EDW Lucha Live at the Meadowlands Racetrack
2026-07-04 17:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
Saturday, July 4 – Come and see LOS MINI ENMASCARADOS (Mini Masked Wrestlers) perform the unique Mexican Cultural Art of Lucha Libre in the ring.
They will show off their flying aerials, scissor kicks, wheelbarrow holds and defend their titles to become champions!
Don’t miss this dynamic cultural spectacle performance by certified Lucha Libre wrestlers.
This family friendly event kicks off at 7pm with doors opening at 5:30pm. Matches will take place between the live harness racing.
Buy tickets

$25 General Admission/ $30 @ the door
$200 for VIP seat @ picnic table next to the ring. Includes admission for 4 people.

Details:

Doors Open 5:30 pm
Show Kicks off 7:00 pm

Event is rain or shine

Meadowlands Pace
2026-07-11 18:00 - 23:30
Saturday, July 11, 2026 – The Biggest Party in Harness Racing – the Meadowlands Pace, our signature event! First Race kicks off at 6:20pm. Admission and parking are free.

Festivities

T-Shirt Giveaway
Begins 5 p.m.; first 5,000 guests.

Rides and Games
including mechanical shark, 3-in-1 sports game, toxic obstacle course, dart soccer, and carnival games

Live Music
from DJ Alx

More Fun
Face Painters, Glitter Tattoos & Balloon Animals

$500 Win Wager Giveaways
5 winners will have a chance to place a $500 win bet on a designated race.
Must be on site to win.
Enter Here

Food Trucks

coming soon

Stakes

Purses estimated

$656,000 Meadowlands Pace
$400,000 Hambletonian Maturity
$275,000 WR Haughton Open Pace
$250,000 Stanley Dancer
$225,000 Del Miller Memorial
$175,000 Jerry Silverman
$175,000 Dorothy Haughton Open Mare Pace
$40,000 Miss Versatility Mare Trot Leg 3

Dining
Guarantee your spot to dine and watch an epic night of stakes races on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

The Lounge

Center of the action with front row seat to Victory’s giant screens. 2- and 4- top tables and bar seats available.
Ticket purchase acts as food and beverage credit for Victory Sports Bar menu

Pink Buffet

Tiered dining room with great views of the live racetrack action
Buffet features salads, sides, main courses, carving station and delicious desserts

Outdoor Cafe Table

Table for 4 near the Winner’s Circle
$100 per table – price is a credit towards cafe food and drink purchase

For all things Meadowlands Pace, like news, past winners, and more click here.

Meadowlands Racetrack's Chicken Run
2026-07-25 18:00 - 23:00

Meadowlands Racetrack Seafood Fest
2026-08-01 17:00 - 23:00
Join us for our Annual Meadowlands Racetrack Seafood Fest & the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks Eliminations – Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 5-11 pm. Admission is free. Live racing begins at 6:20 pm featuring eliminations for the Hambletonian & Hambletonian Oaks.
Enjoy fresh and delicious seafood from area food trucks and restaurants. Plus our Backyard Grill and Bar will be featuring a shrimp cocktail and more! Some food options include lobster rolls, fried clams, fried fish, grilled shrimp, shrimp tacos, crab fries and more.
Food Trucks: coming early 2026
Interested in being a vendor? Email Rachel Ryan raryan@playmeadowlands.com with your Food Truck Name and menu offerings. Cost to participate is $100.

Hambletonian Day 2026
2026-08-08 10:00 - 19:00
Harness Racing’s Greatest Day – Millions in racing stakes and fun for the entire family – Saturday, August 8, 2026!
DOORS OPEN 10 AM
FIRST POST 12 NOON
$5 ADMISSION
Admission Tickets
Admission includes commemorative 101th Hambletonian hat for adults & kids

Fun & Festivities

Special Guest & Hambletonian Ambassador
TV personality Carson Kressley joins us again to present the Hambletonian Trophy, lead the post parade, judge the Hat Contest, greet fans and more!

$1,000 Hat Contest
Judged by special guest Carson Kressley. Sign up between 10 am – 1:30pm in the Clubhouse Lobby.
First Prize $500 / 2nd Place $250 / 3rd Place $100
4th Place $50 / Fanciest $100

Live Music
from DJ Alx

Swag & Autographs
FanZone Tent will have free swag giveaways all day plus a Driver/Trainer Autograph Session 10:30 am – 12 noon.

Food Trucks

coming soon

Carnival Games & More
Inflatables, games, axe throwing, rock wall, permanent jewelry from Lavish Everlasting, and more throughout the Backyard.

Signature Cocktail
Hambo 101 signature drink brought to you by Shanky’s Whip!Shanky’s Whip Pineapple Trotter will be available at locations throughout the building (21+). Commemorative glass features names of past Hambletonian Champions; plastic stadium cups feature photos of past Hambletonian Champions. Stadium cups are also available with other beer, wine, and soft drinks (+$2 to cost of drink)

Trotters Gold
Collaborative Golden Ale from Ghost Hawk Brewing commemorating the 100th edition of the Hambletonian. Available now through August 8. 16oz Can – $8.00. 21+ TO PURCHASE AND CONSUME.

Hambletonian Champagne & Wine
Award-winning Champagne features historic Hambletonian moments of the 1996 Continentalvictory and 2009 Muscle Hill. Glass $12 / Bottle $68. Beautifully etched and hand-painted commemorative bottles of Cabernet, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc from Manos Wine. Sold by bottle only $68. 21+ TO PURCHASE AND CONSUME

Dining

Please see the dining tab here for details.

Stakes

$1 Million Hambletonian
$500,000 Hambletonian Oaks
$300,000 John Cashman Memorial
$275,000 Cane Pace
$275,000 Sam McKee Memorial
$175,000 Lady Liberty
$150,000 John R. Steele
$90,000 Shady Daisy

Purses are estimated.

Thank You Hambletonian Sponsors

Meadowlands Racetrack's BBQ Extravaganza
2026-08-29 17:00 - 23:00
On Saturday, August 29 enjoy a great BBQ at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment – Admission is FREE! Chow down on some delicious BBQ from the best food trucks & restaurants in the area – The event is from 5- 11 pm.
Live racing begins at 6:20 pm
Food Trucks: coming early 2026
Vendors can compete for $2,500 in prize money – details below:

BBQ Extravaganza Prizes: $500 prize for the best brisket, chicken, pulled pork, ribs & people’s choice.
Entrants must be ready to sell by 5pm
Entrants must prepare six plates for judging. Turn-in times: chicken @ 7 pm, pulled pork @ 7:30 pm, brisket @ 8 pm, ribs @ 8:30 pm. Winners will be announced at 9:30pm
Open to area food trucks & restaurants – To register or for more info: email Raryan@playmeadowlands.com
A $100 entry fee must be paid before August 24
