Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

Winefest
2026-06-20 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Over 60 participating producers and dozens of varietals!

Ticket Type
GA
VIP

Cost
$45 online;
$50 day of
$70

Time
5 – 9 PM
4 – 9 PM

General Tastings
✅
✅

Exclusive Tastings
❌
✅

Buffet
❌
✅

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Event Details

Dozens of wine producers from around the globe highlight Meadowlands Racetrack’s annual Wine Fest!
Hours
Event runs 5-9pm and is RAIN OR SHINE. VIP doors open an hour early at 4pm.
🎟️ VIP: 4-9pm
🎟️ GA: 5-9 pm

Festival Highlights (subject to change):
🍷 Wines from around the globe
🎵 DJ ALX
🐴 Live horse racing starting 6:35pm

WINE LIST

TableProducerWineTypeCountryTent

1ValenzanoCabernet/MerlotRedUSAMiddle

1ValenzanoShamong RedRed - SweetUSAMiddle

1ValenzanoWatermelon KissOtherUSAMiddle

1ValenzanoRed White Blue SangriaSangriaUSAMiddle

1ValenzanoJersey Devil Blueberry PortPortUSAMiddle

2Elettra Sauvignon BlancSauvignon BlancItalyMiddle

2SaldenyaVermentinoWhiteItalyMiddle

2Ca’MontiniPinot GrigioWhiteItalyMiddle

2Poggio del Concone Sangiovese BiancoWhiteItalyMiddle

3PapiPineappleFruit wineChileMiddle

3PapiMangoFruit wineChileMiddle

3PapiBlueberryFruit wineChileMiddle

3PapiRed SangriaSangriaSpainMiddle

3PapiPeach SangriaSangriaSpainMiddle

3PapiPassionfruit SangriaSangriaSpainMiddle

4BeatBoxOrange BlastPunchUSAMiddle

4BeatBoxJuicy MangoPunchUSAMiddle

4BeatBoxCoconut BreezePunchUSAMiddle

4BeatBoxCherry LimePunchUSAMiddle

4BeatBoxHard TeaOtherUSAMiddle

5Señor SangriaApple RaspberrySangriaChileMiddle

5Señor SangriaRedSangriaChileMiddle

5Señor SangriaRed SpritzSangria - bubblyChileMiddle

5Señor SangriaWhiteSangriaChileMiddle

5Señor SangriaWhite SpritzSangria - bubblyChileMiddle

6FlowersVinho Verde WhiteWhiteUSAMiddle

6FlowersVinho Verde RoséRoséUSAMiddle

7Casa AmericoBranco de Uvas TintasWhitePortugalTent 1

7Casa AmericoRoséRoséPortugalTent 1

7Casa AmericoRed ReserveRedPortugalTent 1

7Overstone Sauvignon BlancWhiteNew ZealandTent 1

8Maggio Pinot GrigioWhiteUSATent 1

8Maggio Sauvignon BlancWhiteUSATent 1

8Maggio ZinfandelRedUSATent 1

8Old Soul Folklore Red BlendRedUSATent 1

8Old Soul Sauvignon BlancWhiteUSATent 1

8Old Soul ChardonnayWhiteUSATent 1

9GruMontepulciano d' AbruzzoRedItalyTent 1

9LoveblockSauvignon BlancWhiteNew ZealandTent 1

9PortentoNo 4 Petit VerdotRedSpainTent 1

9Tuskan RossoToscana Red BlendRedItalyTent 1

9Kendall JacksonChenin BlancWhiteUSATent 1

9OZVZinfandelRedUSATent 1

10Southern OceanSauvignon BlancWhiteNew ZealandTent 1

10Patria Nueva Sauvignon BlancWhiteChileTent 1

10Patria Nueva Pinot GrigioWhiteChileTent 1

10AltaVilla Pinot GrigioWhiteItalyTent 1

10Luc & LéonBrut SparklingWhite - bubblyUSATent 1

11Casillero del DiabloSauvignon BlancWhiteChileTent 2

11Casillero del DiabloCabernetRedChileTent 2

11Casillero del DiabloSelection RedRedChileTent 2

11Bonterra Pinot GrigioWhiteUSATent 2

11Bonterra ChardonnayWhiteUSATent 2

11Bonterra Pineapple Key LimeWhiteUSATent 2

12FederalistSauvignon BlancWhiteUSATent 2

12FederalistCabernetRedUSATent 2

12Casa LunardiPinot GrigioWhiteItalyTent 2

12Wairau RiverSauvignon BlancWhiteNew ZealandTent 2

12Seven Daughters MoscatoWhite - bubblyUSATent 2

12LoveblockPinot NoirRedNew ZealandTent 2

13Santa MargheritaPinot GrigioWhiteItalyTent 2

13Santa MargheritaProseccoWhite - bubblyItalyTent 2

13Sella AnticaRed BlendRedItalyTent 2

13Fattoria SardiSauvignon BlancWhiteItalyTent 2

13Fattoria SardiSardi RoséRoséItalyTent 2

14Stoneleigh Sauvignon BlancWhiteNew ZealandTent 2

