State Fair Being Held in Sussex County

If there's two things you do not want to miss this weekend it is seeing a pig and petting a cow. Lucky for you, you don't have to because the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is still going on this week and into the weekend.

At the fair, which is being held at 37 Plains Road in Augusta, NJ, you can catch livestock shows, purchase homemade goods, eat deliciously unhealthy food and ride several thrilling rides. The fair is only happening until Sunday though, so do not wait until the last minute to attend.

Here's our full list of fun activities happening this weekend:

New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show
Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (fair will close at 5 p.m. on Sunday)
Why Go: Because there is so much to see and do, and who doesn't like funnel cakes and rollercoasters?
Pricing: $11 admission for adults; $5 for kids 6-12; $9 for seniors

Where/When: From 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at in Butler.
Why Go: Because it’s a great way to get into, or stay in, shape.
Pricing: $65 for five weeks.

Where/When: All day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the .
Why Go: Because you can win prizes for every book that you read this summer. Why should kids have all the fun?
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday at East Lake Shore Trail in Sparta.
Why Go: To enjoy music by Christian Morelli, Something About January, Goodbye Friday and Trapt in Jersey.
Pricing: The cover charge is $10, or the family charge is $25.

When/Where: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the in Hillsborough.
Why Go: Because it's a national skills competition for boys and girls between ages 6 and 15 to compete separately against their peers in a fun and engaging forum.
Pricing: Free.

Meet the Author
Where/When: At 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Kinnelon Public Library.
Why Go: To enjoy Shobhan Bantwal’s "The Full Moon Bride," a compelling new novel that explores the fascinating subject of arranged marriage, as a young Indian-American woman navigates the gulf between desire and tradition.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday at  in Madison.
Why Go: To hear the discussion "Sustain Your Brain: Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease."
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To enjoy a fun beginner group run. 
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Butler VFW, 69 Carey Avenue in Butler.
Why Go: Because you’d like to enjoy this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness class.
Pricing: $10

Where/When: At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because Author Kathy West will present memorabilia, pictures, video and music about the Myddle Class, a mid-60s garage band of five suburban New Jersey teenagers. After the presentation, West will sign copies of her book, "A Song for You: The Quest of the Myddle Class."
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday at in Hopatcong.
Why Go: It’s karaoke. What else do you need to know?
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: From 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the in Bridgewater. Games begins at 5:05 p.m.
Why Go: To show off your own vehicle or just interact with other car lovers as the Patriots host their Car Show Night in the parking lot prior to the game. A night parade of cars will take place on the warning track and free t-shirts to the first 2,000 fans, giveaways and promotions will add to the fun.
Pricing: $7 to $13.50 per ticket.