There’s nothing like going to the fair! The mouthwatering smells of grilling hot dogs, fresh popcorn and sugar-dusted funnel cake clamor for your attention, as the joyous sounds of carnival rides, live music and children laughing fill the air. Expect a diverse array of entertainment, from tractor pulls and monster truck shows to live concerts and cultural demonstrations. Or, take a glimpse into life on the farm, as many county fairs offer livestock shows, quilting competitions, pie-baking contest and other homesteading activities.
Start planning now with this list of your local county and state fairs.
State Fairs
June 20-July 7, 2019: State Fair Meadowlands, East Rutherford
August 2-11, 2019: New Jersey State Fair & Sussex County Farm & Horse Show, Augusta
County Fairs
July
July 10-14, 2019: Ocean County Fair, Berkeley Township
July 16-20, 2019: Burlington County Farm Fair, Columbus
July 18-20, 2019: Cape May County 4-H Fair, Cape May
July 18-21, 2019: Morris County 4-H Fair, Chester
July 24-28, 2019: Monmouth County Fair, Freehold
July 25-28, 2019: Gloucester County 4-H Fair, Mullica Hill
July 27-August 3, 2019: Warren County Farmers Fair & Balloon Fest, Phillipsburg
August
August 5-11, 2019: Middlesex County Fair, East Brunswick
August 6-9, 2019: Salem County Fair, Pilesgrove
August 7-9, 2019: Somerset County 4-H Fair, Bridgewater
August 21-25, 2019: Hunterdon County 4-H & Agricultural Fair, Ringoes
