General Information
Hours, Admissions, Ticket Promotions
2025 Operating Hours
The Administration Building is staffed:
September – May from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday – Friday
Summer Hours
June – August from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
During the Fair, the office is staffed from 8 am – 8 pm.
The 2025 Fair is from Friday, August 1st to Saturday, August 9th
The Fair opens at 5 pm on the first Friday, August 1st, and is open until 10 pm
Weekend hours are from 10 am - 10 pm
Weekday hours are from 12 pm - 10 pm
The parking is always free! Open rain or shine! The Fair is a smoke-free environment.
2025 Tickets/Admission and Promotions—NO REFUNDS
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ADVANCE ONLINE TICKETS from May 1, 2024, 12:05 am to August 1, 11:55 pm!
2025 Regular Admission Tickets
(Prices starting August 1, 2025, @ 5 pm. Available at the gate or online!)
- Adults (13-59)- $15.00
- Veterans/Active Military - $7.00
- Child (6-12) - $5.00
- Seniors (60+) - $10.00
2025 Advance Admission Tickets
(Online Advance Sales end on July 31 @ 11:55 pm. No Exceptions! We HIGHLY recommend purchasing as early as you can!)
- Adult (13-59) - $12.00
- Child (6-12) - $4.00
- Senior (60+) - $8.00
- VIP 9-Day Pass - $80.00
2025 Group & Camp Pricing
Reservations needed, Email: kcafasso@njstatefair.org
2025 Promotions - Coming Soon!
Opening Friday, August 1st: Hours 5 - 10 pm, Admission $5
Children’s Day: Tuesday, August 5th, Children (6-12) $4.00, Sensory Friendly Hours in the Carnival from 12 - 2 pm
Military/Veterans and First Responders Day: Wednesday, August 6th
- Veterans, active military, and first responders: Free with ID
Senior Day: Thursday, August 7th, Seniors (60+) - $4.00
Evenings after 7:30 pm: Adult $10.00, Veterans $5.00
Additional Tickets and Special Events
Demo Derby - August 3 and August 4
(price does not include required fair admission)
- Reserved Seating - $18.00
- General Admission - $16.00
Monster Truck Show - August 5 and August 6
(price does not include required fair admission)
- General Admission - $15 Adult, $10 Child (6-12)
Carnival Mega Pass - These tickets include one day's admission to the fair and Carnival rides ALL DAY (noon-closing on weekdays, 10 am-closing on weekends). They must be purchased by July 31, 11:55 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Adult (13 & up) - $33
- Child (6-12) - $28
Height Requirements for Rides vary by ride. Please remember that not all of the rides listed by Reithoffer Shows will be present.
Carnival Savings
The Carnival opens at noon during the week and at 10 am on weekends.
MEGAPASSES: admission and a ride bracelet any day you choose, from carnival opening to closing! Adults- $33 [13+], Children- $28 [6-12] Available online until July 31 @ 11:55 pm. Megapasses must be purchased by July 31. No exceptions!
Carnival Specials (Pay One Price [POP] wristband options) available in the carnival area that day - Admission Not Included - 2025 Deals Coming Soon!
- Friday, August 2: DOLLAR DAY FOR RIDES 5 P.M. TO CLOSING all rides $1, $10 strip of 10 tickets minimum
- POP: Monday, August 4, Noon to closing, $30
- POP: Tuesday, August 5, Noon to 6 pm, $25
- POP: Wednesday, August 6, Noon to 6 pm, $25
- POP: Thursday, August 7, Noon to 6 pm, $25
Schedule/Map
- Click here for a daily schedule.
- Click here to see a map of the Fairgrounds