New Jersey State Fair Event Schedule for Thursday, Aug. 8: Senior Day
On Thursday, Aug. 8 seniors age 60 and up get discounted admission to the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show.
12-1 p.m.: Colorbreed Open Dairy Show in the Agriculture Area
12 p.m.: Horse Show Classes in the Horse Show Area
12-9 p.m.: Farm Fun Activities for Kids in the Agriculture Area
12-Close: Amateur horticulture on display in the Greenhouse: cut flowers, potted plants, dish gardens
12 p.m.-Close: Carnival rides and games
12-6 p.m.: Aim to Survive Shooting Sports Open Ranges in the BBQ Area
12-3 p.m.: Senior Day coordinated by Sussex Co. Division of Sr. Services in the Performing Arts Tent
12 p.m.-Close Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park
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
1-7 p.m.: Blood Drive at Gate 3. Donate blood and receive free fair admission.
1 p.m.: Baking Contest Judging in the Richards Building
1:30 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area
2 p.m.: Tractor Parade by Antique Engine Club in the Agriculture Area
2-6 p.m.: 4-H Alpaca Show/Demo 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 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area
4-5 p.m.: Dance Expression Dance Arts in the Performing Arts Tent
4:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
5-6 p.m.: The PS XPERIMENT Band in the Performing Arts Tent
5 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in Founder’s Park
Evening: $2000 2/2’6” Thoroughbred Hunter Derby in the Horse Show Area
5:30 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park
5:45 p.m.: Johnny Rocket Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
6 p.m.: Custom Car Night on Aldo Sayre Dr.- Wanderers Car Club
6:30-8 p.m.: Summer Blossom Open Garden in the Agriculture Area
6:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
6:45 p.m.: Lois Chammings 4-H Best of the Best Awards in the Agriculture Area
7 p.m.: 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Class in the Agriculture Area
7 p.m.: Championship Pulling Series in the Outdoor Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area
after 7 p.m.: Canine King & Queen & Grooms Class in the Horse Show Area
7:30 p.m. Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
8-9:30 p.m.: Doo Wop 60’s Dance Party with the 360 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 Dancers 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