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<b>A view from the top of the slide at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm &amp; Horse Show. Photo: VRWPhotography</b>
A view from the top of the slide at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show. Photo: VRWPhotography

Summer events and festivals in Sussex County, NJ

Multi-Day Events

16th Annual Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival | June 26-28

Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta,...

Living Local
16 Jun 2026 | 12:18
<b>Image generated with AI</b>
Image generated with AI

Summer Concert Series in Sussex County

Sparta: Sparta Arts Concert Series

Dykstra Concert Park, 22 Woodport Rd. Rain location indoors at Mohawk Avenue School

Fridays,...

Living Local
24 Jun 2026 | 10:00
<b>View from top of the Stairway to Heaven Trail.</b>
View from top of the Stairway to Heaven Trail.

Best hikes and trails around Sussex County, NJ

Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail runs 72.4 miles in New Jersey, running from the Delaware Water Gap to the New York...

Living Local
16 Jun 2026 | 12:28
Outdoor dining in Sussex County, NJ

Outdoor dining in Sussex County, NJ

Vernon

The Glenwood: 2 Vernon Crossing Rd., Vernon. 973-764-2600

Kites Restaurant: 2 Chamonix Dr., Vernon. 844-217-7100

Hef’s...

Living Local
22 Jun 2026 | 06:08
Wineries, breweries and distilleries in Sussex County, NJ

Wineries, breweries and distilleries in Sussex County, NJ

Milk Street Distillery

Milk Street Distillery is the first distillery in the county in 70 years. It is a true distillery;...

Living Local
19 Jun 2026 | 04:48
<b>Morristown National Historic Park and the Jacob Ford Mansion: 30 Washington Place, Morristown. (Photo by Luke Rowe)</b>
Morristown National Historic Park and the Jacob Ford Mansion: 30 Washington Place, Morristown. (Photo by Luke Rowe)

America 250: Discover local history in Sussex County

Sussex County Historical Society: Hill House, 82 Main St., Newton, NJ 07860, 973-383-6010

Sussex County was off the beaten...

Living Local
03 Jun 2026 | 05:02
<b>Sunset at the lookout in High Point State Park.</b>
Sunset at the lookout in High Point State Park.

The best views in Sussex County

High Point

Mention a scenic spot in Sussex County and the term High Point comes to mind. Even without climbing the tower,...

Living Local
16 Jun 2026 | 12:40
Municipal offices and clerks in Sussex County

Municipal offices and clerks in Sussex County

There are 20 municipalities in Sussex County, towns like Newton and Sparta, villages like Andover and Hamburg and rural areas...

Living Local
22 Jun 2026 | 06:11
<b>Paddling the Delaware River. Photo: Becca Tucker</b>
Paddling the Delaware River. Photo: Becca Tucker

Where to Get on the Water in Sussex County This Summer

Lake Hopatcong State Park: 260 Lakeside Boulevard, Landing. NJ

The park is actually located in Roxbury Township, Morris County,...

Living Local
19 Jun 2026 | 03:46
<b>Photo: Maria Kovic</b>
Photo: Maria Kovic

Sussex County, NJ Playgrounds

Vernon

Maple Grange Community Park at 36 Maple Grange Rd. encompasses 182 acres, and features three multi-purpose turf fields,...

Living Local
16 Jun 2026 | 01:07
Sussex County, NJ fishing holes

Sussex County, NJ fishing holes

Fishing Spots in Sussex County, NJ

Lake Hopatcong

On the Southern border of Sussex County is Lake Hopatcong which must be the...

Living Local
04 Jun 2026 | 10:58
Dog parks in Sussex County, NJ

Dog parks in Sussex County, NJ

Newton Dog Park: Memory Park, 111 Moran St.

The Newton Dog Park at the end of South Park Drive near the Park and Ride opened...

Living Local
22 Jun 2026 | 06:13
Contact your post office in Sussex County N.J.

Contact your post office in Sussex County N.J.

Andover, 973-786-5651

Branchville, 973-948-3580

Franklin, 973-948-3580

Glenwood, 973-764-2616

Hamburg, 973-827-0571

Highland Lakes,...

Living Local
23 Jun 2026 | 10:59
<b>Children read to a therapy dog at the library’s Dennis branch. Photo provided.</b>
Children read to a therapy dog at the library’s Dennis branch. Photo provided.

Branch out at the library

Sussex County’s libraries have something for everyone.

For the aspiring yogi...

- Main Branch: Gentle Yoga is Wednesdays at...

Living Local
16 Jun 2026 | 01:32
Guide: Where to find local produce in Sussex County NJ

Guide: Where to find local produce in Sussex County NJ

Sparta Farmers Market: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through Nov. 29.

Location: In the parking lot of Sparta Health and...

Living Local
29 Jun 2026 | 05:08
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