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Date to be announced · first or second Saturday of August (2026: Saturday 8 August)

Hambletonian Day

Meadowlands Racetrack, East Rutherford, United States

Harness racing's greatest day and the one harness card with a real dress-up contest: guests are encouraged to wear their finest summer attire, especially in the dining areas.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart Casual
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Summer

Women

No written code; the track encourages 'finest summer attire', especially in dining areas (reported).

Encouraged

  • summer dress
  • hat for the contest

Men

No written code; finest summer attire encouraged.

Encouraged

  • summer blazer or linen shirt

Styling notes

Summer racewear; hats are for the contest more than the crowd.

Weather

East Rutherford in August: about 20-30 C, humid.

History

101st Hambletonian in 2026.

Fashions on the Field

  • $1,000 Hat Contest (2026): $500 first, $250 second, $100 third, $50 fourth, $100 fanciest hat; sign up in the Clubhouse Lobby 10am-1:30pm; judged in recent years by Carson Kressley
  • $2,500 Best Dressed Contest (2026; listed on the official event page, breakdown not shown)

Check the official details before you go: playmeadowlands.com ↗

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