For Stillwater Mayor Lisa Chammings, volunteering at the fair is a family tradition. Her mother volunteered, and Chammings competed in tractor pull competitions with her father. (Photo provided) Continuing a family tradition at the fair The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show not only will showcase cattle, flowers and vegetables this year.... Home 30 Jul 2025 | 08:36
‘FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey’ features Constantine Maroulis on Saturday night at the Newton Theatre. (Photo by Kelsey Ann Photography) Live music: Rock out at the fair Friday, Aug. 1 The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show opens with a rock-filled evening featuring Strange... Entertainment 29 Jul 2025 | 07:55
Senior Day at fair is Aug. 7 The Sussex County Senior of the Year will be announced during Senior Day at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm... Home 28 Jul 2025 | 10:47
Griff’s Onion. (Photo by MVanek Photography) Taste your way through the fair Whether you’re craving sweet or savory, the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show has you covered. There... Evergreen 28 Jul 2025 | 12:00
‘Fishing at Lake Grinnell’ along the railroad tracks with the ice house in front. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Meet me at the fair July is coming to a close and August is ready to burst upon us. August brings the annual fair that many of us look forward... Columns 25 Jul 2025 | 10:58
Flower show to feature ‘Birds & Blooms’ “Birds & Blooms” is the theme of the 2025 Flower Show and Competition at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and... Home 09 Jul 2025 | 03:30
This photo by Tyler Walker won first place in the birds category and Best in Show in the Adult Amateur Division last year. (Photo provided) ( Sean Garvin) Fair photo contest accepting entries Resident may enter their photos in the annual “Photographers of Sussex County” exhibition and contest for display at the... Home 09 Jul 2025 | 03:30
Nonprofits receive $38,755 from fair Despite some of the worst weather on record during the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show in August, the... Home 12 Sep 2024 | 02:21
Mary Fettes won the Best in Show Master award for this photo. (Photos provided) ( Sean Garvin) Fettes named Best in Show Master Mary Fettes won the Best in Show Master award in the annual photography exhibit at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County... Local News 13 Aug 2024 | 10:46
Lisa Chammings presents an award to Tanner Goytile on Thursday, Aug. 8 at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show. Behind them is Dave Foord, senior program coordinator of the Sussex County 4-H program. (Photo by Aidan Mastandrea) Awards recognize 4-H members Members of Sussex County 4-H Clubs play a big role in the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show. Some of the... Home 13 Aug 2024 | 05:15
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, left, with Kenneth Augustin of Lafayette who was named Senior of the Year. (Photo provided) Augustin named Senior of the Year Kenneth Augustin of Lafayette was named Senior of the Year for Sussex County during Senior Day at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex... Home 09 Aug 2024 | 11:28
Sheep judging Saturday, Aug. 3 at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show. (Photo by Nancy Madacsi) Photos of the fair Home 08 Aug 2024 | 02:02
Miss Lafayette Chaya Ortega, second from right, was crowned 2024 Queen of the Fair on Saturday, Aug. 3. From left are Miss Franklin Makayla Snyder, who won the People’s Choice award; Miss Newton Allison Iliff, second runner-up; and Miss Hardyston Kristen Silipena, first runner-up. (Photos by Sammie Finch) Miss Lafayette is Queen of the Fair Miss Lafayette Chaya Ortega was chosen Queen of the Fair 2024 on Saturday, Aug. 3 during the second evening of the New Jersey... Home 03 Aug 2024 | 09:53
The new mural at the main ticket office of the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. New mural to greet fair-goers Fair-goers who stop at the main ticket office of the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show will be greeted... Home 01 Aug 2024 | 11:53
A display at the fair’s flower show last year. (File photo by John Hester) Fair’s flower show theme: Flowers by the Book “Flowers by the Book” will be the theme of the Flower Show at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show,... Home 02 May 2024 | 11:26
