There is a new pavilion for box seats at the horse show arena. A committee continues to raise money to build permanent platforms for seating. (Photo by Nancy Madacsi) Fine weather boosts fair attendance No rain and high temperatures in the low 80s helped boost attendance at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse... Home 18 Aug 2025 | 05:15
Hot Dog Pig Races on Sunday, Aug. 3. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Augusta. New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Home 15 Aug 2025 | 09:11
Senior of the Year Shirley Smith Hill of Augusta, second from left, poses with, from left, Jill Space, deputy director of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioners Alan Henderson and Jack DeGroot, and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5. (Photo provided) Hill named Senior of the Year Shirley Smith Hill of Augusta was named Sussex County’s Senior of the Year during a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 7 at the fairgrounds.... Home 08 Aug 2025 | 01:11
Miss Lafayette Sophie Schaeffner is the 2025 Queen of the Fair. (Photos by Denise von Wilke) Miss Lafayette is Queen of the Fair Miss Lafayette Sophie Schaeffner was crowned Queen of the Fair on Saturday evening, Aug. 2 at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex... Home 05 Aug 2025 | 11:03
The Decker-Munson property will receive a historical marker. From left are Sussex County historian Bill Truran, Paul and Regina Downs, and county Commissioners Jack DeGroot and Bill Hayden. (Photos provided) Sussex County History Today: History awards at the fair A highlight of my service as the Sussex County historian is to recognize those action-oriented historians of our county.... Columns 03 Aug 2025 | 09:09
For Stillwater Mayor Lisa Chammings, volunteering at the fair is a family tradition. Her mother volunteered, and Chammings competed in tractor pull competitions with her father. (Photo provided) Continuing a family tradition at the fair The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show not only will showcase cattle, flowers and vegetables this year.... Home 01 Aug 2025 | 03:43
‘FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey’ features Constantine Maroulis on Saturday night at the Newton Theatre. (Photo by Kelsey Ann Photography) Live music: Rock out at the fair Friday, Aug. 1 The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show opens with a rock-filled evening featuring Strange... Entertainment 29 Jul 2025 | 07:55
Senior Day at fair is Aug. 7 The Sussex County Senior of the Year will be announced during Senior Day at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm... Home 28 Jul 2025 | 10:47
Griff’s Onion. (Photo by MVanek Photography) Taste your way through the fair Whether you’re craving sweet or savory, the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show has you covered. There... Home 28 Jul 2025 | 12:00
‘Fishing at Lake Grinnell’ along the railroad tracks with the ice house in front. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Meet me at the fair July is coming to a close and August is ready to burst upon us. August brings the annual fair that many of us look forward... Columns 25 Jul 2025 | 10:58
Flower show to feature ‘Birds & Blooms’ “Birds & Blooms” is the theme of the 2025 Flower Show and Competition at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and... Home 09 Jul 2025 | 03:30
This photo by Tyler Walker won first place in the birds category and Best in Show in the Adult Amateur Division last year. (Photo provided) ( Sean Garvin) Fair photo contest accepting entries Resident may enter their photos in the annual “Photographers of Sussex County” exhibition and contest for display at the... Home 09 Jul 2025 | 03:30
Nonprofits receive $38,755 from fair Despite some of the worst weather on record during the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show in August, the... Home 12 Sep 2024 | 02:21
Mary Fettes won the Best in Show Master award for this photo. (Photos provided) ( Sean Garvin) Fettes named Best in Show Master Mary Fettes won the Best in Show Master award in the annual photography exhibit at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County... Local News 13 Aug 2024 | 10:46
Lisa Chammings presents an award to Tanner Goytile on Thursday, Aug. 8 at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show. Behind them is Dave Foord, senior program coordinator of the Sussex County 4-H program. (Photo by Aidan Mastandrea) Awards recognize 4-H members Members of Sussex County 4-H Clubs play a big role in the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show. Some of the... Home 13 Aug 2024 | 05:15
