NEW JERSEY

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• The New Jersey Turnpike (which is part of Interstate 95 in many sections) runs roughly northeast-to-southwest, linking the Delaware River region with the New York region.
• The Garden State Parkway runs north-south near the eastern edge of the state, connecting the Jersey Shore and Cape May to the north border.
• The Interstate 80 runs east-west across northern New Jersey, from the Pennsylvania state line toward the New York metropolitan area.
• Many other U.S. Routes and state highways provide links between suburban, rural, and coastal areas.

• The New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is an agricultural fair held in early August in Augusta, New Jersey. It draws about 220,000 visitors and celebrates NJ’s farm and horse-show traditions.
• The New Jersey Folk Festival is an annual free folk music and cultural event (held in New Brunswick area) that showcases traditional music, dance, food and community.
• Music festivals: For example, the Sea.Hear.Now music & surf culture festival in Asbury Park features live-music performances, art & beach atmosphere.
• Many local fairs and county festivals: e.g., county farm fairs, 4-H exhibits, and local heritage festivals across the state.

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