New Jersey State Fair

The 2021 New Jersey State Fair and Sussex County Farm & Horse Show kicks off on Friday, August 7th, for 8 days of family fun and entertainment!

The official state fair of New Jersey features agricultural, livestock, and home arts exhibits; horse shows, children’s activities, live music, a large midway with carnival rides and games for all ages, craft and merchandise vendors, a wide selection of great food, grandstand events, free midway entertainment, and much, much more!

Special events during the fair include a Lumberjack Competition on August 7th, Demolition Derby on August 8th & 9th, Monster Truck Show on August 10th, and Dollar Day at the carnival on Aug 11th. Be sure to check out the fair’s official website for a complete schedule of daily activities and entertainment.

Mega Passes, good for admission and unlimited rides on any one day of the fair, are on sale until August 6th and are $30 for adults and $25 for children 6-12 years old. Mega Passes, advance sale admission tickets, and special event tickets can purchased at the fair’s website. Wednesday, August 11th, is Dollar Day at the carnival where all rides are $1 each (tickets will be sold in $10 strips of 10 tickets.)