State Fair event schedule: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nonprofit Spotlight: OSCAR-One Step Closer Animal Rescue
All Day: Western Weekend, Horse Show
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Rides & Games, Carnival
10 a.m.: Continuation of Open Beef Show, Agriculture
10 a.m.: Continuation of Open Sheep Show, Agriculture
11 a.m.-12 p.m.: John Matthews Band, Performing Arts Tent
12 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
12:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
1 p.m.: Robotics Competition , Barbeque Pavilion
1 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
1:30 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
2 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area
2 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
2 p.m.: Tractor Parade, Agriculture
2 p.m.: Dairy Milking, Milking Parlor
2-3 p.m.: Franklin Concert Band, Performing Arts Tent
2:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
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
3:30 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
4 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
4 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area
4-5 p.m.: Little Royals Presentation, Performing Arts Tent
4:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Performing Arts Tent
5 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
5:30 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
5:30 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area
6 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
6 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
6 p.m.: Goat Story Hour- Barn 5, Agriculture
6:30 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving sponsored by Uncle Grumpy Stumps, Family Entertainment Area
6:30 p.m.: Purple Dragons K9s sponsored by Elenora L. Benz, Esq., Agriculture
7 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Dairy Milking, Milking Parlor
7 p.m.: Bulls, Barrels & Roping [tkts online], Outdoor Entertainment Area
7-9:30 p.m.: Queen of the Fair sponsored by Provident Protection Plus, Perona Farms, Performing Arts Tent
7:30 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area
8 p.m.: Goat Milking- Barn 5, Agriculture