Buy Fair Tickets
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE ORDERING ANY ONLINE TICKETS!
ONLINE SALES WILL START AT 12:05 AM, May 1, 2024
For camps and groups, please contact Kathy Cafasso: kcafasso@njstatefair.org
Do NOT order from any third-party ticketing website. They are not authorized to be selling tickets, and your tickets WILL NOT be valid.
The 2024 Fair Dates are Friday, August 2 through Saturday, August 10.
- Friday, August 2: 5 PM TO 10 PM
- Weekends: 10 AM to 10 PM
- Weekdays: 12 PM to 10 PM
There are four categories of tickets:
- Advance Admission
- Carnival Mega Passes
- Outdoor Entertainment Area Shows
- Regular Admission
1. Advance Admission: There are 3 categories - Adult, Child, and Senior. Please note that children 5 and under are free. Adult price is for ages 13 – 59. Child price is for ages 6 – 12. Senior price is for 60+ years. Buy before August 1, 2024 @ 11:55 PM and save 20%! VIP 9-Adult pack: There are 9 adult admission tickets in this pack.
2. Carnival Mega Passes: These tickets MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE (by August 1, 2024) There will be no exceptions. Each ticket includes one admission to the fair and Carnival rides from noon until closing. When entering the ticket gate please give the attendant the paper copy (or have the cell phone ready with a copy on the screen) which will be scanned. Then proceed to the Carnival Wrist Band Station to have the same ticket scanned again for the Carnival rides. For children ages 1 – 5, who may ride a minimum of rides, consider purchasing individual ride tickets which are available at kiosks in the Carnival Area. Child Mega Passes are for ages 6 – 12 and Adult Mega Passes are for anyone 13 years and over.
3. Outdoor Entertainment Area Shows: All shows in OEA require Fair Admission tickets, sold separately.
- Demolition Derby: Tickets DO NOT include the REQUIRED Fair Admission. Fair admission must be purchased as well. There are two Demolition Derbies – Sunday, August 4, and Monday, August 5. Each derby has Reserved and General Admission. Seating in the General Admission area is first come, first served. Anyone occupying a reserved seat must purchase a ticket. Children 5 and under are free in the General Admission Section. Sunday, August 4th and Monday, August 5th, is SOLD OUT
- Monster Truck Show: Monster Truck Show tickets DO NOT include the REQUIRED Fair Admission. Fair admission must be purchased as well. There are two Monster Truck Shows - Tuesday, August 6, and Wednesday, August 7. This show has Reserved and General Admission tickets. Seating in the General Admission area is first come, first served. Anyone occupying a reserved seat must purchase a ticket. Children 5 and under are free in the General Admission Section.
- Bull Riding: Tickets DO NOT include the REQUIRED Fair Admission. Fair admission must be purchased as well. Saturday, August 3, tickets are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12).
- Championship Pulling Series: Tickets DO NOT include the REQUIRED Fair Admission. Fair admission must be purchased as well. Held Thursday, August 8, tickets are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12)
- Truck Pull: Tickets DO NOT include the REQUIRED Fair Admission. Fair admission must be purchased as well. Friday, August 9, tickets are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12).
4. Regular Admission: Please note that these tickets are the same price as at the gate. The regular admission tickets will not be available for online purchase until Friday, August 2 at 5:00 PM.
5. Finally, when ordering tickets online you will be able to print them. Be sure to have a printer connected to your device if you are using this option. The ticket printing button appears in the email receipt sent to you the buyer. See the picture below. If you are using an iPhone you can add the ticket to your Apple wallet. For Android devices, you can download a PDF of the ticket. There is an online transaction fee of $6. No refunds, no exceptions.
