New Jersey State Fair® Agricultural Events
Admission to the agricultural events and attractions are included in the price of admission to the fair. These events reflect the agricultural roots of Sussex County. The many shows and exhibits provide an opportunity to view working farm animals up close, market animal competition, and many other farm products familiar to Northwestern New Jersey. Bring the family (and your camera) for an exciting fun filled time learning about farming, the source of our food and many other items that we use in our daily lives.
Fair Souvenir Baskets are available for purchase. Proceeds go to the new bathroom building fund and the New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show for improvements of the Agricultral Area of the fair.
The Agricultural Events schedule listed below is subject to change. Neither the NJ State Fair or the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show can be held responsible for schedule changes due to any cause. This scheduled will be updated on a best effort basis so check back again as fair week approaches.
Agricultural Attractions
Daily Fair Parade
There will be a parade every day at 2:00pm around the Agricultural Area of the fair. The parade starts and ends at Ag Central. Different participants every day!
Greenhouse
Indoor floral and aquatic garden displays; the vegetable show, the flower shows, and educational displays. Check daily schedules for informative lectures and garden tours. Located just inside Gate One. Check Daily Schedule for Greenhouse special events.
- Flower Show - Horticulture and Artistic Exhibits
Professional Division Show - Artistic Displays - August 3rd - 6th
Professional Division Show - Horticulture Displays - August 3rd - 12th
Amateur/Junior Cut Flowers, Outdoors Plants, and Family Garden Displays - August 7th - 10th
Children's Artistic Displays - August 7th - 10th
Amateur Artistic Displays - August 7th -12th
Amateur/Junior Potted Plants, Cut Flowers, and Master Gardeners Class Displays - August 10th - 12th
- Landscape Garden Competition
Entrance to gardens between Greenhouse and Farm Fun Building
- Open Vegetable Show - Sponsored by Saint Clare’s Health System
"Healthy Cooking with Saint Clare's" - Cooking Demonstration - Sunday, August 5th, 2:00pm
- Scarecrow Exhibit / Contest
Scarecrow Construction August 4th at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Vote for People's Choice Award August 5th - 10th
Richards Exhibition Building
See the home economic displays & displays including hand crafts and prepared food competition. Daily Honey bee handling demos and local honey exhibits can be found here. Grange and 4-H displays are located here along with information booths. The Sussex County Art Show featuring local artists and the Photography Show are also found here. Check Daily Schedule for Richards Building special events.
Toyota Agricultural / Livestock Show Pavillion
- Livestock Shows
- Lumberjack Competitions - Sponsored by Campbell Small Engine
Saturday, August 4 at 7:00pm
- Fiddle Contests - Sponsored by The Printing Center
Sunday, August 5 at 3:00 (Kid's Competition) and 3:30 (Adult Competition)
$500 to the 1st prize winner of the Adult Competition!
- And more!
Ag (Agriculture) Central
Located in the tent between Barn 6 and the rest rooms. Agricultural (farm) fun, games and educational demonstrations held throughout the fair. This years features include a Hand Cleaning Station display and demo, loom and weaving demonstrations with Sheep’s wool, llamas and rabbits. See daily schedule and listen for special announcements on the PA system.
Landscape Competition
Located between the Greenhouse and Family Farm Fun Building. Competitive gardens created by local landscapers.
RoNetco Shoprite Family Farm Fun Building
Located next to Landscape Gardens. Free, interactive, hands-on, agricultural experiences for children. Activities include a child safe milking cow, dress a scare crow, a hay bale maze, and much more. A must stop after watching the racing pigs!
Junior Ag Agent Program
A FREE and FUN Scavenger Hunt!
BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR! Pick up your all new questionnaire for 2006 at the Farm Fun Building. Locate 10 large painted roosters, punch your questionnaire and answer a question about something in the area. When your questionnaire is completed, return to the starting point to receive your Junior Ag Agent Badge and Certificate. A great “together” activity for children and parents while touring the agricultural area of the fair! Come out to the fair and earn your 2006 Badge.
Note: Groups of 10 or more are requested to call 973-948-5500 with name of group, number in group, the day and approximate time of arrival.
Livestock Barns
Beef and dairy cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Barn 6 (Small Animal Barn)
See daily displays of Poultry, Rabbits, Cavies, and other small animals. The 4-H Rabbit and Cavy shows are also held here as well as the Open Poultry Show. The Space Farms exhibit and the American Livestock display are also located here. Check Livestock Barn Schedule for other farm animal locations by day.
Rare Heritage Breed Tent
Located near the rest rooms. This year's exhibit includes breeds of farm animals raised by early settlers of Northwest New Jersey. These animals were bred for their hardiness and ability to live in the rugged early American farm terrain. Informative literature about early agriculture in America will be available. Check the Livestock Barn Schedule above for other farm animals.
NOTE: Volunteers needed to baby sit the animals in this tent. If you would like to help, call John Haftek at 973-875-6072.
Snook Agricultural Museum - Antique Farm Equipment Museum
Located next to the Toyota Livestock Show Pavilion with an expanded antique tractor display. Many antique farm machines are on display that have been restored to operating condition by the North Jersey Antique Engine and Machine Club. A Victorian parlor and an old farm kitchen are on display. Try some fresh roasted peanuts made in an antique peanut roasting machine or sample the milk, ice cream and stick candy sold at the old country store. See daily schedules for special demonstrations during fair week.
Milking Parlour
Located on the Midway next to Livestock Barn 1. Milking demonstrations are held daily. Check sign at the milking parlour for times.
Jersey Fresh Tent
Located in front of the Greenhouse next to the Farmer’s Market. Free samples of Jersey Fresh Dairy products are offered daily . See Daily Livestock Area Schedule for the featured product of the day.
Farmers Market
Located in front of the Greenhouse, local farm products are available for purchase. This is an opportunity to buy fresh off the farm products from Sussex County.
Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers
“Swimming” Racing Pig Show! Watch for pigs swimming for treats. Frequent races every day, located in the Family Entertainment Area. Check the clock at the location for for next “swim meet.” Races are also announced over the Fair Public Address System.
Oxen Demonstrations
Demonstration of Oxen as used on the farm before there were tractors. Look for the Oxen in the Toyota Livestock Pavilion, Outdoor Entertainment Area, and around the fairgrounds when there is time and space. Times of shows will be announced on the Fair Public Address System. The oxen can be found in the livestock tent at other times.
Turkey Calling
Toyota Agricultural / Livestock Show Pavillion. A National Wild Turkey Federation Event!
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