State Fair winds down
A&E: The NJ State Fair was held in Augusta Aug. 2 through Aug. 11.
| 11 Aug 2019 | 08:40
A family soars through the evening sky on a ride at the Sussex County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. (
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A carefree couple enjoys their ride, upside down, at the 2019 Sussex County fair. (
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Beautifully sparkling crystals are among the many goods sold in the Crafts Tent at the 2019 NJ State Fair. (
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Linda and Paul have been married for 50 years, and have been coming to the Sussex County fair since 1955. Each year, they conclude their visit with ice cream. (
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Nan Horsfield enjoys a quiet moment between demonstrations. (
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Seated beside a row of aprons made by her grandmother, Nan Horsfield patiently hand stitches wildflowers to her handkerchief. (
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Nan Horsfield, of Layton, proudly shows her favorite apron made by her grandmother who was born in 1897. (
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Nan Horsfield quietly stitches designs onto her handkerchief between presentations in the Snook Agricultural and Antique Pavillion at the 2019 NJ State Fair on Aug. 11, 2019. (
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"Walter" pulls ahead of the pack to win the 2-lap race. (
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Circus Hollywood's best dressed clown bids farewell to the Saturday's audience. (
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"Weeee" are having fun at the fair. (
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Youngster feeds a goat at the Fair. (
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A cowboy musician with hand to heart as the audience applauds at the State Fair. (
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Horse jump at the Fair on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. (
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With great concentration and beauty this horse and rider clear the jump on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. (
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Magnificent jump through the air, over the obstacle in Sunday's Aug. 11, 2019 competition at the State Farm and Horse Show in Augusta. (
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On dad's shoulders at the State Fair in Augusta on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. (
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Playful turtle kiss at the Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. (
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Good humor, anyone? A cartoonist draws a couple at the State Fair. (
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A magical moment for children at the State Fair with Ella the Fairy Queen who enjoys professional costume designing. The best part? "I love seeing children's eye light up when the see a fairy." (
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Fairy Queen Ella proudly represents Sparta's upcoming Renaissance Festival in September 2019. (
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Mackenzie O'Keeffe, 10, says that although her bunny, Parker Jr, didn't win any ribbons, "he did his best." (
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A wood-carver from "Freehand Custom Carvings" demonstrates skill and artistry for the gathering crowd. (
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From craft displays, to horse shows, to carnival rides, there was a lot of fun to be had in the final days of this year's State Fair. Saying goodbye to fun is hard, but the Fair leaves attendees and contestants with lots of fond memories until next year's State Fair rolls around again.