Schedule
2026 Master Schedule of Events - Subject to Change
July 31st, 5 pm - 10 pm
Weekends - 10 am - 10 pm
Weekdays - 12 pm - 10 pm
The Fair is smoke-free.
Click on the date below for the Daily Schedule!
2026 Dates to be Announced Soon - Please Check Back
2026 Schedule Highlights
Location Key
C = Carnival
OEA = Outdoor Entertainment Area
FEA = Godshall’s Simply Better Bacon Family Entertainment Area
AG = Agricultural Area
HS = Horse Show
RB = Richards Building
PAT = Planet Networks Performing Arts Tent
SB = 4-H Shotwell Building
CB = Kosa County Building
RR = Red Rooster Pub
ASD = Aldo Sayre Drive
CS = Conservatory
BBQ = BBQ Pavilion
GH = Greenhouse
SM = Snook Agricultural Museum
All Day - Free with admission
AG: 6 barns of animals, livestock shows in the pavilion, milking parlor, Snook Agricultural Museum, antique engines, rare heritage breed animals, farmers market, Farm Fun activities for kids [Barn 6], Roger the Giant Bowl Turner, Reggie the Potter and Heartfelt Creations – felter and rope maker, Tractor Parade everyday @ 2 PM sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience
SB: 4-H Exhibits, 4-H Club displays
FEA: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Commerford Petting Zoo sponsored by Newton Sparta Pediatric Dentistry, Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Freehand Custom Carving sponsored by Uncle Grumy Stumps, Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton; Roaming acts- Oscar the Robot sponsored by Provident Bank, Catnip Junkies, Arbor Buddies Puppet Show sponsored by Cafe Wren, Milford, PA - Click here for the FEA show times.
CS: Flower and Garden Show sponsored by Richard Kelsky, Forage Show
HS: Horse Show Area- horse classes [visit sussexcountyhorseshow.org for a complete list of daily classes]
GH: Vegetable Show, Scarecrow Competition
RB: Art, Photography, Honey, Bee Demonstration, Creative Arts for Home and Hobby, Fair History
Friday, July 31st, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Non-profit Spotlight: Sussex County Food Pantry
| 5 PM | HS |
Western Weekend
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| 5 PM | AG | Continuation of the Open Beef Obstacle Course |
| 5 PM - Closing | C | Dollar Day at the Fair: all rides are $1 [$10 of ride credits = 10 rides] |
| All Day | AG | Oxen Display |
| 5:30 PM | FEA | Circus Incredible |
| 6 PM | FEA | Hot Dog Pig Race |
| 6 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| Starting at 6 PM | OEA |
East Coast Pro Wrestling "Fight at the Fair" (Bell at 7 PM) Whiskey Crossing Band |
| 6:30 PM | FEA | Join the Circus |
| 6:45 PM | Fair Welcome and Rooster Crow | |
| 7 PM | FEA | Foam Zone Party |
| 7 PM | AG | 4H Games |
| 7:30 PM | FEA | Circus Incredible |
| 8 PM | FEA | Hot Dog Pig Race |
| 8 - 9:30 PM | PAT | Battle of the Bands presented by WNNJ iHeart Radio, sponsored by East Coast Spas |
Saturday, August 1st, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Non-profit Spotlight: O.S.C.A.R.
| 10 AM | HS | Continuation of horse show classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule] |
| 10 AM | AG | Continuation of Open Beef Show, Open Sheep Show |
| All Day | BBQ | Robotics Competition |
| 11 - 12 PM | PAT | John Matthews Band |
| 12 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 2 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 2 - 3 PM | PAT | Franklin Concert Band |
| 4 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 4 - 5 PM | PAT | Little Royals |
| 6 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 6:30 PM | AG | Purple Dragns K9s sponsored by Elenora L. Benz, Esq. |
| 7 PM | OEA | Bull Riding Show - Tickets available here |
| 7 PM | PAT | Queen of the Fair Pageant sponsored by Provident Protection Plus, Perona Farms |
Sunday, August 2nd, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Non-profit Spotlight: Benny's Bodega
| 10 AM | HS |
Continuation of Western Weekend [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule] |
| 10 AM | AG | Continuation of Open Beef Show, Open Sheep Show |
| All Day | BBQ | Planet Networks Video Game Contest |
| 11 - 3 PM | OEA | Woodsman Competition - FREE with your admission |
| 12 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 12 - 3 PM | AG | Open Steer Show |
| 2 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 2 - 3 PM | PAT | Country Cousins |
| 3:30 PM | AG | 4H Swine Show |
| 4 PM | AG | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 5 - 9:30 PM | PAT | Talent Show |
| 6 PM | AG | Puppy-Wuppy Dog Obedience Team |
| 6 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 7 PM | OEA | Demolition Derby - Tickets available here |
Monday, August 3rd, Noon-10 p.m. - Green Day
Non-profit Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity
| 12 PM | HS | Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule] |
| 12 PM | AG | 4-H Dairy Goat Show sponsored by the Chocolate Goat Gift Shoppe |
| 12 - 4 PM | PAT | Green Day Environmental Activities & Products |
| 12 PM | AG | Continuation of 4H Market Lamb Show |
| 12 - 1:30 PM | RB | Family Favorite Cookie Contest |
| 1:30 PM | AG | 4H Meat Goat Show |
| 2 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 3:30 PM | AG | 4H Market Swine Show |
| 4 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 5 PM | RB | Patriotic Cupcake Contest |
| 5-5:45 PM | PAT | Louise Boyle |
| 5:30 PM | AG | 4H Beef Show |
| 6 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 6 - 7 PM | PAT | Irish Dancers |
| 7 PM | OEA | Demolition Derby - Tickets available here |
| 7:30 - 10 PM | PAT | The Irish Harpers |
Tuesday, August 4th, Noon-10 p.m. - Children’s Day
Non-profit Spotlight: Family Promise
| 12 PM | HS | Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule] |
| 12 PM - Closing | Vendor $5 Day - look for the Red Rooster at various vendor booths | |
| 12 - 3 PM | PAT | Children's Day Activities coordinated by Frankford Twp Clean Communities, sponsored by Newton-Sparta Pediatric Dentistry |
| 12 - 2 PM | C | Sensory Friendly Hours in the Carnival |
| 12 - 1:15 PM | RB | Sign up for the Children's Cupcake Decorating Contest |
| 1:30 PM | RB | Children's Cupcake Decorating Contest |
| 2 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 4 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 6 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 6 - 6:45 PM | PAT | Geuther Girls |
| 7 PM | OEA | Monster Truck Show - Tickets on sale here |
| 7 - 10 PM | PAT | Fearless - The Taylor Swift Experience |
Wednesday, August 5th, Noon-10 p.m.
