Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

March Mania Sweet 16
2026-03-26 11:00 - 23:59, 2026-03-27 11:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Regional seminfals where the winners advance to the Elite 8!
Catch all of the college basketball action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

March Mania Elite 8
2026-03-28 11:00 - 23:59, 2026-03-29 11:00 - 23:59
The top 8 teams face off!
Catch all of the college basketball action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

March Mania Final 4
2026-04-04 18:00 - 23:59
The top 4 teams face off!
Catch all of the college basketball action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

March Mania Championship
2026-04-06 20:30 - 23:00
It all comes down to the Championship Game!
Catch the action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

Must be 21+ to wager on sports. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler

UFC 327 Watch Party
2026-04-11 20:00 - 23:59

$1,000 Handicapping Contest
2026-04-17 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-23 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-12 18:00 - 23:30

Carmine's Kitchen Takeover at the Meadowlands
2026-04-18 17:00 - 23:00
Join us for an evening with Carmine’s NYC at the Meadowlands in honor of the late, great Carmine Abbatiello!
Online Reservations for this event have ended. Limited Walk-up reservations are available in Pink
This event is a one-night celebration that brings Carmine’s signature abundant, family-style favorites to the Meadowlands community, while honoring Carmine Abbatiello. Carmine’s was named in his honor by restaurateur Arthur J. Cutler —making this partnership and tribute especially meaningful for fans and guests.
The Buffet is a display of Carmine’s favorites:

Caesar Salad & Carmine’s Salad
Sausage & Peppers
Sauteed veggies
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Guest Favorite – Chicken Parm
Tiramisu & Cannoli

Dinner is $54.95 plus tax and gratuity ($70.13 total) and includes a live racing program.
Tickets
A portion of the proceeds ($20 per ticket) will be donated to the Purple Haze Adoption Program – created to ensure that retired
Standardbred horses find a second career. Alicart/Carmine’s has generously donated the food for this one-time event.
The Meadowlands will also have a tribute to Abbatiello and speak to some of his family and friends throughout the evening.
Horsemen and Trotters members looking to dine in Trotters can call 201-460-4079.

About Carmine Abbatiello
Hall of Fame driver Carmine Abbatiello, one of harness racing’s most successful and popular drivers throughout a career that spanned more than four decades, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 27), his family announced. He was 89.
Mr. Abbatiello, who drove in his first race in 1956, was a fixture on the New York-New Jersey circuits, and over the years captured numerous driving titles in the region – most notably a combined total of nearly 20 at Roosevelt and Yonkers. He attended high school on Staten Island and from there worked eight years with his brother Anthony, another Hall of Famer, before going on his own in 1964.
In 1959, Mr. Abbatiello tied for the driving title at Freehold Raceway before winning multiple crowns there in the early 1960s. He also was a driving champion at Monticello Raceway during the early days of his career.
Mr. Abbatiello enjoyed his first top-25 finish in the national driver standings in 1962, with his 83 victories ranking No. 21. He ranked in the top 20 the next four seasons before breaking out in 1968 with 237 triumphs and $854,482 in purses to finish No. 3 and No. 6, respectively, in those categories in the national standings.
Mr. Abbatiello led the sport in purses in 1975 ($2.27 million) and again in 1978 ($3.34 million), when he shared Harness Tracks of America’s Driver of the Year Award with Herve Filion. In addition, Mr. Abbatiello ranked among the top five in purses on 11 other occasions. He had a total of nine years among the top-five winningest drivers, including second-place finishes in 1970 (with 294 victories), 1978 (387) and 1979 (393).
His final year with more than 1,000 drives came in 1989. At the end of that season, Mr. Abbatiello ranked No. 2 all-time in wins, with 6,944, and No. 4 in purses, with nearly $47.7 million. He ended his career with 7,170 victories and $50.3 million in purses.
Known as “The Red Man” because of his bright red driving colors, Mr. Abbatiello was elected to the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 1985. Among other accolades, he received Harness Horsemen International’s Man of the Year Award in 1982, the same year he was feted with Carmine Abbatiello Night at Roosevelt Raceway – only the second driver, after Billy Haughton – to receive the honor.
Such was Mr. Abbatiello’s popularity that he appeared in a beer commercial and had a restaurant – the famed Carmine’s in New York City, launched by Arthur J. Cutler – named in his honor.

