July starts with a bang at Big M

East Rutherford, NJ – The Meadowlands Racetrack kicks off July with Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, July 5. From 6:00 to 11 p.m., 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 Graduate Finals. The race card has a special post time of 7 pm.The action on and off the track continues the following weekend.

Saturday, July 12^th is the Meadowlands’ signature nighttime 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(estimated purses):

• $275000 WR Haughton Open Pace
• $400,000 Hambletonian Maturity
• $250,000 Stanley Dancer
• $200,000 Del Miller Memorial
• $175,000 Jerry Silverman Memorial
• $175,000 Dorothy Haughton Open Mare Pace

While enjoying world-class harness racing, fans can ride the mechanical shark, dance with DJ ALX, and get a commemorative “Pace and Love” t-shirt (while supplies last). For more details, visit https://playmeadowlands.com/pace/.

New for this year is the Jimmy Hoffa Cornhole Classic hosted by the Garden State Cornhole Alliance. For complete tournament details and to register, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/4136596109921689

Additionally, over 25 food trucks will be on-site, serving up delicious food.  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) and Lounge Bar Seat or Table – (Includes food credit) – https://meadowlandsracetrack.ticketleap.com/meadowlands-pace-dining-2025/
• $69.95 Pink Buffet (plus tax & gratuity) – 201-The-BigM for reservations

Full racing, event, and dining details can be found at PlayMeadowlands.com. Must be 18+ to wager on racing; 21+ to wager on sports. Gambling Problem? Dial 1-800-Gambler.

From The Meadowlands