Don’t miss these 10 must-see attractions at the New Jersey State Fair As the tagline goes, there’s “always something happening” at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show, from... Sponsored Content 30 Jul 2024 | 05:06
The lights and sounds on carnival rides were turned off from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 to create a sensory-free section at the New Jersey State Fair. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Same fair, less loud and bright With so much to see and do at the New Jersey State Fair, it’s easy for visitors to become overstimulated. On Children’s Day,... Home 16 Aug 2023 | 05:28
Circus Incredible will be performing at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show for the first time this year. Photo provided. Circus acts, bull riding and more new entertainment at State Fair The highly anticipated New Jersey State Fair – where agriculture, arts, livestock, carnival and competition come together... Entertainment 31 Jul 2023 | 04:41
How to visit the fair on a budget At a time when prices for everything have gone up, the fair offers plenty of free entertainment and ticket discounts for... Entertainment 28 Jul 2023 | 12:00
Sensory Day makes a return to New Jersey State Fair The New Jersey State Fair returns this year from Aug 4 - 12. Headlining the fair’s itinerary is Children’s Day on Aug. 8,... Entertainment 22 Jul 2023 | 01:48
Exhibits, activities and more free festivities There are plenty of things to do and see at the fair, all included with the cost of admission. Here is a sample of free activities... Entertainment 21 Jul 2023 | 09:09
Rooster fries from The Barnyard -- plus burgers and more -- will be available at the fair this year. Photo provided. Calling all fair foodies Al’s Steak and Sausage: steak, sausage, hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks Amy’s Sweet Treats # 1: soft serve ice cream, floats,... Entertainment 18 Jul 2023 | 12:27
Can you speak swine? At New Jersey’s largest agricultural fair, attendees are going to come face-to-face with a lot of livestock. Sound “farm... Entertainment 06 Jul 2023 | 03:28
Hold your horses: There are hundreds of animals to see at the fair The New Jersey State Fair, the largest agricultural fair in the state, will have six barns of animals this year. Throughout... Entertainment 06 Jul 2023 | 03:27
Aldo, left, with fairgrounds Manager Mike Richards. Photo provided. Meet Aldo Sayre, NJ State Fair’s 100 year-old volunteer If you’ve ever been to the New Jersey State Fair in Augusta, N.J., you can’t miss Aldo Sayre. He’s the 100-year-old volunteer... Local News 23 Jul 2021 | 11:44
The 2019 demolition derby at the NJ State Fair ( VRWPhotography) Buckle your seatbelts! The NJ State Fair Demolition Derby comes crashing in The demolition derby, a motorsport event in which drivers deliberately ram their vehicles into each other until there is... Local News 23 Jul 2021 | 09:57
A scene from the fairgrounds horse show box seats circa the 1940s-1950s. As the NJ State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Returns, a look back Imagine a time when automobiles were a rarity and the primary means of transportation was by horseback. If we flip the pages... Local News 22 Jul 2021 | 06:25
The Empanada Guy. Photo provided. Fair Fare AG Division County Kitchen: Slavic platter, slamburgers, chicken salad, drinks, pie Al’s Steak and Sausage: steak & sausage... Local News 22 Jul 2021 | 03:10
A “Fair Family Tree” illustrating the many local families who have worked together to keep the state fair running for generations. Over the generations, local families keep the state fair running Allison McDermott, Manager of NJ State Fair Agricultural Division How long have you been involved with the fair? This will... Local News 21 Jul 2021 | 05:03
