The Sussex County Fairgrounds is set to host the 2026 New Jersey State Fair and Sussex County Farm & Horse Show, bringing a multi-day celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and community traditions to Augusta. Running from Friday, July 31, through Saturday, August 8, 2026, the fair offers an expansive lineup of attractions, including traditional 4-H and agricultural exhibits, specialized horse shows, a full-scale carnival, and ticketed arena events such as bull riding, a demolition derby, monster truck showcases, and tractor pulls. Operating hours begin at 5:00 PM on opening night, opening daily at 10:00 AM on weekends and at noon on weekdays, with all attractions remaining open until 10:00 PM. Gate admission prices are $16 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for veterans, and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Attendees can save 20% on gate entry by purchasing advance tickets online before July 30 at 5:00 PM, and separate online-only Mega Passes are available to bundle daily admission with unlimited carnival rides. The fairgrounds, located at 37 Plains Road in Augusta, New Jersey, feature completely free parking on-site, fully covered indoor exhibit areas to ensure events run rain or shine, and dedicated promotional gate discount days throughout the week for families, seniors, first responders, and military personnel.
More details, full schedules, and advance tickets are available at https://sussexcountyfairgrounds.org/html/general-info.cfm.