Art Fetzer and sons help prepare the barbecue. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Board of Agriculture to host annual Chicken BBQ The Sussex County Board of Agriculture will host its traditional Chicken BBQ from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the... Local News 28 Aug 2026 | 11:52
Sussex County Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market returns The Sussex County Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Sussex County... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:16
Dancers participate in the line dancing competition. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Line dancers compete at Sussex County Fair competition Country music and line dancing took center stage at the Sussex County Fair as D.J. Tina Marie of Whiskey Crossing LLC hosted... Local News 10 Aug 2026 | 10:02
Mia Ortiz of Rockaway got her face painted. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Beekeepers offer candle-making, honey exhibits at Farm and Horse Show The Sussex County Beekeepers Association offered a variety of hands-on activities and exhibits during the Sussex County Farm... Local News 06 Aug 2026 | 01:24
Richard Hammler gives a speech. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Flagpole dedicated at Sussex County Farm and Horse Show A new flagpole was dedicated Aug. 3 at the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. The dedication... Local News 04 Aug 2026 | 10:07
2025 Queen Sophie Schaeffner awards the People’s Choice winner, Miss Vernon Evelyn Bernard. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Miss Sandyston crowned Queen of the New Jersey State Fair Miss Sandyston, Jordan Valleau, was crowned Queen of the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show after competing... Local News 03 Aug 2026 | 10:16
Children ride the carousel. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) A day at the fair Local News 03 Aug 2026 | 10:00
From left, Adult Division 1st place winner, Kelcie Rivera of Hamburg, 2nd place, Angelina Valente of Franklin and 3rd place, Dianne Kollar of Sparta. ( Photo submitted) New Jersey State Fair talent show seeks contestants Organizers of the Sussex County Fair and Horse Show Talent Show are seeking contestants for this year’s competition, which... Entertainment 09 Jul 2026 | 03:33
Libraries launch Reading Rocks program for young readers The Sussex County Library System is partnering with Braen Stone and the Sussex County Miners to bring back the Reading Rocks... Local News 09 Jul 2026 | 01:52
Marissa Post, 9, of Sparta threw out the first pitch at the Miners game. She plays for Sparta Diamonds travel softball team. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Miners rout Boulders during Waggy Wednesday fundraiser The Sussex County Miners defeated the New York Boulders 16-5 on July 1 at Skylands Stadium. The game featured the team’s “Waggy... Sports 06 Jul 2026 | 03:57
Sussex County Farmers and Crafters’ Market announces summer photo contes The Sussex County Farmers and Crafters’ Market is sponsoring a summer photography contest featuring barns and farm animals.... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 01:03
Sussex County to host Senior Day at New Jersey State Fair The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, Department of Health and Human Services and Division of Senior Services... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 09:48
Viola Judge, Kristy Zierenberg, Keri and Phil Brodhecker, all of Newton, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Fairgrounds hosts Rock, Ribs & Ridges Entertainment 29 Jun 2026 | 12:33
Conductor Judy Bobiak speaks at the Franklin Band's spring concert. ( Photo submitted) Franklin Band to perform across region during 250th celebration The Franklin Band, New Jersey’s oldest community band, will take part in a series of performances across New Jersey and New... Entertainment 15 Jun 2026 | 01:57
Shannon Berganza of Wantage and Anthony Ventre of Sparta, owners of Brothers Pizza, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Family Promise Casino Night raises over $40K Family Promise of Sussex County raised more than $40,000 during its annual Casino Night fundraiser June 11 at The Conservatory... Local News 15 Jun 2026 | 01:36
