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Skylands Stadium

Pro baseball, holiday lights, and pumpkin nights at Skylands Stadium in Augusta NJ

Skylands Stadium — Frankford, NJ

At a glance

  • 4,200-seat ballpark and home since 2015 of the Sussex County Miners, a Frontier League pro baseball club
  • Two-million-light drive-through Christmas Village plus a 6,000-pumpkin Jack-O'-Lantern walk every fall
  • Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival on the field, plus concerts, stunt shows, and youth tournaments year-round

What to Expect at Skylands Stadium

Baseball first came to this corner of Frankford Township in 1994, when the ballpark opened for the New Jersey Cardinals. Today Skylands Stadium in Augusta NJ is one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in Sussex County, a 4,200-seat park sitting just off Route 206 next to the county fairgrounds. It is best known as the home of the Sussex County Miners, but the calendar here runs well past the last out of the baseball season.

Baseball Under the Lights at Skylands Stadium

Sussex County Miners Baseball

The Miners played their first home game on Memorial Day in 2015 and captured a Can-Am League championship in 2018. The team now competes in the Frontier League, an official MLB partner league, with home dates running from May into September. Tickets stay refreshingly family-priced, between-innings contests keep the kids occupied, and lawn, box, and party-deck seating all put you close to the field. Concession stands pour local craft beer alongside the ballpark burgers and fries. For a full night out, few things to do in Sussex County come this affordable.

Sussex County Miners promotional signage on display at Skylands Stadium during a game

Events Beyond the Ballgame

What sets Skylands Stadium apart is how much happens when the Miners are on the road or out of season. The field and grounds convert into festival space for concerts, motorsports and stunt shows, a springtime carnival, youth tournaments, and the annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival that lines the outfield with more than 20 trucks and 100-plus pours. The venue has also become the official home of Sussex County Community College athletics.

Hometown Hero Day at Skylands Stadium
Hometown Hero Day at Skylands Stadium

Fall Pumpkins and Holiday Lights

Autumn brings the Jack-O’-Lantern Experience, a 45-minute walk lit by more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins from September into November. Come December, the Light Show & Christmas Village turns the lots into a drive-through of over two million lights, with a Winter Beer Garden for the grown-ups. Both have grown into real Sussex County holiday traditions for North Jersey families.

The view from your vehicle during the holiday Light Show & Christmas Village at Skyalnds Stadium
The view from your vehicle during the holiday Light Show & Christmas Village at Skyalnds Stadium

Planning Your Visit

You will find Skylands Stadium at 94 Championship Place, an easy drive from Newton, Sparta, and the rest of the county. Parking is free and plentiful, the concourse is stroller-friendly, and most events accept cash and card. Because the schedule shifts with the season, from baseball nights to pumpkin walks to holiday lights, check the stadium website for current dates before you head out.

An fan enjoys an ice cold beer while the Sussex County Miners warm up at Skylands Stadium

FAQ

Where is Skylands Stadium located?

Skylands Stadium is at 94 Championship Place in Augusta, NJ, part of Frankford Township in Sussex County. It sits just off Route 206 beside the Sussex County Fairgrounds, roughly a 15-minute drive from Newton. On-site parking is free.

What events happen at Skylands Stadium in Augusta NJ?

Skylands Stadium in Augusta NJ hosts Sussex County Miners pro baseball from May into September, plus the fall Jack-O'-Lantern Experience, the December Light Show and Christmas Village, a spring Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, concerts, and youth tournaments.

Is Skylands Stadium family friendly?

Yes, Skylands Stadium is very family friendly. Miners games include between-innings games for kids, low ticket prices, and a stroller-friendly concourse. The seasonal pumpkin walk and the drive-through holiday light show are both built around family audiences.

How much are Sussex County Miners tickets?

Sussex County Miners tickets are among the most affordable outings in the county, with lawn and general admission seats at modest prices and box and party-deck options available. Check the team website for exact pricing, since it varies by game and section.

Does Skylands Stadium have parking?

Yes, Skylands Stadium offers free on-site parking for all events. The lots are large enough to handle sold-out baseball nights and the drive-through Christmas light show. Arrive a little early for popular fall and holiday dates.

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