General Information
Admissions, Hours, Ticket Promotions
2022 Operating Hours
The Administration Building is staffed:
September – May from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday – Friday
Summer Hours
June – August from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
During the Fair, the office is staffed from 8 am – 8 pm.
The Fair is open at 5pm on first Friday August 5th,
and 10 am – 10 pm Saturday, August 6 – Saturday, August 13, 2022.
The parking is always free! Open rain or shine!
Check Back for Updates to Admissions and Promotions for 2022!
2021 Tickets/Admission and Promotions—NO REFUNDS
Online Ticket Sales Will Start: June 21, 2021 @ 12:05 am!
2021 Regular Admission Tickets
(check out the Easy Ways to Save below!)
- Adults - $14.00
- Veterans/Active Military - $7.00 (50% off admission)
- Child (6-12) - $6.00
- Seniors (60+) - $10.00
2021 Advance Admission Tickets
(Online Advance Sales end on August 6 @ 11:55 pm)
- Adult - $10.00
- Child (6-12) - $4.00
- Senior (60+) - $5.00
- VIP 8 Day Pass - $48.00 - (single or multiple use)
Locations to pick up admission tickets/megapasses in person [close to the Fair, call for availability] until the end of the business day August 6th or until sold out:
- Yetter’s Diner, Augusta
- Mountain View Deli, Wantage
- Dale’s Market, Branchville & Blairstown
- Family Drug, Branchville
- North County Pharmacy, Franklin
- Branches of Lakeland Bank
- Administration Building, Fairgrounds [after July 6] 10 am – 5 pm
2021 Group & Camp Pricing
Reservations needed, Email: kcafasso@njstatefair.org
2021 Promotions
Children’s Day: Tuesday, August 10 (6-12) $4.00
Celebrate America Day: Wednesday, August 11
- Adult - $10.00
- Child (6-12) - $4.00
- Veterans, active military, first responders: Free with ID
Senior Day (60+) Day: Thursday, August 12 $4.00
Evenings after 7:30 pm: Adult $10.00, Veterans $5.00
Additional Tickets
Demo Derby - August 8 and August 9
(price does not include fair admission)
- Reserved Seating - $15.00
- General Admission - $13.00
Carnival Mega Pass - These tickets include one day's admission to the fair and Carnival rides ALL DAY (noon-closing). They must be purchased by August 6, 11:55 pm.
- Adult (13 & up) - $30
- Child (6-12) - $25
Height Requirements for Rides vary by ride.
Special Events Tickets
Monster Truck Show - August 10th
(price does not include fair admission)
- Reserved Seating - $16 Adult, $11 Child (6-12)
- General Admission - $10
Easy Ways to Save on Admission
Live outside of Sussex County? Buy your tickets online and save $4 on adult tickets. Out-of-county seniors can save $5 online. Tickets are good for any one day. Just check the cutoff date under ticket information.
Carnival Savings
THE CARNIVAL OPENS AT NOON EVERY DAY
MEGAPASSES: admission and a ride bracelet any day you choose, from carnival opening to closing! Adults- $30 [13+], Children- $25 [6-12] Available online until August 6 @ 11:55 pm
Carnival Specials (Pay One Price [POP] wristband options) available in the carnival area that day - Admission Not Included
- POP: Monday, August 9, Noon to closing, $25
- POP: Tuesday, August 10, Noon to 6 pm, $25
- POP: Wednesday, August 11: DOLLAR DAY AT THE FAIR (all rides $1, $10.00 strips of 10 tickets minimum)
- POP: Thursday, August 12, Noon to 6 pm, $25
Schedule/Map
Click here for a daily schedule.
Click here to see a map of the Fairgrounds.
Click here to Purchase Tickets
