New Jersey State Fair returns July 31-Aug. 8 to Sussex County Fairgrounds with agriculture, rides and entertainment.

State fair at the Sussex County Fairgrounds with agricultural, family, entertainment and fair attractions. Listed 2026 run: July 31-August 8, with opening day 5-10 PM, weekend hours 10 AM-10 PM, and weekday hours noon-10 PM.

The New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is scheduled for Friday, July 31, through Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, in Augusta.

The 2026 fair opens Friday, July 31, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Weekend hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and weekday hours are noon to 10 p.m. The fair runs rain or shine, with covered and indoor attractions available.

The event includes agricultural exhibits, horse show programming, 4-H, carnival rides, vendors, entertainment, family activities and fair food. The Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Association is listed as a nonprofit organization, and the fairgrounds are used for agricultural, community and entertainment events throughout the year.

Opening-day admission is listed at $5. Regular admission begins July 31 at 5 p.m., with adult admission listed at $16, senior admission at $10, children ages 6 to 12 at $5 and veterans or active military at $7. Advance tickets are available at lower prices through July 30 at 5 p.m. Parking is listed as free.

For readers, this is a regional state fair and farm show with a full nine-day schedule, agricultural programming and family entertainment. Visitors should review the fair’s ticket page before attending because admission prices vary by age, date, discount day and whether tickets are bought in advance.