[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 87 (Tuesday, June 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR AND 
                   SUSSEX COUNTY FARM AND HORSE SHOW

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2015

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my fellow 
colleagues to join me in the recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the 
New Jersey State Fair and Sussex County Farm & Horse Show. Drawing in 
roughly under a quarter million attendees annually in recent years, 
this event reflects upon a rich heritage and culture of which we should 
all be very proud.
  From what began over 75 years ago as a small town horse and farm 
show, the fair has blossomed into the famous state event we appreciate 
and enjoy today across the entire Tri-State area. Since 1999, the 
Sussex County Farm & Horse Show has been incorporated into the New 
Jersey State Fair, and it remains an integral piece of its history.
  Since their inclusion into the New Jersey State Fair, these 
Fairgrounds have provided a welcome home for a wide variety of events 
as well as a place for learning and tourism. This year's fair will 
extend over a period of 10 days and include a multitude of enjoyable 
attractions, expositions, and performances, including a carnival, 
circus, and even a demolition derby. Aside from these attractions, the 
fair serves as a promotion for the importance of local agriculture and 
showcases some of the beauty that characterizes the Garden State. In an 
effort to do this, a vegetable show, the Flower & Garden Expo, and 
livestock shows have all been included in the fair's itinerary. Always 
looking to provide an opportunity for local vendors, the fair will also 
allocate showcases for the best produce and livestock from our local 
farmers. Learning and culture will also be major aspects of the event, 
and attractions such as an Art expo, talent completion, and a robotics 
display shall offer attendees an exciting and informative perspective 
on some of the best New Jersey has to offer.
  Held annually in Augusta, New Jersey, the New Jersey State Fair has 
grown to include a permanent complex of 15 buildings stretching over an 
impressive 165 acres. The fair's popularity has increased steadily 
since its inception and this is a testament to its continued success. 
It will have been 75 years since the local Sussex horse and farm shows 
merged to form the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show in an effort to 
increase public appreciation for agriculture in New Jersey. Since then, 
the once tiny event has surpassed all expectations; becoming the 
premier agricultural fair in the Garden State. Today, we honor that 
achievement and all the experiences yet to be had today and in years to 
come.
  I commend the Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Association for their 
continued commitment to providing such a rich educational and enjoyable 
experience for the people of New Jersey and the wider Tri-State area. 
Mr. Speaker, I ask you and all my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse 
Show as it celebrates its 75th Anniversary.

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