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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.

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The 1847 Sussex County Courthouse in Newton, the county seat of Sussex County, NJ
Community

Sussex County NJ Towns: All 24 Municipalities, Explained

Sussex County NJ has 24 towns: 15 townships, 8 boroughs and the Town of Newton, the county seat. Here is every one, what...

Heirloom tomatoes and ground cherries in baskets at Sparta NJ farmers market
Eat & DrinkEventsThings To Do

Sparta NJ Farmers Market: Saturdays Through November at 89 Sparta Avenue

The Sparta NJ farmers market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November at 89 Sparta Avenue in Sparta,...

View over the Kittatinny Valley from Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State Forest, NJ
Things To Do

Stokes State Forest NJ Guide: Sunrise Mountain, Trails and Cabins

Everything you need to visit Stokes State Forest in Sussex County: Sunrise Mountain, Tillman Ravine, Stony Lake, the best trails with distances, and...

Smash burgers, deep-fried hot dogs, onion rings and fries at The Quarry Grill in Franklin, NJ
Eat & Drink

9 Best Restaurants to Try in Franklin, NJ

Our team rounds up the 9 best restaurants in Franklin, NJ: The Quarry Grill, Brick & Brew, Apulia Risto-Pizza, Olluco Bistro, Coyote Cocina...

Asleep at the Wheel band promo for Newton Theatre concert October 18 2026
EventsThings To Do

Asleep at the Wheel Comes to the Newton Theatre on October 18, 2026

Ten-time Grammy winner Asleep at the Wheel brings Western swing to the Newton Theatre on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with doors at 6...

The Tap Room bar at Bell's Mansion in Stanhope, NJ
Eat & Drink

Best Restaurants in Sussex County, NJ: 65 Picks Across 7 Towns

Our town-by-town map of the best restaurants in Sussex County, NJ: 65 picks across Newton, Vernon, Hopatcong, Stanhope, Sussex, Hamburg and Sparta.

Sussex County, NJ

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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