State Fair event schedule: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is open from 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
Children’s Day - Nonprofit Spotlight: Family Promise
All Day: Sussex County Horse Show- USEF Rated English, Horse Show
All Day: Candle making activity for kids at the Honey Show, Richards Building
12 p.m.-10 p.m.: Rides & Games. $28 wristband special from 12-6 p.m.: Carnival
12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Sign up for Kids Cupcake Decorating Contest, Richards Building
12 p.m.-2 p.m.: Sensory Free Hours in Carnival, Carnival
12 p.m.-3 p.m.: Children’s Day Activities , Performing Arts Tent
12:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
1 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
1:30 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
2 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area
2 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
2 p.m.: Tractor Parade, Agriculture
2 p.m.: Dairy Milking, Milking Parlor
2:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
3 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
3 p.m.: Goat Story Hour, Agriculture
3 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving sponsored by Uncle Grumpy Stumps, Family Entertainment Area
4 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
4 p.m.: Circus Incredible sponsored by Holiday Inn, Newton, Family Entertainment Area
4:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
5 p.m.: Join the Circus sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
5:30 p.m.: Foam Zone Fun Party sponsored by Universal Roofing, Family Entertainment Area
6 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
6 p.m.: Goat Story Hour, Agriculture
6 p.m.: Bee Demonstration [weather permitting], Richards Building
6 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving sponsored by Uncle Grumpy Stumps, Family Entertainment Area
6-6:45 p.m.: Geuther Girls, Performing Arts Tent
7 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races sponsored by Superior Sleep Experience, Family Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Dairy Milking, Milking Parlor
7 p.m.: Monster Truck Show [tkts online], Outdoor Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Fearless- the Taylor Swift Experience, Performing Arts Tent