Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

Prime Rib Buffet
2025-04-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
We’re serving up a special Prime Rib Buffet the last Saturday of every month through June! Dine on tender, flavorful, fresh-carved beef as well as other delicious fare.

$59.95 PER PERSON*
PINK RESTAURANT

*excludes tax and gratuity

2025 Kentucky Derby Day Simulcast
2025-05-03 09:00 - 23:59
The greatest two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – takes place on Saturday, May 3 and the Meadowlands Racetrack is the best place to watch and wager. Racetrack doors open at 9 am with first Churchill Downs post at 10:30am. Live harness racing kicks off at 6:20 pm and the Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57pm.
Guaranteed Derby Day dining includes the Cafe & 2nd floor Lounge.
Purchase a table

Café reservations must be pre-paid
$100 per 4-person table
Waiter service
Guarantees track admittance and seating

Ticket purchase price is also a food credit that can be used at the Cafe on Derby Simulcast Day towards racetrack staples like chicken wings, french fries, cheesesteaks, burgers, pretzels, popcorn, ice cream and more. The credit is valid on Saturday, May 3, 2025 only.
Purchase a table

Lounge reservations must be pre-paid
$75 Bar Seat
$150 2-Person Table
$300 4-Person Table
$300 3-Person Couch – sold out
$500 5-Person Couch – sold out
Waiter Service
Guarantees track admittance and seating

Ticket purchase price is also a beverage and food credit to be used at the Victory Bar & Kitchen on Derby Simulcast Day towards delicious fare including burgers, nachos, salads, sandwiches and more. The credit is valid on Saturday, May 3, 2025 only.
Purchase a table

Derby Day Pink Buffet Menu
$64.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Seating opens 4:00 pm
Buffet opens 4:30 pm

Reservations
Enter our Derby Day Hat Contest – $1,000 in total prize money!
Details:

Register between 2pm – 5pm in the Clubhouse Lobby.
Judging will take place in the Winner’s Circle around 5pm
Prize breakdown: First Place: $500; 2nd Place: $250; 3rd Place: $100; 4th Place: $50; Fanciest: $100

Enter our Derby & Live Racing Win Wager Drawing

Black-Eyed Susan Simulcast
2025-05-16 10:30 - 19:00
Watch and wager on Black-Eyed Susan Day from Pimlico Racecourse
Preakness Stakes – May 17

Preakness Simulcast
2025-05-17 09:30 - 18:30
Watch and wager on the 2nd leg of the triple crown: the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Racecourse

Meadowlands Racetrack's Battle of the Meats
2025-05-17 17:00 - 23:00
On Saturday, May 17, enjoy a great BBQ at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment – Admission is FREE! Chow down on some delicious BBQ and Burgers 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:

Magic Mikes Smoked Meat
Eat My Balls
Kimchi Smoke BBQ
Clydes Italian Ice
Latin Bites
Wild Bills Soda
Btch’N Bacon
Angry Archies
Carnival Concessions
Why Not Burgerz
Gimmie Hibachi
Cat Like Reflexes
The Quarry Food Truck
Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn
The Original Delicious Lola Josefa’s
Shugar Shack Soulfood
The Hen & The Hog
Antojitos de mi Tierra
DAW Concessions
Fire and Coal BBQ
Lots of Meat BBQ
The Empanada Truck
Michael’s Backyard BBQ
Chef J’s Latin Dragon
Jersey Johnnys House of Dogs
Benett St. BBQ
Sliderz N Bowlz
Uncle Eddie’s Touch of Sauce
Big John’s Gourmet Burgers
tiny Hot Cakes
Ma & Pa’s Tex Mex BBQ

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.
Burger Battle Prizes: $500 Grand Prize, $250 2nd place and $100 3rd place; $500 best burger patty
Grand Prize for Best Bite – $1,000
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, and Burgers 9pm Winners will be announced at 9:30pm
Open to area food trucks & restaurants – To register or for more info: email Raryan@playmeadowlands.com\nA $100 entry fee must be paid before May 17th

EDW Lucha Live at the Meadowlands Racetrack
2025-05-31 17:30 - 22:30
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

$20 General Admission/ $25 @ the door
$100 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 Racetrack Beerfest
2025-06-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States
Over 60 participating producers including dozens of local breweries!

Ticket Type
Cost
Time
General Tastings
Seminars
Buffet
Exclusive Tastings

General Admission
$45 online;
$50 day of
5 – 9 PM
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VIP
(limited to 200)
$70
4 – 9 PM
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Buy tickets
Please note that all tickets will print time 5:00-9:00pm even though VIP opens at 4:00pm
Festival Highlights (subject to change):
* Beers from around the US
* DJ ALX
* Live horse racing beginning 6:20pm
* The Preakness Stakes Simulcast
Breweries coming soon!

Must be 21 & older to attend. No refunds given. Event subject to ISSUANCE OF NJ ABC permit.

