Unquarantined: Things To Do This Weekend In Sussex County

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this list of happenings in Sussex County.

Head To The Fair

Saturday marks the last day of Sussex County's Farm & Horse Show, also known as New Jersey's State Fair. The Center for Prevention and Counseling and Sussex County C.L.E.A.R. will be in the nonprofit spotlight on the fair's last day, and the Bloodmobile will grant free admission to every donor. There will be live music, a 50/50 raffle, a 4-H Seeing Eye Demonstration, 80s Wrestling with Ted Dibiase and more. Click here for information on how to get tickets.

Take In A 'Concert Under The Stars'

Band Luke & the Troublemakers will perform at this Saturday's installment of "Concerts Under the Stars" at Memory Park in Newton. The free concert will run from 7 to 9 p.m. with fireworks after the show. Rain date is Sunday, and more information can be found here.

Catch A Poet/Songwriter's Performance

Mike Herz, who has released three albums and toured nationwide, will be performing at Angry Erik Brewing, LLC in Newton on Sunday evening. Herz was an aspiring poet before realizing that "his words could enter more ears if put to a tune." His performance will begin at 5 p.m.

Shop At A Farmers Market

Sussex County has several community farmers' markets countywide, some making weekly and others twice-monthly appearances every month, with local produce, meats, dairy, honey and other items.

The Sussex County Farmers Market is usually open at the Fairgrounds, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The indoor market, at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, however, will be closed during the fair and will return on Aug. 21.

The Sparta Farmers Market is on every Saturday at 89 Sparta Ave., boasting more than 20 local growers, makers, bakers and farmers, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh local produce, handmade cheeses, breads, pasture-raised meats, eggs and more are in the market's lineup.

The Hopatcong Marketplace is another Saturday local market option this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, located in the Walgreens Shopping Center parking lot at 47 Hopatchung Road. On Aug. 14, it's "Dog Days of Summer" day. A full list of the vendors can be found here.

The Shoppes at Lafayette has a farmers market every Sunday through November from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brian St. John will be playing music on the green this Saturday and this month's highlighted crafter in attendance is Simple Bare Necessities, which provides sustainable alternatives to single-use essentials.

Cruise Over To A Car Show

Weather-permitting, the Godfather Gang Summer Cruise-In takes place each Saturday outside of Friendly's in the Hampton Plaza parking lot on Route 206 in Newton, beginning at 2 p.m. and running until sunset. Every week, there are classic cars that cruise in to the lot, bringing music, prizes and fun. Contact [email protected] for more information or visit the car club on Facebook.

Jumboland Saturday Cruise also takes place each Saturday at the Jumboland Diner at 438 Route 206 in Branchville, from 3 p.m. until close with the Sussex County Wanderers Car Club. Each Saturday the car show is on, there's DJ Doc South and a show trophy for autos in the show. Jumboland also has picnic tables and an open air pavilion. There are twice monthly theme nights and a mini drive-in movie. Email [email protected] for more details or visit their website.

Bring your antique, classic, or soon-to-be collectible vehicle down to The Stanhope House parking lot to join a car show full of refreshments and fun on a summer Sunday afternoon. Admission is free and all show participants receive 50 percent off any single food item.

Watch A Performance Of "Pippin"

Drama Geek Studios's long-awaited run of "Pippin" will conclude at Sussex County Community College's Performing Art Center on 1 College Hill Road this Sunday. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Parental guidance is recommended because of adult subject matter in the show. Buy tickets at www.pippin21.bpt.me.