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About Sussex County Fairgrounds
Welcome to Sussex County Fairgrounds, a 150+ acre multi-use venue in Augusta, New Jersey. Home to the annual New Jersey State Fair, as well as popular festivals like Rock, Ribs and Ridges, the Sussex County Honey & Garlic Festival, and the German Christmas Market of New Jersey, this site hosts a wide range of events in 25+ permanent buildings. Whether you’re attending a concert in the Conservatory, a festival in the field, or a rental event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help secure your seats, plan parking, and find great nearby lodging and dining.
Note: There isn’t a single grounds-wide seating chart; event-specific seating is provided for concerts and Conservatory events. Internal shuttles and parking logistics help you move efficiently between lots and venues on the grounds.
Address: 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822. The Conservatory space seats up to 250 people, while larger events use field seating and various indoor spaces within the 25+ buildings. Free parking is available on-site, with internal shuttles (People Mover) to help guests reach parking areas and venues quickly. Transit options in Sussex County are available but limited, so plan ahead. Nearby lodging options in Newton and Sparta provide convenient bases for fairgoers, with affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to streamline your trip.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822 (New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Fairgrounds).
- Venue type: a 150+ acre, multi-use fairgrounds with 25+ permanent buildings; hosts fairs, festivals, rentals and events.
- Size and parking: over 150 acres with significant field parking; parking is free.
- Conservatory seating: The Conservatory space seats up to 250 people.
- Seating charts: There is no single, grounds-wide seating chart; event-specific seating charts exist (e.g., for concerts or the Conservatory).
- Transit and access: Internal shuttles (People Mover) help guests get to parking areas; public transit options exist in Sussex County but are limited.
- Nearby hotels: lodging in Newton and Sparta area (e.g., Holiday Inn Express Newton; various inns) is common for fairgoers.
- Notable events hosted: New Jersey State Fair (summer), Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival, Sussex County Honey & Garlic Festival, German Christmas Market of New Jersey.
- Renamed/demolition note: The Sussex County Farm & Horse Show has been designated the New Jersey State Fair since 1999; the grounds themselves have not been demolished or renamed.