$1,000 Handicapping Contest
2025-06-20 17:00 - 23:30

Winefest
2025-06-28 16:00 - 21:00
Over 30 participating producers and dozens of varietals!

Ticket Type
Cost
Time
General Tastings
Seminars
Buffet
Exclusive Tastings

General Admission
$45 online;
$50 day of
5 – 9 PM
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VIP
(limited to 200)
$70
4 – 9 PM
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Festival Highlights (subject to change):
* Wines from around the globe
* DJ ALX
* Live horse racing beginning 6:20pm

Features Wines & Wineries:

Fabre en Provence Cotes de Provence Rose 2021
Giocato Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Bocelli Sparkling Rose
Monte Tondo Corvina Rosato Frizzante
Grillo Cuvee Spumante – VIP
Papi

Rose
Sparkling Rose – VIP
Pink Moscato
Passionfruit Sangria
Red Sangria
Peach Sangria
Crayfish Sauvignon Blanc

Voga

Prosecco
Prosecco Still
Moscato
Sparkling Rose

Hampton Water

Still Rose
Bubbly

Dry Creek

Chenin Blanc
Fume Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc

Oyster Bay

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Rose
Barossa Valley Estates Cabernet

Palm Bay

Cipriani Bellini
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc
Mon Fere Pinot Noir
Mon Fere Chardonnay
Guy Saget Sauvignon Blanc

Terlato Wines

Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon
Federalist Sauvignon Blanc
Terlato Pinot Grigio
7 Daughters Moscato
Les Sarrins Rose
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc – VIP

DelicatoVineyards

Black Stallion Cornerstone Chardonnay
1924 Red Blend
1924 Bourbon Barrel Cabernet
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
Z. Alexander Pinot Noir
Z. Alexander Sauvignon Blanc

Boost Bev 3

Duscarosso Chianti Riserva
Simone Capecci Pecorino
La Chiara Gavi GOCG
Choya Umeshu W/O Fruit

Banfi

San Angelo Pinot Grigio
Natura Rose
Pacific Rim Riesling
Banfi Rosso di Montalcino – VIP
Alexander Valley Cabernet

Casal Garcia

Vhino Verde Rose
Vhino Verde Sweet
Vhino Verde Sweet
Fruitzy Peach
Fruitzy Strawberry
Fruitzy Passion Fruit – VIP

Kendall Jackson

Freemark Abbey Chardonnay – VIP
Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc
La Crema Monterrey Chardonnay
La Crema Monterrey Pinot Noir
KJ Chenin Blanc
KJ Cabernet

Santa Margherita

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita Chianti
Santa Margherita Rose
Trosella Prosecco
Toresella Pinot Grigio
Rocco Gravel Road Pinot Noir – VIP
Sella Antica Red Blend

Boost Bev 1:

Lapis Luna Cabernet
Lapis Luna Sauvignon Blanc
Lapis Luna Pinot Noir
Toad Hollow chardonnay
Big Red Monster Zinfandel – VIP

Boost Bev 2

Notorious Pink Rose
Victorious Sparkling Pink Rose
Chateau Bel Air Bordeaux
La Tancia Sangiovese
Il Piaggione Chianti Classico Riserva

Allegro Cellars

Moscato
Sweet Red

One Hope

Brut Sparkling
Chardonnay Rose
Red Blend

Fit Vine

Chillable Red
Aluminum Sauvignon Blanc

OZV

Zinfandel
Rose

Senior Sangria

Red
White
Apple Raspberry

Maggio

Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
Petite Sirah – VIP

Old Soul

Pure Red
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

A & J

Chardonnay
Merlot
Pinot Grigio
Bubbles Prosecco

San Tiziano

Prosecco – VIP

InnoVino

Southern Ocean Sauvignon Blanc

Alto Livello

Pinot Grigio

Patria Nueva

Pinot Grigio
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc

East Side Crossing

Cabernet Sauvignon – VIP
Sauvignon Blanc

Altavilla

Pinot Grigio

Fan Appreciation Night & Fireworks
2025-07-05 18:00 - 22:00
Special post time 7:00 pm
We’re showing our fans some appreciation! Head over to the Cafe, Rooftop Terrace or Backyard for $1 concession items: hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, soda (limit 5 of each item per transaction) and $2 Bud/Bud Light drafts (for those 21+). Discount prices available from 6:00-11:00 pm only.
Free Fireworks show following the races

Meadowlands Pace
2025-07-12 18:00 - 23:30
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

Jimmy Hoffa Cornhole Classic

The Garden State Cornhole Alliance will be hosting a MASSIVE event!

First cme, first serve. Capped at 128 teams.

$5,000 added to payouts

FORMAT – ACL ROUNDERS BYOP – DOUBLES EVENT… REGIONAL POINTS!

Each Team will be guaranteed 6 matches – 4 Rounders (For Seeding) & Double Elimination.

