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!
2025 Schedule Highlights
Location Key
C = 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
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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 |