State Fair event schedule: Friday, Aug.7, 2026
The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is open from 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
Golden Anniversary Day - Free admission to those married 50+ yrs with copy of marriage certificate; Nonprofit Spotlight: Center for Prevention and Counseling/CLEAR
All Day: Sussex County Horse Show- USEF Rated English, Horse Show
12 p.m.: Continuation of Holstein Dairy Show, Agriculture
12 p.m.-10 p.m.: Rides & Games, Carnival
12 p.m.-6 p.m.: Aim to Survive 4-H Club Air Rifle/Archery Ranges, Barbeque Pavilion
12:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
1 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
1-2 p.m.: Johnny Woods Band, Performing Arts Tent
1:30 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
2 p.m.: NJ Best Cheesecake Judging- bake sale follows, Richards Building
2 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
2 p.m.: Tractor Parade, Agriculture
2:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Deb D’Anne Band, Performing Arts Tent
3 p.m.: Balloon Art for Children with Robbie’s Balloons, Snook Museum
3 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
3 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving sponsored by Uncle Grumpy Stumps, Family Entertainment Area
3 p.m.: Goat Story Hour-Barn 5, Agriculture
3 p.m.: Golden Anniversary Parade- Gate 1, Aldo Sayre Drive
3:30 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
4 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Family Entertainment Area
4 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area
4-5 p.m.: Brian Fitzpatrick & The Band of Brothers, Performing Arts Tent
4:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
5 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
5-8 p.m.: Cornhole Tournament, Outdoor Entertainment Area
5:30 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
6 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
6 p.m.: Goat Story Hour-Barn 5, Agriculture
6 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
6 p.m.: Farm Follies: Skillet Toss/Bale Toss, Agriculture
6:30 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving sponsored by Uncle Grumpy Stumps, Family Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Dairy Milking, Milking Parlor
7-8 p.m.: Boots & Bling Line Dancing Instruction, Performing Arts Tent
7 p.m.: Truck Pulls [tkts online], Outdoor Entertainment Area
7:30 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area
8 p.m.: Goat Milking- Barn 5, Agriculture
8-10 p.m.: Line Dancing Competition with DJ Tina Marie, Performing Arts Tent