The Meadowlands Racetrack kicks off July with Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, July 6. From 6:00 to 11 p.m., harness racing fans can grab $1 hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, soda, and $2 draft beer at the Café, on the Victory Terrace, and in the Backyard. Guests are encouraged to stay after the races for the free fireworks display.

On the track Saturday night, the top four-year-olds compete in the $250,000 Graduate Finals, and seventeen three-year-old pacers all vie for a spot in the Meadowlands Pace Final.

The action on and off the track continues the following weekend.

Saturday, July 13^th is the Meadowlands’ signature night-time event – The Meadowlands Pace! On the track, $2.5 million in stakes is up for grabs, including the top 3-year-old pacers competing for the Meadowlands Pace title. The race card also features:

$450,000 WR Haughton Open Pace
$400,000 Hambletonian Maturity
$250,000 Stanley Dancer
$225,000 Del Miller Memorial
$200,000 Mistletoe Shalee
$175,000 Dorothy Haughton Open Mare Pace
$40,000 Miss Versatility Mare Trot Leg 4

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). More details can be found here.

Also on Pace Night is the annual Meadowlands Racetrack Burger Battle. Nearly 30 food trucks will serve delicious grub, including their best burgers, from 5 to 11 p.m. Everything from burgers to empanadas, BBQ, lobster rolls, and lemonade will be available.

Those looking for dining have three other options:

Café Table for 4 – $100 (includes $100 food credit at the Café) – click here.
Lounge Bar Seat or Table – (Includes food credit) – click here.
$49.95 Pink Buffet (plus tax & gratuity) – 201-The-BigM for reservations

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