Explore Sussex County, NJ's top spots, events, activities, hidden gems and more!
Explore Sussex County, NJ's top spots, events, activities, hidden gems and more!
Sussex County Heritage Weekend Returns October 10 and 11 With Exhibits, Train Demos and Van Campen Day
The 16th annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend runs Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, with exhibits, train demos and more.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 5, 2026
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Subscribe freeSussex County Heritage Weekend Returns October 10 and 11 With Exhibits, Train Demos and Van Campen Day
The 16th annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend runs Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, with exhibits, train demos and more.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 5, 2026
Sussex County Heritage Weekend Returns October 10 and 11 With Exhibits, Train Demos and Van Campen Day
The 16th annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend runs Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, with exhibits, train demos and more.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 5, 2026
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Shop Sussex County is an independent local media brand covering the 24 towns of Sussex County, New Jersey, from Newton and Sparta to Vernon, Hopatcong, Franklin and Wantage. We publish event roundups, things to do, food and drink features and community news, with a focus on the farms, festivals, trails and small businesses that make the Skylands special. Want the best of it every week? Subscribe free.
Sussex County Heritage Weekend Returns October 10 and 11 With Exhibits, Train Demos and Van Campen Day
The 16th annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend runs Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, with exhibits, train demos and more.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 5, 2026
Things to Do in Sussex County, NJ This October: 10 Fall Picks for 2026
October is the best month of the year in Sussex County. The leaves turn on the ridges, the farms go all in on pumpkins and corn mazes, and the Halloween...
Shop Sussex CountySeptember 29, 2026
Where to Eat in Hopatcong, NJ: Lake Spots, Mexican, Thai, Pizza and Diner Classics
Our team rounds up where to eat in Hopatcong, NJ: Chapala Grill 4, The Beacon, Twist On Thai, The Grotto and Hopatcong Diner.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 4, 2026
Green Valley Farms BBQ & Harvest Festival in Wantage Returns October 10-11, 2026
Green Valley Farms in Wantage hosts its BBQ & Harvest Festival October 10-11, 2026, with BBQ, ice cream, hayrides, a corn maze and...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 4, 2026
Haunted Wild West City in Byram Runs Fridays and Saturdays Through October 31, 2026
Haunted Wild West City runs Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 2 to 31, 2026, 6:30 to 10 PM. Tickets are $30 for the train...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 3, 2026
Huge Costume Sale in Hardyston This Saturday Benefits Local Dancers
Shop a huge costume sale Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 3 at 4 Oxbow Lane in Hardyston. All proceeds fund dance scholarships.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 2, 2026
Lentini Farms Fall Fest Opens in Newton Friday, Running Through October 25, 2026
Lentini Farms Fall Fest in Newton runs Oct. 2 to 25, 2026, with a corn maze, pumpkin picking and Friday and Saturday haunted...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 2, 2026
Things to Do in Franklin, NJ: Fluorescent Minerals, Rock Collecting and a Zinc Mine Day Trip
Explore things to do in Franklin NJ: Franklin Mineral Museum, Buckwheat Dump collecting, Night Digs and nearby Sterling Hill Mine.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sussex County
Quick answers about Sussex County, New Jersey, from the Shop Sussex County team.
What is Shop Sussex County?
Shop Sussex County is an independent local guide to Sussex County, New Jersey. We cover events, things to do, food and drink, and community news across all 24 municipalities. We are the sister brand of Shop Morris County, and local businesses reach our audience through advertising.
What towns are in Sussex County, NJ?
Sussex County has 24 municipalities: Andover Borough, Andover Township, Branchville, Byram, Frankford, Franklin, Fredon, Green, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Montague, Newton, Ogdensburg, Sandyston, Sparta, Stanhope, Stillwater, Sussex Borough, Vernon, Walpack and Wantage. Newton is the county seat.
What are the best things to do in Sussex County?
Sussex County is New Jersey's outdoor county. Popular picks include High Point State Park, home to the highest point in the state, Stokes State Forest, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Lake Hopatcong, Mountain Creek in Vernon, and the Appalachian Trail. Families also love Space Farms Zoo and Museum, Wild West City in Byram, and the mineral museums in Franklin and Ogdensburg. Check our Things To Do section for what is happening this week.
Where is the New Jersey State Fair held?
The New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show is held each summer at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, part of Frankford Township. It is one of the biggest annual events in the county.
Why is Franklin called the Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World?
The zinc mines of Franklin and Ogdensburg produced minerals that glow under ultraviolet light, many found nowhere else on earth. You can see them at the Franklin Mineral Museum and the Sterling Hill Mining Museum.
Where can I go apple and pumpkin picking in Sussex County?
Fall is peak season in Sussex County, with farm stands, orchards, corn mazes and pumpkin festivals across Vernon, Newton, Wantage and beyond. We publish updated fall guides every season, so check our Events section for current dates and hours.
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