State Fair event schedule: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026

America 250 Day - Nonprofit Spotlight: Lt. Ernie Kosa Scholarship Fund

All Day: Sussex County Horse Show- USEF Rated English, Horse Show

12 p.m.-10 p.m.: Rides & Games. $28 wristband special from 12-6 p.m.: Carnival

12 p.m.-6 p.m.: Aim to Survive 4-H Club Air Rifle/Archery Range, Barbeque Pavilion

12 p.m.: Continuation of 4-H Dairy Show, Agriculture

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.: Peter Dee-Solo, Performing Arts Tent

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

2:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area

2:30-3:30 p.m.: Band Three Sixty, Performing Arts Tent

3 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area

3 p.m.: Goat Story Hour-Barn 5, Agriculture

3-7 p.m.: Meet with History: George Washington , Endangered Breeds Education Center

3-7 p.m.: Meet with History: Martha Washington , Snook Museum

3-7 p.m.: Meet with History: Betsy Ross, Richards Building

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

3:30-5 p.m.: Brian St. John- solo, Performing Arts Tent

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

5:30-7 p.m.: United States Army Band, 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.: 4-H Goat & Sheep Obstacle Course, Agriculture

6 p.m.: Goat Story Hour-Barn 5, Agriculture

6:30 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving sponsored by Uncle Grumpy Stumps, Family Entertainment Area

6:30-8 p.m.: Summer Blossom 4-H Club Open Garden , Agriculture

7 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area

7 p.m.: Monster Truck Show [tkts online], Outdoor Entertainment Area

7:30 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area

7:30-9:30 p.m.: R.E.N.O.- music, Performing Arts Tent

8 p.m.: Goat Milking- Barn 5, Agriculture