Cider in the Turkey Brook Pavilion.

Mount Olive Soccer Club's 15th annual Halloween Tournament is also scheduled for Saturday. Games will run from 8:00am to 4:00pm featuring teams from Long Valley, Lenape Valley, Jefferson, Chatham, Westfield, Hanover, Rockaway, and Parsippany to name a few.

For more information about the Fall Fest at Turkey Brook Park, call the Mount Olive Township Recreation Department at (973) 691-0900, Ext. 7261.

For more information about the Mount Olive Soccer Club's 15th annual Halloween Tournament contact the Tournament Director tournament@mountolivesoccer.com

Rain Rain, go away!

The rains came, but it couldn't dampen the spirits to those who got an early start to the weekend at the Mount Olive Carnival at Turkey Brook Park.

There was a fantastic showing considering the threat of gloom and doom. Some vendors got an early start setting up their booth and displays. Everyone put their best faces forward and the evening was a success.

Many thanks to the people who make all this possible: from the idea, to funding, volunteers, support staff, fire, police, and rescue... they don't hear it enough, Thank you!

Tomorrow's schedule includes: Carnival rides, monster truck rides on Webslinger, classic car display, Kiwanis club dunk tank, caricaturist, live music and more! And who can forget the fireworks? Bang's, pop's, wow's and aaahhh's begin at 9:30 pm. Come out and see the show!

To see photos from this event, check out the photo slideshow >>

Mount Olive Carnival - Opening Night is a Big Hit !

Fun was had by all at the first night of the Mount Olive Carnival & Community Weekend. The event is being held at Turkey Brook Park and will feature about 75 vendors, sponsors and service organizations.

Be sure to stop by and visit the Kiwanis Club Dunk Tank, Webslinger Monster Truck, Nextel Cup NASCAR Vehicle, Fire Trucks, Smoke Trailer, and the Stage with Live Music All Weekend!

To see photos from this event, check out the photo slideshow >>