New Jersey State Fair talent show seeks contestants
Augusta. Organizers of the Sussex County Fair and Horse Show Talent Show are accepting applications through July 25 for performers of all ages to compete during the New Jersey State Fair.
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| 09 Jul 2026 | 03:33
From left, Adult Division 1st place winner, Kelcie Rivera of Hamburg, 2nd place, Angelina Valente of Franklin and 3rd place, Dianne Kollar of Sparta. (
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Organizers of the Sussex County Fair and Horse Show Talent Show are seeking contestants for this year’s competition, which will take place Sunday, Aug. 2, during the New Jersey State Fair.
The talent show begins at 5 p.m. and is open to performers of all ages. Applications must be submitted by July 25.
Contestants will compete in four age divisions: Children (ages 5-9), Junior (10-13), Pre-Adult (14-17) and Adult (18 and older).
The competition welcomes a variety of acts, including singers, dancers, comedians, jugglers, gymnasts and sign language performers. Each contestant will have up to five minutes to perform.
This year’s judges are John Newcomer, Ashley Spicer and Glenn Kienz, all of whom have backgrounds in music, dance or instrumental performance.
Winners in each age category will receive ribbons and cash prizes.
