Hambletonian Day 2026
2026-08-08 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Harness Racing’s Greatest Day – Millions in racing stakes and fun for the entire family – Saturday, August 8, 2026!
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

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

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

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.

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

Meadowlands Racetrack's 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
