EAST RUTHERFORD,
NJ – Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment
kicks off the Championship Meet on Friday, May 4th, and
runs through Hambletonian Day, Saturday, August 4th.
Live racing takes place every Friday and Saturday night with a 7:15pm post
time. The Championship Meet features over $8.5 million in stakes races and
event-filled weekends.
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,
August 3rd drawing for a brand new 2018 car. For every horse
that makes it into the Horseplay car, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment
donates $10 to the designated monthly charity. The May donation recipient is
K9 Soldiers, Inc/The Argos Project, the June donation recipient is Bergen
County Horse Rescue, and the July/August donation recipient is Homefront.
On Saturday, May 5th, join
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment – for an exciting day and night of
simulcast & live racing action, including the 144th running of
the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs. Fans can enter the $1,000 Derby
Hat contest and the $100 win wager promotion and enjoy the $49.95 Victory
Sports Bar Buffet. For reservations call 201-THE-BIG-M (201-843-2446).
On Saturday May 19th, the beer will
flow for the 3rd Annual Spring Beer Fest. Doors open for VIP ($75)
at 4:30 pm with General Admission ($35) at 5:30 pm and beer is poured until
9:30pm. Fest-goers will experience an evening of the best craft beer, cider,
live-harness racing, music and food the Garden State has to offer with over 30
breweries and cideries participating. Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/2pKYx3k.
The
3rd annual Battle for the Best Burger is slated for Saturday,
June 9th. The contest offers a $1,500 grand prize with $1,000 for 2nd
place and $500 for third. This free event runs from 12 noon - 10 pm and fans
are encouraged to come out and taste some of the best local burgers.
Camels and ostriches will
thunder down the stretch at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment for
the 7th Annual Camel & Ostrich Derby on Saturday, June 16th.
On Saturday June 23rd, the vino will
flow at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment for the Summer Wine Festival.
Doors open for VIP Admission ($75) at 4:30 pm with General Admission ($35) at
5:30 pm and wine is poured until 9:30pm. Fest-goers will experience an evening
of great wines from around the world, live-harness racing, music and food. Tickets
are available at https://bit.ly/2pNlwMc.
Saturday,
July 7th is Fan Appreciation Night and the 1st
Annual Wiener Dog Derby. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs, popcorn, soda
and draft beer while watching dachshunds dash down the track’s stretch in our
Wiener Dog Derby. Plus following the races fans are encouraged to stay of
the free fireworks show. Racing features a special post time of 6:35pm.
Then
on Saturday, July 14th the 3rd annual BBQ Battle
returns to the track on Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace Night.
$2,000 is up for grabs in the Battle with $500 top prizes for the best brisket,
chicken, pulled pork and ribs. Plus on the track, the top 3 year old pacers
compete for the $600,000 Meadowlands Pace title. Racing features a
special post time of 6:35pm.
The
always popular Seafood Festival is scheduled for its fifth year on
Saturday, July 28th. The Pink buffet, overlooking the live
racing action, will feature a special seafood-themed spread including lobster,
mussels and clams. There will also be a raw bar in the Backyard and a
variety of food trucks serving up some of the best seafood in the Garden
State.
The
race meet wraps up on Saturday, August 4th with the greatest day in
harness racing - $1 million Hambletonian Day. Over $3.5 million is on the
line as the top trotters and pacers compete to be crown champions. Doors
open at 10 am with first race at 12 noon. Admission is $5 and includes a
commemorative Hambo baseball cap for adults and a horse keychain for
children. In addition to the great harness racing, fans can enjoy
carnival rides and games, pony rides, face painters, live music and much more.
For
a complete list of nightly events, promotions and updated racing calendar
please visit PlayMeadowlands.com. Dining
reservations for the Pink buffet or Victory Sports bar can be made by calling
201-The-BigM (201-843-2446) or by visiting Playmeadowlands.com/dining.
Looking
to book a corporate event or private party? Meadowlands Racing &
Entertainment has unlimited event possibilities – from a rooftop terrace with
skyline views, to Victory Sports Bar to private Skybox Suites. Book a
Party today by emailing catering@playmeadowlands.com.
