State Fair event schedule: Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026
The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Benny’s Bodega
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.-3 p.m.: Woodsman Competition, Outdoor Entertainment Area
12 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
12 p.m.: Goat Story Hour- Barn 5, Agriculture
12 p.m.: Open Steer Show, Agriculture
12:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
1 p.m.: Planet Networks Video Game Contest, 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.: Dairy Milking, Milking Parlor
2 p.m.: Tractor Parade, Agriculture
2-3 p.m.: Country Cousins-music, 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.: Goat Story Hour- Barn 5, Agriculture
3 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving sponsored by Uncle Grumpy Stumps, Family Entertainment Area
3:30 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
3:30 p.m.: 4-H Swine Showmanship, Agriculture
Time, Event, Location
4 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area
4 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
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
5-9:30 p.m.: Talent Show , Performing Arts Tent
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.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
6 p.m.: Goat Story Hour- Barn 5, Agriculture
6 p.m.: Puppy-Wuppy Dog Team Obedience sponsored by Elenora L. Benz, Esq., 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, Agriculture
7 p.m.: Demo Derby sponsored by Jefferson Recycling [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