New Jersey State Fair event schedule for Monday, Aug. 5

12 p.m.-1 p.m. 4-H Dairy Goat Show in the Agriculture Area

12 p.m.: Horse Show Classes - Local Day Hunter/Jumper in the Horse Show Area, Ring 2

12-9 p.m.: Farm Fun Activities for Kids in the Agriculture Area

12 p.m.-Close: Carnival Rides and Games

12 p.m.-Close: Professional Horticultural & Artistic Entries on Display, “Art in Bloom” in the Greenhouse

12:30 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park

12-4 p.m.: Green Day Environmental Activities and Products in the Performing Arts Tent

12-5 p.m.: 4-H Breeding Sheep Show in the Agriculture Area

12:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

1 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

1-7 p.m.: Blood Drive at Gate 3. Donate & receive a free fair admission

1:30 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area

2-5 p.m.: 4-H Meat Goat Show in the Agriculture Area

2 p.m.: Tractor Parade by Antique Engine Club in the Agriculture Area

2:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

3 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

3 p.m.: Favorite Cookie Contest in the Richards Building

3 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park

3:30 p.m.: Freehand Custom Woodcarving in the Family Entertainment Area

4 p.m.: 4-H Market Swine Show in the Agriculture Area, Barn 4

4:15 p.m. : Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

5-6 p.m.: Brian St. John Performing Arts Tent

5 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area

5:30 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park

5:30-9 p.m.: 4-H Beef Show in the Agriculture Area

5:45 p.m.: Johnny Rockett Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

After 6 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies, Queen of the Fair, Parade of Breed, 6 Horse Hitch Exhibition in the Horse Show Area

6:30-7:30 p.m.: Country Comfort Band in the Performing Arts Tent

6:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

7 p.m.: Demolition Derby in the Outdoor Entertainment Area

7 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area

7:30 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

8-9:30 p.m.: The Harrisons- Duo in the Family Entertainment Area

8 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area

8:30 p.m.: Fire Dancers in the Conservatory

8:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area

9 p.m.: Johnny Rockett Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area

Ongoing Daily Events:

Animals: Explore 6 barns of farm animals

Greenhouse Exhibits: Visit the Vegetable Show, Scarecrow Contest, and Forage Show

New Jersey Farmer’s Market: Shop locally grown produce

North Jersey Antique Engine Club: See antique engines and a daily tractor parade at 2 p.m. Located adjacent to the Snook Museum.

Agriculture Area Demonstrations: See demonstrations from wooden bowl turner Roger Abrahamson and potter Reggie Britton. See felting and rope-making demonstrations from Heartfelt Creations. Visit Barn 6 for farm-fun children’s activities. Go to the Milking Parlor to see live cow-milking demonstrations and learn about the milking process from cow to carton.

Robotics Row: Visit the STEM Barn to see robotics demonstrations from a local robotics team

.Founder’s Park: Explore the gardens at Founder’s Park

Snook Memorial Museum: See antique farm machinery, explore the farmhouse kitchen, and shop the country store

The Conservatory: Visit the Flower & Garden Expo, and take horitculture and art classes

The Marketplace: Shop a local artisan vendor and baker market, located adjacent to the Conservatory

Farm Fun Interactive Activities: Fun activities for children in Barn 6

Richards Building Exhibits and Demonstrations: See Creative Arts for Home & Hobby (baking, canning, handicrafts, Quilts of Valor) exhibits, a beekeeper’s honey show and live honeybee demonstrations, and exhibits of local Sussex County photography, history, and artwork.

Red Rooster Winegarden: Enjoy a glass of wine, a craft beer, some snacks, and occasional evening music