14Black Stallion Sauvignon BlancWhiteUSATent 2

14Black Stallion ChardonnayWhiteUSATent 2

14Noble VinesPinot GrigioWhiteUSATent 2

141924Black CabernetRedUSATent 2

15YealandsSauvignon BlancWhiteNew ZealandTent 2

15Côté MasRoséRoséFranceTent 2

15Côté MasWhiteWhiteFranceTent 2

15SaracinaChardonnayWhiteUSATent 2

15LunettaProseccoWhite - bubblyItalyTent 2

15Cipriani BelliniWhite - bubblyItalyTent 2

16La CremaLight Pinot NoirRedUSATent 2

16Benvolio Pinot GrigioWhiteItalyTent 2

16Big Salt WhiteWhiteUSATent 2

16Big Salt RoséRoséUSATent 2

16Matanzas CreekSauvignon BlancWhiteUSATent 2

17Notorious PinkGrenache RoséRoséFranceTent 2

17Victorious PinkSparkling RoséRosé - bubblyFranceTent 2

17Infamous Gold Cabernet BlancWhiteFranceTent 2

17Scandalous OneCabernet NoirRedFranceTent 2

18Jean Claude PoissonBourgogne BlancWhiteFranceTent 2

18Toad HollowChardonnayWhiteUSATent 2

18Banfi Pinot GrigioWhiteUSATent 2

18Lyeth Sauvignon BlancWhiteUSATent 2

18Lyeth CabernetRedUSATent 2

18Lapis Luna ChardonnayWhiteUSATent 2

18Lapis Luna Sauvignon BlancWhiteUSATent 2

18Capecci Ciprea PecorinoWhiteItalyTent 2

18La ChiaraGaviWhiteItalyTent 2

18Lancette VermentinoWhiteItalyTent 2

19Oyster BayPinot GrigioWhiteNew ZealandTent 2

19Oyster BayPinot NoirRedNew ZealandTent 2

19Oyster BaySauvignon BlancWhiteNew ZealandTent 2

19Oyster BayRoséRoséNew ZealandTent 2

19Barossa Valley CabernetRedAustraliaTent 2

20Dry CreekChenin BlancWhiteUSATent 2

20Dry CreekFumé BlancWhiteUSATent 2

VIPPapiProseccoWhite - bubblyChileVIP

VIPMaggio ZinfandelRedUSAVIP

VIPEast Side CrossingSauvignon BlancWhiteUSAVIP

VIPAlto LivelloPinot GrigioWhiteItalyVIP

VIPSanta MargheritaRoséRoséItalyVIP

VIP7 CellarsChardonnayWhiteUSAVIP

VIPFreemark AbbeyChardonnayWhiteUSAVIP

VIPLa TanciaCabernetRedItalyVIP

VIPLa TanciaChiantiRedItalyVIP

VIPBlack Stallion Pinot NoirRedUSAVIP

VIPVerboAglianico del VultureRedItalyVIP

🎟️ VIP $70
Includes admission, special food access, tasting glass, exclusive VIP tastings and 1 additional hour of sampling (limited to 200.)
VIP is $75 day of at the gate.
🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION $45
Includes admission, tasting glass and 4 hour sampling
GA is $50 day of at the gate.
All ticket holders have access to samplings, pairings, educational seminars and more.
Must be 21 & older to attend. No refunds given. Event subject to issuance of NJ ABC permit.

subject to NJ ABC Approval

EDW Lucha Live at the Meadowlands Racetrack
2026-07-04 17:00 - 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.
Plus stick around after the show for a free fireworks display to commemorate the 4th!
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Tickets

General Admission (GA): $25 online / $30 at the door day of. Standing room only. Guests can bring in their own chairs or blankets.
VIP Picnic Table: $300 includes admission for 6 people at a picnic table in a private section
1st / 2nd Row Ringside: $75. Best seats in the house! Seats will be folding chairs or bleacher benches.

Details:

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

Event is rain or shine

Fireworks
2026-07-04 22:00 - 23:30
Celebrate the 4th with us and enjoy a FREE fireworks display after live racing!
*Special early post time 6:00 pm*
For an action-packed holiday check out our family friendly Lucha Dwarfanators event earlier in the evening.

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 6:35pm. Admission and parking are free.

Festivities

T-Shirt Giveaway
Commemorate the 50th Pace as well as the USMNT with this free soccer themed t-shirt! Giveaway begins 6pm.