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March for Babies Walk
2026-04-25 08:00 - 16:00
Join us and March of Dimes for our annual March for Babies walk! All are welcome to sign up and come out for the day.
More than a yearly walk, March for Babies is a community. Families, friends, and co-workers can connect while raising critical funds for research, education, advocacy, and programs and services so moms and babies get the best possible start.Because together, each step forward leads to a healthy future for us all. March for Babies. Every step counts!
Registration: 8am
Event Time: 10am
Join Today

2026 Kentucky Derby Day Simulcast
2026-05-02 09:00 - 23:59
The greatest two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – takes place on Saturday, May 2 and the Meadowlands Racetrack is the best place to watch and wager. Racetrack doors open at 9 am with first Churchill Downs post at 11am. Live harness racing kicks off at 6:20 pm and the Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57pm.
Dining

Café reservations must be pre-paid
$125 per 4-person table
Waited 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 2, 2026 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
$500 5-Person Couch
Waited 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 2, 2026only.
Purchase a table

Derby Day Pink Buffet

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

Reservations
Promotions

$1,000 Derby Hat Contest

$1,000 total in cash prizes
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

Win Wager Drawing

Meadowlands Racetrack Best Burger Battle
2026-05-09 17:00 - 23:00 | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States
Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Come out to purchase and taste some of the best burgers in the area as local joints compete for cash prizes and title of Best Burger! Plus plenty of other food trucks serving everything from empanadas to ice cream to bbq
Think you have the best burger in town? Impress the judges on Saturday, May 9 for a chance at $3,000 in cash prizes. Open to area food trucks & restaurants!
Battle Details:

5-11 pm in the Backyard. Entrants must be ready to sell by 4pm and can sell any food items in addition to burger.
$1,500 Grand Prize, $1,000 2nd Place; $500 3rd Place; $500 Best Tasting Patty
$100 Entry Fee for vendors (must be paid prior to 5/9)
Entrants must prepare 6 burgers for 7:00 p.m. judging . Burger can be any combination of meat and toppings. Judging is based upon 60% taste and 40% presentation
To register please email Rachel Ryan

Food Trucks:

Kimchi Smoke
Antojitos De mi Tierra
The Hen And The Hog
The Pita Bowl
Eat My Balls
Smash & Dash NJ Burger Co
Michael’s Backyard BBQ
Lots of Meat BBQ
The Best in Zest
Shugar Shack Eatz
Latin Bites
Touch of Sauce BBQ
Bites And Delights
Scrumps And Yum Yum
Cat Like Reflexes
Super Stuffed Burgers
Carnival Concessions
DAW Concessions
Clydes Italian Ice & Ice Cream
Sliderz N Bowlz
Tiny Hot Cakes
The Lemon Bar
Savage Burger
Beastro

Black-Eyed Susan Simulcast
2026-05-15 10:30 - 19:00
Watch and wager on Black-Eyed Susan Day from Laurel Park

Doors Open 10:30am
First Laurel Park Race 11:30am
Live Racing 6:35pm
Preakness Stakes – May 16

Preakness Simulcast
2026-05-16 09:30 - 18:30
Watch and wager on the 2nd leg of the triple crown: the Preakness Stakes from Laurel Park
Doors Open 9:30am
First Laurel Park Race 10:30am
Live Racing 6:35pm
Preakness Post Time 6:50pm

Meadowlands Racetrack Beerfest
2026-05-16 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
GA
VIP

Cost
$45 online;
$50 day of
$70

Time
5 – 9 PM
4 – 9 PM

General Tastings
✅
✅

Exclusive Tastings
❌
✅

Buffet
❌
✅

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

Confirmed NJ Breweries:

United Brewing Co.: Just For Kicks, Raspberry Promises, In My Mind

7 Tribesmen: Pines Lake Pils, King’s Gambit, Maya-Rita

Bolero Snort: Celebrity Hide Cold IPA, Bull Apetit Peaches and Vanilla Cream Ale, Bulls on the Pitch Mexican Lager

Carton – new for 2026 – Regular Coffee, 077XX, Reitgerte Black Lager

Departed Soles: Cobra Maibock, Beerside, Doughnut Soles

Mud Hen: Wildwood Haze, Pilsner, Pale Ale, Holly Beach

Hoboken – new for 2026 – Cityside Hazy IPA, Bodi Blonde w/ Coconut, Day Beer Light Lager, and Even Flow Citra Pale Ale

Ghost Hawk Brewing – Intricate Order Vol 8, Anniversary Maibock 2026

Bonesaw Brewing – Le Petit Demon- Belgian Blonde, Swoosh Hazy IPA, Queensicle

Czig Meister Brewing Company – Sundial POG, Tradesman,, Electric Catfish, Herdsman

