BBQ Battle & the Crawford
Farms Meadowlands Pace
EAST
RUTHERFORD, NJ – On
Saturday, July 13th the 4th 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 $700,000 Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace title.
From 6-11 p.m. in
the Backyard, fans can grab some delicious barbecue and food truck eats from
some of the best local food trucks and restaurants in the area.
So
far, seven contestants have signed up to compete in this year’s Battle
including: Magic Mike’s Smoked Meats, Dr Dors BBQ, Delicious BBQ, Gentle Giant
Brew Co, Smoke & Steer BBQ Grill, Carlitos BBQ and Big Barlow’s BBQ.
Additional
food and dessert options ranging from empanadas to seafood tacos to burgers to
Italian ice and cupcakes will be provided by Empanada Guy, All Surf No Turf,
Jersey Roll, 2 Guys Catering, The Mozzarella God, Clydes Italian Ice and House
of Cupcakes.
BBQ
Battle registration is limited to the first ten entrants. There is a $100
registration fee that must be paid prior to the start of cooking. Those
interested in participating should contact Rachel Ryan at RaRyan@playmeadowlands.com
“Crawford
Farms Meadowlands Pace night is a highlight of our Championship Meet,” said
Meadowlands General Manager and CEO Jason M. Settlemoir. “This is truly a
spectacular night of racing, food and family fun.”
In addition to the BBQ Battle, The “Greatest Night in Harness Racing” also takes place on
Saturday (July 13) with the featured $700,000 Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace
in the spotlight. Also being contested on the card will be the Mistletoe
Shalee, Stanley Dancer, Del Miller, William Haughton, Golden Girls and
Hambletonian Maturity. Fans can grab a free Crawford Farms Meadowlands
Pace commemorative T-shirt (while supply lasts), ride the mechanical shark and
enter to win a $500 win wager. There is also live music by the Mighty
Spectrum Band and bounce houses for the kids.
For
more details on the BBQ Battle and the Crawford Farm Meadowlands Pace, visit http://meadowlandspace.com/default.html
