It’s a Grillin’ & Smokin’ Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack

Monday, May 12, 2025

This Saturday, May 17^th, the Meadowlands Racetrack is bringing you a unique culinary experience. We’ve combined two fan-favorite food truck events—the BBQ Extravaganza and the Best Burger Battle—into one outrageous event—the Battle of the Meats!

Chow down on some delicious BBQ and burgers from the best food trucks and restaurants in the area. This pay-as-you-go event is from 5 to 11 p.m., with live racing beginning at 6:20 p.m. And here’s the fun part-fans can vote for their favorite food truck and even enter to win a space at the judge’s table.

Plus, fans 21+ can enjoy the Shanky’s Whip Pineapple Trotter cocktail at the Backyard Bar.

Vendors looking to come out on top in this year’s competition include Magic Mike’s Smoked Meats, Kimchi Smoke, Michael’s Backyard BBQ, Antojitos De Mi Tierra, Fire and Coal BBQ, Big John’s Gourmet Burgers, Lots of Meat BBQ, Chef J’s Latin Dragon, Jersey Johnny’s House of Dogs, Why Not Burgerz, Uncle Eddie’s Touch of Sauce, The Original Delicious Lola Josefa’s, Sliderz N Bowlz, and Latin Bites.

But that’s not all! We’ve got a wide range of additional food options, from lobster rolls to empanadas and rice balls, being served by Angry Archie’s, Cat Like Reflexes, Eat My Balls, DAW Concessions, The Hen & The Hog, and Bitch’n Bacon.

Guests can snag some sweet treats and beverages at Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn, Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage Co., Carnival Concessions, and Clyde’s Homemade Italian Ice and Ice Cream.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. In addition to the excellent barbecue and snacks, fans will be treated to the thrill of horse racing, with the first post at 6:20 p.m.

All Battle of the Meat details can be found at https://playmeadowlands.com/event/meadowlands-racetrack-bbq-extravaganza/