State Fair event schedule: Friday

All Day: A Rated USEF Classes, Rost Memorial Jumper Stake, Ricci Desiderio Mini Prix at the Horse Show

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Holstein Open Dairy Show in the Agriculture Area

12-10 p.m.: Rides and games in the Carnival

12-10 p.m.: Amateur artistic flower arrangements and amateur potted plants on display in the Conservatory

12-6 p.m.: Aim to Survive Air Rifle & Archery Ranges in the BBQ Area

12:45 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

1 p.m.: Goat Milking Demo in the Agriculture Area’s Milking Parlor

1-2 p.m.: Dance Expressions Dance Arts in the Performing Arts Tent

1:30 p.m.: Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

2 p.m.: Cheesecake Contest, bake sale to follow in the Richards Building

2 p.m.: Tractor Parade in the Agriculture Area

2 p.m.: Honeybee Demo in the cage outside the Richards Building

2 p.m.: Dairy Milking Demo in the Agriculture Area’s Milking Parlor

2:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

2:30-3:30 p.m.: Dream Extreme Dance by Nikki in the Performing Arts Tent

3 p.m.: Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

3 p.m.: Goat Story Hour in the Shotwell 4-H Building

4 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area

4 p.m.: Honeybee Demo in the cage outside the Richards Building

4-5 p.m.: Amelya Race and Friends in the Performing Arts Tent

4:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

5:15 p.m.: Circus Incredible in the Family Entertainment Area

6-8 p.m.: Farm Follies Event: Skillet Toss and Bale Toss in the Agriculture Area

6 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Race in the Family Entertainment Area

6 p.m.: Honeybee Demo in the cage outside the Richards Building

7 p.m.: Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

7 p.m.: Truck Pull (tickets required) in the Outdoor Entertainment Area

7 p.m.: Dairy Milking Demo in the Agriculture Area’s Milking Parlor

7:15 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area

7:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

7:30-10 p.m.: The NERDS in the Performing Arts Tent

8 p.m.: Circus Incredible in the Family Entertainment Area

Happening throughout the day:

Roaming the grounds: Oscar the Robot travels the fairgrounds and entertains guests.

The Commerford Petting Zoo: A family-owned and operated petting zoo that also offers pony rides for a small fee.

Along Agriculture Highway: Roger the Giant Bowl Turner, Reggie the Potter, Heartfelt Creations’ Felting and Rope-Making

Vegetable Show, Forage Show (Aug. 2-8)

Scarecrow Contest: People’ Choice voting by text; after 4 p.m. from Aug. 2- Aug. 9 there is a Scarecrow Photo Op.

Endangered Breeds Educational Center: Visit farm animals coming back after near-extinction, like Randall Lineback Cows, Arapawa Goats and Barbados Black-bellied Sheep.

Flower Show: Horticulture, Artistic Divisions- Birds and Blooms

Home & Hobby Division (including Quilts of Valor): Art in Sussex County, Photography in Sussex County, Grange Exhibit, History Exhibit, Honey Show. Competitions are held throughout the week for different “home and hobby” related skills, like baking.

Snook Agricultural Museum: The museum features historical equipment and displays related to farming. Next to it is the North Jersey Antique Engine Building, and the 4-H Shotwell Exhibit Building is also open throughout the fair.

Farm Fun in Barn Six: Come immerse yourself in interactive stations and activities for young children, like a pedal tractor hay maze and a scarecrow building station.

The Marketplace: Shop homemade, handmade, natural products.

Robotics Row: Stop by the STEM barn for robotics demos.

Rescue Rest Stop: Check out the puppy adoption tent.

4-H Teen Council Dairy Barn : Grab an ice cream or milkshake made by the 4-H teen council members.

4-H Crafts, Art, Photography Exhibits, Rabbit Clubs Info Table

4-H Info Table and Local Author Elizabeth Rodger Book Signing

People Movers: Get on a shuttle to get to the parking lot

Red Rooster Pub: Offering beer, wine, cocktails and food featuring ingredients from local farms.