Sussex County has a lot planned for July! July is jam-packed with summer fun for everyone. 

Spend time with your community at events like Lake Hopatcong Fireworks 2022 or give back with Rid Litter Day in Kittatinny Valley. There's nothing like being among friends in beautiful Sussex county. 

If you want to discover the magic in our woods events like LAIRE: “June” New player event will show you just that. Participate in a live-action roleplaying with LAIRE a nonprofit NJ-based fantasy live-action roleplaying organization. Players can choose their own race and class creating the character for them to play as. New Player events like this walk players through the experience and have additional help for first-timers. 

The days of paper maps are long gone, which can be a little confusing for those who don't consider themselves tech-savvy. Here at DeBoer’s, we want to help you live life with ease. Google Maps is one of the best and easiest GPS systems. It allows you to find directions with ease while providing many different valuable features. Whether you are on your phone, tablet, or computer Google Maps can help you find your way around. 

Whether you're hitting the trails or shopping at farmers' markets Sussex County is perfect for a great summer day. One of the essentials especially with little ones of a great summer day is ice cream. Lucky north jersey has some of the best homemade ice creams in the tri-state area. Places like Dairy Swirl in Vernon and Alpine Creamery have been stapled ice cream shops for years. They provide the classics but have their own unique flavors like a mocha chocolate chip at Dairy Swirl and Raspberry Truffle at Alpine Creamery.

Sussex County is one of the main reasons New Jersey has received the nickname of the garden state. We pride ourselves on our rural culture and farms are at the heart of it. Access to u-pick farms gives visitors the opportunity to understand and connect with the origins of food. While the whole state is sprinkled with u-pick farms some of the best ones are right in Sussex county. In New Jersey, we have the privilege of having the u-pick experience in every season besides winter. Whether it's flowers, fruit, or vegetables u-pick farms provide the farmer's experience year-round.

What could be worse than traffic on a hot summer day? Having a broken AC! Stay cool on the road this summer with TechNet and DeBoer’s Auto. Staying cool has never been so easy. This new offer is available to all people who receive air conditioning repairs in a participating TechNet Professional Automotive Service Center. DeBoer’s Auto wants to help you save money and have endless summer fun.

With so much fun in store in summer, don't get slowed down by your car. There’s nothing worse than a beautiful summer day ruined by car problems. DeBoer’s Auto and Technet professionals have a deal this summer to ensure happy days. 

Summer in Sussex County is more exciting than ever with over 20 events in June alone. 

In every corner of the county, the fun can be found. Town days like Sparta Day, Sandyston Day, and  Newton Day promise a fun day out with family and friends at no cost. Town days across the county have become a summertime tradition bringing families and the community together. 

Sussex County prides itself on its accessibility to people of all ages. Events like Rock, Ribs, and Ridges festival highlights our thriving multigenerational community. Whether you are a Baby Boomer, Gen Z, or a Millennial the Rock, Ribs, and Ridges festival has something for everyone. The festivities include over ten live bands featuring rock legends like Molly Hatchet. When hunger kicks visitors can try award-winning barbeque and even cast their vote on their favorites.

Bertha Benz is one of the most important women in the automotive industry. She helped fund and was instrumental in the development of Benz & Cie which would become the Mercedes-Benz group. Bertha was born Cacilie Bertha Ringer to the affluent Karl and Auguste. Bertha and her eight siblings lived in a city in southwest Germany on the east bank of the Rhine. Her wealth allowed her to be educated which fueled her drive to prove the worth of females.

While Bertha had a long line of wealthy suitors she chose a poor engineer. Karl Benz the founder of Benz & Cie and the creator of the first practical automobile. Karl Benz is known and regarded as the father of the automotive industry. 

Gladys Mae West made the world more accessible by contributing to the development of the GPS. West, born in Sutherland, Virginia was raised on her family’s farm where she worked most of her childhood. Her early experience in the farming industry created a yearning for education. Due to her family’s financial situation West prioritized excelling in school to earning an opportunity to go to university.