General Information
Hours, Admissions, Ticket Promotions
2023 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 2023 Fair is from Friday August 4th to Saturday August 12th
The Fair opens at 5pm on first Friday August 4th and is open until 10 pm
Weekend hours are from 10 am - 10 pm
Weekday hours are from 12pm - 10 pm
The parking is always free! Open rain or shine!
2023 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED SOON- PLEASE CHECK BACK
2022 Tickets/Admission and Promotions—NO REFUNDS
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ONLINE TICKETS from June 20, 2022, 12:05 am to August 4, 11:55 pm!
2022 Regular Admission Tickets
(check out the Easy Ways to Save below!)
- Adults (13-59)- $15.00
- Veterans/Active Military - $7.00
- Child (6-12) - $4.00
- Seniors (60+) - $10.00
2022 Advance Admission Tickets
(Online Advance Sales end on August 4 @ 11:55 pm)
- Adult (13-59) - $10.00
- Child (6-12) - $4.00
- Senior (60+) - $5.00
- VIP 9 Day Pass - $60.00 - (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 4th or until sold out:
- Yetter’s Diner, Augusta
- Mountain View Deli, Wantage
- Dale’s Market, Branchville & Blairstown
- Family Drug, Branchville
- North Country Pharmacy, Franklin
- Branches of Lakeland Bank
- Ticket Office, Fairgrounds from 10 am – 5 pm
2022 Group & Camp Pricing
Reservations needed, Email: kcafasso@njstatefair.org
2022 Promotions
Children’s Day: Tuesday, August 9 (6-12) $4.00
Celebrate America Day: Wednesday, August 10
- Adult (13-59)- $10.00
- Child (6-12) - $4.00
- Veterans, active military, first responders: Free with ID
Senior Day (60+) Day: Thursday, August 11 $4.00
Evenings after 7:30 pm: Adult $10.00, Veterans $5.00
Additional Tickets and Special Events
Demo Derby - August 7 and August 8
(price does not include required 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 4, 11:55 pm.
- Adult (13 & up) - $30
- Child (6-12) - $25
Height Requirements for Rides vary by ride.
Monster Truck Show - August 9th
(price does not include required 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 $5 on adult tickets. 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 4 @ 11:55 pm
Carnival Specials (Pay One Price [POP] wristband options) available in the carnival area that day - Admission Not Included
- Friday, August 5: DOLLAR DAY FOR RIDES 5 P.M. TO CLOSING all rides $1, $10 strip of 10 tickets minimum
- POP: Monday, August 8, Noon to closing, $25
- POP: Tuesday, August 9, Noon to 6 pm, $25
- POP: Wednesday, August 10, Noon to 6 p.m., $25
- POP: Thursday, August 11, 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
Click here to see a list of this year's Vendors
CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE AGRICULTURAL FOOD BOOTH THIS YEAR