Get ready for an exciting July at the Meadowlands Racetrack. A thrilling lineup of races and fantastic promotions will keep the fun going all month.
Live harness racing takes place every Friday and Saturday night, with a 6:20 p.m. post time.
Every live race night, fans can enter Horseplay. Pick up a free horse at the promotions table and throw the horse into the car for a chance to win $100 and an entry into the Friday, Aug. 2 drawing for a brand new 2024 Toyota Camry.
Meadowlands Racetrack will kick off July with Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, July 6. From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., the track will offer $1 hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn and soda, and $2 draft beer. Guests can purchase these specially priced concessions at the Café, on the Victory Terrace and in the Backyard. Guests are encouraged to stay after the races for the free fireworks display.
Comedy Night, produced by Heavyset Comedy, is back on track with two shows scheduled for Friday, July 12. The first show starts at 7 p.m., featuring headliner Ariel Elias. The lineup also includes Jason Choi, Sharon Simon and Will Gallagher. Starting at 9:30 p.m, the second show will be headlined by Derek Drescher, featuring Kyle Vaters, Monique Latiese and Katie Heneghan. Tickets are just $20.
The Meadowlands’ signature night-time event, the Meadowlands Pace, is on Saturday, July 13. On the track, $2.5 million USD in total stakes purses will be up for grabs and the top three-year-old pacers will compete for the Meadowlands Pace title. While enjoying world-class harness racing, fans can ride the mechanical shark, dance with DJ ALX and get a commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last).
The annual Meadowlands Racetrack Burger Battle will also be held on Pace Night. Nearly 30 food trucks will serve delicious grub, including their best burgers, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Everything from burgers to empanadas, BBQ, lobster rolls and lemonade will be available for purchase.
The always popular Seafood Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 27. There will be a raw bar in the backyard and tons of local food trucks serving some of the best seafood in the Garden State, including fried clams, fish tacos, crab fries, lobster rolls and much more! The eliminations for the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks highlight the race card.
The race meet wraps up on Saturday, Aug. 3 with one of the greatest days in harness racing, Hambletonian Day. More than $3.5 million USD will on the line as the top trotters and pacers compete to be crowned champions in the day's stakes action. Doors open at 10 a.m., with the first race at noon. Admission is $5 and includes a commemorative Hambo baseball cap for adults and children. In addition to great harness racing, fans can enjoy carnival rides, games, food trucks, pony rides, live music and more. The day also includes a special appearance by the one and only Carson Kressley.
For a complete list of nightly events, promotions and an updated racing calendar and to purchase tickets, visit playmeadowlands.com. Dining reservations for the Pink buffet can be made by calling 201-The-BigM (201-843-2446) or visiting the track's website.
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(With files from Meadowlands Racetrack)