State Fair event schedule: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is open from 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
Senior Day - Nonprofit Spotlight: Maverick’s Legacy
All Day: Sussex County Horse Show- USEF Rated English, Horse Show
All Day: Crafting with Pam Dobben, Snook Museum
12 p.m.: Continuation of Color Breed Dairy Show, Agriculture
12 p.m.-10 p.m.: Rides & Games [12 p.m.-6 pm Pay 1 price $28 all in], Carnival
12 p.m.-6 p.m.: Aim to Survive 4-H Club Air Rifle/Archery Ranges, Barbeque Pavilion
12 p.m.-3 p.m.: Senior Day Activities sponsored by Newton Medical Center, Valley View Rehabilitation, Homestead Rehabilitation, Iliff Ruggiero Funeral Home, Bristol Glen, Performing Arts Tent
12 p.m.: 4-H Foods Bake Sale, Shotwell Building
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
1-3 p.m.: Meet Your Representatives, Lt. Ernie Kosa Sussex County Building
1 p.m.: Judging Baking Classes, sale to follow, Richards Building
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 p.m.: 4-H Alpaca Show, Agriculture
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
4:30 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
5-6 p.m.: Cellar Dwellers, 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.: Car Night featuring the Wanderers’ Car Club, Aldo Sayre Drive
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
6:45 p.m.: Best of the Best- Lois Chammings Awards for 4-H, 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.: Round Robin Showmanship Event- 4-H, Agriculture
7 p.m.: Championship Pulling Series [tkts online], Outdoor Entertainment Area
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Jersey Tenors, 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