Montclair Brewery: National Emergency IPA, Lumumba Smoked Beer & Coconut Breeze Belgian Pale Ale

Double Tap Brewing – Shuck And Awe, Puteketeke Pilsner, Kite And Key

Glenbrook Brewery – new for 2026 – Midnight Ride Stout, Park For The Kolsch, Morristown Style IPA

Leaning Fathers Brewing – new for 2026 – Lean IPA, The Leaning Blonde Ale, Dogs on Duty (Blood Orange Wheat)

Asturia Brewing Company – new for 2026 – SK Pils, Stoutini, Baiana, Brisa

902 Brewing: The Beautiful Game Pilsner, Out of Office Summer Ale, Juicy City Hazy IPA

Sloop: Juice Bomb, Juicier Bomb, Dry-hopped Pils, West Coast

Burlington: Uncanny Valley Hazy

Maine: Woods & Waters

Bronx: Smile My Guy Session IPA, Seasonal, Well-Earned Pilsner, World Gone Hazy IPA

VonTrap: Helles, Pilsner, Vienna, Dunkel

Fiddlehead: IPA, 2nd

Wicked Weed: , Perni-Haze, Freak

Goose Island: Pineapple Beer Hug

Brew Dog: Elvis

Jersey girl: Mo Pils, Kissed, Rake

Talea: Sun Up, Al Dente, Fresh Coast

Alagash: White, Lager, Hazy, Tripel

JuneShine: Painkiller, POG, Mango Daydream

Nectar: Variety

Yards: Pale Ale, Brawler

Elysian: Space, Easy Dust, Juice Dust

Harpoon Summer Variety: IPA, New England Pale Ale, Day Drifter, Boston Irish Stout

Ommegang: Witte, Nirvana IPA

Lipton Hard Iced Tea: Peach, Half & Half, Strawberry, Lemon

Ranch Water Variety

Deschutes: Fresh Squeezed, Fresh Haze

Asbury Park: Watermelon Summer & Blonde

Brooklyn: Playa De Brooklyn, Pilsner, Lager, Pulp Art, Summer

Captain Lawrence: Jam Juice, Citra Dreams

Kona: Big Wave

Stormalong Cider: Legendary Dry, Farmstand & Light of the Sun

Boochcraft: Apple Jasmine, Mango Margarita, Pineapple Lemon: ginger Lime

BeerTree: Endless Weekend, Photosphere, Slightly Fuzzy Strawberry lemon

Brooklyn Cider: Bone Dry, Half Sour, Kinda Dry

Untitled Art Seltzer: Blood Orange, Blackberry Agave, Strawberry Kiwi, Orange Yuzu

Port City: Colossal, Downright

Frost Beer: Plush, Lush, Little Lush

Single Cut: 18Watt, RRR Sabor Mexican Lager, Frequency

Aslin: No Backsies, Orange Starfish, Volcano Sauce

Artifact: Long Way Back, Home Classic

GreySail: Blueberry Break, Midnight Maiden, Perla Italian

Industrial Arts: Wrench, Pocket Wrench, Hex Bolt, Metric

Jiant: Pineapple Passion & Chai Hard Tea

Peak: Blueberries for All, Summer Session, Super Fresh, Hard Seltzer Blackberry Lime, Hard Seltzer Lemon Elderflower, Hard Seltzer Grapefruit Hibiscus, Hard Seltzer Strawberry Cucumber

Toppling Goliath: Double Dry Hop Pseudo Sue, Galaxy Dry Hop Pseudo Sue, Mosaic Dry Hop Pseudo Sue, Nectaron Dry Hop Pseudo Sue

Wild East: L’Ultima Moda

Aurora: Fresh To Death, Little Lobster

Dovetail: Vienna Lager

Beatbox: Watermelon Lemonade, Lemon Squeeze, Blueberry Lemonade, Blue Razzberry & Strawberry Kiwi

Mast Landing: Champ Light, A Beer Named Duck

KCBC: Venomous Villians, Superhero Sidekicks IPA

VIP: 3 Philosophers Nitro, Singlecut KIM, Industrial Arts Screwdriver, Jersey Girl King Gambrinus, CBC Penguins in Space, Central Waters Satin Solitude, Peak Fresh, Nectar Passion Orange Guava, Port city Optimal Wit, Goose Island Big Mango Hug

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

UFC Fight Night Watch Party
2026-05-16 20:00 - 23:00

Corgi Cup
2026-05-30 17:45 - 23:00
Corgis streak to the finish in our 2nd Meadowlands Racetrack Corgi Cup on Saturday, May 30, 2026!
Family, Friends, Fun seekers are welcome to come out and watch these adorable doggies compete.
Corgi Races begin 6pm
First harness race 6:35pm
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Non-competition dogs not allowed

