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 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.
- Additional Health Rules for Poultry and Dairy Cattle as of June 2025 per Dr. Monique and the State Vet.
- All out of State Dairy Cattle need to have a negative AI test within 7 days of travel to our fair.
- Poultry: Waterfowl are permitted, but they ALL must be examined at the time of the Pullorum Testing. Waterfowl must be exhibited in the part of the barn nearest the bathrooms. NO out-of-state birds of any type UNLESS they have been AI tested 2 weeks Prior to the show dates, or they are from an NPIP flock. Exhibitors must have paperwork to prove all requirements and the paperwork must remain in the barn and presented to our Vet, or any State Official that may ask. Also, a typed list with names, addresses, and phone numbers of ALL exhibitors with out-of-state birds must be given to Dr. Monique before the show hall opens.
- 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
2025 Livestock & Poultry Exhibitor Online Entry Form
2025 Livestock Exhibitor Entry Form
- 2025 Dept 40 Open Beef Rules & Regs
- 2025 Dept 41 Open Dairy Rules & Regs, USDA Federal Order Acknowledgement
- 2025 Dept 47 Open Poultry Rules & Regs
- 2025 Dept 49 Open Sheep Rules & Regs
- 2025 Dept 50 Open Swine Rules & Regs
- Note there will not be an Open Goat show this year.
Other Agriculture
- 2025 Flower Show - Adult Amateur Rules, Regs & Entry Form
- 2025 Flower Show - Professional Rules, Regs & Entry Form
- 2025 Dept 74 Forage Show Rules, Regs & Entry Form
- 2024 Dept 78 Honey Show Entry Form, Rules & Regs, Judges Sheets
- 2025 Dept 82 Open Vegetable Show Rules & Regs, Entry Form, Click here for online entry
Art, Photography, and Creative Arts for Home and Hobby
- 2025 Photography in Sussex County Rules & Entry Form
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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!
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- 2025 Art in Sussex County Rules & Entry Form
- 2025 Creative Arts for Home and Hobby - baking, canning, handicrafts, cheesecake, cookies, home brew, wine, blueberry / click through to their website: www.njsfcahh.com