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Meadowlands Racetrack’s Saucy Smack Down this Saturday

Tuesday, February 24, 2026


Join us at Meadowlands Racetrack this Saturday, February 28, for our first-ever Saucy Smack Down! – a new and exciting cooking competition.

As of today (February 24), we have 15 Sauce Your Way home chefs aiming to win with their unique Sauce Your Way creations, 17 Red Sauce Rumble participants, and 18 cooks ready to showcase their Sunday Gravy in our Sunday Gravy Gauntlet.

Registration remains open for those willing to put their sauce on the line to win their share of over $2,500. Visit the registration link to sign up and get all details for the Saucy Smack Down at https://playmeadowlands.com/event/saucy-smackdown/.

Not a cook? Join us for free samples and cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award, beginning at 7 pm.

Saucy Smack Down Prizes:

Sunday Gravy Gauntlet:

  • $500 Grand Prize
  • $250 – 2nd place
  • $100 – 3rd place

Red Sauce Rumble:

  • $500 Grand Prize
  • $250 – 2nd place
  • $100 – 3rd place

Sauce Your Way (any sauce of your choice, including but not limited to Vodka/Pesto/Alfredo):

  • $500 Grand Prize
  • $250- 2nd place
  • $100 – 3rd place

People’s Choice:

  • $250 Grand Prize

Don’t miss out on this flavorful event!