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.
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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

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
We’re kicking this year’s world soccer tournament off with our Pace T-Shirt reveal! Follow the reveal progress on our social media from May 2-June 6.

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

Food Trucks

The Hen and The Hog
Kimchi Smoke BBQ
Clydes Italian Ice
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 Ribz
Burgers and More Truck
Scrumps and Yum Yum
Pita Bowl NJ
Curbside Culinary Creations
Eat My Balls

Stakes

$800,000 Meadowlands Pace
$400,000 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
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.

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.

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

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
Collaborative Golden Ale from Ghost Hawk Brewing commemorating the 101st edition of the Hambletonian. Availabilty announced soon. 16oz Can – $8.00. 21+ TO PURCHASE AND CONSUME.

Dining

Please see the dining tab here for details.

Thank You Hambletonian Sponsors

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
