Schedule

2025 Master Schedule of Events - Subject to Change

August 1st, 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!

Friday, August 2

Saturday, August 3

Sunday, August 4

Monday, August 5

Tuesday, August 6

Wednesday, August 7

Thursday, August 8

Friday, August 9

Saturday, August 10

 

2025 Schedule Highlights

Location Key

= 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

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 @ 2 PM

SB: 4-H Exhibits, 4-H Club displays

FEA: Join the Circus, Commerford Petting Zoo sponsored by Newton Sparta Pediatric Dentistry, Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Freehand Custom Carving sponsored by Verizon; 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, August 1st, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Non-profit Spotlight: 

5 PM HS
Western Weekend
Morrisville College 6 Horse Hitch Exhibition
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]
8 - 9:30 PM PAT Battle of the Bands presented by WNNJ iHeart Radio, sponsored by Provident Protection Plus

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, August 2nd, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Non-profit Spotlight: 

All Day BBQ Robotics Competition sponsored by Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting
10 AM HS Continuation of horse show classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule]
10 AM AG Continuation of Open Beef Show, Open Sheep Show
12 - 4 PM SH Sussex County STEM Club Info Table
1:30 PM RB Wine Judging Results
2 PM SH Goat Story Hour
3:30 PM RB Beer Judging Results
6 PM SH Goat Story Hour
6:30 PM AG Purple Dragns K9s
7 PM OEA Bull Riding Show - Tickets available here
7 PM PAT Queen of the Fair Pageant sponsored by First Hope Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, August 3rd, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Non-profit Spotlight: 

10 AM HS East Coast Ranch Horse Extravaganza [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule]
10 AM AG Continuation of Open Beef Show, Open Sheep Show
 11 - 3 PM OEA Woodsman Competition - FREE with your admission
11 - 3 PM RB Home & Hobby Make and Take
12 - 3 PM AG Open Steer Show
2 PM SH Goat Story Hour
4 PM Barn 4 4H Swine Show
6 PM AG  Puppy-Wuppy Dog Obedience Team
6 PM SH Goat Story Hour
7 PM OEA Demolition Derby - Tickets available here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Monday, August 4th, Noon-10 p.m. - Green Day

Non-profit Spotlight: 

12 PM HS Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule]
12 PM AG 4-H Dairy Goat Show sponsored by the Chocolate Goat
12 - 4 PM PAT Green Day Environmental Activities & Products
12 - 5 PM AG 4H Breeding Sheep Show
2 PM RB Family Favorite Cookie Contest
2 PM AG 4H Meat Goat Show
3 PM SH Goat Story Hour
4 PM Barn 4 4H Market Swine Show
5:30 - 9 PM AG 4H Beef Show
7 PM OEA Demolition Derby - Tickets available here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, August 5th, Noon-10 p.m. - Children’s Day

Non-profit Spotlight: 

12 PM HS Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule]
12  - 2 PM C Sensory Friendly Hours in the Carnival Area
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 Sussex County Miners and NJ Best 529 Plan
12 - 1:15 PM RB Sign up for the Children's Cupcake Decorating Contest
Afternoons GH Vegetable Show Children's Day Activities
1:30 PM RB Children's Cupcake Decorating Contest
3 PM SH Goat Story Hour
4:30 PM PAT Little Royals Presentation
6 PM GH Vegetable Show - On the Spot Contest, "How Well Can You Judge?"
7 PM OEA Monster Truck Show - Tickets on sale here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, August 6th, Noon-10 p.m. 

Non-profit Spotlight: 

12 PM HS Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule]
12  - 5 PM AG 4-H Dairy Show
Starting at 12 PM SH 4-H Bake Sale
12 - 1 PM PAT Quilts of Valor Presentation
12 - 6 PM BBQ Aim to Survive Shooting Sports Open Ranges
3 PM  SH Goat Story Hour
3 PM RB Blueberry Contest
6 - 8 PM AG Goat and Sheep Obstacle Course
6:30 - 8 PM   Summer Blossom Open Garden
6 PM GH Vegetable Show - On the Spot Contest, "How Well Can You Judge?"
7 PM OEA Monster Truck Show - Tickets on sale here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, August 7th, Noon-10 p.m. - Senior Day

Non-profit Spotlight: 

12 PM HS Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule]
12 PM AG Continuation of Color Breed Open Dairy Show
12 - 6 PM BBQ Aim to Survive Air Rifle & Archery Ranges
2 - 6 PM AG 4H Alpaca Show/Demo
2 PM RB Baking Classes Judging, Bake Sale to follow
3 PM SH Goat Story Hour
6 PM GH Vegetable Show - On the Spot Contest, "How Well Can You Judge?"
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
8 - 10 PM PAT Southpaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, August 8th, Noon-10 p.m. 

Non-profit Spotlight: 

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
2 PM RB NJ Best Cheesecake Contest Judging
3 PM SH Goat Story Hour
6 - 8 PM AG Farm Follies: Skillet Toss & Hay Bale Toss
7 PM  OEA Truck Pull - Tickets on sale here
7:30 - 10 PM PAT The Nerds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, August 9th, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Non-profit Spotlight: 

  HS Horse Show Classes [sussexcountyhorseshow.com lists class schedule]
10 AM AG Continuation of Open Swine Show
11 AM OEA Tractor Pull - FREE with your admission
12 - 6 PM BBQ Aim to Survive Archery Ranges & Survival Techniques
12 - 3 PM OEA Power Racing Series - FREE with your admission
1 PM BBQ Hontz Family Band
2 PM RB Chopstick Knitting Contest - open to the public
3 PM RB Blindfolded Crochet Contest - open to the public
3 PM BBQ Hontz Family Band
4 PM SH 4-H 50/50 Winner Drawing
5 PM BBQ Hontz Family Band
6 - 8 PM AG 4H Seeing Eye Demo
7 PM BBQ Hontz Family Band