State Fair event schedule: Friday, July 31, 2026

Nonprofit Spotlight: Sussex County Food Pantry

All Day: Western Weekend, Horse Show

5-10 p.m.: Dollar Day- all rides $1, $10 minimum, Carnival

5 p.m.: Continuation of Beef Obstacle Course, Agriculture

5:30 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area

6 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area

6 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building

6 p.m.: Goat Story Hour- Barn 5, Agriculture

6 p.m.: Whiskey Crossing Band, Outdoor Entertainment Area

6:30 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area

6:45 p.m.: Fair Welcome & Rooster Crow, Outdoor Entertainment Area

7 p.m.: 4-H Games, Agriculture

7 p.m.: Dairy Milking, Milking Parlor

7 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area

7 p.m.: East Coast Pro Wrestling, Outdoor Entertainment Area

7:30 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area

8 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area

8 p.m.: Goat Milking- Barn 5, Agriculture

8-9:30 p.m.: Battle of the Bands sponsored by IHeart Radio, East Coast Spas, Performing Arts Tent

8:30 p.m.: Whiskey Crossing Band, Outdoor Entertainment Area