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New Jersey State Fair
Sussex County Farm and Horse Show
More To Do In '22!
The New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show opens this Friday, August 5 and runs through Saturday, August 13.
Drawing roughly a quarter of a million people from all over the Northeast and beyond, the New Jersey State Fair – known for many years as the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show – has roots that extend back to 1821, taking place in ever-expanding form in Branchville from 1936 to 1976, when the fair moved to new grounds on a 150 acre dairy farm at 37 Plains Road in Augusta. A real country fair, the home pride of generations worked closely with the land is everywhere to be seen: in the good food, good works, and good times that are the true bounty and community of the rural, agricultural heritage of Sussex County.
Visitors enjoy the tremendous agricultural exhibits for which the Fair is famous. Animals are everywhere you look - from a bee and honey display to the barns at the livestock exhibitions, in the horticultural exhibits and contests, and in the Horse Show Ring.
The Show is the largest livestock event and AHSA sanctioned festivity in New Jersey, with horses of all kinds; from workhorses to the sleekest thoroughbreds. In addition to the Horse Show all week you can see racing pigs, a llama show, woodchopping contests, arts & crafts shows, a performing arts tent, a queen pageant, and more, more, more! You'll taste food whose recipes hail from the heart of rural New Jersey or from just about anywhere in the world. All of the various waves of immigrations that have built the state of New Jersey bring good things to these tables!
Demo derbies, motocross, monster truck rides, equestrian events, tractor pulls and concerts occur on varying days in the outdoor entertainment area. And don't forget head over to the Carnival for some thrilling rides.
Where Farm Meets Fun!
The Fair opens on Friday, August 5, and runs nine days through the next Saturday, August 13.
Every member of the family will love this remarkable event. Check the complete schedule of events or use the fairgrounds interactive map to plan your visit.
The fairgrounds are located at 37 Plains Road in Augusta. For information, please call 973-948-5500 or visit their website.
Groups and motor coaches are welcome. Parking is free.
There are various categories of tickets and packages. Get yours online now!
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