Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

Winning Key Farm Hambletonian
2026-08-08 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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
