Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

Valentine's Weekend Buffet
2025-02-15 17:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States

International Women's Day Celebration
2025-03-08 17:00 - 22:00
Join us as we celebrate women in racing!

Sponsored by

Jessica and Jenna Otten will be joined by Emily Gaskin to host the night’s live broadcast.
Melissa Keith, the full-time announcer at Rideau Carlton, will be on hand to call races throughout the night, and award-winning photographer Jessica Hallett will be onsite capturing the night’s event.
The evening will include sizzle videos and interviews with the industry’s top female trainers, drivers, and grooms, as well as a race featuring an all-female driver field.
Female drivers field:

Christina Grubich
Lauren Harmon
Leslie Joyce
Marianna Monaco
Vicky Gill
Alexandra Sarkine
McKenzie Sowers
Vicki Stratton
Sarah Svanstedt
Lauren Tritton

About International Women’s Day:
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
#IWD2024 #EmbraceEquity

UFC 313 Watch Party
2025-03-08 20:00 - 23:59

St. Pat's Weekend Buffet
2025-03-14 17:00 - 22:00

2025 Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest March
2025-03-14 18:00

Meet Local Irish Sports Legends
2025-03-15 17:30 - 18:30
Get in the St. Pat’s spirit with a celebratory St. Patrick’s Race on Saturday, March 15!
We’re feeling extra lucky that these Irish NJ & NY sports legends are coming out to celebrate with us: former NY Jets QB Ray Lucas (yes, he’s half Irish) and boxing great Gerry Cooney.
Meet & Greet
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Clubhouse Lobby

Race sponsored by Mary and Peter Grandich

Ides of March Cocktail Pairing
2025-03-15 17:30 - 22:00
First Course
Caesar Salad
paired with
Liquid Swords
Green Chartreuse, Aperol, Grand Marnier, Rye
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Second Course
Mussels in White Wine and Garlic
paired with
Death in the Afternoon
Absinthe & Champagne
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Third Course
Roman-Style Meatballs with Gnocchi alla Romana
paired with
Et Tu, Cocktail?
Bourbon, Cynar, Blood Orange and Lemon
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Dessert
Death by Chocolate
paired with
Espresso Martini
Cold brew, Mr. Black, Vanilla Vodka
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$55/pp plus tax and gratuity

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March Mania 1st & 2nd Rounds
2025-03-20 11:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-21 11:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-22 11:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-23 11:00 - 23:30
Reserve a seat in the Lounge for the first and second rounds!

March Mania Sweet 16
2025-03-27 11:00 - 23:59, 2025-03-28 11:00 - 23:59
Regional seminfals where the winners advance to the Elite 8!
Catch all of the college basketball action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

March Mania Elite 8
2025-03-29 11:00 - 23:59, 2025-03-30 11:00 - 23:59
The top 8 teams face off!
Catch all of the college basketball action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

March Mania Final 4
2025-04-05 11:00 - 23:59
The top 4 teams face off!
Catch all of the college basketball action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

March Mania Championship
2025-04-07 18:00 - 23:00
It all comes down to the Championship Game!
Catch the action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

Steakhouse Dinner in the Skyboxes
2025-04-19 18:30 - 22:00

Prime Rib Buffet
2025-04-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-31 18:00 - 21:00
We’re serving up a special Prime Rib Buffet the last Saturday of every month through June! Dine on tender, flavorful, fresh-carved beef as well as other delicious fare.

$59.95 PER PERSON*
PINK RESTAURANT

*excludes tax and gratuity

2025 Kentucky Derby Day Simulcast
2025-05-03 09:00 - 23:59
The greatest two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – takes place on Saturday, May 3 and the Meadowlands Racetrack is the best place to watch and wager. Racetrack doors open at 9 am with first Churchill Downs post at 10:30am. Live harness racing kicks off at 6:20 pm and the Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57pm.
Guaranteed Derby Day dining includes the Cafe & 2nd floor Lounge.
Purchase a table

Café reservations must be pre-paid
$100 per 4-person table
Waiter service
Guarantees track admittance and seating

Ticket purchase price is also a food credit that can be used at the Cafe on Derby Simulcast Day towards racetrack staples like chicken wings, french fries, cheesesteaks, burgers, pretzels, popcorn, ice cream and more. The credit is valid on Saturday, May 3, 2025 only.
Purchase a table

Lounge reservations must be pre-paid
$75 Bar Seat
$150 2-Person Table
$300 4-Person Table
$300 3-Person Couch – sold out
$500 5-Person Couch – sold out
Waiter Service
Guarantees track admittance and seating

Ticket purchase price is also a beverage and food credit to be used at the Victory Bar & Kitchen on Derby Simulcast Day towards delicious fare including burgers, nachos, salads, sandwiches and more. The credit is valid on Saturday, May 3, 2025 only.
Purchase a table