Non-profit Spotlight: Lt. Ernie Kosa Scholarship Fund
| 12 PM | HS | Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule] |
| 12 PM | AG | Continuation of 4-H Dairy Show |
| All Day | Catnip Junkies - Roaming Show | |
| 12 - 6 PM | BBQ | Aim to Survive Shooting Sports Open Ranges |
| 1 - 2 PM | PAT | Peter Dee |
| 2 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 2 PM | RB | Blueberry Contest |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | PAT | Band 360 |
| 3 - 7 PM | Visit with George and Martha Washington and Betsy Ross | |
| 3:30 - 5 PM | PAT | Brian St. John |
| 4 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 5:30 - 6:30 PM | PAT | Liberty Vibes - US Army Band |
| 6 - 8 PM | AG | Goat and Sheep Obstacle Course |
| 6 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 6:30 - 8 PM | Summer Blossom Open Garden | |
| 7 PM | OEA | Monster Truck Show - Tickets on sale here |
| 7:30 - 9:30 PM | PAT | RENO the Band |
Thursday, August 6th, Noon-10 p.m. - Senior Day
Non-profit Spotlight: SCARC
| 12 PM | HS | Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule] |
| 12 PM | AG | Continuation of Color Breed Open Dairy Show |
| 12 - 3 PM | PAT | Senior Day - Music, Displays, & Activities coordinated by S.C. Division of Senior Services, sponsored by Newton Medical center, Homestead Rehabilitation, Valley View Rehabilitation |
| 12 - 6 PM | BBQ | Aim to Survive Air Rifle & Archery Ranges |
| 12 PM | SB | 4H Bake Sale |
| 1 PM | RB | Baking Classes Judging, Bake Sale to follow |
| 2 PM | AG | 4H Alpaca Show/Demo |
| 2 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 4 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 5 - 6 PM | PAT | Cellar Dwellers |
| 6 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 6:45 PM | AG | Lois Chammings 4-H Best of the Best Awards |
| 7 PM | AG | Round Robin Showmanship Event |
| 7 PM | OEA | Championship Pulling Series - Tickets on sale here |
| 7 - 9:15 PM | PAT | Jersey Tenors |
Friday, August 7th, Noon-10 p.m.
Non-profit Spotlight: Center for Prevention and Counseling/CLEAR
| 12 PM | HS | Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule] |
| 12 PM | AG | Continuation of Holstein Open Dairy Show |
| 12 - 6 PM | BBQ | Aim to Survive Shooting Sports Air Rifle & Archery Ranges |
| 1 - 2 PM | PAT | Johnny Woods |
| 2 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 2 PM | RB | NJ Best Cheesecake Contest Judging - sale to follow |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | PAT | Deb D'Anne |
| 4 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 4 - 5 PM | PAT | Brian Fitzpatrick & the Band of Brothers |
| 5 - 8 PM | OEA | Cornhole Tournament |
| 6 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 6 - 8 PM | AG | Farm Follies: Skillet Toss & Hay Bale Toss |
| 7 PM | OEA | Truck Pull - Tickets on sale here |
| 7 - 8 PM | PAT | Boots & Bling Line Dancing Instruction |
| 8 - 10 PM | PAT | Line Dancing Competion with DJ Tina Marie |
Saturday, August 8th, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Non-profit Spotlight: Ginnie's House Child Advocacy Center
| HS | Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule] | |
| 10 AM | AG | Continuation of Open Swine Show |
| 10 AM | OEA | Tractor Pull - FREE with your admission |
| 12 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 12 - 6 PM | BBQ | Aim to Survive Archery Ranges & Survival Techniques |
| 12 - 3 PM | OEA | Power Racing Series - FREE with your admission |
| 2 PM | BBQ | Hontz Family Band |
| 2 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 2 PM | RB | Chopstick Knitting Contest - open to the public |
| 3 PM | RB | Blindfolded Crochet Contest - open to the public |
| 4 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 4 PM | BBQ | Hontz Family Band |
| 6 PM | RB | Honeybee Demo (weather permitting) |
| 6 PM | AG | 4H Seeing Eye Demo sponsored by Elenora L. Benz, Esq. |
| 6 PM | BBQ | Hontz Family Band |
| 6:30 - 7:15 PM | PAT | Amelya Race |
| 7 PM | OEA | Tractor Pull Continuation - FREE with your admission |
| 7:30 - 10 PM | PAT | The Nerds - FREE with your admission |
| 8 PM | RB | Quilt Raffle Drawing |
