New Jersey State Fair

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Cultural & TraditionalAugusta
Dates8 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe fair's lineage stretches back to 1923
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

New Jersey State Fair in Augusta

The New Jersey State Fair, officially the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, is a non-profit agricultural fair held in early August at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey. Rooted in a 1923 children's horse show, it now draws about 220,000 visitors annually for livestock competitions, 4-H exhibits, AHSA-sanctioned horse shows, carnival rides, and county-fair traditions dating back a century.

It is a core statewide public event with agriculture, rides, food, and entertainment.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The fair's lineage stretches back to 1923, when a Sussex County riding club organized a horse show for members' children

02

The mystery stays covered

the show ran in Branchville, New Jersey from 1933 to 1975 before relocating to its present Augusta site in 1976

03

The city starts moving

In 1999, the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show purchased the rights to the New Jersey State Fair name, previously used at a defunct fair at Garden State Park in Cherry Hill, and merged the two identities

04

The water draws everyone in

The fair is not affiliated with State Fair Meadowlands, an unrelated commercial fair held every June in East Rutherford

05

The old stones answer

Its charitable-giving tradition, donating proceeds to local nonprofits, dates to 1933, and the event has run every year except during World War II and the 2020 pandemic

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair grew out of a children's equestrian tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the 1923 Sussex County riding club horse show

The sacred route

Living ritual

and still centers its identity on AHSA-sanctioned competition

The local code

Living ritual

including the long-running Sussex County Grand Prix and the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Amateur-Owner Classic

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Its fiddlers contest and Queen of the Fair pageant continue county-fair customs common to rural New Jersey

Tradition 6

Living ritual

and the practice of donating fair proceeds to local charitable organizations has continued since 1933

Tradition 7

Living ritual

tying the event to community support rather than pure commercial fairground operation

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

8 August 2026

Getting around

Driving is typical.

What to wear

Early August in northwestern New Jersey is typically hot and humid, often in the 80s Fahrenheit, so shorts, breathable t-shirts, and a sun hat are practical for the open fairgrounds...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Augusta

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.47 N, 81.97 WOpen in Google Maps

Augusta, NJ

TransportDriving is typical.
Stay areaAugusta

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is New Jersey State Fair?

New Jersey State Fair is listed for 8 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does New Jersey State Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Augusta, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Augusta, NJ

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLnjfair.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates8 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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