Derby Day Pink Buffet Menu
$64.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Seating opens 4:00 pm
Buffet opens 4:30 pm

Reservations
Enter our Derby Day Hat Contest – $1,000 in total prize money!
Details:

Register between 2pm – 5pm in the Clubhouse Lobby.
Judging will take place in the Winner’s Circle around 5pm
Prize breakdown: First Place: $500; 2nd Place: $250; 3rd Place: $100; 4th Place: $50; Fanciest: $100

Enter our Derby & Live Racing Win Wager Drawing

Meadowlands Racetrack's Chicken Run
2025-05-10 18:00 - 23:00
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Black-Eyed Susan Simulcast
2025-05-16 10:30 - 19:00
Watch and wager on Black-Eyed Susan Day from Pimlico Racecourse
Preakness Stakes – May 17

Preakness Simulcast
2025-05-17 09:30 - 18:30
Watch and wager on the 2nd leg of the triple crown: the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Racecourse

Meadowlands Racetrack's Battle of the Meats
2025-05-17 17:00 - 23:00
On Saturday, May 17, enjoy a great BBQ at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment – Admission is FREE! Chow down on some delicious BBQ and Burgers 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:

Magic Mikes Smoked Meat
Eat My Balls
Kimchi Smoke BBQ
Clydes Italian Ice
Latin Bites
Wild Bills Soda
Btch’N Bacon
Angry Archies
Carnival Concessions
Why Not Burgerz
Gimmie Hibachi
Cat Like Reflexes
The Quarry Food Truck
Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn
The Original Delicious Lola Josefa’s
Shugar Shack Soulfood
The Hen & The Hog
Antojitos de mi Tierra
DAW Concessions
Fire and Coal BBQ
Lots of Meat BBQ
The Empanada Truck
Michael’s Backyard BBQ
Chef J’s Latin Dragon
Jersey Johnnys House of Dogs
Benett St. BBQ
Sliderz N Bowlz
Uncle Eddie’s Touch of Sauce
Big John’s Gourmet Burgers
tiny Hot Cakes
Ma & Pa’s Tex Mex BBQ

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.
Burger Battle Prizes: $500 Grand Prize, $250 2nd place and $100 3rd place; $500 best burger patty
Grand Prize for Best Bite – $1,000
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, and Burgers 9pm Winners will be announced at 9:30pm
Open to area food trucks & restaurants – To register or for more info: email Raryan@playmeadowlands.com\nA $100 entry fee must be paid before May 17th

EDW Lucha Live at the Meadowlands Racetrack
2025-05-31 17:30 - 22:30
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.
Buy tickets

$20 General Admission/ $25 @ the door
$100 for VIP seat @ picnic table next to the ring. Includes admission for 4 people.

Details:

Doors Open 5:30 pm
Show Kicks off 7:00 pm

Event is rain or shine

Meadowlands Racetrack Beerfest
2025-06-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States
Complete Beer list on UNTAPPD
2025 Beerfest Map
Over 60 participating producers including dozens of local breweries!

Ticket Type
Cost
Time
General Tastings
Seminars
Buffet
Exclusive Tastings

General Admission
$45 online;
$50 day of
5 – 9 PM
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VIP
(limited to 200)
$70
4 – 9 PM
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✅

Buy tickets
Please note that all tickets will print time 5:00-9:00pm even though VIP opens at 4:00pm
Festival Highlights (subject to change):
* Beers from around the US
* DJ ALX
* Live horse racing beginning 6:20pm
* The Belmont Stakes Simulcast

NJ Brewery List: Bolero Snort, Seven Tribesmen, Untied Brewing, Five Dimes (new for 2025), Departed Soles, Ghost Hawk, Montclair Brewery, Bonesaw Brewing, Autodidact, Double Tap Brewing (new for 2025), Mud Hen (new for 2025), 902 Brewing

Must be 21 & older to attend. No refunds given. Event subject to ISSUANCE OF NJ ABC permit.

Meadowlands Racetrack Wiener Dog Derby
2025-06-14 18:00 - 23:00
Wiener takes all in the 7th annual running of the Meadowlands Racetrack Weiner Dog Derby on Saturday, June 14! Bring the whole family out to watch this cute and hilarious doggy event. Fans can watch these cute races up close in the Backyard.
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
No outside Pups allowed – only participating dogs will be allowed onsite
Wiener racing begins 6:00 p.m. Harness racing begins 6:20 p.m.

