The 2026 New Jersey State Fair and Sussex County Farm & Horse Show returns to the Sussex County Fairgrounds from Friday, July 31st, through Saturday, August 8th for nine big days of family fun!
The official State Fair of New Jersey, this long running annual fair features agricultural, livestock, and home arts exhibits; horse shows, childrenβs 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 so much more!
π Hours
- Monday – Friday*: 12 noon – 10pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 10pm
- *Friday, July 31st: 5pm – 10pm
ποΈ Admission
- Adults (13-59): $16
- Children (6-12): $5
- Seniors (60+): $10
- Veterans/Active Military: $7
- There’s also daily specials, check out the fair’s webpage
π Specials
- Mega Passes, good for admission + unlimited rides on any one day of the fair, are $33 for adults and $28 for children 6-12 years old.
- Discounted admission (20% off gate price) can be purchased through July 30th.
- Go to the fair’s tickets page for more info
NJ Carnivals does not operate, nor is affiliated with any event listed on this website. Hours, prices, and dates are subject to change without notice.
Event Sites & Contact
Vendor Info
Vendor information and forms can be found at the fair’s vendor page.
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Directions
The Sussex County Fairgrounds 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ
