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County fair season is officially underway in New Jersey, with fairs opening this week in Burlington, Monmouth, Gloucester, Mercer, Morris and Warren counties.
The events feature everything from carnival rides and demolition derbies to livestock shows, live entertainment, hot air balloon launches and traditional fair food. Here’s a look at county fairs scheduled across the state this summer.
Atlantic County
Atlantic County 4-H Fair
Mays Landing, Atlantic County
August 7–8 · 2 days
Hours: Friday evening through Saturday — see fair schedule
Admission: Free admission · parking $5
Address: David C. Wood 4-H Center & Fairgrounds, 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Phone: 609-625-0056
Atlantic County’s annual 4-H fair showcases livestock and small-animal exhibits, youth projects, food vendors, demonstrations and family entertainment.
Bergen County
Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival
Ridgefield Park, Bergen County
September 18–20 · 3 days
Hours: Exhibits 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; rides & food noon–10 p.m.
Admission: Free admission and parking
Address: Overpeck County Park, 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Phone: 201-336-6780
Bergen County’s 4-H showcase combined with a community harvest festival, featuring 4-H and Master Gardener displays, carnival rides, craft fair, petting zoo, farmers market, food trucks and live music.
Burlington County
Burlington County Farm Fair
Columbus (Springfield Township), Burlington County
July 21–25 · 5 days
Hours: Daily afternoon through 10 p.m. — see website
Admission: Free admission · parking fee per vehicle
Address: 1990 Jacksonville–Jobstown Road, Columbus, NJ 08022
Burlington County’s 80th annual farm fair features 4-H and FFA livestock shows, tractor pulls, demolition derby, carnival rides, baking and home-arts competitions, live music, pet shows and homegrown agricultural exhibits at the county fairgrounds.
Essex County
Essex County 4-H Fall Family Festival
Roseland, Essex County
Sept. 20 · 1 day
Hours: Day-long family festival, typical mid-morning through afternoon
Admission: Free admission and parking
Address: Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland, NJ 07068
Essex County doesn’t host a traditional carnival-style county fair; instead, the Essex County 4-H Fall Family Festival at the Environmental Center serves as the county’s annual 4-H showcase with project exhibits, gardening contests, hands-on activities and a fall harvest theme.
Gloucester County
Gloucester County 4-H Fair
Mullica Hill, Gloucester County
July 23–26 · 4 days
Hours: Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission: Free admission · parking $20 per carload (good all four days)
Address: 275 Bridgeton Pike (Route 77), Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Gloucester County’s 4-H fair at the Mullica Hill fairgrounds features 4-H livestock and animal shows, youth project exhibits, carnival rides, fair food, live music and demonstrations across four days.
Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair
Ringoes, Hunterdon County
Aug. 19–23 · 5 days
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday afternoons through 10 p.m.; Sunday closing in the evening — see fair schedule
Admission: Free admission · parking $20 per car
Address: South County Park, 1207 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530 (Ringoes)
Successor to the historic Flemington Fair, Hunterdon County’s signature five-day fair features 4-H and agricultural competitions, carnival rides, demolition derby, tractor pulls, home-arts exhibits, food vendors and live entertainment.
Mercer County
Mercer County 4-H Fair
Hopewell Township, Mercer County
July 25–26 · 2 days
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission: Free admission and parking
Address: Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08560
Mercer County’s 4-H fair at the historic Howell Living History Farm includes animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, magic shows, music and farm tours — one of New Jersey’s longest-running 4-H traditions.
Middlesex County
Middlesex County Fair
East Brunswick, Middlesex County
Aug. 3–9 · 7 days
Hours: Monday–Friday 5–11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Admission: Adult admission charged · parking free
Address: 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: 732-257-8858
The 86th annual Middlesex County Fair runs a full week at the East Brunswick fairgrounds with carnival rides, demolition derby, tractor pulls, 4-H livestock, live music, fireworks, baking and craft competitions and the popular fair food midway.
Monmouth County
Monmouth County Fair
Freehold, Monmouth County
July 22–26 · 5 days
Hours: Wednesday–Friday 4–11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults · kids 12 and under free · veterans/active military free · half-price first two hours each day
Address: East Freehold Showgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-842-4000
The 51st annual Monmouth County Fair features 4-H shows and exhibits, rides and games, live music, Bwana Jim Wildlife Show, racing pigs, stunt horses, dinosaur zoo, pro wrestling and home and garden competitions.
Morris County
Morris County 4-H Fair
Mount Olive, Morris County
July 24–26 · 3 days
Hours: Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission: Free admission and parking
Address: High View Farms, 416 Sand Shore Road, Mount Olive (Hackettstown), NJ 07828
Morris County’s 4-H fair moves to High View Farms in Mount Olive for 2026, featuring 4-H livestock shows, youth project exhibits, animal demonstrations, food and family entertainment.
Passaic County
Passaic County Fair
Woodland Park, Passaic County
Aug. 13–16 · 4 days
Hours: Thursday–Friday 6–11 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday afternoon–11 p.m.
Admission: Free admission and parking
Address: Garret Mountain Reservation, 8 Mountain Ave., Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Phone: 973-706-6640
A four-day county fair with carnival rides, wristband ride night Thursday, Friday-night fireworks, food trucks, craft vendors, live music and 4-H exhibits.
Salem County
Salem County Fair
Pilesgrove (Woodstown), Salem County
Aug. 3–7 · 5 days
Hours: Monday–Friday 5 p.m.–late — see fair schedule
Admission: Free admission · parking $20 (good all five days)
Address: 735 Route 40, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Salem County’s farming-community fair at the Salem County Fairgrounds in Pilesgrove showcases livestock and 4-H exhibits, tractor pulls, demolition derby, midway rides, baking and craft contests and live entertainment.
Somerset County
Somerset County 4-H Fair
Bridgewater, Somerset County
Aug. 5–7 · 3 days
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Admission: Free admission and parking
Address: North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
A free three-day 4-H showcase with live animals, youth project exhibits, food, live music and family entertainment.
Sussex County
Sussex County Farm and Horse Show / New Jersey State Fair
Augusta, Sussex County
July 31 – Aug. 8 · 9 days
Hours: Opening Friday 5–10 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; weekdays noon–10 p.m.
Admission: $16 adults · $10 seniors · $5 kids 6–12 · under 6 free · parking free
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822
Phone: 973-948-5500
New Jersey’s largest agricultural fair, anchored by the Sussex County Horse Show and featuring 4-H livestock competitions, midway rides, live concerts on the grandstand, demolition derby, monster trucks, fireworks, food vendors and Garden State agricultural exhibits across nine days.
Warren County
Warren County Farmers’ Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival
Harmony Township (Phillipsburg), Warren County
July 25 – Aug. 1 · 8 days
Hours: Daily through 10 p.m.; mass balloon launches nightly around 6:30 p.m. (weather permitting)
Admission: Modest gate admission · parking free
Address: 1350 Strykers Road, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Phone: 908-859-6563
Warren County’s 88th annual farmers’ fair combined with the 26th Hot Air Balloon Festival features nightly mass balloon launches, horse shows, demolition derby, tractor pulls, carnival rides, live music, fireworks, 4-H livestock and antique tractor displays.
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