New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show

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Cultural & TraditionalAugusta
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe fair's equestrian roots run directly
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show in Augusta

The New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show traces back to 1919, when the Branchville Riding Club began organizing horse shows that grew from a small 1923 exhibition for founder Walter R. Wright's pupils into a countywide event. It moved to its current Augusta grounds in 1976 and was formally designated the New Jersey State Fair in 1999, combining livestock competitions, 4-H exhibits, and equestrian classes with midway entertainment.

Horses have paraded through show rings around Sussex County since 1919, when members of the newly formed Branchville Riding Club began organizing exhibitions that would eventually grow into the New Jersey State Fair.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The fair's equestrian roots run directly back to 1923, when Walter R

02

The mystery stays covered

Condit Compton, and horsewoman Lydia Bale organized a small horse show for Wright's own riding pupils at Rolison Farm, a modest event that grew through moves to Ackerson Field and the William L

03

The city starts moving

Bass Farm before the show found its lasting home in Augusta in 1976

04

The water draws everyone in

Judged equestrian classes remain part of the modern fair alongside livestock competitions and 4-H exhibits that reflect Sussex County's ongoing agricultural base

05

The old stones answer

The 1999 state designation added a statewide title to an event whose organizational identity had already been set for eight decades

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair's horse-show identity

Water and renewal

Living ritual

dating to Walter R

The sacred route

Living ritual

Wright's 1923 exhibition for his own riding pupils

The local code

Living ritual

remains embedded in the modern event through its judged equestrian classes

Tradition 5

Living ritual

even though the fair has grown to include the full range of agricultural fair programming

Tradition 6

Living ritual

4-H exhibits

Tradition 7

Living ritual

livestock judging

Tradition 8

Living ritual

and midway entertainment expected of a state fair

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suits a fairgrounds setting with extensive walking between livestock barns, show rings, and midway areas. Closed-toe shoes are practical given the animal barns...

Safety

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

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.47 N, 81.97 WOpen in Google Maps

Augusta, United States

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show?

New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show 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?

Annual 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, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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Official URLsussexcountyfairgrounds.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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