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| 04 Aug 2015 | 01:56
    What’s not to like about Melman the Giraffe? Visitors were directed to only feed Melman carrots.
    What’s not to like about Melman the Giraffe? Visitors were directed to only feed Melman carrots.
    Lori Shea of Columbus shears her Black Lincoln Sheep as they prepare for a competition. Her farm is called Shea Brothers Lincoln.
    Lori Shea of Columbus shears her Black Lincoln Sheep as they prepare for a competition. Her farm is called Shea Brothers Lincoln.
    Monster truck rides continue to be a favorite of fairgoers.
    Monster truck rides continue to be a favorite of fairgoers.
    Tim Heaney, 8, of Bayonne learns to move his arms like a robot under the direction of Oscar T. Robot of the fair’s Entertainment Department.
    Tim Heaney, 8, of Bayonne learns to move his arms like a robot under the direction of Oscar T. Robot of the fair’s Entertainment Department.
    Judge Mary Jasch of Augusta is shown examining a white eggplant in the competition.
    Judge Mary Jasch of Augusta is shown examining a white eggplant in the competition.
    Vegetable competition director Shawna Bengivenni of Wantage is shown summarizing the ratings given by the three judges.
    Vegetable competition director Shawna Bengivenni of Wantage is shown summarizing the ratings given by the three judges.
    The dancing and singing “Melody Farm Follies” was a favorite of the younger fairgoers who ventured down to area of the produce displays and competitions.
    The dancing and singing “Melody Farm Follies” was a favorite of the younger fairgoers who ventured down to area of the produce displays and competitions.
    The equestrian events are always well attended. Riders prepare for competition at the Sussex County Horse Show.
    The equestrian events are always well attended. Riders prepare for competition at the Sussex County Horse Show.

AUGUSTA — The New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show is once again in full swing and will run through Sunday, Aug. 9.

Thursday, Aug. 6 is Seniors’ Day with special pricing for those who are 60 and older. As in the past, military personnel and veterans with proper ID are admitted free of charge to the fair.

— Photos by Chris Wyman
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