| The New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and | | | | forms. Wander around the fair and you just might find |
| Horse Show is held annually for ten days during the | | | | the Chainsaw Artist exhibit and have a chance to |
| beginning of August in interestingly the town of | | | | watch art come to life before your eyes. The pet |
| Augusta. It's not known whether the organizers | | | | show gives dog, cat and other domesticated pet |
| decided to hold the fair during this month each year | | | | owners a chance to show off their best friends. |
| because of the name of the town or not. The town | | | | Lovers of the Polka should look for the annual Polish |
| and fair is in the rural northwestern part of New | | | | Night and Polka Contest and dance the evening away. |
| Jersey and you will find lots of agriculturally based | | | | If you had a chance to admire the Chainsaw Artist |
| activities to enjoy. | | | | exhibit during the fair you can come place some bids |
| Besides Horse Shows there are 4-H exhibits of which | | | | on the work during the Chainsaw Sculpture Artist |
| the kids statewide are very proud. You'll also find | | | | Auction on the last day of the fair. |
| Honey Bee demonstrations held daily, which may or | | | | Those who don't mind paying a little extra can find |
| may not attract fairgoers. It depends on how you feel | | | | nightly fun at the Outdoor Entertainment Area. This |
| about bees in general. The Commerford Petting Zoo | | | | venue hosts fireworks, demolition derbies, pulls, balloon |
| not only has local animals such as goats and ponies, | | | | rides, and lots of other competitions. |
| but you'll find more exotic Elephants and Camels and | | | | When you visit the fair you can stay in one of the |
| have a chance to ride on them. On the fairgrounds | | | | many different types of lodging available. There are |
| you'll find a baby animal nursery that houses all of the | | | | hotels, local campgrounds, RV sites, and bed and |
| newest additions that make an appearance while at | | | | breakfasts. Bring your own car and you'll find that |
| the fair. The baby chicks are by far the biggest draw. | | | | parking at the state fair is free. |
| Live entertainment at the state fair comes in many | | | | |