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.

| 29 Jul 2024 | 07:31

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