Far Hills Fairgrounds — Attraction in Far Hills

There are two main parking lots, both of which are run with excessive security. There are cops guiding traffic (which mostly means standing in the middle of the road and slowing regular traffic down).

Once inside the fairground, there are about 15 tents (this is an understatement— I did not review the map, which there are multiple of posted around the fairground). Each tent is broken up by main categories, including: men’s wear, women’s wear, household, kitchen, vintage, computer/technology, music, jewelry, office, furniture, and several others. However, each tent is closed off with panels. You must wait in a line outside of each closed tent in order to enter, and there is a stationed employee letting people inside by pairs. Inside the tent is organized but with tight aisles. And it is not worth the wait. Mostly damaged goods. And the prices are what you would find at your average thrift store- no less.

I cannot explain how horribly managed this system was. The lines are so long to enter each tent, and not handicap friendly. I spent 45 minutes waiting in a single line to enter the vintage tent (labeled Vintage Accessories, Clothing, Decor) only to spend 5 minutes inside— I personally was looking for more decor but it was 90% clothing. Instead of having closed tents, I personally believe everything should be opened and run like a regular fair… If everyone was allowed to browse at areas they were interested in and skip past the ones they were not, the only lines would be to pay.

I can comment that there were wheelbarrows and employees offering to help bring larger/heavier items to your car. I did not use this feature so I can’t comment further.

I can mostly just say that the event was 85% waiting on lines (to park, to view, to pay) and it was not...

My only experience in this park is for the VNA which is twice a year in the fall and spring. Whenever I go the grounds are very clean and there is a ton of space! Also there are stones for walkable pathways. I remember playing on the play ground as a child too :) Since this area is mostly grass naturally it gets very muddy when it rains so dress appropriately! Also the wooden bleachers don't look too safe though so do be cautious but I honestly have never seen anyone on...

For the VNA sale, to me, and it's just me personally, your time is better spent at local estate sales. I think the Friday pricing at VNA aims high. To me, it's funding a charity. The goal should be tp sell as much as humanly possible and in the end have as little as possible go into dumpsters, which they have to pay for. So again it's just my opinion, I have more fun at weekend estate...