From left, Adult Division 1st place winner, Kelcie Rivera of Hamburg, 2nd place, Angelina Valente of Franklin and 3rd place, Dianne Kollar of Sparta. ( Photo submitted) New Jersey State Fair talent show seeks contestants Organizers of the Sussex County Fair and Horse Show Talent Show are seeking contestants for this year’s competition, which... Entertainment 09 Jul 2026 | 03:33
Sussex County Farmers and Crafters’ Market announces summer photo contes The Sussex County Farmers and Crafters’ Market is sponsoring a summer photography contest featuring barns and farm animals.... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 01:03
Sussex County to host Senior Day at New Jersey State Fair The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, Department of Health and Human Services and Division of Senior Services... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 09:48
Sussex County seeks nominations for 2026 Senior of the Year The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Senior Services is seeking nominations for the 2026... Local News 29 May 2026 | 11:22
Local garden club plans 2026 programs, spring events Members of a local garden club recently met to discuss plans and initiatives for 2026, focusing on educational programs,... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 01:17
Eighth-grader Amelia Mohabir, who received a Young Historian award, describes how her teachers inspired her interest in history. Sussex County historian Bill Truran, center, and county Commissioner Jack DeGroot listen. (Photo by Judy Perentin) Sussex County History Today: Preserving history, applauding youth For me, a symbol of the essence of the spirit of Sussex County is the fair. Known by many as the Sussex County Fair and the... Columns 06 Aug 2024 | 08:09
Senior of the Year to be named Thursday The Sussex County Senior of the Year will be announced during Senior Day at the New Jersey State Fair. All the nominees will... Home 05 Aug 2024 | 08:28
Farm & Horse Show The annual Sussex County Farm & Horse Show, Once held at Selective’s grounds in Branchville long ago. Renamed the New Jersey... Letters to the Editor 01 Aug 2024 | 10:10
Don’t miss these 10 must-see attractions at the New Jersey State Fair As the tagline goes, there’s “always something happening” at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show, from... Sponsored Content 30 Jul 2024 | 05:06
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, presents a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to the Sussex County Senior of the Year, Annete Grieco of Hopatcong. (Photo provided) Grieco named Senior of the Year Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to Sussex County’s Senior of the Year, Annete Grieco,... Home 26 Aug 2023 | 11:23
The lights and sounds on carnival rides were turned off from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 to create a sensory-free section at the New Jersey State Fair. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Same fair, less loud and bright With so much to see and do at the New Jersey State Fair, it’s easy for visitors to become overstimulated. On Children’s Day,... Home 16 Aug 2023 | 05:28
Acrobat Lyric Wallenda of Circus Incredible performs a trapeze act Sunday, Aug. 6 at the New Jersey State Fair. She is part of the famous Wallenda family. (Photo by John Hester) Photos from the New Jersey State Fair Home 13 Aug 2023 | 06:25
Jolisse Gray of Byram was chosen Queen of the Fair last year. (Photo by Sammie Finch) Queen of the Fair completes her reign Queen of the Fair 2022 Jolisse Gray will pass her crown to the winner of the 2023 pageant on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the New... Home 01 Aug 2023 | 01:52
Circus Incredible will be performing at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show for the first time this year. Photo provided. Circus acts, bull riding and more new entertainment at State Fair The highly anticipated New Jersey State Fair – where agriculture, arts, livestock, carnival and competition come together... Entertainment 31 Jul 2023 | 04:41
How to visit the fair on a budget At a time when prices for everything have gone up, the fair offers plenty of free entertainment and ticket discounts for... Entertainment 28 Jul 2023 | 12:00
