New Jersey State Fair Event Schedule for Friday, Aug. 9

12 p.m.: Livestock Show in the Agriculture Area

12 p.m.: Horse Show Classes in the Horse Show Area

12-5 p.m.: Holstein Open Dairy Show in the Agriculture Area

12-6 p.m.: Aim to Survive Shooting Sports Open Ranges in the Shotwell Building

12-9 p.m.: Farm Fun Activities for Kids in the Agriculture Area

12:00 p.m.-Close: Carnival rides and games

12-Close: ”Blooming Art,” Amateur Artistic Floral arrangements on display in the Greenhouse

12:30 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park

12:30-1:30 p.m.: Evolution Dance Arts in the Performing Arts Tent

12:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

1-7 p.m.: Blood Drive at Gate 3. Donate blood and receive a free fair admission.

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

1:30 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area

2 p.m.: NJ Best Cheesecake Contest Judging in the Richards Building

2 p.m.: Tractor Parade by Antique Engine Club in the Agriculture Area

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

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

3 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park

3:30-4:30 p.m.: Carolyn Jackson Solo in the Performing Arts Tent

3:30 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area

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

5 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area

Evening: $5000 Rost Memorial Jumper Stake 1.2 m; $1500 Ricci Desiderio Mini Prix .95m in the Horse Show Area

5:30 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park

5:30-6 p.m.: 4-H Goat Costume Contest in the Agriculture Area

5:45 p.m.: Johnny Rocket Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

6:30-7:30 p.m.: Borrowed Time Band in the Performing Arts Tent

6:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

7 p.m.: Truck Pulls in the Outdoor Entertainment Area

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

7:30 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

8-9:30 p.m.: Kryptonite- Tribute to 3 Doors Down Band in the Performing Arts Tent

8 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area

8:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

8:30 p.m.: Fire Dancer Show in the Conservatory

9 p.m.: Johnny Rocket Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

Ongoing Daily Events:

Animals: Explore 6 barns of farm animals

Greenhouse Exhibits: Visit the Vegetable Show, Scarecrow Contest, and Forage Show

New Jersey Farmer’s Market: Shop locally grown produce

North Jersey Antique Engine Club: See antique engines and a daily tractor parade at 2 p.m. Located adjacent to the Snook Museum.

Agriculture Area Demonstrations: See demonstrations from wooden bowl turner Roger Abrahamson and potter Reggie Britton. See felting and rope-making demonstrations from Heartfelt Creations. Visit Barn 6 for farm-fun children’s activities. Go to the Milking Parlor to see live cow-milking demonstrations and learn about the milking process from cow to carton.

Robotics Row: Visit the STEM Barn to see robotics demonstrations from a local robotics team

.Founder’s Park: Explore the gardens at Founder’s Park

Snook Memorial Museum: See antique farm machinery, explore the farmhouse kitchen, and shop the country store

The Conservatory: Visit the Flower & Garden Expo, and take horitculture and art classes

The Marketplace: Shop a local artisan vendor and baker market, located adjacent to the Conservatory

Farm Fun Interactive Activities: Fun activities for children in Barn 6

Richards Building Exhibits and Demonstrations: See Creative Arts for Home & Hobby (baking, canning, handicrafts, Quilts of Valor) exhibits, a beekeeper’s honey show and live honeybee demonstrations, and exhibits of local Sussex County photography, history, and artwork.

Red Rooster Winegarden: Enjoy a glass of wine, a craft beer, some snacks, and occasional evening music