Rides and Games
including mechanical shark, including mechanical shark, rock wall, mega obstacle course, roller ball Derby carnival game

Live Music
from DJ Alx

More Fun
Face Painters, Glitter Tattoos

Food Trucks

Kimchi Smoke BBQ
Clydes Italian Ice
Cat Like Reflexes
Latin Bites
Wild Bills Soda
Lots of Meat Barbecue
Michael’s Backyard BBQ
Bada Bing Bites
Btch’n Bacon
Tacoholics
Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn
Bites & Delights
Shugar Shack
Lots of Meat BBQ
Tiny Hot Cakes
Rhythm n Ribz
Eat My Balls

Stakes

$800,000 Meadowlands Pace
$425,000 Hambletonian Maturity
$300,000 WR Haughton Open Pace
$300,000 Stanley Dancer
$300,000 Del Miller Memorial
$200,000 Jerry Silverman
$175,000 Dorothy Haughton Open Mare Pace
$40,000 Miss Versatility Mare Trot Leg 3

Purses estimated.

$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

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
Lounge Reservations

Pink Buffet

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

Outdoor Cafe Table

Table for 4 near the Winner’s Circle
$125 per table – price is a credit towards cafe food and drink purchase
Cafe Reservations

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

2nd Annual Chicken Run
2026-07-25 18:00 - 23:00

Meadowlands Racetrack Seafood Fest
2026-08-01 17:00 - 23:00
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.
5-11 pm. Admission is free.
Live racing features eliminations for the Hambletonian & Hambletonian Oaks.

Food Trucks:

Sliderz n Bowlz
Sushi Lounge Mobile
Beastro
Cousins Maine Lobster
Crabbae kenilworth
Jersey Juice Company
Kimchi Smoke
Curbside Culinary Creations LLC
Caribbean Soul Catering
Btch’n bacon
Angry Archies
Pita Bowl
Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn
The Mozzarella God
Tacoholics
Star Of the Sea Seafood

Magic Mike’s Smoked Meats
Bites & Delights
Uncle Eddies Touch of Sauce
Latin Bites
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House
Rhythm & Ribz Smokehouse
The Lemon Bar
Lots of Meat Barbecue
Eat My Balls
Clydes Ice Cream
Cat Like Reflexes
Carnival Concessions
tiny hot cakes
Wild Bill’s Soda

Interested in being a vendor? Email Rachel Ryan raryan@playmeadowlands.com with your Food Truck Name and menu offerings. Cost to participate is $100.

Hambo Post Position Draw Luncheon at Chateau Grande
2026-08-04 14:00 - 17:00
Join us for a luncheon featuring post position draws for the Hambletonian Oaks and Hambletonian.
The luncheon is open invitation, but please kindly RSVP.
RSVP
Luncheon Details
Tuesday, August 4
The Château Grande
East Brunswick, NJ
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hambo & Oaks Draw 3:00 p.m.
Directions

Horseplay Car Giveaway GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
2026-08-07 18:30 - 23:00

Winning Key Farm Hambletonian
2026-08-08 10:00 - 19:00
Harness Racing’s Greatest Day is Winning Key Farm Hambletonian 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 101th Hambletonian hat for adults & kids

Fun & Festivities

$1,000 Hat Contest

Carnival Games & More
Inflatables, games, axe throwing, rock wall, and more throughout the Backyard.

$2,500 Best Dressed Contest

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

Food Trucks
• Btchn Bacon
• Clydes Homemade Ice Cream & Italian Ice
• Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn
• Burgers And More Truck
• Bada Bing Bites
• Bites And Delights LLC
• The Empanada Truck
• Touch of Sauce BBQ
• Latin Bites
• Shugar Shack
• Vagabond
• Rhythm Ribz
• Lots Of Meat BBQ
• Big John’s Gourmet Burgers

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.

Trotters Gold Beer
AVAILABLE NOW! Collaborative Golden Ale from Ghost Hawk Brewing commemorating the 101st edition of the Hambletonian. 16oz Can – $10.00. 21+ TO PURCHASE AND CONSUME.

Live Music from DJ Alx
@iamdjalx

Dining

Please see the dining tab here for details.

Thank You Hambletonian Sponsors

Racing Continues - Special Post Time 7:00pm
2026-08-15 19:00 - 23:30

BBQ Extravaganza
2026-08-29 17:00 - 23:00
Chow down on some delicious BBQ from the best food trucks & restaurants in the area. Admission is FREE! The event is from 5-11 pm.
Live racing begins at 6:20 pm
Food Trucks: TBA
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

Fan Appreciation Night + 50 Years of the Meadowlands Racetrack
2026-09-12 18:00 - 22:00
We’re showing our fans some appreciation in celebration of our 50 year anniversary! Head over to the Cafe, Rooftop Terrace or Lounge 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.
Plus throughout the night we will be showing highlights from our 50 year history!

The Past Masters on Rooftop Terrace
2026-09-19 18:00 - 23:00
Come out for live music on our Rooftop Terrace with The Past Masters.
Playing your favorite classic rock hits 6-11pm, plus live turf racing beginning at 7pm.
Drink Specials | No Cover
