Be an Exhibitor

Find the show in which you wish to exhibit. Click on it to access a PDF file containing rules/regulations and entry forms. Some competitions are open to exhibitors statewide, some in the tri-state area, and some for Sussex County. Check the rules for the competition. For any questions, contact The Fairgrounds office at 973-948-5500 or email us.

Please read the Political Display Policy.

Livestock

• All out-of-state animals entering the fair MUST have a CVI within 30 days. All in-state animals may use a veterinarian-certified animal health certificate (AHC) or CVI within 30 days. All out-of-state poultry MUST be tested for AI within 72 hours of coming to the fair. All species for which there is a Rabies Vaccine MUST be vaccinated. ALL animals must enter through the Vet Check Gate with their AHC/CVI's and MUST be stamped by the Vet. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made.
• The sale of any type of animal (ie: poultry, pet, livestock, etc) is NOT permitted at the fair, except for the sale of the 4H market animals at the 4H Market Animal Sale.

• IMPORTANT as of 4/2024 USDA Federal Health Regulations
• Livestock Exhibitor and Health Information, Rabies vaccination REQUIRED for all species for which a licensed vaccine is available
• Livestock Drug Use Form

2024 Livestock & Poultry Exhibitor Online Entry Form

2024 Livestock Exhibitor Entry Form

• 2024 Dept 40 Open Beef Rules & Regs
• 2024 Dept 41 Open Dairy Rules & Regs, USDA Federal Order Acknowledgement
• 2024 Dept 47 Open Poultry Rules & Regs
• 2024 Dept 49 Open Sheep Rules & Regs
• Note there will not be an Open Goat show this year.

Other Agriculture 

• 2024 Flower Show - Adult Amateur Rules, Regs & Entry Form, Amateur Painting by Toni Chaplin
• 2024 Flower Show - Professional Rules, Regs & Entry Form, "Charlotte's Dream: Flowers by the Book" by Robin Labeur-Niemis 
• 2024 Dept 74 Forage Show Rules, Regs & Entry Form
• 2024 Dept 78 Honey Show Entry Form, Rules & Regs, Judges Sheets
• 2024 Dept 82 Open Vegetable Show Rules & Regs, Entry Form, Click here for online entry

Art, Photography, and Creative Arts for Home and Hobby

• 2024 Photography in Sussex County Rules & Entry Form

  • For help with your printing, matting, and photo editing needs for the Photo Competition, call Sparta Photo and Video at (973) 729-5929 and ask for Ryan.  He can also be reached at printyourphotos@gmail.com which is checked and responded to 24/7.  Thank you!

• 2024 Art in Sussex County Rules & Entry Form
• 2024 Creative Arts for Home and Hobby - baking, canning, handicrafts, cheesecake, cookies, home brew, wine, blueberry / click through to their website: www.njsfcahh.com