New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show
About this event
The New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is an agricultural fair in Augusta, New Jersey, at Sussex County Fairgrounds. The 2026 event takes place Jul 31 – Aug 8, 2026. New Jersey's official state fair and one of the Northeast's largest agricultural gatherings, drawing hundreds of thousands to the Sussex County Fairgrounds each summer. Livestock and horse shows, 4-H exhibits, a major carnival midway, grandstand concerts, demolition derby, and classic fair food anchor nine days in the Skylands.
Annual, late July through early August
Location & directions
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 07822
Frequently asked questions
When is New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show 2026?
New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show takes place Jul 31 – Aug 8, 2026 in Augusta, New Jersey. Annual, late July through early August
Where is New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show held?
New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is held in Augusta, New Jersey, at Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 07822.
What is New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show?
New Jersey's official state fair and one of the Northeast's largest agricultural gatherings, drawing hundreds of thousands to the Sussex County Fairgrounds each summer.
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