State Fair event schedule: Thursday
Thursday, Aug. 7 is Senior Day, offering seniors discounted admission at the gate. The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is open from noon to 10 p.m. Donate blood at Gate 3 to receive a free admission ticket to use any day at the fair.
All Day: A Rated USEF Classes- Horseless Horse Show, Canine King and Queen, Grooms’ Class at the Horse Show Area
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Color Breed Open Dairy Show in the Agriculture Area
12 p.m.-6 p.m.: Pay one price $25 wristbands at the Carnival
12 p.m.-10 p.m.: Rides and games in the Carnival
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Flower Show featuring amateur cut flowers and potted plant entries in the Conservatory.
12 p.m.-3 p.m.: Senior Day music, displays, and activities in the Performing Arts Tent
12 p.m.-6 p.m.: Aim to Survive Air Rifle & Archery Ranges in the BBQ Area
12:45 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
1 p.m.: Goat Milking Demo in the Agriculture Area’s Milking Parlor
1:30 p.m.: Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
2 p.m.: Tractor Parade in the Agriculture Area
2 p.m.: Dairy Milking Demo in the Agriculture Area’s Milking Parlor
2 p.m.: Honeybee Demo in the cage outside the Richards Building
2-6 p.m.: 4H Alpaca Show/Demo in the Agriculture Area
2 p.m.: Baking Classes Judging, bake sale to follow in the Richards Building
2:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
3 p.m.: Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
3 p.m.: Goat Story Hour in the Shotwell 4H Building
4 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area
4 p.m.: Honeybee Demo in cage outside the Richards Building
4:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Tom Tom Duo in the Performing Arts Tent
5:00 p.m.: Classic Car Night with Wanderers’ Car Club & Friends on Aldo Sayre Rd.
5:15 p.m.: Circus Incredible in the Family Entertainment Area
6 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
6 p.m.: Honeybee Demo in the cage outside the Richards Building
6-7 p.m.: Country Comfort in the Performing Arts Tent
6 p.m.: Vegetable Show-On the Spot Contest- “How Well Can You Judge?” in the Greenhouse
6:45 p.m.: Lois Chammings 4-H Best of the Best Awards in the Agriculture Area
7 p.m.: Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Dairy Milking Demo in the Agriculture Area’s Milking Parlor
7 p.m.: 4H Round Robin Showmanship Event in the Agriculture Area
7 p.m.: Championship Pulling Series (tickets required) in the Outdoor Entertainment Area
7:15 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area
7:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
8 p.m.: Circus Incredible in the Family Entertainment Area
8-10 p.m.: Southpaw in the Performing Arts Tent
Happening throughout the day:
Roaming the grounds: Oscar the Robot travels the fairgrounds and entertains guests.
The Commerford Petting Zoo: A family-owned and operated petting zoo that also offers pony rides for a small fee.
Along Agriculture Highway: Roger the Giant Bowl Turner, Reggie the Potter, Heartfelt Creations’ Felting and Rope-Making
Vegetable Show, Forage Show
Scarecrow Contest: People’ Choice voting by text; after 4 p.m. from Aug. 2- Aug. 9 there is a Scarecrow Photo Op.
Endangered Breeds Educational Center: Visit farm animals coming back after near-extinction, like Randall Lineback Cows, Arapawa Goats and Barbados Black-bellied Sheep.
Flower Show: Horticulture, Artistic Divisions- Birds and Blooms
Home & Hobby Division (including Quilts of Valor): Art in Sussex County, Photography in Sussex County, Grange Exhibit, History Exhibit, Honey Show. Competitions are held throughout the week for different “home and hobby” related skills, like baking.
Snook Agricultural Museum: The museum features historical equipment and displays related to farming. Next to it is the North Jersey Antique Engine Building, and the 4-H Shotwell Exhibit Building is also open throughout the fair.
Farm Fun in Barn Six: Come immerse yourself in interactive stations and activities for young children, like a pedal tractor hay maze and a scarecrow building station.
The Marketplace: Shop homemade, handmade, natural products.
Robotics Row: Stop by the STEM barn for robotics demos.
Rescue Rest Stop: Check out the puppy adoption tent.
4-H Teen Council Dairy Barn : Grab an ice cream or milkshake made by the 4-H teen council members.
4-H Crafts, Art, Photography Exhibits, Rabbit Clubs Info Table
4-H Info Table and Local Author Elizabeth Rodger Book Signing
People Movers: Get on a shuttle to get to the parking lot
Red Rooster Pub: Offering beer, wine, cocktails and food featuring ingredients from local farms.