Registration open through the ACL App.
NEW PLAYERS – https://app.iplayacl.com/join

More Info

Food Trucks

Eat My Balls
Kimchi Smoke BBQ
Clydes Italian Ice
Latin Bites
Wild Bills Soda
Cousins Maine Lobster
Uncle Eddie’s Touch of Sauce
Angry Archies
Btch’n Bacon
Carnival Concessions
Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn
Bites & Delights
Cat Like Reflexes
Lots of Meat BBQ
Tiny Hot Cakes
Ma & Pa’s Tex Mex
Antijitos de me Tierra

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
Purchase Dining
Guarantee your spot to dine and watch an epic night of stakes races on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

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.

30 & Under Handicapping Contest
2025-07-26 18:00 - 23:00
FREE $5,000 Handicapping Contest on Saturday, July 26 for participants 18-30 years old. Check-in takes place in the Clubhouse Lobby

The prize pool is guaranteed at $5,000.
Contest Details:

The contest is open to 18-30 years old only. Limited to one entry per person
On July 26 players must check-in and register in the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:30 pm and complete the “official contest” form prior to Race 2.
There is no entry fee and no live money wagered into the pari-mutuel pools.
Each contestant will receive a $20 food voucher for the Cafe or Lounge, $10 betting voucher and free live racing program.
Each participant makes mythical $2 “across the board” wager [win, place and show] on selections for Meadowlands races 2-11.
Contestants must make their mythical selections for races 2-10 prior to Race 2 on the official Contest Entry Form and turn them into the Contest Official
If horse is scratched participant receives post time favorite.
If Meadowlands cancels due to inclement weather, the contest is cancelled.
The winner is determined by the highest total mythical bankroll at end Meadowlands Race 11.

Prize Payout:
1st – $2,000
2nd – $1,500
3rd – $1,000
4th – $500

mgt. reserves the right to cancel/modify at anytime.

Meadowlands Racetrack Seafood Fest
2025-08-01 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
2025-08-02 10:00 - 19:00
Harness Racing’s Greatest Day – Millions in racing stakes and fun for the entire family!
DOORS OPEN 10 AM
FIRST POST 12 NOON
$5 ADMISSION
Admission Tickets
Admission includes commemorative 100th Hambletonian hat for adults & commemorative Breyer Atlanta for 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.

$2,500 Best Dressed Contest
Influencer Caitlyn Warakomski joins us to judge the best festive summer fits for cash prizes!

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

Food Trucks

Lots Of Meat BBQ
Carnival Concessions
Cousins Maine Lobster
Kimchi Smoke BBQ
Latin Bites
Wild Bills Soda
Uncle Eddie’s Touch of Sauce
Clydes Homemade Italian Ice & Ice Cream
Bitch’n Bacon
Eat My Balls
The Mozzarella God
Angry Archies
Star of the Sea Seafood
Jo Jo’s Cookies
Tiny Hot Cakes

Signature Cocktail
Hambo 100 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 2. 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

Hambo 100 Merch
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Commemorative Posters
Illustrated Remi Bellocq posters for sale for $2 (or FREE with $50 merch purchase). Collect all 3!

Muscle Hill
Meet and greet with Hambletonian Champion MUSCLE HILL in the Backyard 10am-2pm. There will be Muscle Hill pennant flag giveaways; plus enter a losing ticket for a chance to win a hoof print autograph or poster.

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

Corntastic
2025-08-09 18:00 - 23:00
Welcome to Corntastic Saturday!

FREE ear of grilled Jersey-fresh corn to all guests.

. First race 6:20 pm.

UFC 319 Watch Party
2025-08-16 20:00 - 23:30

$1,000 Handicapping Contest - August
2025-08-30 17:30 - 23:30
$1,000 Handicapping Contest on August 30, 2025

Fight Night Watch Party
2025-09-13 17:00 - 23:30

Jugette Simulcast
2025-09-17 10:30 - 17:00
Meadowlands Simulcast Open Early at 10:30 a.m.
First Delaware County Fair Post Time 11 a.m.
Watch and wager as 3 year old filly pacers take on the Jugette.

Little Brown Jug Simulcast
2025-09-18 10:30 - 19:00
Meadowlands Simulcast Open Early at 10:30 a.m.
First Delaware County Fair Post Time 11 a.m.
Come celebrate the Little Brown Jug! On the fastest half-mile track in the world, it is one of the jewels in the Triple Crown of Harness Racing. The Little Brown Jug is the premier pacing classic for 3-year-olds and provides a fascinating chapter in the more-than-a-century-old history of harness racing. This race was built in the tradition of the famed Grand Circuit and is an exciting finish to the week-long Delaware County Fair.

Live Turf Racing
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-10 19:00 - 22:00
Monmouth Park @ Meadowlands Turf Meet
Post Time 7pm
Racing details @ Monmouth Park

UFC 320 Watch Party
2025-10-04 18:00 - 23:59
UFC 320
2nd Floor Gallery Watch Party
Main Card 10pm
