New Jersey State Fair event schedule for Saturday, Aug. 3
AUGUSTA. The event schedule features barrel racing, bull riding and more.
10 a.m.: Horse Show classes in the Horse Show Area
10 a.m.: Open Beef Show Obstacle Course in the Agriculture Area
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Ranch Clinic with Kristy Smith-Ring 3 in the Horse Show Area
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Open Sheep Show in the Agriculture Area
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Farm Fun Activities for Kids in the Agriculture Area
10 a.m.-Close: Carnival
10 a.m.-Close: Professional Horticultural & Artistic Entries on Display, “Art in Bloom”
12-3 p.m.: Veterans Benefit Trail Day - Ring 2 in the Horse Show Are
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lehigh Valley Cloggers in the Performing Arts Tent
12:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
12:30 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park
1 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
1 p.m.: Wine Awards in the Richards Building
1:30 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area
2-3 p.m.: Adam & Howard in the Performing Arts Tent
2 p.m.: Tractor Parade by Antique Engine Club in the AgricultureArea
2:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
After 2:30 p.m.: Gymkhana Classes in the Horse Show Area
3 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
3 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park
After 4 p.m.: Veterans’ Trail Awards Ceremony in the Horse Show Area
3:30-4:30 p.m.: This Day [Duo] in the Performing Arts Tent
3:30 p.m.: Johnny Rocket Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
3:30 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area
3:30 p.m.: Beer Awards in the Richards Building
4:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
5 p.m.: K9s in Flight in the Family Entertainment Area
5 p.m.: Open Breed Awards & Dixie Retirement Ceremony in the Horse Show Area
5 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park
5:45 p.m.: Johnny Rocket Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
6:30 p.m.: Purple Dragons K9s in the Agriculture Area
6:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
7-9:30 p.m.: Queen of the Fair Pageant in the Performing Arts Tent
7 p.m.: Bull Riding in the Outdoor Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area
After 7 p.m.: Barrel Grand Entry & Dixie Retirement Ceremony; 6 Horse Hitch Exhibition in the Horse Show Area
7:30 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
8 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area
8 p.m.: Fire Dancer 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