New Jersey State Fair event schedule for Tuesday, Aug. 6: Children’s Day
Childrne’s Day returns to the fair Tuesday, Aug. 6 with extra free entertainment and activities for kids.
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12 p.m.: Livestock on Display in the Agriculture Area
12 p.m.: Horse Show Classes in the Horse Show Area
12-1:15 p.m.: Sign up for the Children’s Cupcake Decorating Contest in the Richards Building
12-2 p.m.: Carnival - Sensory Friendly
12-9 p.m.: Farm Fun Activities for Kids in the Agriculture Area
12 p.m.-Close: Carnival Rides and Games. Wristbands are available 12-6 p.m.
12 p.m.-Close: Amateur horticulture on display in the Greenhouse; cut flowers, potted plants, dish gardens
12 p.m.-Close: $5 items from food vendors with the Red Rooster icon displayed
12:30 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park
12-3 p.m.: Children’s Day in the Performing Arts Tent
12:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
1 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
1-7 p.m.: Blood Drive at Gate 3. Donate and receive a free fair admission
1:30 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area
2 p.m.: Tractor Parade by Antique Engine Club in the Agriculture Area
2 p.m.: Cupcake Decorating Contest in the Richards Building
2:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
3 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
3 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park
3:30 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area
After 4 p.m.: Hunt Teams in the Horse Show Area
4:15 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
5 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area
After 5 p.m.: Family Class & Old Timers Class in the Horse Show Area
5-5:30 p.m.: Little Royals Presentation in the Performing Arts Tent
5:30 p.m.: Arbor Buddies Puppet Show in Founder’s Park
5:45 p.m.: Johnny Rockett Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
After 6 p.m.: Costume Class in the Horse Show Area
6:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Monster Truck Show in the Outdoor Entertainment Area
7 p.m.: Freehand Custom Carving in the Family Entertainment Area
7:30 p.m.: Come Join the Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
8-9 p.m.: Franklin Concert Band in the Performing Arts Tent
8 p.m.: K-9’s In Flight in the Family Entertainment Area
8:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Pig Races in the Family Entertainment Area
8:30 p.m.: Fire Dancers in the Conservatory
9 p.m.: Johnny Rockett Cycle Circus in the Family Entertainment Area
Ongoing Daily Events:
Animals: Explore 6 barns of farm animals
Greenhouse Exhibits: Visit the Vegetable Show, Scarecrow Contest, and Forage Show
New Jersey Farmer’s Market: Shop locally grown produce
North Jersey Antique Engine Club: See antique engines and a daily tractor parade at 2 p.m. Located adjacent to the Snook Museum.
Agriculture Area Demonstrations: See demonstrations from wooden bowl turner Roger Abrahamson and potter Reggie Britton. See felting and rope-making demonstrations from Heartfelt Creations. Visit Barn 6 for farm-fun children’s activities. Go to the Milking Parlor to see live cow-milking demonstrations and learn about the milking process from cow to carton.
Robotics Row: Visit the STEM Barn to see robotics demonstrations from a local robotics team
.Founder’s Park: Explore the gardens at Founder’s Park
Snook Memorial Museum: See antique farm machinery, explore the farmhouse kitchen, and shop the country store
The Conservatory: Visit the Flower & Garden Expo, and take horitculture and art classes
The Marketplace: Shop a local artisan vendor and baker market, located adjacent to the Conservatory
Farm Fun Interactive Activities: Fun activities for children in Barn 6
Richards Building Exhibits and Demonstrations: See Creative Arts for Home & Hobby (baking, canning, handicrafts, Quilts of Valor) exhibits, a beekeeper’s honey show and live honeybee demonstrations, and exhibits of local Sussex County photography, history, and artwork.
Red Rooster Winegarden: Enjoy a glass of wine, a craft beer, some snacks, and occasional evening music