Approximate Corgi Cup Derby Post Times:
Corgi Race 1 – 6:00 pm (prior to horse race 1)
Corgi Race 2 – 6:10 pm (prior to horse race 1)
Corgi Race 3 – 6:20 pm (prior to horse race 1)
Corgi Race 4 – 6:30 pm (prior to horse race 1)
Corgi Race 5 – 7:00 pm (following horse race 1)
Corgi Race 6 – 7:20 pm (following horse race 2)
Corgi Race 7 – 7:45 pm (following horse race 3)
Corgi Race 8 – 8:10 pm (following horse race 4)
Corgi Race 9 – 9:06 pm (following horse race 6)
Corgi Race 10 – 9:30 (following horse race 7)
CORGI FINAL – 9:45 pm (following horse race 8)

$1,700 in Total Prize Money – Qualifier winners earn $100 betting voucher – 1st place in Final wins a $500 betting voucher
Open to first 100 entrants (there will be up to 10 qualifiers – top dog in each qualifier moves on to the Finals)
There will be 10 Corgis will be in the Final.
Qualifiers will be run in between the live harness races. The Final will be held once all Qualifiers are complete.
Online registration must be completed and the latest rabies vaccination certificate, photo and town license attached.
Only dogs permitted in the track and in each race are Corgis. All canines must be currently licensed and up to date on all shots including rabies vaccination.
Only registered participating dogs are allowed onsite. No “canine viewers” allowed.

Meadowlands Racetrack Wiener Dog Derby
2026-06-06 17:45 - 23:00
Wiener takes all in the 8th annual running of the Meadowlands Racetrack Weiner Dog Derby on Saturday, June 6, 2026!
Bring the whole family out to watch this cute and hilarious doggy event. Fans can watch these cute races up close in the Backyard.
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
No outside Pups allowed – only participating dogs will be allowed onsite
Wiener racing begins 6 pm. Harness horse racing begins 6:35 p.m.

Approximate Wiener Dog Derby Post Times:
Wiener Race 1 – 6:00 pm (prior to horse race 1)
Wiener Race 2 – 6:10 pm (prior to horse race 1)
Wiener Race 3 – 6:20 pm (prior to horse race 1)
Wiener Race 4 – 6:30 pm (prior to horse race 1)
Wiener Race 5 – 7:00 pm (following horse race 1)
Wiener Race 6 – 7:20 pm (following horse race 2)
Wiener Race 7 – 7:45 pm (following horse race 3)
Wiener Race 8 – 8:10 pm (following horse race 4)
Wiener Race 9 – 9:06 pm (following horse race 6)
Wiener Race 10 – 9:30 (following horse race 7)
WIENER FINAL – 9:45 pm (following horse race 8)

$1,700 in Total Prize Money – Qualifier winners earn $100 betting voucher & dog goodie bag – 1st place in Final wins a $500 betting voucher & goodie bag
Open to first 100 entrants registered by June 6 (there will be up 10 qualifiers (10 in each) – top dog in each qualifier moves on to the Finals)
There will be 10 “Wiener Dogs” in the Final.
Qualifiers will be run in between the live harness races. The Final will be held once all Qualifiers are complete.
Online registration must be completed and the latest rabies vaccination certificate, photo and town license attached.
Only dogs permitted in the track and in each race are dachshunds. All canines must be currently licensed and up to date on all shots including rabies vaccination.
Only registered participating dogs are allowed onsite. No “canine viewers” allowed.

UFC Freedom 250
2026-06-14 20:00 - 23:00

Winefest
2026-06-20 16:00 - 21:00
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
❌
✅

Buy tickets

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

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
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

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

$2,500 Best Dressed Contest
Dress to impress! Special guests Carson Kressley and Caitlyn Warakomski of @howdoyouwearthat will be scanning the crowds for men, women, and children donning their favorite fits. 10 lucky participants will be invited to the Winners Circle for the final judging for the $1,000 Grand Prize! Prizes: $1,000 1st / $500 2nd / $350 3rd / $250 4th / $150 5th / $50 6th – 10th

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

Diabolic Breeze
Featured cocktail is the Diabolic Breeze, a refreshing and tart combination of blood orange vodka, lemonade, and cranberry. Get yours in a commemorative Hambletonian 101 glass! Patrons may also purchase the commemorative glass with any beverage of their choosing.

Dining

Please see the dining tab here for details.

Thank You Hambletonian Sponsors

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
