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Every day is children’s day at the state fair

| 16 Aug 2016 | 03:03
    Every day is childrenþÄôs day at the state fair, but when young girls and their families spot the Queen of the Fair posing board they have to stop and pose for a snapshot.
    Every day is childrenþÄôs day at the state fair, but when young girls and their families spot the Queen of the Fair posing board they have to stop and pose for a snapshot.
    The 4H mascot made the rounds greeting visiting children and making new friends.
    The 4H mascot made the rounds greeting visiting children and making new friends.
    A drum circle was fun for many of the visiting children.
    A drum circle was fun for many of the visiting children.
    Many of the rides in the amusement area, such as this circus train, are particularly suited for young children.
    Many of the rides in the amusement area, such as this circus train, are particularly suited for young children.
    The Sussex County SheriffþÄôs Department was there to offer free crayons and stick-on patches. Attending to the table are from the left Ken Armstrong, Lou LaBar, and Hilary Manser.
    The Sussex County SheriffþÄôs Department was there to offer free crayons and stick-on patches. Attending to the table are from the left Ken Armstrong, Lou LaBar, and Hilary Manser.
    At right, Corey Brown, Associate Executive Director of the Sussex County YMCA offered the children the chance to make foil boats to float pennies in a tub of water.
    At right, Corey Brown, Associate Executive Director of the Sussex County YMCA offered the children the chance to make foil boats to float pennies in a tub of water.

AUGUSTA — At The New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show every day is children’s day. But, on Tuesday, August 9, special programs and events for the kids made the day even more special.
Special presentations and activities were available including drum circles and games. The Sussex County Sheriff’s Department was there to offer free crayons and stick-on patches while the Sussex County YMCA offered the children the chance to make foil boats to float pennies in a tub of water.
— Photos by Chris Wyman