New Jersey State Fair Event Schedule for Saturday, Aug. 10
There’s a jam-packed event schedule for the last day of the 2024 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show. See tractor pulls, horse shows, pig races, BMX shows, fire dancers and much more.
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10 a.m.: Livestock Show in the Agriculture Area
10 a.m.: Horse Show Classes in the Horse Show Area
10-9 p.m.: Farm Fun Activities for Kids in the Agriculture Area
10 a.m.-Close: “Blooming Art,” amateur artistic floral arrangements on display in the Greenhouse
10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.: Blood drive at Gate 4. Donate blood and receive free fair admission.
12 p.m.: Tractor Pulls in the Outdoor Entertainment Area
12-6 p.m.: Aim to Survive Shooting Sports Open Ranges in the Shotwell Building
12:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
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
2-4:30 p.m.: Karaoke Cat in the Performing Arts Tent
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
3:30 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area
3:30 p.m.: Johnny Rocket Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
After 4 p.m.: Outreach Leadline Class in the Horse Show Area
4:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
After 5 p.m.: $2500 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3’0”, followed by Awards, and the Mini Horse Pull in the Horse Show Area
5-9:30 p.m.: Annual Talent Show in the Performing Arts Tent
5 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area
5:45 p.m.: Johnny Rocket Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
6-8 p.m.: 4-H Seeing Eye Demo in the Agriculture Area
6:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family 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 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