Actually, the Meadowlands thing - while labeled a "State Fair" isn't REALLY the NJ State Fair. The actual State Fair - with all the animals, "roadside attractions", rides, food and 4H projects is THIS!!

We've tried to go the last few years and its a hoot. We love the racing/swimming pigs and the demolition derby! Sussex County fairgrounds is a good long hike into no where, but worth the trip... We won't go to the Meadowlands "pretender" heh!