Approximate Wiener Dog Derby Post Times:

6:00 pm (before Race 1)
6:08 pm (before Race 1)
6:17 pm (before Race 1)
6:40 pm (after Race 1)
7:00 pm (after Race 2)
7:25 pm (after Race 3)
7:50 pm (after Race 4)
8:45 pm (after Race 6)

Final: 9:25 pm (after Race 8)

$1,500 in Total Prize Money – Qualifier winners earn $100 betting voucher & dog goodie bag – 1st place in Final wins a $500 betting voucher & goodie bag
Open to first 80 entrants registered by May 28 (there will be up 8 qualifiers (10 in each) – top dog in each qualifier moves on to the Finals)
There will be 8″Wiener Dogs” in the Final.
Qualifiers will be run in between the live harness races. The Final will be held once all Qualifiers are complete.
Online registration must be completed and the latest rabies vaccination certificate, photo and town license attached.
Only dogs permitted in the track and in each race are dachshunds. All canines must be currently licensed and up to date on all shots including rabies vaccination.
Only canines registered to participate are allowed at the track. No canine “viewers”
For more information email Rachel Ryan – raryan@playmeadowlands.com
Only registered participating dogs are allowed onsite. No “canine viewers” allowed.

$1,000 Handicapping Contest
2025-06-20 17:00 - 23:30

Winefest
2025-06-28 16:00 - 21:00
Over 30 participating producers and dozens of varietals!

Ticket Type
Cost
Time
General Tastings
Seminars
Buffet
Exclusive Tastings

General Admission
$45 online;
$50 day of
5 – 9 PM
✅
✅
❌
❌

VIP
(limited to 200)
$70
4 – 9 PM
✅
✅
✅
✅

Buy tickets

Festival Highlights (subject to change):
* Wines from around the globe
* DJ ALX
* Live horse racing beginning 6:20pm

Features Wines & Wineries:

Fabre en Provence Cotes de Provence Rose 2021
Giocato Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Bocelli Sparkling Rose
Monte Tondo Corvina Rosato Frizzante
Grillo Cuvee Spumante – VIP
Papi

Rose
Sparkling Rose – VIP
Pink Moscato
Passionfruit Sangria
Red Sangria
Peach Sangria
Crayfish Sauvignon Blanc

Voga

Prosecco
Prosecco Still
Moscato
Sparkling Rose

Hampton Water

Still Rose
Bubbly

Dry Creek

Chenin Blanc
Fume Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc

Oyster Bay

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Rose
Barossa Valley Estates Cabernet

Palm Bay

Cipriani Bellini
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc
Mon Fere Pinot Noir
Mon Fere Chardonnay
Guy Saget Sauvignon Blanc

Terlato Wines

Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon
Federalist Sauvignon Blanc
Terlato Pinot Grigio
7 Daughters Moscato
Les Sarrins Rose
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc – VIP

DelicatoVineyards

Black Stallion Cornerstone Chardonnay
1924 Red Blend
1924 Bourbon Barrel Cabernet
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
Z. Alexander Pinot Noir
Z. Alexander Sauvignon Blanc

Boost Bev 3

Duscarosso Chianti Riserva
Simone Capecci Pecorino
La Chiara Gavi GOCG
Choya Umeshu W/O Fruit

Banfi

San Angelo Pinot Grigio
Natura Rose
Pacific Rim Riesling
Banfi Rosso di Montalcino – VIP
Alexander Valley Cabernet

Casal Garcia

Vhino Verde Rose
Vhino Verde Sweet
Vhino Verde Sweet
Fruitzy Peach
Fruitzy Strawberry
Fruitzy Passion Fruit – VIP

Kendall Jackson

Freemark Abbey Chardonnay – VIP
Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc
La Crema Monterrey Chardonnay
La Crema Monterrey Pinot Noir
KJ Chenin Blanc
KJ Cabernet

Santa Margherita

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita Chianti
Santa Margherita Rose
Trosella Prosecco
Toresella Pinot Grigio
Rocco Gravel Road Pinot Noir – VIP
Sella Antica Red Blend

Boost Bev 1:

Lapis Luna Cabernet
Lapis Luna Sauvignon Blanc
Lapis Luna Pinot Noir
Toad Hollow chardonnay
Big Red Monster Zinfandel – VIP

Boost Bev 2

Notorious Pink Rose
Victorious Sparkling Pink Rose
Chateau Bel Air Bordeaux
La Tancia Sangiovese
Il Piaggione Chianti Classico Riserva

Allegro Cellars

Moscato
Sweet Red

One Hope

Brut Sparkling
Chardonnay Rose
Red Blend

Fit Vine

Chillable Red
Aluminum Sauvignon Blanc

OZV

Zinfandel
Rose

Senior Sangria

Red
White
Apple Raspberry

Maggio

Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
Petite Sirah – VIP

Old Soul

Pure Red
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

A & J

Chardonnay
Merlot
Pinot Grigio
Bubbles Prosecco

San Tiziano

Prosecco – VIP

InnoVino

Southern Ocean Sauvignon Blanc

Alto Livello

Pinot Grigio

Patria Nueva

Pinot Grigio
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc

East Side Crossing

Cabernet Sauvignon – VIP
Sauvignon Blanc

Altavilla

Pinot Grigio
