🎡 2026 New Jersey State Fair – General Information & Tickets

📅 Fair Dates & Hours

      July 31st - August 8th, 2026

              Opening Day (Fri, July 31): 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

              Weekends (Sat–Sun): 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

              Weekdays (Mon–Fri): 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

🏢 Administration Office Hours

• Sept–May: Tues–Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Summer (June–Aug): Mon–Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• During the Fair: Daily | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

🚗 Getting There & Essentials

• Address: 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ
• Parking: Always free
• Accessibility: Wheelchair and scooter rentals available
• Environment: Smoke-free and pet-free
• Rain or Shine: Covered and indoor attractions ensure nonstop fun
• Services: First aid, lost & found, restrooms with baby changing stations

📧 Group & Camp Rates

Reservations required.
Email: kcafasso@njstatefair.org

🎟️ 2026 Admission Prices

Advance Admission (Save 20%! Ends July 30 at 5 PM)

• Adults: $12
• Seniors: $8
• Children: $4
• VIP 9-Day Pass: $90

Regular Admission (Starting July 31st at 5 PM)

Available online or at the gate:

• Adults (13–59): $16
• Seniors (60+): $10
• Children (6–12): $5
• Veterans/Active Military: $7

💡 Tip: Skip the ticket line—buy online and head straight to the gate!

🎉 Special Promotions & Discount Days - ONLY available at the GATE!

• 🎈 Opening Day (Fri, July 31): Admission just $5
• 👧 Children’s Day (Tues, Aug 4): Kids (6–12) just $4
  • Includes Sensory-Friendly Carnival Hours: 12–2 PM
• 🪖 Military & Police/Fire/EMS Day (Wed, Aug 5): Free with valid ID
• 👵 Senior Day (Thurs, Aug 6): Seniors (60+) just $4
• 🌆 Evening Discount (After 8:00 PM): Adults $10 | Veterans $5

🎠 Carnival Passes & Specials

🎟️ Carnival Mega Pass (Online Only – Ends July 30 at 11:55 PM)

      Includes 1-day admission + unlimited rides

             Adults (13+): $33

             Children (6–12): $28

     Ride Hours:

             Weekends: Opens at 10 AM

             Weekdays: Opens at 12 PM

💥 Pay-One-Price Wristbands (Admission sold separately)

             Fri, July 31 – Dollar Day: Rides $1 each (min. $10 strip)

             Mon, Aug 3 (Noon–Close): $30

             Tues–Thurs, Aug 4–6 (Noon–6 PM): $25

🎪 Ticketed Special Events (Fair admission required)

2026 Dates to be Announced Soon - Please Check Back

• Bull Riding – 📅 
  Adults (13+): $10
  Child (6-12): $5
• Demolition Derby - 📅 
  Reserved ($18) & General Admission ($16)
  Kids 5 & under: Free 
• Monster Truck Show - 📅 
  Adults (13+): $15
  Child (6-12): $10 
• Championship Pulling Series – 📅 
  Adults (13+): $10
  Child (6-12): $5
• Truck Pull – 📅 
  Adults (13+): $10
  Child (6-12): $5